Malaysians just love food and many of us spend our free time hunting for the best food around to stuff our faces. This is especially true during any festive season and we have all the good food available right in front of us. However, those kilos start piling on soon enough and that isn’t healthy! To counteract all that awesome eating, we should really stay active, but if you’re tired of working out at typical gyms cos they’re boring, here are some really cool (and effective!) alternatives around the Klang Valley to get started on the road to fitness. Bonus: They’re all super insta-worthy too for some progress pics!
1. Babel Fit
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Babel is the cool new kid in town and this luxurious gym is already making waves in the industry. This rooftop gym comes complete with state-of-the-art equipment and decor so pretty you feel like you’re in a five-star hotel. However, they’re not just a pretty face as this fitness centre offers 19 classes to tone and strengthen your body. There’s Indoor Cycling, intense dance classes, Pilates, the must-try Boga Fit and many more to choose from!
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Address: Babel Fit Rooftop Menara Ken TTDI, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi Taman Tun Dr. Ismail Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur 60000
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 6.00am – 11.00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7.00am – 9.00pm; Public Holidays, 9.00am – 8.00pm
2. Ministry of Burn (MOB)
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Who says getting fit cannot be fun at the same time? The #MOBSQUAD at Ministry of Burn is there to prove you wrong by making each of their classes challenging and exciting. As they want to keep their fitness centre niche, the folks at MOB have decided to offer only three types of classes that will promise to get you toned and fit. Provided you are disciplined, of course! As an added bonus, the gym has a stylish nightclub-like ambience to keep you motivated.
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Address: 27-1 Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6.00am – 10.00pm daily
3. KOA Fitness
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If you ladies want to workout without feeling self-conscious, then here is the place to do so! This exclusive all-women’s gym is catered to ladies from all walks of life who just want to have a better and healthier body. Their name originates from the Hawaiian word for warrior or brave, and their goal is to empower every woman to be the best version of themselves. The gym has various innovative programmes such as Hot Mama for new mothers and Bride-to-be for women to look gorgeous on their big day. They also have fun classes such as Lean ‘N Mean and Booty Pump, which already sound like they’re going to be a blast!
Address: B-G-07 Gateway Kiaramas Corporate Suites, No.1 Jalan Desa Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 9.00pm; Saturday & Public Holidays, 9.00am – 3.00pm; Closed on Sundays
4. The Body Factory
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Looking for a gym that will accommodate fitness enthusiasts at all sorts of different times? Then you need to head over to The Body Factory, which is open 24 hours a day. Workout all day, errday! This gym has three floors that come equipped with some pretty decent training equipment and there are classes you can attend as well. Best of all, they have a pay-per-entry policy, which means you don’t have to be tied down to any annual contracts if you don’t want to.
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Address: No.11, Ground, 1st & 2nd Floor, PJ21 Commercial Centre, Jalan SS 3/39, Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
5. Firestation Fit
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This fitness centre was born from a single piece of special equipment that quickly grew to become a massive line and the idea to build a whole new gym. Firestation has a fiery passion for HIIT (High-intensity interval training) and hopes to ignite the same spark in their customers to create a better version of themselves. They have several different types of classes that are stimulating and result-driven.
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Address:
Firestation 1.0 @ 6, Plaza Batai, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Firestation 2.0 @ 2, Ground Floor, Plaza Mont Kiara, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7.00am – 9.00pm daily
6. Aloha Cycle Club
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Cycling is a really great way to get that fit body you’ve always wanted and one of the best places to go to is Aloha Cycle Club. Let loose and cycle to your heart’s content at this indoor cycling gym decked out in a tropical vibe with an almost hidden entrance. They have a variety of spin classes featuring a combination of resistance and strength training, and each session ends with a mindfulness exercise. PS: Cleat shoes are provided for better cycling!
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Address: Lot K-0-8B, Ground Floor, Dorchester Service Apartment, Plaza Damas, 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
7. Flyproject
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This is no ordinary gym, but one that will provide fitness junkies a balanced, full-body workout experience that will also push you to your limits. Their famous Flycycle programme is available along with Flyfight and Flylab, so just choose which one is the best for you from both of their branches.
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Address:
Flycycle @ Verve Shops, L06-01A, 5, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Flyproject @ Level 1, Lot 5,6,7 – DC Mall, Plaza DC, Damansara City, No.6, Jalan Damanela, 50490, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
Flycycle @ Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 10.00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8.00am – 4.00pm
Flyproject @ Monday – Friday, 6.00am – 10.00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8.00am – 4.00pm
8. HIIT2Fit
Source: FacebookGrooving to some music while working out is nothing new but this gym takes it to the next level with a winning combination of music, lifestyle and fitness technology. You can choose from two different classes: Lean, which is indoor cycling and Mean, which is HIIT circuit training – the latter comes with a heart-rate monitor, allowing you to track it live and enjoy the ‘afterburn’ benefits! Your heart rate will be pumping and your body sculpted and fit in no time!
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Address: A4-UG1-08, Publika 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur, 50480
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 10:00am & 6:30pm – 10:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: Refer to schedule
9. Playground Fitness
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As kids, we have our fun at the playground but when we grow up, we aren’t allowed into the playground anymore (unless you don’t mind getting some stares). Don’t worry though, Playground Fitness in Bangsar is essentially a playground for adults to get toned and strong while having as much fun as possible. The experienced ‘playmakers’ or coaches offer an extraordinary fitness experience to get you the body you want.
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Address: Retail Level 2, Nadi Bangsar, 6, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 8.30pm; Saturday – Sunday, 8.00am – 6.00pm
10. Fitology
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If you’re looking for something different from your usual fitness establishments then you’ve come to the right place. Fitology stands out from the rest by offering their customers personalised training programmes that are tailored to meet different needs and goals. Personal trainers here will guide you through 30 minutes of full-body workouts followed by a 30-minute Far Infrared Sauna session to remove toxins, heavy metals and stress from your body. They also have sports massages for you to indulge in if you’re feeling especially sore after a long day!
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Address:
Fitology Bangsar @ 9, Jalan Riong, Off Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Fitology Intermark @ 2-01, Intermark Mall, The Intermark, 348, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
Fitology Bangsar @ Monday – Saturday, 9.00am – 10.00pm
Fitology Intermark @ Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 9.00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8.00am – 5.00pm
Time to whip that body in shape and who knows, you may just achieve your #bodygoals and be a success story like the article below!
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