Some people visualise lean torsos and six-pack abs while in the gym, others prefer an outdoor view. Choo Jun rounds up fitness clubs in Singapore with a view to die for
You’ll love the skyscraper views at this gym. There are four sections where you can keep fit – including the Core & Recovery Zone with stretch equipment and the Mixed Martial Arts Zone comprising an Octagon court. For those who have all the time in the world to exercise, there are four 35m-indoor running tracks and an Endless Pool. 6/L Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View (6100 2233; www.pure-fitness.com). MRT: Marina Bay. Mon-Sat 6am-midnight; Sun & PH 8am-10pm.
The view: Marina Bay Sands Hotel, ArtScience Museum and Esplanade: Theatres on the Bay
Membership: $170-$210 per month
Equipment highlights: Endless Pool, 35m-indoor sprint tracks, Martial Arts Octagon
Class highlights: Over 80 group-exercise classes every week led by a global team of certified trainers
Luxury amenities: Lounge with free Wi-Fi, free-flow coffee, soft drinks, fresh apples, a juice bar and locker rooms with complimentary towels and workout clothes
Personal training: $80-$120 per hour
Free passes: Seven day; walk-in or website
The best spot to see tourists, shopaholics and errant students taking part in the city’s number one sport: shopping. Machines for cardio and strength training face the window – if you’re lucky you might get a glimpse of the topless Abercrombie & Fitch models right below. Don’t find that impressive? Plug in your earphones and catch up on the latest news; all cardio machines have cable TV. 3/L Knightsbridge, 270 Orchard Road (6100 3813; www.pure-fitness.com). MRT: Somerset. Mon-Sat 6am-midnight; Sun & PH 8am-10pm.
The view: Orchard Road
Membership: $170-$210 per month
Equipment highlights: F1 Recreation and Precor advanced cardio machines equipped with DVD entertainment system and individual cable TV screens
Class highlights: Over 80 group exercise classes every week led by a global team of certified trainers Luxury amenities: Lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi access, free-flow coffee, soft drinks and fresh apples, locker rooms with complimentary towels and workout clothes
Personal training: $80-$120 per hour
Free passes: Seven day; walk-in or website
Whether you’re doing cardio or lifting free weights, you’re guaranteed a stellar view of the Little Red Dot. Spread across three levels, Fitness First’s crown jewel has floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic view of southwest Singapore. If that’s not enough to raise your heartbeat, dive into the five-lane swimming pool then chill out in the Relaxation Zone – both are on the rooftop. 23-25/L Fusionopolis, 1 Fusionopolis Way (6438 4484; www.fitnessfirst.com.sg). MRT: Buona Visa. Mon-Fri 6am-10pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun & PH: 8am-6pm.
The view: Three levels of 360-degree views of southwest Singapore
Membership: $125-$162 per month
Equipment highlights: A 25m, five-lane rooftop swimming pool, cardio room with personal audio and visual entertainment
Class highlights: Theme and speciality classes, from Les Mills to yoga
Luxury amenities: Sky garden, sauna, members lounge with free DVD rentals and juice bar offering complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee
Personal training: $99-$120 per hour
Free passes: Three days; via website
Sky Fitness at Harbourfront Place may be a gym but it sure feels like a wellness centre. Apart from the standard-issue body-fat measuring machine, it also offers a bio-physical assessment scan that reveals more physiological details about your body. An in-house café serves turkey burgers and protein smoothies. There are two views to choose from: hit the treadmill to watch cable cars head towards Sentosa, or hang out in the free weights area to take in the lush green slopes of Mount Faber. #16-01 HarbourFront Tower 2, 3 HarbourFront Place (6271 0818, www.skyfitness.com.sg). MRT: Harbour Front. Mon-Fri 645am-11pm; 7am-830pm; Sun & PH 8am-7pm.
The view: Sentosa Island and Mt Faber
Membership: $90-$150 per month
Equipment highlights: Bio-physical assessment scan, private Pilates room (soon-to-be-completed)
Class highlights: Hatha Yoga
Luxury amenities: Cafe focusing on health food; concierge service
Personal training: $90-$150 per hour
Free passes: Seven days; email or call in for companies only
The view of Singapore’s from 55th floor at Banyan Tree Fitness Club is exclusive to hotel guests. The yoga, strength training and cardio areas are all located beside windows that face the city skyline while the lounge offers a view of Gardens by the Bay. Need some booming loud music but afraid of distracting others? Over-the-ear headphones are available for loan. 55/L Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 2, 10 Bayfront Avenue (6688 553; www.marinabaysands.com). MRT: Bayfront. Daily 5am-11pm.
The view: Marina Bay
Membership: Free, only open to hotel guests
Equipment highlights: Kinesis Technogym Pulley Wall, touchscreen TV treadmills
Class highlights: Sunrise and Pranayam (all levels), Hatha and Ashtanga (intermediate/advanced) and special sessions for the aching back and stomach
Luxury amenities: Over-the-ear headphones for loan, hot pool
Personal training: $160 per hour
Free passes: None
Fitness First Platinum at Marina Bay Financial Centre
The newest gym in town looks to suit the needs of busy executives working at the Marina Bay Financial Centre, with its express cycling sessions during lunch hour (there are three sessions). Deadlines and appointments will never be forgotten with full-length windows offering views of the financial district and Keppel Harbour. #16-03/4 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina Boulevard. (6536 2373 www.fitnessfirst.com.sg). MRT: Marina Bay. Mon-Fri 6am-10pm; Sat: 8am-5pm.
The View: Keppel Harbour and Marina Bay Financial District
Membership: $125-162 per month
Equipment highlights: Cardiovascular training equipment with television and iPod links
Class highlights: 30-minute express cycling during lunch breaks
Luxury amenities: Complimentary workout attire
Personal training: $99-$120 per hour
Free passes: Three days; via website
True Fitness at Suntec City Mall
You can Singapore Flyer from within the gym, but not from the three-lane, 50m rooftop pool. With cardio and weights on the first floor and a pair of studios on the second, this is the biggest True Fitness branch on the island. #07-001 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard (6820 9000 www.truefitness.com.sg) MRT: Esplanade. Mon-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri 6am-10pm; Sun & PH: 8am-8pm.
The View: Singapore Flyer
Membership: $80-$180 per month
Equipment highlights: Cardiovascular Training Equipment with television and iPod links
Class highlights: Indian yoga classes
Luxury amenities: 3 lane, 50-meter rooftop swimming pool
Personal training: $75-$120 per hour
Free passes: Seven days; walk-in
Celebrity Fitness at Rochester Mall
Scared of heights? Head to this gym. Compared to the fitness centres listed above, the view here is limited to nearby office buildings. The upside: Rochester neighborhood looks serene and relaxing. What’s more, the gym makes up for the lack of awesome sights with its high-end facilities. The treadmills come with Internet access and personal TV screens while the lockers are smoothly accessed with a swipe of your membership card. 35 Rochester Mall, Rochester Drive (6637 0906 www.celebrityfitness.com/sg) MRT: Buona Vista. Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-8pm.
The view: Office blocks and local neighbourhood
Membership: $88-$188 per month
Equipment highlights: Treadmills with personal Internet and television screens, Personal Training area
Class highlights: Floating Yoga, Dance N Attitude Program, Peloton spinning class
Luxury amenities: Lockers using membership card
Personal training: $120 per hour
Free passes: Seven days; via website.
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