Put a finger down if your annual New Year’s resolution is to work out more often. Yes? We know—there is no original experience here. Luckily, staying fit is as easy as booking a slot in the next available class at one of these boutique gyms in KL.
But why boutique gyms? For some, especially those new to working out, conventional gyms can be too intimidating. From complicated-looking gym equipment to muscly gym-goers that seem to be eyeing your every move, the conventional gym is a scary place to be. Boutique gyms, on the other hand, are smaller and tend to be more community-based. It also provides guided workout classes, so you’re not mindlessly swinging kettlebells and hurting your back.
Below, we compile a list of boutique gyms in KL so you can have your pick of types of workouts in any part of the city, minus the stress.
Boutique Gyms in KL
PWRhouse
Kickstart your fitness journey the powerful way at PWRhouse, where there are two types of workouts offered: PWR Ride and PWR Training. The former is a cardio-intense rhythmic indoor cycling, popularly known as spin. There are three levels of classes: Foundation, Activate, and Elevate. The first is for beginners and is slower-paced with more upper-body movements, while Activate is an intermediate class that maximises caloric burn. Once you’ve gone for several classes and feel confident, challenge yourself with the Elevate which is intense, focuses on speed, and maximises your heart rate. It’s literally not for the faint of heart.
PWR Training, on the other hand, is a rhythmic full-body workout class focusing on functional strength, cardiovascular, and resistance training. If you’re the sort that gets easily bored during a workout, the variety in movement at a PWR Training class will certainly keep you entertained.
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Address: Level 1, Matahari Building, 1, Jalan 48/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Fly Project
What’s great about getting a membership at Fly Project is that you’ll never be stuck to just one type of workout. With multiple locations across the Klang Valley and workout classes ranging from spin to reformer classes, rhythmic boxing, circuit training, yoga, barre, pilates, and more, you’ll never get bored here. After all, why stick to just one type of exercise when you can try different ones to see which suit your style more?
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Locations: Find the nearest branch to you here.
Euphoria
Is it a club, or is it a gym? It may be hard to distinguish at Euphoria, but we know which is the healthier option. Spin and rhythmic boxing are the two mainstays here at the gym, but what stands out is the vibe you want. Pick your classes according to your vibe—do you want Nostalgia, with a playlist that reminds you of your younger days, or Empower, which unleashes your inner confidence and takes you on an all-new high? Perhaps you’d prefer Ratchet, which evokes Tomorrowland vibes but on a stationary bicycle. Whatever your vibe for the day, Euphoria has it.
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Address: 27-1, Jalan Medan Setia 1 Bukit Damansara, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
TRIBE Boxing Studio
Always wanted to get into boxing but felt intimidated? Then you’ll want to try a class at TRIBE, where boxing is made fun and the community is welcoming. Rhythmic boxing is the name of the game here, and the instructors will teach you essential basics before the class begins. It may say “boxing studio” in the name, but TRIBE also offers strength training classes (in their Tropicana Gardens outlet) and circuit training, if you want to up the ante.
Book a class here.
Address: Lot LG5-3 Arcoris, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
F45 Training
Not for the faint of heart, F45 Training specialises in functional group fitness exercises and circuit workouts. Categorised into Cardio, Resistance, Hybrid, and Recovery types of workout, F45 will push you to your limits—a great way to find out what you’re capable of. Plus, doing it in a group just makes the exercise that much more fun, as you can constantly cheer each other on. Pick from three F45 locations within the Klang Valley: Desa Park, KL Gateway, and Damansara Heights.
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Locations: Find the nearest branch to you here.
FireFit
Here at FireFit, there is no one specific workout that you’ll have to stick through the entire class. Every workout is a combination of one thing with the other; take the Stride class, for example, which combines HIIT treadmill bursts with a yoga finisher. Or the Fire Barre, which has HIIT, Strength, Pilates, and Yoga exercises for a full-body workout in 45 minutes. These are just two of the classes: there are also classes like Strike, Force, Fire Yoga, Ride HIIT, and Ride Flow.
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Locations: Find the nearest branch to you here.
KOA Fitness
Sometimes, all you need is a safe space to workout in. KOA Fitness offers just that—a gym for women, by women. It’s a safe space where you can comfortably get your reps in on the machines without worrying about roving eyes. If you need help on the machines, KOA Fitness offers personal training and small group training classes too.
Book a class here.
Address: B-G-07, Gateway Corporate Suites, No.1 Jalan Desa Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Stay Fit Even While At Home
But if even the thought of heading out to a gym feels too much for you, then do a workout from the comforts of your home. Apple Fitness+ has recently introduced some new ways to fit in a short workout, accessible from the palm of your hand (or your wrist). First up: a new sound meditation theme to work out your mental strength. In addition to the existing themes, Fitness+ will now have Sound, a lightly guided meditation process by a Fitness+ trainer with soothing tones and rhythms from singing bowls and gongs. Seven new Sound meditations will be available in five-, 10-, and 20-minute increments, with new meditations dropping every week.
They say walking 10,000 steps daily is essential to your physical well-being, so get extra motivation from Apple Fitness+ with Time to Walk, an audio experience that’s available on the iPhone and Apple Watch. These podcasts will feature some of the world’s most interesting and influential people with their stories, photos, and music. Some of the personalities we’re looking forward to? Trixie Mattel and rapper Common, of course. Discover the full Apple Fitness+ lineup here.