Cheap gyms in Singapore: 10 gym memberships under $100 per month (January 2025)

Today, many people wouldn't bat an eye at spending upwards of $200/month on fancy gyms like Fitness First and Virgin Active. Past a certain point, these gyms aren't just facilities to work out in-they're a branded experience.

Thankfully, if all you want is sound equipment and no-frills facilities to use, there are still a few cheap gyms in Singapore where you can work out for less than $100/month. (No, I'm not talking about the neighbourhood fitness corner.)

And if you're a commitment phobe or just want to work out casually without locking yourself into a contract, some of these gyms also let you pay per entry.

10 cheap gyms in Singapore under $100/month (Jan 2025)

Here's a summary of Singapore's top 10 cheapest gyms. The rates below are for peak hours, because we're assuming most of you aren't going to be going to the gym in the middle of the night. But if that's your plan, great! Your rates may be even lower.

1. The Gym Pod ($7.50 to $9.50/entry)

The Gym Pod is a 24-hour "container gym" concept that lets you book a small, private gym space (called a "Pod") at affordable rates. With over 50 locations islandwide, you can find Pods in the heartlands as well as the city centre.

Each Gym Pod is a tiny gym with free weights, a squat rack and a treadmill. It's the introvert's dream-working out 100 per cent alone with no waiting time!

Other Pods cater to different workout needs. Head to the Spin Pod to cycle your heart out, or try your hand at combat training in the Rumble Pod. Sessions are generally 30 minutes each, excluding set-up and pack-up time. Here's the pricing information:

Prices vary based on location, timing, and the number of people in one session booking. Assuming you go to less popular locations at non-peak times, a single 30-minute session will cost you $7.50 and up without a subscription plan. Stick with the Standard plan if you:

• Don’t have a committed gym schedule and can’t guarantee that you’ll go for at least 6 sessions a month
• Don’t need priority booking or rescheduling benefits

Otherwise, opt for the $12.90/month Premium plan, which will also get you priority booking, flexible rescheduling benefits, and discounted session rates of about 30% off.

With the Premium plan’s discounted rates, how do we know whether to stick with the Standard plan or go Premium? There’s a magic number: six sessions per month. If you’re doing five sessions or less a month, the Standard plan is cheaper. But if you clock six sessions or more, you’ll pay less with the Premium plan:

The Starter plan is the Premium plan with 10 free sessions per month thrown in. Is it better than the Premium plan? Surprisingly not, as you can see from the table above.

However, if you opt for peak hour sessions or choose popular locations, you’ll likely end up paying more than $5.25 per session under the Premium plan and the Starter plan may be worth your while.

Finally we have the Power plan. This is only for hardcore gym rats who will go for at least 30 sessions a month, since they’re giving you 30 free sessions. But at $149/month, you might find our other gym options on this list better value for money.

 

 

 

 

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Thinking of booking class-based fitness pods such as the Spin Pod or Flow Pod on a regular basis? You might also want to check out fitness class subscriptions like ClassPass, which give you a greater variety of classes and gym studios to choose from. 

2. iGym ($8/entry)

Another pay-per-entry option is 24-hour iGym, which offers a credits-based payment. To access the gym, you have to download their mobile app, top up a minimum of $10 to your app wallet, and sign in and out via a QR code at the gym.

Charges are per entry: $8 for the first hour, $0.50 for each block of 30 minutes for the second and third hours. Should you need the gym for 4 hours, the fourth hour will be charged from $8 again.

 

 

 

 

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If their locations at Bishan and Serangoon are convenient for you, iGym is a more affordable drop-in gym than The Gym Pod. Working out 2x a week for an hour each time will set you back only $32/month here.

3. ActiveSG Gym ($2.50/entry, $15 to $30/month)

Singapore's largest group of public gyms located in practically every heartland central, ActiveSG Gym is by far the cheapest gym option in Singapore. Check out the current ActiveSG Gym membership fees and pay-per-entry prices:

Peak period: Every day, for all opening hours.
Off-peak period: Weekdays from opening till 4pm, excluding public holidays.

 

 

 

 

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ActiveSG gyms are also the most crowded option on the list, which means you'll run into gym hogs and have to wait a while to use equipment. Free weights are always in high demand, and there's almost always a queue for the squat racks and benches.

If you have a flexible work schedule, I recommend going for the unbelievably cheap off-peak membership (or just drop in since it's so cheap). Going early on weekdays also gives you better access to equipment.

4. HomeTeamNS Fitness Workz (From $8.68/entry and $41/month for HomeTeamNS members)

Not a fan of the packed ActiveSG gyms? Try the affordable HomeTeamNS Fitness Workz gyms-they're less crowded, and generally have better amenities. The premium gyms at Khatib and Bedok Reservoir even have steam rooms!

HomeTeamNS Fitness Workz has two regular gyms and two premium ones. There are also three membership types, and two time periods (off-peak and all-day) that affect their rates.

If all that sounds confusing, don't worry. Here's a summary of the per-entry and monthly membership rates for access to a single gym, for walk-ins and all-club access:

Off-peak periods: Weekdays 7 am – 515 pm, weekends 7 am – 145 pm

 

 

 

 

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5. Safra EnergyOne Gym ($14/entry and $45/month for Safra members)

One step up from the HomeTeam NS Fitness Workz gyms is Safra EnergyOne. These gyms come with a higher price tag, but also slightly nicer amenities like warm jacuzzis — but be warned that these may be out of order from time to time.

Like the HomeTeamNS gyms, the Safra gyms are less crowded than ActiveSG gyms. And with seven locations islandwide, you can probably find one that’s convenient for you too. Here are their per entry rates:

Peak period: 5 pm – 1030 pm
Off-peak period: 630 am – 5 pm

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Unfortunately, while the Safra EnergyOne per entry rates are straightforward enough, their membership fee structure is a hot mess. Take note that the membership rates change every few months depending on the ongoing promotion, so it’s best you check Safra EnergyOne’s promotions page for the latest prices.

Here’s a summary of the current rates, which are already inclusive of GST:

Peak period: 6.30 am – 1030 pm / 6 am – 1030 pm (Punggol)
Off-peak period: 6.30 am – 5 pm on weekdays, 630 am – 1 pm and 8 pm – 1030 pm on weekends.

If you or your husband is a Safra member, the first two membership tiers are open to you. Both give you access to all gym locations during opening hours at a rate of $45 – $54/month (main Safra member) and $35 – $43/month (their spouse). The longer membership you sign up for, the lower the fee.

If you/your spouse are not Safra members but are Singaporeans or PRs, you can get guest memberships. These start from $50/month for off-peak timings, but will cost $70 –$80 per month for all-day access. That’s practically twice that of the rates for Safra members.

If you’re between 16 and 21 years old, you can enjoy rates of just $35 or $40 a month for all-day access to all gyms. Do note that this comes with a one-time $25 admin fee.

6. Dennis Gym ($83 to $120/month)

Created by former Singapore Bodybuilding Federation coach Dennis Tew, Dennis Gym has five outlets — Farrer Park, Tai Seng, Jurong, Tampines, and Balestier. All outlets are open 24 hours, seven days a week.

 

 

 

 

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While they focus on personal training services (which you’ll have to pay more for, obviously), Dennis Gym has a great variety of strength-building equipment if you know how to work out on your own.

Here are the membership fees for different commitment periods:

7. Ark Move ($90/month)

Ark Move is a 24-hour chain of neighbourhood gyms with two outlets at Woodleigh and Jurong Spring Community Club. Prices are fixed at $90/month, and you'll also need to pay a one-time initiation fee of $100. Check their website because this fee may be discounted based on seasonal promotions.

 

 

 

 

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Though more limited in locations than other gyms, Ark Move has two big plus points.

Firstly, the $90 monthly fee gets you access to both of their outlets, with no separate fee structures for access to one gym versus all gyms. Nice and simple.

Secondly, there are no contracts. That means you're only committed for one month at a time-perfect if you're just starting out on your exercise journey or have commitment issues.

8. 24/7 Fitness Singapore (formerly GymmBoxx) ($98 to $178/month)

24/7 Fitness Singapore (formerly GymmBoxx) is a well-run 24-hour heartland gym chain with several outlets across the Central/North, East and West. It’s very much a weightlifting gym — free weights and strength training equipment are in abundance here. Death to cardio!

 

 

 

 

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While not as fancy as the likes of Virgin Active, the gyms are clean and membership is also pretty affordable. Here are their rates before GST:

Off-peak: Weekdays 11pm – 4pm. All day on weekends and public holidays.
Regular: All day 24/7.

These rates are for access to all their outlets.

9. Anytime Fitness (~$90/month and up)

Anytime Fitness (AF) is the 7-11 of gyms-ubiquitous and open 24/7. But unlike 7-11, the quality and prices vary quite a bit across their 90+ outlets.

From what we've researched, the AF outlets at Pasir Panjang and Serangoon Nex are awesome. Spacious, clean, great equipment. But we've also seen some other outlets that look cramped and a bit worn out. So it's worth checking out a few locations.

Prices vary from location to location; generally around $90+/month depending on your commitment period, any promotions, and how desperate the salespeople are that month.

There may be a separate admin fee as well. But if you are persuasive enough with the salesperson, you can try for a fee waiver and even haggle for a free gift.

Since it's the new year and folks are probably feeling more inspired than usual to hit the gym, AF is riding on that wave and offering 15 per cent off their 12- and 18-month across all outlets.

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Some AF outlets give you access to more than just the branch you chose. Again, this really varies from outlet to outlet. You'll have to go down and speak to the staff to get the deets.

10. 24X Fitness ($97 to $108/month)

24X Fitness is one of the competitors to Anytime Fitness offering pretty much the same deal-24/7 gym facilities. Currently, there are only two outlets, in Bugis and Paya Lebar.

Membership costs $97.01/month for 18 months' commitment, or $107.91/month for 12 months, including GST. You also have to pay a one-time $74.12 fee for the access key.

Both memberships come with a free personal trainer assessment. If you want a personal trainer to coach you thereafter, you'll have to fork out additional fees. 

I do have one word of warning regarding 24X Fitness. If you want to cancel your membership before the commitment period is up, they charge an early termination fee of $321. Yikes! Depending on how far along you are, you might find it cheaper to just stick the membership through.

 

 

 

 

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This article was first published in MoneySmart.