
Having good health is essential for us to achieve our life goals like forging a successful career, creating family bonding time and enjoying our interests. While there are many ways to keep fit, you could consider a gym membership to motivate you to stick to your exercise routines.
These gyms can be designed for different types of physical activities, such as strength or endurance training and may be tailored to be equipped with machinery and facilities that supplement your exercises.
Before going to a gym, you may want to check on its rules and regulations, such as the minimum age, gender-specific entry and other health requirements that need to be met.
Here are 7 gym memberships in Malaysia that you can join.
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#1 Fitness First
Fitness First is a UK brand that first expanded to Malaysia in 2001 and is now one of the most well-known gyms in Malaysia.
Features: As a member of Fitness First, you get to access classes like cycling, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and programmes partnered with New Zealand’s fitness hub Les Mils. Fitness First clubs offer facilities including lounge areas, a pool, lockers and towels.
Memberships: There are two membership options at Fitness First, namely the Home Club plan and the higher-tiered Platinum plan with starting prices of RM255 and RM270 respectively.
Plan | Monthly Fees | Membership Length | Club Access |
Home Club | From RM265 | 1, 4, or 12 months | Fitness First clubs |
Platinum | From RM280 | 1, 4, or 12 months | Fitness First + Celebrity Fitness clubs |
Locations: Fitness First gyms are located within shopping malls in the Klang Valley region including 1 Mont Kiara, Avenue K, Cheras Leisure Mall, Empire Subang, IOI Mall Puchong, Aeon Bukit Tinggi, Melawati Mall, Paradigm Mall, Setia City Mall, The Curve and The Gardens Mall.
Great for: A Fitness First gym membership is suitable for those who want to access more gym facilities. Fitness First is a sister company of two other popular gyms, Celebrity Fitness and Chi Fitness in Malaysia, under the umbrella of Singapore’s Evolution Wellness Pte Ltd.
Members of the Home Club Plan can access all 11 Fitness First gyms. Meanwhile, members of the Platinum plan can exercise at gym clubs under both Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness brands.
#2 Chi Fitness
Chi Fitness became part of Evolution Wellness Pte Ltd in 2018 along with Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness.
Features: Chi Fitness offers over 60 classes that include routines that incorporate combat sports and dances such as Bhangra Jam and Zumba. You will also find facilities like lockers, water dispensers, changing rooms and showers at Chi Fitness.
Memberships:
Plan | Monthly Fees | Club Access |
Home | RM150 | Only 1 location |
Xplorer | RM170 | All 7 locations |
Locations: Chi Fitness is available in two shopping malls in the Klang Valley region which are the Starling Mall and Sunway Velocity Mall.
Great For: If you enjoy unique routines that incorporate moves from combat sports and dances, you can consider joining Chi Fitness. Chi Fitness plans also come with a more affordable price tag so they may be suitable for students or those who want to save some ringgits.
#3 Babel Fit
Babel Fit is a homegrown fitness club that aims to provide an experience beyond a standard gym.
Features: Babel Fit’s gym designs are not typical of a regular gym and have more lifestyle elements that are similar to luxury co-working spaces. Some of Babel Fit’s notable facilities include an infinity pool and rooftop lounge at Menara Ken Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI). You can also access yoga classes and physiotherapy at Babel Fit.
Memberships:
Plan | Duration | Fees | Benefits |
Silver (Access to TTDI only) | 1-month Introductory | RM660 one-off purchase
*Has a joining fee of RM350 |
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12-months Instalment | RM310 per month |
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6-months Prepay | RM1,860
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12-months Prepay | RM3,720
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Gold
(Access to KLCC and TTDI) |
1-month Introductory
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RM710 one-off purchase
*Has a joining fee of RM350 |
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12-months Instalment | RM360 per month |
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6-months Prepay | RM 2,160
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12-months Prepay | RM 4,320
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Locations: Babel Fit is in two locations, which are KLCC and Menara Ken TTDI.
Great For: If you prefer having a more luxurious space to work out in with access to outdoor workout space and an infinity pool, Babel Fit may be the gym for you.
#4 Peak Fitness
Originated from the UK, Peak Fitness entered the Malaysian market in 2013 with its first gym club in Kuala Lumpur.
Features: Peak Fitness offers a variety of classes including water exercises and outdoor running. Peak Fitness clubs have basic facilities such as locker rooms, shower and sauna.
Membership: Memberships are divided into day and monthly passes. Peak Fitness’ membership fees at Sogo KL, Citta Mall and Gurney Plaza in Penang are slightly cheaper than at G Tower.
Location | Duration | Fees | Joining Fees |
Sogo KL, Citta Mall, Gurney Plaza (Penang) | 1-Day Pass | RM45 | – |
3-Day Pass | RM80 | – | |
7-Day Pass | RM105 | – | |
30-Day Pass | RM250 | – | |
3-Month Instalment | RM175 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
6-Month Instalment | RM165 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
12-Month Instalment | RM155 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
12-Month Upfront (Peak Plus) | RM1,860 | No joining fee | |
18-Month Upfront (Peak Plus) | RM2,790 | No joining fee | |
G Tower | 1-Day Pass | RM55 | – |
3-Day Pass | RM100 | – | |
7-Day Pass | RM145 | – | |
30-Day Pass | RM300 | – | |
3-Month Instalment | RM215 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
6-Month Instalment | RM205 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
12-Month Instalment | RM195 per month | RM99 joining fee | |
12-Month Upfront (Peak Black) | RM2,340 | – | |
18-Month Upfront (Peak Black) | RM3,510 | – |
Locations: You can find Peak Fitness in three locations in the Klang Valley region, which are Sogo KL, Citta Mall and G Tower. There is also a Peak Fitness gym in Gurney Plaza, Penang.
Great for: Peak Fitness offers short-term and long-term memberships including day, monthly and annual passes. If you require a more flexible membership arrangement, you can opt for Peak Fitness that has memberships for 7 days.
#5 F45 Training
Founded in Australia, F45 Training focuses on high-interval trainings.
Features: The F45 training is suitable for gym enthusiasts of all fitness levels. The main workouts at F45 Training are cardio, resistance, hybrid and recovery.
Memberships: Membership plans are different depending on the F45 location you choose. The following are the three types of memberships offered by F45 Training in KL Gateway:
Location | Plan | Monthly Fees | Duration |
KL Gateway | Driven | RM415 per month | 6 months |
Committed | RM440 per month | 3 months | |
Advantage | RM470 per month | 1 month | |
Damansara Heights | Drop-in | RM80 | 1 day |
Weekly | RM180 | 1 week | |
Express | RM125 per week | 1 week | |
Transform | RM415 per month | 6 months | |
Desa Park | Drop-in | RM70 | 1 day |
Weekly | RM45 | 1 week | |
Month to month (Unlimited) | RM450 per month | 1 month | |
6 months (Unlimited) | RM410 per month | 6 months | |
Annual (Unlimited) | RM388 per month | 12 months |
Locations: F45 Training is located in 3 locations in the Klang Valley region, which are KL Gateway, Damansara Heights and Desa Park.
Great for: If you want to focus on high-interval training, you can consider F45 Training.
#6 KFitness
KFitness is a homegrown gym that has an industrial warehouse design to it.
Features: A notable feature of KFitness is that it offers personalised programmes for gymgoers with monthly passes. This way, you get to work on specific routines to help you achieve the results you want.
Memberships:
Plan | Fees | Features |
24 months | RM2,880 (one off payment) |
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12+2 months | RM1,440 (one off payment) | Registration fee of RM150 |
6 months | RM720 (one off payment) | Registration fee of RM150 |
3 months | RM390 (one off payment) | Registration fee of RM150 |
1 month | RM150 a month | Registration fee of RM150 |
1 day | RM15 a day | – |
Location: KFitness is only available in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Great for: You can sign up with KFitness if you have a specific goal that requires a tailor-made routine.
#7 KOA Fitness
KOA Fitness is a women-only gym in Malaysia that was launched in 2017 to create a safe space for ladies to train.
Features: KOA Fitness’s coaches are all women, offering holistic programmes that also touch on emotions and lifestyle. KOA Fitness also offers goal-centric personal training for women such as for their wedding day and post-partum training.
Memberships: KOA Fitness offers these prices for small-group trainings.
Plan | Fees |
1 class | RM88 (valid for 30 days) |
4 classes | RM280 (valid for 30 days) |
12 classes | RM720 (valid for 60 days) |
36 classes | RM1,980 (valid for 120 days) |
48 classes | RM2,400 (valid for 150 days) |
60 classes | RM2,700 (valid for 180 days and is shareable) |
Locations: You can find KOA Fitness at Gateway Corporate Suites in Mont Kiara, KL.
Great for: Women gymgoers who want a more woman-focused programme can opt for KOA Fitness.
Read Also: Singapore Gym Membership Cheatsheet (2024 Edition)
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