Top Strength Training Gyms in Singapore

Remember that new year resolution you made just months ago, to be fitter and healthier? If you’re still at it, that’s amazing! However, if you’re like me, that short-lived motivation would have disappeared by the first month. Whether you’re keeping at it or wish to get back on track, why not add strength training into your routine?

What is Strength Training?

Strength training, also known as resistance training due to the resisting of forces by the muscles, can be used to describe a workout programme that involves a variety of exercises to improve your strength. An example is by incorporating weight training, either using dumbbells or one’s body weight, into your routine. Also, strength training focuses primarily on developing strength instead of building muscle mass.

The Differences Between Strength Training and Hypertrophy Training.

Although strength training (muscle strength building) and hypertrophy training (muscle mass building) are almost identical in terms of equipment and exercises, some key differences set them apart. These are the:

• Training volume
• Training intensity
• The rest period in between each set.

For hypertrophy training, you would typically:

• Increase the training volume by doing more reps and more sets
• Decrease intensity slightly
• Rest for 1 to 3 minutes between each set.

For strength training, you would typically:

• Decrease the training volume by doing fewer reps in a set
• Increase intensity slightly
• Rest for 3 to 5 minutes between each set.

Why is Strength Training so important?

Our bodies lose lean muscle over time as we age if they are not engaged and replaced, increasing the percentage of body fat. Strength training not only helps our bodies preserve and maintain our muscles but also provide a myriad of benefits! Read on to find out more!

Benefits of Strength Training

1. Improves cardiovascular health on top of strength and fitness

Apart from the obvious benefits to our strength and fitness, strength training also keep our hearts healthy. According to the U.S department of Health and Human Services, incoporating strength training twice a week helps improve blood pressure, reduce hypertension and lower risks of heart diesease.

2. Protects bone health

In October 2017, an issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, a study found that 30-minutes of high-intensity strength training twice weekly improved bone density, structure and strength which could help slow down or even prevent osteoporosis. Many studies have also shown that strength training puts tugging and pushing stresses on the bones, activating bone-forming cells resulting in stronger and denser bones.

3. Increase metabolism even after the workout

After a good resistance training, your body requires more oxygen to recover. Also known as oxygen debt, excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) is the amount of oxygen your body needs to restore your metabolism back to its normal state, or homeostasis. This process will continue to activate your metabolism to work after the session and its effectiveness depends on your workout intensity. Which means, the harder you train during the workout, the more calories youl’ll burn after the workout too!

4. Develop better body mechanics

As our bodies strengthen up, our balance, body posture and coordination improve drastically as balance is dependent on the strength of the muscles that keep us on our feet. If you’re experiencing poor balance or flexibility, strength training may reduce your risk of falling by up to 40% as found in some researches.

5. Help manage chronic dieseases

There are many documented results indicating the many advantages of strength training in terms of managing chronic diseases such as arthritis and type 2 diabetes. If you suffer from arthritis and wish there was a way to manage the pain without medications, strength training has been proven to be as effective as medications. Along with other healthy lifestyle changes, strength training can aid to improve glucose control in diabetics.

6. Boosts energy levels, improves your mood and sleep!

Ever heard of endorphins? They are your natural pain-killing and pleasure-inducing hormones produced by the brain which lifts your energy levels and mood.  Strength training releases a surge of endorphins which can be a great anti-depressant, stress reliever and that morale booster to get you through your day. To top it all off, as if there wasn’t already enough benefits from strength training, it also creates Adenosine surges. Adenosine is a molecule that, if in large amounts, can improve sleep by causing drowsiness and drive to sleep.

After learning about some of the many benefits of strength training, you may be wondering how you can quickly embark on this life-changing voyage of self-improvement. Here are some of the gyms in Singapore that can help you achieve these new goals for yourself.  Many of them have acquired years of experience in the field of physical training and nutrition to assist in getting you started and ensure you stay on course to see the results!

Gym	Strength Avenue
Speciality	Founded in 2016 by a Head Coach with over 12 years of experience in fitness coaching. Home to a team of powerlifting athletes who started from the bottom and have since grown to become multiple national record holders and medallists in their respective weight classes. Organisers of the Singapore Kettle Bell Championship as part of Asia’s signature fitness expo, ActiFit Asia
Pricing	Contact for class/private training rates.
Website	http://strengthavenue.com.sg/
Address	57B Boat Quay, Level 3, Singapore 049846
Contact	contact@strengthavenue.com.sg
Operating Hours	Monday – Friday : 7.00am to 10.00pm Saturday & Sunday: 9.00am to 5.00pm

 

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Gym	Solitude of Strength
Speciality	Strength & Conditioning for high-performance athletes. Offers a wide variety of passes and memberships.
Pricing	Unlimited Classes memberships start from $195 per month Open Gym memberships start from $150 per month Class Passes start from $150 per month Drop-In for Classes and Gym start from $15 First Timer Pass Promotions start from $39
Website	https://solitudeofstrength.com/
Address	48 Woodleigh Park, Outdoor Courts, The Arena, Singapore 357844
Contact	Telephone / WhatsApp : +65 8123 4362 Email: getfit@solitudeofstrength.com
Operating Hours	Everyday: 6.30am to 11.30pm Gym hours outside of class timings (open gym) are unstaffed.

 

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Gym	Hygieia Strength & Conditioning
Speciality	The first and currently still the only Starting Strength Affiliate Gym located outside the USA. Utilises the Starting Strength methodology – a safe and systematic approach to building strength with barbell training.
Pricing	Contact for class/private training rates.
Website	https://www.hygieia.com.sg/
Address	Hygieia Strength & Conditioning 34 Haig Road Singapore 438739
Contact	Telephone: +65 876 8792 Email: enquiries@hygieia.com.sg
Operating Hours	Opened only by appointment. First session starts at 6.30am & last session starts at 9.00pm.

 

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Gym	Iron Fitness Singapore
Speciality	CrossFit gym affiliate utilising the strength and conditioning principles. Gym methodology started with the Bulgarian’s conjugate method for training. The head coach is Westside-Barbell certified.
Pricing	Contact for class/private training rates.
Website	http://www.ironfitnesssingapore.com.sg/
Address	6, Lorong 1 Geylang, Singapore 389117
Contact	Email: support@ironfitnesssingapore.com.sg
Operating Hours	Monday – Friday: 6.30am to 9.30pm Saturday: 8.00am to 2.00pm Sunday: Closed

 

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Gym	The Pit
Speciality	Passionate about creating athletes out of everyday people through our strength and conditioning training programmes. As athletes themselves, personal trainers and coaches have the know-how born from years of experience. Training methods have been battle-tested in competitions and real life.
Pricing	Contact for class/private training rates.
Website	http://pitpersonaltrainer.com.sg/
Address	123 Devonshire Rd Singapore 239883
Contact	Telephone: +65 6222 4860 Email: enquiry@pitpersonaltrainer.com.sg
Operating Hours	Weekdays: 7.00am to 10.00pm Weekends: 7.00am to 7.00pm

 

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Gym	Field Assembly
Speciality	Clarke Quay Strength HIIT Pump Run Club Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai Yoga Holland Village Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai Yoga Athletic Conditioning
Pricing	Contact for rates.
Website	https://www.fieldassembly.co/ https://www.fieldassemblyhv.co/
Address	39 Carpenter Street, Levels 1, 3, 4 & The Roof, Singapore 059918 Holland Village, 17B Lor Liput, Level 3, Singapore 277747
Contact	Contact form https://www.fieldassembly.co/jointheclub https://www.fieldassemblyhv.co/ Instagram: @fieldassembly
Operating Hours	Weekdays: 7.00am to 9.30pm Saturdays: 7.00am to 5.30pm Sundays: 11.00am to 12.30pm

 

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Gym	Gym Brigade
Speciality	Gym Brigade specialises in producing the strongest athletes in Singapore with a focus on Strongman training which involves an unconventional kind of strength training.
Pricing	Membership prices start from $89 per month. Class Pass prices start from $176 for 1 month.
Website	https://www.gymbrigade.net/
Address	369 Upper Paya Lebar Rd Singapore 534968
Contact	Telephone: +65 8817 1303 Email: info@gymbrigade.net
Operating Hours	Monday – Thursday: 9.00am to 11.00pm Friday – Sunday: 9.00am to 10.00pm

 

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Gym	Elevate: The Barbell Club
Speciality	Elevate Barbell Club is founded by powerlifting enthusiasts turned competitive athletes. One of the founders is ranked number 2 in the U74kg weight category internationally and has more than 30 records under his belt.
Pricing	Prices start from $120 per month
Website	https://elevatebbc.sg/
Address	482 Macpherson Road #01-01, Singapore 368194
Contact	Telephone: +65 8818 9817 Email: contact@elevate-gym.com
Operating Hours	Weekday: 10.00am to 10.00pm Weekends: 10.00am to 6.00pm

 

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Gym	The Garage
Speciality	At THE GARAGE, fitness programmes are built on the four key pillars of fitness – strength, endurance, stamina and stability – delivering a well thought through and holistic training. Book and pay via The Garage Fitness app available on Apple Store and Google Play store.
Pricing	Class packages start from $380 Personal Training packages start from $1320
Website	https://garagecircuit.com/
Address	17 Lorong Kilat #01-11 Singapore 598139
Contact	Telephone: +65 64634191 Email: contact@garagecircuit.com
Operating Hours	Monday: 08:00 – 21:00 Tuesday: 08:00 – 21:00 Wednesday: 07:00 – 21:00 Thursday: 08:00 – 21:00 Friday: 07:00 – 21:00 Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00 Sunday: 08:00 – 15:00

 

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Gym	The Forge
Speciality	The training programme is evidence-based, individualised and catered to maximise the individual’s growth. Olympic Weightlifting Strength and Conditioning
Pricing	The price for Olympic Weightlifting is $260 per month. The price for Strength and Conditioning is $240 per month.
Website	https://www.theforge.sg/
Address	451 Race Course Road, Singapore 218695
Contact	Email: admin@theforge.sg
Operating Hours	Mon, Wed, Fri: 7am – 10pm Tues, Thurs: 3pm – 1pm Sat & PH: 10am – 1pm Sun: Closed

 

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Gym	Extremer
Speciality	Extremer Gym specialises in providing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Group Classes. Each Group Class is curated for a holistic session to help Tone & build Strength, Endurance and Power.
Pricing	First Timer Class Trial – $30 for 7 days Prices for classes start from $30 Prices for gym access memberships start from $190 Prices for personal training start from $90
Website	https://www.extremergym.sg/
Address	116 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 545582
Contact	Email: enquiry@extremergym.sg
Operating Hours	Group Classes Monday – Friday  1730 – 1830 1830 – 1930 1930 – 2030 Saturday & Sunday 0900 – 1000 1000 – 1100 Open Gym 365 Days 24 Hours Access

 

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Gym	Singapore Calisthenics Academy (Street Strength)
Speciality	First Calisthenics Gym and now we are still standing strong with more variety of programmes.
Pricing	Contact for rates.
Website	http://singaporecalisthenics.com/
Address	Street Strength 3 Neil Rd, Singapore 088805
Contact	Telephone: +65 9473 7986 (Jasen) , +65 8333 8481 (Firdaus) Email: contact@singaporecalisthenics.com
Operating Hours	Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 7.00am to 9.00pm Tuesdays, Thursdays: 8.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 8.00am to 6.00pm Sundays: 9.00am to 1.30pm

 

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Gym	Ritual Gym
Speciality	Offers convenient and user-friendly group fitness options Provides more than 140 fitness sessions at 30-minutes duration throughout the week Their 20-minute sessions are a lung-busting combination of strength training and cardio that will build muscle, burn fat and keep you coming back for more.
Pricing	Prices for memberships start from $199 per month. Prices for packages start from $300 for 10 sessions. Regional pass upgrade for access to all Ritual Gyms in Singapore is an additional 10%.
Website	https://www.ritualgym.com/
Address	RAFFLES PLACE 11 North Canal Road #03-01, Singapore HOLLAND VILLAGE 17b Lorong Liput, #02-01, Singapore ORCHARD ROAD 270 Orchard Road, #03-01, Singapore
Contact	Raffles Place Telephone: +65 6536 7291 Email: rafflesplace@ritualgym.com   Holland Village Telephone: +65 6463 4690 Email: hollandvillage@ritualgym.com   Orchard Road Telephone: +65 6235 8332 Email: orchardroad@ritualgym.com
Operating Hours	Raffles Place Mondays – Fridays: 6.30am to 8.30pm Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00am to 3.00pm Holland Village Mondays – Fridays: 6.30am to 8.30pm Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00am to 5.30pm Orchard Road Mondays – Fridays: 6.30am to 8.30pm Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00am to 5.30pm

 

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Gym	Grit Yard
Speciality	Former national athletes who have represented Singapore in swimming, water polo, and track & field. The programming will incorporate the essence of the five pillars, Endurance, Speed, Power, Core and Strength, condensed into quick, time-efficient 30- to 45-minute sessions.
Pricing	Prices for packages start from $85.
Website	https://grityard.com/#top
Address	2 College Road, Level 2, Singapore 169850
Contact	Telephone: +65 8759 0989 Email: contact@grityard.com
Operating Hours	Mondays: 6.00am to 9.30pm Tuesdays – Wednesdays: 10.00am to 9.30pm Thursdays: 6.00pm to 9.30pm Fridays: 6.00pm to 8.30pm Saturdays: 9.00am to 11.00am Sundays: 9.00am to 12.00pm

 

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Gym	Omni Strength and Performance
Speciality	Personal Training Nutrition and diet plans Premium locations 24/7 personal hotline Body Measurements
Pricing	Contact for rates.
Website	https://www.omnistrengthsg.com/
Address	79 Anson Rd, #22-01 Core Collective, Singapore 079906 27A Loewen Rd, 30B C, Singapore 248839
Contact	Telephone: +65 8666 0611 Email: anna@omnistrengthsg.com
Operating Hours	Weekdays: 06:00 – 21:00 Saturdays: 07:00 – 14:00 Sunday: CLOSED

 

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Gym	Level
Speciality	Established in 2014 as a world-class personal-training studio. Coaches comprise of specialists across a wide range of disciplines including Olympic Weightlifting, Hand Balancing, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning and Obstacle Course Racing.  A network of nutritionists as well as in-house physiotherapists and osteopaths ensure that you receive a holistic fitness experience. Rehabilitation Book classes through the Mind Body Online app.
Pricing	Prices for class packs start from $32.10. Prices for memberships start from $321 per month
Website	https://level.com.sg/
Address	Telok Ayer Gym 137 Telok Ayer Street #01-03 Singapore 068602 Robinson Gym 14 Robinson Road #01-00 Singapore 048545
Contact	Telok Ayer Gym Telephone:+65 6222 4766 Robinson Gym Telephone: +65 6787 9560 Email: reception@level.com.sg
Operating Hours	Telok Ayer Gym Mon – Fri – 7:00 am – 8.00 pm Sat & Sun – 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Robinson Gym Mon – Fri – 7.00 am – 8.30 pm Sat & Sun – 7.00 am – 12.00 pm

 

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Gym	Amore Fitness
Speciality	Singapore’s leading ladies-exclusive fitness centre. Personal Training Boutique spas are available in most outlets.
Pricing	Contact for rates.
Website	https://amorefitness.com.sg/
Address	Bugis Junction    200 Victoria Street #03-29 Singapore 188024   Heartland Mall    205 Hougang Street 21 #03-11 Kovan Singapore 530205   Hillion Mall    17 Petir Road #B1-18 Singapore 678278   Jurong Point    63 Jurong West Central 3 #03-17 Singapore 648331   Plaza Singapura    60A Orchard Road, #04-53 Singapore 238890   The Seletar Mall    33 Sengkang West Avenue #02-38 Singapore 797653   Woodlands Civic Centre    900 South Woodlands Drive #06-11 Singapore 730900   Tampines 1    10 Tampines Central 1 #05-18 Singapore 529536   Amore Living Studio @ Safra Toa Payoh    293 Lor 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319387
Contact	Contact form https://amorefitness.com.sg/connect/contact-us
Operating Hours	Bugis Junction   Weekdays: 10.30am to 10.00pm Weekends: 10.30 to 9.00pm   Heartland Mall   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Weekends: 9.00 to 7.30pm   Hillion Mall   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm   Jurong Point   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm   Plaza Singapura   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm   The Seletar Mall   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm   Woodlands Civic Centre   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 7.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 6.00pm   Tampines 1   Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm   Amore Living Studio @ Safra Toa Payoh     Weekdays: 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturdays: 9.00 to 9.30pm Sundays: 9.00 to 9.00pm

 

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Gym	UFIT
Speciality	Personal Training Rehabilitation Boot Camps Holistic integrated approach through four verticals of Health, Fitness, Sports and Corporate Wellness.
Pricing	Prices for memberships start from $321 per month
Website	https://www.ufit.com.sg/
Address	Club Street 21 Club St, #01-01, Singapore 069410 Orchard Road 160 Orchard Road, OG Orchard Point, #B2-02 Singapore, 238842 One North 01-02 Galaxis Building, Level 1 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore, 138632
Contact	Club Street Telephone: (+65) 6225 5059 Email : info@ufit.com.sg   Orchard Road Telephone: 6835 7274 Email:  orchard@ufit.com.sg   One North Telephone: (+65) 6250 2944 Email: onenorth@ufit.com.sg
Operating Hours	Club Street Monday – Friday: 7AM – 8PM Saturday: 8AM – 2PM Sunday: Closed Orchard Road Monday – Friday: 7AM-9PM Saturday: 7AM-4PM Sunday: Closed Monday – Friday: 6AM – 8PM Saturday: 7AM – 1PM Sunday: Closed

 

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Gym	Bespoke Fitness
Speciality	Signature FitRX, 60 minutes of high-intensity workouts.
Pricing	Prices for memberships start from $150 per month. Prices for classes and open gym access start from $180 per month.
Website	https://www.bespokefitness.fit/
Address	21 Media Circle #01-06 Infinite Studios Singapore 138562
Contact	Tel: +65 6570 2778 Email: enquiries@bespokefitness.fit
Operating Hours	Open Daily 7am – 8pm Weekdays 8am – 1pm Saturdays & Public Holidays 8am – 11am Sundays

 

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Gym	Fitness Bravo
Speciality	Personal Training Classes A ladies-only strength training programme Corporate Training
Pricing	Contact for rates.
Website	https://www.fitnessbravo.sg/
Address	762 & 764 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198730
Contact	Telephone: (65) 97990517 (Johnny) Telephone: (65) 90038116 (Jay Tee) Email: contact@fitnessbravo.sg
Operating Hours	Weekdays: 8.00am to 9.00pm Saturdays: 8.00am to 3.00pm Sundays: 9.00am to 1.00pm

 

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What do I have to bring for a strength training class?

Most gyms and studios would only require you to bring your own water bottle, a set of comfortable sports attire and a sturdy pair of trainers as they provide almost everything else you may need like:

• Lockers
• Toilets that are fully equipped with changing rooms, showers and in some cases, saunas.
• Towels
• Hairdryer
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)

However, there are gyms that provide you with absolutely everything and which makes it extremely convenient to pop in for a quick workout between appointments, meetings or before a late start at work. That’s one less excuse for not going to the gym.

What can I expect from a typical strength training session?

Sweat

You know it was all worth it if you end a session with beads of sweat rolling off your forehead and as many coaches and trainers may put it, sweat is the essence of progress.

Mental Clarity

As endorphins start rushing, the brain fog caused by stress may begin to clear up. Your mood may lift and you may experience a more positive outlook, ready to take on any challenges that you encounter.

Meeting Like-Minded People

Training in a gym can also expose you to people from all walks of life coming together with the common goal of self-improvement. Share experiences, learn tips to improve your form or even receive encouragement to stick to your goals.

Improved Quality of Life

Say good-bye to aching backs you used to get after staying sedentary for extended hours or the popping in your knee joints from squatting down to pick up the stack of documents you carelessly scattered across the floor as you lost balance. No matter the task, your body would perform it effortlessly and your future self would thank you for it.

 

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