10 best gyms in Toa Payoh

Central heartland, represent! Toa Payoh isn’t exactly the first ‘hood that pops up when people rave about Singapore’s fitness scene. We’re usually known for legendary carrot-cake stalls, the iconic dragon playground, and uncles dominating the chess tables under every void deck. But guess what? While everyone was busy queuing for Hokkien mee, Toa Payoh quietly levelled-up its gym game.

Today, this OG estate is stacked with options: from $2.50 ActiveSG sessions inside a freshly renovated CC to shiny 24/7 chains where the dumbbells sparkle brighter than the HDB Hub lights. 

Craving a private container gym so you can grunt in peace? Got it. Keen on Muay Thai pads or a hot-yoga sweatfest? Sorted. Even boutique HIIT studios have set up shop, serving science-backed workouts faster than you can say “Lor 1 bubble tea run.”

So, if “no good gyms nearby” is still your excuse for that dusty pair of running shoes, consider it officially expired. We hunted through every lane, block and CC in the neighbourhood and shortlisted 10 Toa Payoh gyms worth lacing up for, no Orchard MRT transfer required.

Ready to get those gains, right in the heart of TPY?

Source: activesgcircle.gov.sg

1. ActiveSG Gym – Toa Payoh West CC

📍 200 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Level 3, Toa Payoh West Community Club

🕒 Daily 7 am – 10 pm

💰 From $2.50 per entry

Think of this place as Toa Payoh’s no-nonsense iron playground. Newly refreshed and now brighter than your mum’s CNY decorations, the gym squeezes in everything you need: treadmills with TV screens, rows of shiny selectorised machines, and a beefy free-weights corner that finally fits a proper power rack. No pretentious vibes, no sales sharks; just aunties on ellipticals and uni kids banging out deadlifts side-by-side.

Booking is dead simple: fire up the ActiveSG app, lock a one-hour slot, flash your QR and you’re in. 

Forgot your workout plan? Each machine has pictograms so even complete newbies won’t look blur. And because it’s inside the CC, you can grab economical rice downstairs the moment you wring out your sweat towel, talk about gains and grains in one trip!

✅ Great for: Budget hunters, students, seniors, anyone who just wants equipment that works

❌ Heads up: Peak-hour crowds (6 pm–9 pm) = possible barbell queues; go off-peak if you hate waiting

Worth noting

• Entry from $2.50, probably the cheapest gym ticket in central SG
• Air-conditioned, spacious, and recently kitted out with new machines
• Power rack + full dumbbell stack up to 40 kg (rare in community gyms)
• Book-ahead app system keeps headcount in check
• Hawker, FairPrice & MRT all within a 5-minute stroll

Source: gofit-gym.com

2. GoFit – Toa Payoh

📍 163 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #01-1012, Singapore 310163

🕒 Open 24/7

💰 From $88 / month

You know that friend who’s low-key stylish without blowing the budget? That’s GoFit. Backed by the same parent company as Fitness First, this 3,000 sq ft neighbourhood club serves “boutique-feel on kopi-o prices.”

Walk in any hour (yes, 2 am counts) and you’ll find brand-new LifeFitness cardio, plate-loaded machines, and a tidy free-weights zone. Each machine has a QR code with video demos, so even total newbies won’t look blur.

Need class vibes? Book Sculpt sessions (HIIT, yoga, abs-butt-thigh) right in the app, no extra charge. Showers are spotless, lockers use digital PINs, and the front desk is replaced by a kiosk, meaning zero hard-sell consultants breathing down your neck.

Members rave about the cleanliness (“one of the cleanest gyms in SG” – TikTok review) and say the vibe sits perfectly between a pure budget chain and a luxe club.

✅ Great for: East-/central-siders who want 24-hour access, fresh gear, and fuss-free memberships under $100

❌ Heads up: Hardcore lifters may miss specialty kit like sled tracks or TRX rigs; space can feel tight during the 6-8 pm rush

Worth noting

• 24/7 unmanned entry via Bluetooth app
• QR-code tutorials on every station for beginner-friendly guidance
• Weekly Sculpt classes (HIIT, yoga, stretch) included in membership
• Digital lockers + rainfall showers = quick post-work cleanup
• Frequently runs promos (50 % off joining fee; free two-week trials pop up on social)

Source: snapfitness.com

3. Snap Fitness 600 – Toa Payoh

📍 600 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, #03-01 (lift from Level 2), Singapore 319515

🕒 Open 24/7

💰 From $88 / month (current web promo)

If GoFit is the “smart casual” of budget gyms, Snap Fitness 600 is the comfy athleisure set you don’t mind wearing everywhere.

Spread across two brightly lit storeys, this club packs new LifeFitness cardio lines facing street views, plate-loaded Hammer Strength machine, and a tidy turf lane for sled pushes and battle-rope meltdowns. There’s even an InBody scanner for guilt-free data-geeking after your bubble tea run.

Access is fuss-free: tap your key fob any time, anywhere in the world, handy for work trips or JB shopping weekends. Showers? Sparkling. Lockers? BYO padlock. Music? Whatever’s on their Spotify, but it slaps hard enough for PR day. Staffed hours bring helpful trainers (Google rating sits at 4.9★ from >400 reviews) who’ll fix your squat without the side-eyed judgment.

Promos pop up often ($0 joining + access card fee, or free PT consults) so stalk their IG before swiping your card.

✅ Great for: Night owls, jet-setters, anyone wanting tidy facilities and global 24/7 access

❌ Heads up: Space crunches during the 6–8 pm rush, and you’ll need your own padlock for the lockers

Worth noting

• Two-storey, 5 000 sq ft floor with fresh kit and turf lan
• InBody composition scans included in many sign-up bundles
• Regular promos: $0 joining + access card or price-lock deals
• 4.9★ Google rating from 400+ reviews = strong community vibe
• 24/7 key-fob entry to 2 000+ Snap locations worldwide 

Source: anytimefitness.sg

4. Anytime Fitness – Toa Payoh

📍 Blk 190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #02-516 (above KFC)

🕒 Open 24/7

💰 Typical plans land around $90–$100 per month; look out for seasonal joining-fee waivers

This branch is one of the larger Anytime clubs in the heartlands, covering roughly 5,000 sq ft. You’ll find a solid mix of Life Fitness cardio machines, two full power racks, dedicated deadlift platforms, and a good spread of selectorised strength stations. A recent refresh added new flooring and a few extra lower-body machines, so the place feels updated rather than tired.

Because it’s Anytime, your key fob works at every club worldwide, handy if you travel often. Staffed hours are helpful but not pushy; coaches will offer pointers if you ask. Do note that weekday evenings (about 6 pm–9 pm) can be busy, so off-peak visits are smoother.

Overall ratings sit around 4 to 4.8 stars on Google, with most members praising the equipment range and convenient location.

✅ Great for: Late-night or early-morning workouts, barbell training, anyone who values global 24/7 access

❌ Heads-up: Peak periods mean short waits for racks and benches; bring your own towel if you’re particular about hygiene

Worth noting

• 24/7 key-fob entry plus access to more than 4,000 Anytime clubs worldwide
• Two power racks, dedicated lifting platforms, bumper plates up to 25 kg
• Recent equipment and flooring refresh keeps the space looking clean
• Regular promos—watch their socials for fee-waiver or discount periods
• Steps from Toa Payoh MRT and bus interchange for easy pre- or post-work commutes

Source: classpass.com/

5. The Gym Pod – 8 Lorong 7

📍 Blk 8 Lor 7 Toa Payoh

🕒 Open 24 hours, bookable in 30-min blocks

💰 From about $6 per 30-min session (off-peak) via the app; first-timers get 50 % off

Need a workout space with zero small talk and no line-ups for the bench? This private, container-style gym solves both problems. 

The 8 Lor 7 Pod is air-conditioned, well lit, and equipped with a Smith rack (with cable pulley), treadmill, bench, adjustable dumbbells up to 24 kg, and a smart mirror for guided moves. Everything fits three people comfortably, great if you train solo or bring a friend.

Booking happens entirely through The Gym Pod app: choose your slot, pay, and your phone unlocks the door. Rates slide by time of day (cheapest during late night and early afternoon), and you only pay for what you use. Frequent users can grab subscription packs for extra savings.

Google reviews sit above 4.7★, with users praising the privacy and cleanliness; common feedback is that 30 minutes flies by quickly, so many stack two back-to-back. There's no shower on-site, so factor that in if you’re heading straight to the office.

✅ Great for: Introverts, shift-workers, or anyone who wants a fuss-free, private workout

❌ Heads-up: No showers or toilets, and the pod’s size limits heavy lifting (no barbell drops)

Worth noting

• Fully private, air-conditioned pod; max 3 pax
• Pay-per-use from ~$6 off-peak; 50 % first-booking discount
• Smart mirror plus QR-video demos for each station
• Book/reschedule entirely in the app; see live availability
• 55+ other Gym Pods island-wide, your booking credits work everywhere

Source: thesix.sg

6. The Six Arena (Boxing Gym) – Woodleigh Park

📍 48 Woodleigh Park, Singapore 357844

🕒 Daily 7:30 am – 10 pm

💰 Trial class ≈ $25 • Five-class pack from ≈ $135 • 1-to-1 intro PT at $70

This isn’t a “walk-in, do-your-own-thing” gym; The Six Arena is first and foremost a boxing gym. Expect 60-minute small-group sessions that cover everything from Boxing Fundamentals to full-body conditioning circuits, all capped at about 12 people so coaches can keep an eye on your stance and guard.

The space is polished, Fairtex bags, a small ring corner for pad work, showers, and on-site parking. Reviews on ClassPass and Google hover around 4.8–4.9★, with members praising beginner-friendly coaching and a supportive community.

The studio sits inside the Arena Woodleigh complex (old PUB Recreation Club grounds), nine minutes on foot from Woodleigh MRT. There’s a café next door and futsal pitches nearby, so it works for a full morning out.

✅ Great for: Anyone keen to learn boxing basics or add high-intensity bag work in small classes

❌ Heads-up: No open-gym hours—everything runs on the class schedule, and packs expire if you skip too long

Worth Noting

• Boxing-specific timetable: Fundamentals, “Boxing All In”, sparring sessions
• Small groups (≈ 12) mean plenty of coach feedback
• Amenities: showers, lockers, on-site parking, café steps away
• Consistently high ratings (4.8 ★-plus) for coaching quality and welcoming vibe
• Easy access—~9 min walk from Woodleigh MRT and several bus routes

Source: spacecuboid.com

7. SPACECUBOID Gym Studio – Woodleigh Park

📍 48 Woodleigh Park, #01-03, PUB Recreation Club

🕒 Timetable-based; classes run most days 7 am – 9 pm

💰 First-timer single class ≈ $28 • 5-class pack ≈ $135

If you’re after something beyond treadmills and barbells, SPACECUBOID delivers a mix of Animal Flow®, contemporary dance, mobility and small-group strength all under one roof. 

Their headline programme is Animal Flow, a body-weight discipline of quadrupedal crawls and transitions that torch the core and improve mobility. They back it up with ContempFIT™ and dance-inspired HIIT blocks, so classes stay varied and low-impact joints-wise.

The studio sits inside the old PUB Recreation Club grounds, a short walk from Woodleigh MRT, and caps sessions at roughly 12–16 participants (plenty of coach attention without feeling cramped.) Facilities are tidy: sprung floors, full-length mirrors, resistance bands, kettlebells, mats, and showers in the shared clubhouse.

Members on ClassPass and Google give it 4.8–4.9 ★, praising the friendly instructors and welcoming community (“great workout… enjoyed learning new movements,” one reviewer wrote after an Animal Flow HIIT session).

✅ Great for: Movers who prefer coach-led, flow-based workouts; dancers wanting strength without heavy weights

❌ Heads-up: No open-gym hours—everything runs on a class timetable, and slots book out fast for popular evening sessions

Worth noting

• Focus on Animal Flow, contemporary dance fitness, and mobility programmes
• Small-group classes (≈ 12–16 pax) for more coach feedback
• Sprung floors, mirrors, and functional tools, good for body-weight strength and flow work
• Consistently high user ratings (≈ 4.8 ★) for coaching quality and welcoming vibe
• 8-minute walk from Woodleigh MRT; cafés and futsal pitches nearby for a post-class chill

Source: @energyone_safra Instagram account

8. EnergyOne Gym – SAFRA Toa Payoh

📍 293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, SAFRA Club House

🕒 6:30 am – 10:30 pm, seven days a week

💰 SAFRA members from ≈ $8.75 per entry or <$60 / month on long-term plans; guest rates higher

EnergyOne is the “flagship-style” gym inside SAFRA Toa Payoh. It runs like a miniature sports club: rows of Life Fitness cardio stations, multiple plate-loaded racks, a full selectorised circuit, and a small functional zone with kettlebells and sleds. The floor was upgraded in April–June 2025, adding new machines (a Booty-Builder zone and fresh benches) while improving lighting and air-flow.

Memberships come in two flavours. SAFRA members get the best rates, often under $60 a month if you sign a 6-, 12- or 18-month plan, plus periodic 50 % joining-fee waivers. Full-time NSFs and ORD personnel score even steeper discounts, as Reddit users regularly note. Guests (non-SAFRA) can still join, but pay a little more.

Facilities extend beyond the weights floor: members can cool down in the swimming pool, steam room or Jacuzzi just down the corridor, then hit the large locker rooms with individual showers. Parking in the SAFRA complex is plentiful and sheltered—helpful if you train with a lot of gear.

Google ratings hover around 4 ★; positive reviews mention ample equipment and good value, while occasional complaints focus on crowding after 6 pm and patchy air-con in the free-weights corner (an issue SAFRA says it addressed during the 2025 refurb).

✅ Great for: SAFRA members, NSFs/NSmen, anyone wanting a full-facility gym with pool and steam room under one roof

❌ Heads-up: Gets busy on week-night peaks; renovation finished only recently, so some

areas may still feel new-paint “factory”

Worth noting

• Recently refurbished (Apr–Jun 2025) with new strength machines and better airflow
• Large cardio and weights selection plus functional zone
• Extra amenities: pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and café within the same clubhouse
• SAFRA member promos: 50 % off joining fees; ORD promo as low as ~$20 / month for young NSFs
• Free surface and sheltered parking; 7-min walk from Toa Payoh MRT via covered linkways

Source: @bft_toapayoh Instagram account

9. BFT – Toa Payoh

📍 190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #03-512 (HDB Hub East Wing, opposite the MRT

🕒 Timetable-based: first class 6 am, last class 8 pm, 7 days a week

💰 Week-to-week membership ≈ $55–$65; free trial class offered most months

BFT (short for Body Fit Training) runs 50-minute coach-led sessions built around science-backed training blocks. Every eight to ten weeks you cycle through three main streams (Strength, Hybrid, and Cardio) so progress is measured, not random. Live heart-rate tiles on the TV screens keep effort honest, and the BFT app logs every lift and calorie.

The studio floor packs Assault bikes, Concept2 ergs, Eleiko bars, sled tracks and plenty of kettlebells. Class sizes top out around 36 with two coaches on most peak slots, which members say keeps cueing personal without feeling crowded. Reviews hover at 4.7★ on Google and Facebook, praising supportive trainers and a “no-ego” crowd that welcomes first-timers.

Location is central, three minutes from Toa Payoh MRT and the bus interchange, so it’s easy to squeeze in a session before work and grab breakfast downstairs.

✅ Great for: People who like structured programming, community energy and measurable progress

❌ Heads-up: Weekly fee feels steep if you only attend once or twice; popular 6–8 pm slots book out quickly in the app

Worth noting

• Progressive 8–10 week blocks with benchmark testing and strength retests
• Heart-rate tiles + BFT app for live effort tracking and post-class stats
• Two-coach ratio during peak periods for more feedback
• Evolt body-composition scans included in most memberships
• Free first-timer trial advertised on IG and Facebook several times a year 

Source: stormathleticclub Facebook account

10. Storm Athletic Club – Kim Keat (24-hour boutique strength studio)

📍 42 Kim Keat Road, Singapore 328816 – 10-min walk or 2 bus stops from Toa Payoh MRT

🕒 Open 24 hours — access by appointment / key-tag

💰 Open-gym access from ≈ $75 / month; PT “Introduction” pack 4 sessions for $400 

Storm Athletic Club is a compact, equipment-dense studio built for people who like serious lifting without big-box crowds. The 24-hour model is unmanned most of the day; members tap in with a key tag and train on their own schedule. Inside you’ll find specialty bars, calibrated plates, strongman tools, a sled track, punching bags, and a corner rig for body-weight work.

Coaching is available but optional. New lifters often start with the four-session “Introduction” pack—coaches run through movement screens, write a basic programme, and teach safe technique. After that you can stick with PT or drop into open-gym hours.

Reviews on Google, Instagram and Fresha average 4.8★; members highlight the well-maintained equipment, 24/7 flexibility, and small-community feel. One recent reviewer called it “a hidden gem for strength training in central SG.”

✅ Great for: Intermediate to advanced lifters who want round-the-clock access, niche equipment, and optional one-on-one coaching

❌ Heads-up: No cardio row of treadmills (just two AirRunners) and entry is by appointment on first visit—plan ahead

Worth noting

• 24/7 key-tag entry; staffed blocks for PT & induction
• Strongman kit, calibrated plates, sled lane, boxing bags — rare in a neighbourhood space
• Open-gym from ~$75/month; PT intro pack (4 sessions, 1-month validity) $400
• Free trial assessment offered via website sign-up
• Shower stalls and lockers on site; plenty of late-night food options along Kim Keat once you’re done

Conclusion 

So… who says you need to travel across the island to get a solid workout?

Toa Payoh might be one of Singapore’s oldest towns, but when it comes to fitness, it’s anything but outdated. And the best part? Most of these spots are just a few minutes from the MRT or your favourite hawker stall, no crazy detours needed.

So if you’ve been putting off your fitness goals because “there’s nothing nearby,” sorry friend… that excuse doesn’t fly anymore.

Did we miss your secret gym gem? Slide into our email at marketing@rezeve.com and spill the tea!

Cheers,

Friska 🐨

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