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Fitness in Kuala Lumpur


Fitness is a growing part of the lifestyle in Malaysia and is becoming more and more popular despite locals' initial reservations. Many believed that using a gym or Fitness in Kuala Lumpurjoining a sports team would conflict with religious beliefs, but over time Malaysians have come to realise that fitness is fun and can be practised by any person, regardless of faith.

Expats who "put weight" into how much they can bench press or who pride themselves on their prime physique will not be disappointed.

Over the past few years, health clubs have sprung up all over Kuala Lumpur and surrounding suburbs to accommodate the new fitness craze. Both old and young health and body conscious individuals are turning to the latest wave of trendy gyms to help them stay in shape.

If you're an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for the long-term, you might want to try out a fitness club to stave off those extra pounds! After all, the food in Kuala Lumpur can be pretty tempting, and it might not be long before your belt feels a lot tighter. Additionally, joining a sports team or signing up for a spinning class or similar group activities is a great way to meet new people. Here are a few recommended gyms and activities in Kuala Lumpur.

Recommended gyms in Kuala Lumpur


A lot of people who start with exercising don’t have the experience or know-how to get the most out of their work out. So if you intend to take that first step, make sure that you get a good explanation at your gym on the exercises you need to do and get a proper work out plan to meet your goals.

Fitness First


Fitness First was the health club that started the whole fitness craze in Kuala Lumpur. With its revolutionary design, trendy outlook and convenient facilities, it quickly gathered the attention of young adults and students who adored its contemporary style and coolness factor. You can find their fitness studios throughout KL in the city centre and in the popular expat areas, such as Mont Kiara.

Celebrity Fitness


Celebrity Fitness prides itself on the concept of using local celebrities, mostly fashion models, to promote the image of the club. With nine clubs (one in Penang), Celebrity Fitness offers a wide variety of aerobic classes and studios.

Recommended health and fitness activities in Kuala Lumpur


Golf

Golf is a hard hobby to give up and expats moving to Kuala Lumpur can take comfort in the fact that they won't have to. The city has a smattering of courses and it's possible to play with clubs brought from overseas or those rented on the premises.

Boot Camp

Shooting ranges and boot camp, a form of military training - but then without a mad drill sergeant, are on the rise in Malaysia. Check out Bootcampkl.com for more information.

Biking

Mountain Bike Bash, this is an event organised by KLMBH - who holds monthly Mountain Bike Hashes ("bashes") for its members in the Klang Valley area, usually on the last Sunday of each month.

Yoga

Gyms often offer group classes as part of membership, or alternatively, a number of small, local studios specialise in yoga teachings.

Running

Running is a great way to lose weight and KL offers a lot venues, such as KLCC Park.

Water Sports

Scuba diving and snorkelling are huge activities in Malaysia for sure! Malaysia has some great sites to offer for these activities, such as Perhentian, Tioman etc. And if you are into water sports, wake-boarding is also increasingly popular.

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Irma van de Pol is a former international fitness champion turned experienced personal trainer. Through Perfect Fit she sits...

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