Exercise is a great way to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally. However, imagine gearing up for a long run and five minutes in it starts raining. This might be the time to train indoors in your local gym. If you are overwhelmed by choice and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you! With our complete and compelling guide of Macau’s best gyms, you only need to make up your mind and get a pair of comfortable sneakers to begin your fitness journey. Read on to learn which gym fits your needs.
Photo Credit: Macao Fitness
MACAO FITNESS
Located in the heart of Macau’s central business district, the 17,000 square feet gym is decked out with advanced equipment by Star Trac and Life Fitness. Macao Fitness has several different spaces to work out along with a big room for group classes. Their group classes studio can fit around 22–25 people.
Among the fitness and yoga classes, there are trendy ones like tabata, workout to target particular muscle groups, dance fitness, and martial arts. Notably, Macao Fitness is the only gym in the city that offers BodyPump by Les Mills and BodyCombat by Les Mills. To enjoy the group classes, members don’t need to register in advance. However, if you’d like to attend the most popular ones (spinning, BodyPump by Les Mills, aerial yoga, and infrared hot toga), grab a ticket at the reception and head to class. No tickets mean that all spots are taken.
Besides sports facilities, gym members can enjoy comfortable locker rooms with showers, a sauna for some after-workout relaxation, indoor tanning, towel service, and complimentary two-hour parking at AIA Tower. If you forget to bring something, they also sell clothing, supplements, set meals, fresh coffee, and more! Their schedule, news, and events are all on their Facebook page or website.
Memberships and passes: One-month, six-month, one-year membership; day pass, 14-day pass
Free trial: Free first workout; special offer for Macau ID holders
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes, with a day pass
Personal trainer sessions: Available, for members only
Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 6:00am–12:00am; Sunday, 8:00am–10:00pm
Macao Fitness 4/F AIA Tower, 251A–301 Avenida Comercial de Macau, Macau, +853 2875 1189, macao-fitness.com, www.instagram.com/macaofitness
LIFE PROJECT
Opened in 2018, Life Project features a wide variety of activities. From bodybuilding machines to yoga classes and also a boxing ring, there is something for everyone here. Their group workouts, such as “Back to core” and “Circuit blast” are worth checking out. If you can’t commit to a long-term membership, Life Project offers flexible options, including a day pass.
For those who don’t work regular hours, it is also open 24 hours a day and seven days a week. You will probably appreciate Life Project’s wholesome branding and design where both the design of the website and gym are well-thought, convenient, and visually pleasing.
Keep up with their latest news and class schedules through their Facebook page.
Memberships and passes: One-month, three-month, six-month, 12-month, five-year premium membership (includes group classes and schedule); six-month, one-year standard membership (excludes group classes and credit); 10, 25, 50 sessions basic membership (only group classes); day pass
Free trial: Yes, includes a free group class
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: No, need to register in advance
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours
Life Project R/C AI 277 Jardim Hoi Wan, Estrada Almirante Magalhães Correia, Taipa, +853 6684 2299, www.lifeprojectmacau.com, www.instagram.com/lifeprojectmacau
JK FITBOX
Standing out from other gyms in Macau, JK Fitbox put a lot of effort and thought into the design. Individual in style and with a luxurious feel, this gym is a pleasure to exercise in. The green decor in the gym would be a sight for sore eyes, especially if you spent the entire day in the office.
In addition to bodybuilding and fitness equipment, they also offer yoga, spinning, animal flow, and other group classes. To make sure there is a free spot at a 10-people class, reserve it through the gym’s app or at reception. Monthly updates on their schedule and programs are on their Facebook page.
Memberships and passes: One, three, six months, one year; day pass
Free trial: As a part of occasional special offer
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes, as long as spots are available
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–10:30pm; Saturday–Sunday, 9:30am–9:30pm
JK Fitbox 7/F Tower 5, Windsor Arch, Estrada Governador Albano de Oliveira, Taipa, +853 6265 4612
44 Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga, Macau, +853 2855 0192, jkfitbox.weebly.com, www.instagram.com/jkfitbox
WARRIOR FITNESS MACAU
Here, they specialize in martial arts and everything in-between. Warrior Fitness offers individual and class training for boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, and Capoeira. They also do conventional fitness training through BodyFit, Yoga, and Zumba. Although the fitness installations cannot compare to the large gym chains, the staff are friendly, and instructors are keen to teach and help wherever needed. Furthermore, you have the option of drop-in classes where you pay as you go.
To equip yourself with some boxing and fighting gear, visit their shop. For updates, check out their Facebook page.
Memberships and passes: Six months, one year
Free trial: First class
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes
Personal trainer sessions: Available, for members and walk-in customers
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–10:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am–6:00pm; Sunday: 5:00pm–10:00pm
Warrior Fitness Macau Va Nam Bldg, Avenida Olimpica, Taipa, +853 6223 1511, warriormacau.com, www.instagram.com/warriormacau
CROSSFIT XVI
A highly intensive strength and conditioning program that became well-known in the 2000s, Crossfit has become a fitness religion with thousands if not millions of followers. So it feels only natural to have a sports facility in Macau solely dedicated to this popular activity.
Founded by the second fittest man in Asia 2015 coach Antonio Barrias, Crossfit XVI not only offers intense training sessions and well-equipped facilities but also a united community. By training together, Macau Crossfiters motivate each other to reach goals and keep up the hard work. Macau’s Crossfit community is sizable and active, even beyond the walls of the gym. You can help grow it, too, by bringing a friend to sign up for a program. That will get you a one-month free membership!
The space is well-equipped with TRX, barbells, plyo softboxes, and other tools you might need for a Crossfit session. There’s always someone to help out with exercises, positions, machines, and just getting through training. You can follow them on Instagram @crossfitxvi or Facebook to get a better picture of what they do.
Memberships and passes: Monthly programs with limited sessions, a one-month, three-month, six-month program with unlimited sessions
Free trial: First individual training for free
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:15am–10:00pm; Friday, 6:15am–9:15pm; Saturday, 7:30am–2:30pm
Crossfit XVI 5/F, Edf. Industrial Si Toi, R. do Padre Antonio Roliz, Macau, +853 2855 0575, www.crossfitmacau.com
Photo credit: Anytime Fitness
ANYTIME FITNESS MACAU
This international chain opened a branch in Macau in October 2018. Anytime Fitness offers all the usual benefits you can enjoy from a global franchise. That includes a high standard of quality and safety, top-notch gym equipment, qualified trainers, health plans, wellness programs, and a shop to buy vitamins and supplements.
There is always a trainer monitoring and giving advice. If that’s not enough, you can hire a personal trainer to create an individual program that will help you achieve your fitness goals. Prefer working out in a company of dedicated people? Try the group classes such as yoga or body pump.
True to its name, Anytime Fitness is always open, so you can work out at any hour you want. Close to Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, it is easily accessible from any part of Macau. At the moment, there is one Anytime Fitness on Rua do Guimaraes with five more planned to be opened in spring-summer 2020.
Memberships and passes: One-month membership (with MOP $500 joining fee), three-month, six-month, one-year membership; day pass
Free trial: Day pass
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: No
Personal trainer sessions: Available, for members and walk-in customers
Opening hours: 24-hour
Anytime Fitness Macau 96-126 Rua do Guimaraes, Macau, +853 6555 8764, www.anytimefitness.hk/macau-hong-kong, www.instagram.com/anytimefitnessmacau
Photo credit: MASS
MACAO ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS STRETCHING (MASS)
If you prefer stretching as a form of fitness, this is the place to be. Moreover, you can come and stretch out a shoulder knot or tight back muscles that are making you lose sleep.
Founded by the course director and master trainer, certified fitness trainer, and stretch therapist Joe Li, MASS has been in Macau since 2017. Besides stretching sessions, they offer group functional training sessions with ARKE flexibility tools and Kinesis equipment.
In addition to stretching, MASS also offers corporate sports training programs. The idea is to take exercise and stretch training into offices and other gyms. If you, your company or organization is interested in this, do call or e-mail them.
A new spacious studio is about to open its doors soon. Follow their Facebook page to stay tuned and learn more about their fitness programs.
Memberships and passes: Not available
Free trial: No; special offer for newcomers: MOP $188 for a class (original MOP $260)
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes, better register for a class via WeChat to reserve a spot in an eight-people class
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:30am–9:30pm; Sunday, 2:30pm–5:00pm
MASS 20/F Avenida da Praia Grande, Centro Comercial Praia Grande, +853 6339 9960, www.massmacau.com, www.instagram.com/mass_macau
Photo credit: Flex Fitness
FLEX FITNESS
A gym with stylish design and an overwhelming variety of equipment, Flex Fitness has been in Macau since 2019. A 24-hour gym owned by local Macanese fitness and bodybuilder, Pedro Jorge Gomes, it caters to everyone in the city, especially people with uncertain work schedules.
The gym features over 100 pieces of equipment and accessories for all kinds of training, including functional, fitness, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. Besides equipment, the club offers a resting area, drinking fountain, lockers, shower and sauna facilities.
For new joining members, there is the Flex Fit program. Designed for all kinds of fitness levels, Flex Fit includes three to eight sessions with a personal trainer that will help members on their way to getting in shape, gaining muscles, or any other fitness goal.
Memberships are flexible and affordable without having to sign contracts. What’s better than not having to hang on to the membership when you are not sure where life will take you?
Memberships and passes: One-month, three-months, six-month, one-year membership; day pass
Free trial: Available for Macau ID and blue-card holders
Group classes: Not available
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: 24-hour
Flex Fitness 14–14C, Edf. Industrial Yau Son, 6-A Avenida do Almirante Lacerda, Macau, flexfitnessmacau.com, www.instagram.com/flexfitnessmacau
Photo credit: 24/7 Fitness
24/7 Fitness Macau
As their name states, 24/7 Fitness Macau makes sure their members get access to the gym 24/7, 365 days a year.
24/7 Fitness is also a high-tech and eco-friendly gym with environmentally-friendly machines. For instance, their treadmills generate electricity while in use and dramatically cut down on their electricity consumption. Motion sensing lighting systems also ensure all the facilities consume energy at the highest efficiency level. The facial recognition program allows all the registered members to access 24/7 Fitness gyms in Macau and Hong Kong in a matter of seconds.
Among their main advantages is the flexible and transparent membership system. Several options are available, and you don’t have to pay the whole amount upfront. To learn more about the prices, visit their website–all the prices are available there, no need to call or email.
Memberships and passes: One-month membership without a contract, six-month contract with monthly payments, one-year contract with monthly payments; day pass
Free trial: Available, complimentary day pass
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: No, members have to sign up by contacting the club manager
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: 24-hour
24/7 Fitness Macau Block A, 10/F., 52 Estr. Da Areia Preta, Macau, +853 6298 1018, 247.fitness, www.facebook.com/247-Fitness-Macau-Areia-Preta
TOP FIGHTING (MENG HOU SPORTS ASSOCIATION)
Top Fighting is a gym owned by the Meng Hou Sports Association and focuses on martial arts. However, it also offers several other different forms of exercise, such as conventional fitness training and bodybuilding. They also have aerial yoga classes, which helps to alleviate back pains. To know more about them, check their Facebook page.
Memberships and passes: Available, contact Top Fighting
Free trial: No
Group classes: Available
Walk-in classes: Yes
Personal trainer sessions: Available
Opening hours: Daily, 12:00pm–11:00pm
Top Fighting 63 Estrada dos Cavaleiros, Macau, +853 2843 5066, www.facebook.com/MengHouSparta
Check out our Best Hotel Gym Memberships in Macau guide to see which hotels in the city offer the best sports facilities.
This article was originally written by Leonor Sá Machado in August 2016 and updated by Ksenia Kuzmina in April 2020.
