Looking to get in shape? Look no further - from bootcamps and CrossFit, to Zumba and yoga, here are the best boutique gyms in Jakarta.
Ahhh Jakarta… Indonesia’s capital city is blessed with SO many great restaurants, food carts and markets. And that’s before we mention the speedy delivery services. With every naughty snacks on your fingertips, it can be difficult to maintain your health and stay fit. Lucky for us, the city has no shortage of the finest fitness establishments where you can break a sweat. So if you need to kick-start your fitness journey or keep up with your WOD’s, try these boutique fitness studios for a change. Here are our top picks for state-of-the-art gyms in Jakarta with fun and sweaty classes, and open weightlifting and cardio space!
5 BEST GYMS IN JAKARTA
1. Empire Fit Club
If you love HIIT type workouts then Empire Fit Club is just up your alley. The Adidas- sponsored gym offers fast, intense, full body workouts that use kettlebells, battle ropes, and weights to test your limits. Challenge yourself to tough out Hustle Muscle classes, where you can expect guns and buns of steel after a few high-powered sessions. Been putting off the gym lately? No need to feel intimidated as Empire Fit Club also offers classes for all levels.
Empire Fit Club, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jl Gerbang Pemuda, Central Jakarta, p. +62 811 187 0881.
2. R Fitness
With its neon lights, industrial walls and pumping music, the R Fitness room almost feels like you’ve entered a secret urban warehouse dance party in the heart of trendy Kemang. In reality, R Fitness is a high intensity indoor cycling studio, the first of its kind in Indonesia, offering one of Jakarta’s top spin programmes for those who love to ride. Extremely sweaty and super fun, you’ll hop off your high-tech stationary bike and before you know it, you’ll be feeling fit and much stronger than you’ve ever been before!
R Fitness, Colony Kemang No. 6, South Jakarta, p. +62 812 1078 7879.
3. Soulbox
One of our favourite fitness spaces, Soulbox is a stylish fitness studio located within the uber modern Senopati Suites. Perfect for busy urbanites, this studio offers a fun range of classes like antigravity fitness, bootcamp, barre, and a variety of yoga and mobility classes. We love their top-notch instructors and top of the line facilities, including their large comfortable changing and locker rooms.
Soulbox, Senopati Suites level 3, Jl Senopati Raya No. 41, p. +62 811 151 0030.
4. SANA Studio
SANA Studio has come a long way from their one location in Panglima Polim. The boutique fitness studio now has a chain of studios that still offer an exciting range classes in hopes to encourage Jakarta residents to live a healthy lifestyle in a completely fun way. Zumba, TRX, pilates, and cardio boxing are all offered here. Come early, or book your spot in advance, as their very popular classes get filled up really fast!
SANA Studio, The Buya Level 2, Jl Cipete Raya IX No. 1, South Jakarta, p. +62 813 2233 2821.
5. Bengkel Strength & Conditioning
No doubt you’ve heard of the CrossFit craze, either through someone who CrossFits religiously, through tons of articles about this workout trend, or even via Internet memes. Now, this method of fitness is definitely no joke! A high intensity workout that combines cardio, weightlifting and gymnastics, CrossFit is competitive and encouraging at the same time. Its sense of community brings no wonder that those bitten by the CrossFit bug keep coming back for more. And psst… besides regular CrossFit classes, Bengkel also offers open gym sessions.
Bengkel Strength & Conditioning, The Sultan Jakarta, Tennis Court 2, Jl Gatot Subroto, Senayan, p. +62 859 5988 9895.