2023 Shanghai Popular Gyms Guide
As the weather warms up, it's a great time to start exercising.
Here is a list of 21 different types of gyms. Get your body ready for Summer!
BFC Fitness features its 180° infinity pool overlooking the beautiful Huangpu River.
The annual fee of this high-end gym is as high as RMB 25,000, nearly ten times that of ordinary gyms!
The services and equipment are also top-notch, with a full range of LIFEFITNESS high-end strength and aerobic equipment, as well as various private group classes and multi-functional studios.
Address: Floor 5, Building S1, South Area, BFC, No. 600, East Zhongshan No. 2 Road, Huangpu District
Fee: VIP: RMB 25,000/year; Membership: RMB 15,999/year
Boxing in a dark environment with cool lights and electric music is definitely an addictive way to workout!
As a popular boxing club from Japan, b-monster specializes in dynamic boxing courses.
Each 35-minute class allows you to sweat profusely and burn calories.
Address: No. 712-716, Westgate Mall, No. 1038, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District
Fee: Trial: RMB 99/twice; Membership: RMB 689/month (8 times)
SUPERMODELFIT is a gym for women only.
It covers an area of 300 m². Except for classes, there are also fitness clothing, accessories, and aromatherapy products for sale.
SUPERMODELFIT's classes are based on yoga stretching, body reshaping, strength sculpting, and aerobic fat burning.
Address: No. 492, West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District
Fee: Membership: RMB 15,600/year, RMB 8,900/half year; Trial: RMB 300 (2 classes), RMB 1,900 (10 classes)
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OTF is filled with orange lights and dynamic dance music.
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Orange is the core and the training theory of OTF, alternating cycles of high-intensity aerobic and anaerobic training in one hour to reach an orange heart rate (84%-91%).
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Each participant in the class is assigned a heart rate detector, and the large screen overhead records the live heart rate of each person during exercise.
Orangetheory Fitness (Jing'an Temple)
Space incorporates its "Moved by Music" brand concept into workout.
Space is founded by Matthew Allison, the former founder of Sony Music China.
The interior is clean and there is no odor of sweat in the gym.
RIZAP is a well-known gym brand in Japan. The main focus is on body shaping and weight loss. Through the one-on-one guidance, RIZAP enables customers to complete healthy body shaping.
It features the slimming commitment that customers can achieve the ideal figure in two months.
There are five separate training rooms, with good privacy. Each training room, with a space of about 13 m², has all the indoor fitness equipment.
In addition, the training room is equipped with drinking water, towels, deodorant and other daily necessities, and even a set of sportswear.
Address: C305, Floor 3, No. 389, West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District
Fee: RMB 22,200/2 months (two private classes/week, 50 minutes/class)
Glute Club is founded by a world-class bodybuilding champion.
One of the stores located on Middle Haihai Road is nicknamed "Hip House", a gym specializing in hip training.
FlowCycle was open in Shanghai in 2019, featuring 45-minute cycling group classes.
The unique course design allows riders to fully immerse themselves in the class.
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Pilates can be a good exercise for deep muscles and core muscle groups.
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Pilates ProWorks from San Francisco opened its first China location in Shanghai on Wuding Road in 2018, with instructors who are certified practitioners with years of teaching experience.
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Pilates ProWorks features the exclusive FitFormer equipment for Pilates, which is beginner-friendly. Except for Pilates classes, Studio B next door offers a variety of popular group fitness classes.
Address: Floor 1, No.1003, Wuding Road, Jing'an District
Fee: Group class: RMB 180-270 (please contact the gym for details)
Located in the historic Blackstone Apartments in Shanghai, Prakasa Yoga Studio creates a pleasant and comfortable place for its practitioners. Prakasa's yoga teachers are experienced. All the yoga mats of Prakasa are Manduka's, giving practitioners a high-quality experience.
This small private yoga studio is founded by lululemon China yoga ambassador Ms. Yang.
Ms. Yang is a yoga teacher for many celebrities and has been practicing yoga for over twenty years. All classes are by appointment only, with five students or less.
Address: Block A, Floor 5, Building 5, No. 288, Dagu Road, Huangpu District
Fee: Trial: RMB 420, Single class: RMB 800 (Reservation required. Please contact the gym for details)
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Mars Pro is one of the few American-style gyms in Shanghai.
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In addition to Hammer, there are many imported equipment, making Mars Pro a true bodybuilding paradise.
Address: No. 588, Damuqiao Road, Xuhui District
Fee: Membership: RMB 399/month; Private class: RMB 1,000/10 times
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Ironjungle GYM is a dream place for all body builders in Pudong.
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This gym is owned by a professional bodybuilder. The two-floor studio is packed with a variety of equipment for strength training.
Address: No. 102, Area B, No. 518, Kangshan Road, Pudong New Area
Fee: RMB 7,299/year, RMB 729/month (please contact the gym for private tutoring details)
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Originated in the United States, CrossFit is a high intensity exercise combining athletics, gymnastics, weightlifting, and other exercise together.
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Stud CrossFit is a super popular place for CrossFit in Shanghai, even classes on weekday mornings are packed with practitioners!
Address: Floor 1, Area D, Taifeng Building, No. 555, Xujiahui Road, Huangpu District
Fee: RMB 200/once, RMB 2,500/10 times, RMB 3,600/30 times
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RITUAL, a fitness brand from Singapore, focuses on 30-minute small group fitness classes.
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The whole process from entering to leaving is finished in 30 minutes, perfect for those who don't have much time for workout.
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Rowing Pro is one of the few fitness studios in Shanghai that specializes in rowing machines.
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Rowing machine is a great tool for cardio exercise that works 80% of the muscles in your body.
Address: L1-02, Sinar Mas Plaza, No. 588, East Changzhi Road, Hongkou District
Fee: Trial: RMB 39/once; Membership: RMB 1,300/10 times, RMB 3,600/30 times, RMB 1,200/month, RMB 12,800/year
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Dr. stretch has a history of more than ten years in Japan, and many Japanese celebrities are their regular customers.
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The Japanese stretching techniques not only relax your body, but also help you shape your muscles.
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F45 focuses on 45-minutes functional training, combining HIIT, circuit training, and functional training into one. The intensity is slightly lower than CrossFit, but it's not easy.
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If you are interested in the traditional Indian yoga, why not come and experience JUST YOGA?
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Originated in Bangalore, South India, JUST YOGA features Indian-style classes taught by experienced yoga teachers.
Address: Floor 7, Tianping Hotel, No.185, Tianping Road, Xuhui District
Fee: Trial: RMB 132 (2 classes), Non-membership: RMB 250/class, Membership: RMB 1,600/month
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The body shaping machine "Megaformer" has been popular among Victoria's Secret models and Hollywood celebrities. It is an all-in-one big machine that combines aerobic, anaerobic, core strength and endurance training.
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exeQute is a small fitness studio with a nightclub style and dynamic group classes. Its classes are suitable for all fitness levels. There is a coffee bar in the rest area where you can order a freshly made smoothie or coffee after a high-intensity workout.
Address: Unit 104, No. 425, Yanping Road, Jing'an District
Fee: Free of charge for the first class booked on Wechat Mini Program; Membership: RMB 1,500/month
*Above prices, lessons and facilities are for reference only.
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