In true Singaporean fashion, our eyes twinkle whenever we see the word “free”. Better yet – free stuff with no long queues. This may sound too good to be true, but it really isn’t.
We know how rare cheap gym packages are. So, with the added incentive of improving your health, you’ll want to chope your spot at these free workouts in Singapore. Whether you’re powering through cardio to K-pop hits or unwinding with a calming yoga class, all you have to do is pick a class, show up, and slay.
For a free workout in Singapore, a basic gym kit would be sufficient. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to shower after you’re done, so bringing a pack of facial cleansing wipes can get grease and sweat off your face to prevent blemishes. Here’s what we recommend:
P.S. Check out our beginner’s gym guide for more tips.
Image credit: parkrun Singapore Facebook
Runners who prefer training in a group, listen up. Parkrun is a free weekly community event where you can go on a 5km run with a bunch of runners from all walks of life. If inertia is weighing you down, join this group of people simulating a competitive race for motivation; all without the pressure of having to finish by a certain time.
There are even volunteers who act as spectators to cheer you on so you get all the feels of running for a race. The event happens every Saturday morning at East Coast Park, West Coast Park, Bishan Park, Bay East Garden, and Bedok Reservoir. You won’t get a medal but if you are the top male and female runner of the week, your name will be announced on the Parkrun website.
Contact: Parkrun Singapore website
Image credit: Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir Facebook
Yogi wannabes who have been looking to get certified to start teaching can check out Yoga Nikam. Unlike most yoga studios, the organisation offers basic and intermediate yoga courses at various spots across the island for free. Just head to the Yoga Nikam Facebook page to check out the schedule for when the next 12-session cycle starts and then show up on the first day to register yourself.
All sessions are 2 hours long and happen every week at certain CCs, malls, parks, and temples. If you’ve already got a basic certification but have been out of touch for a while, there’s also a refresher course. The only catch is that there is no prior online registration; so you just have to be physically present early and try your luck at getting a spot in the class.
You’ll need to bring your own yoga mat too, which can be easily bought online. Buy a yoga mat on Amazon.
Contact: Yoga Nikam website
Floorball for kids at Decathlon Singapore Lab.
Image credit: Decathlon Singapore Facebook
This beloved sports store isn’t just great for finding cheaper Decathlon alternatives to popular brands, it’s also a space to join free sports activities at its various outlets in Singapore. If you’ve been wanting to try a new sport, Decathlon’s free classes are a great opportunity to have a taste before investing in the relevant sports equipment.
Look forward to group activities such as neighbourhood community runs, group zumba classes, and even a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program. The kids won’t be left out either with classes for them to learn skills like basketball. If you just need some company to motivate you to get off your couch and exercise, then join the Decathlon Running Club.
Contact: Decathlon website
Image credit: @that.runclub via Instagram
What started as a hobby during an overseas exchange soon inspired the idea of starting a run club back home in Singapore. As a beginner, Dorcas quickly realised that it wasn’t really about being the fastest runner, but simply showing up – and the post-run gelato and coffee hangs definitely didn’t hurt. That’s what pushed her to start That Run Club.
Unlike some group runs where everyone heads home the moment the workout is over, the socialising is half the fun here. Show up to any of their spontaneous runs, and stay for the celebratory post-run conversations over coffee or a quick bite while getting to know new peeps. Most of the runners are also pretty close in age, so it’s even easier to click and make friends.
This meetup group now has nearly 5,000 members on Telegram and is free for anyone to join.
Contact: That Run Club Telegram group
Free outdoor yoga session at Hub & Spoke Cafe, booked through the Healthy 365 app.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) by far offers the most variety and number of free workout classes happening all over the island. It’s as simple as scrolling through the Healthy 365 app (App Store | Playstore) for an activity of your interest and making a booking with one click. You can even filter the options by location so you don’t have to travel too far.
With more than 200 free classes a day, there’s bound to be an option near you. Activities range from heart-pumping K-Kardio – where you get to bust out moves on popular K-pop numbers – to energetic Kickboxing. Activity zones include locations near the CBD, malls for indoor workouts, and public parks for outdoor workouts.
In fact, there’s a whole range of community events for residents to come together. In estates where senior citizens are aplenty, workouts such as Line Dance, Low Impact Aerobics, Chair Zumba, and Resistance Band Exercises are offered.
Contact: Health Hub website
Image credit: STRONG Pilates via ClassPass
We know what you’re thinking: Isn’t a ClassPass membership the same thing as signing up for a gym package? While the memberships do cost a decent sum, the ClassPass free trial lets fitness newbies try out different classes before deciding what works, so you’re getting more flexibility without the commitment.
It’s not just the typical free one-time gym session here. Upon signing up, you’ll be entitled to 35 credits to spend at any ClassPass-affiliated gyms and studios of your choice within 2 weeks from the sign-up date. That’s equivalent to 5 free workout sessions, a steal if you keep in mind that the basic ClassPass tier offers only 28 credits for $65 a month. For context, a Pilates session ranges between 8 and 12 credits, including the more bougie studios.
Heads up, you can only book one session at each gym or studio, so it’s best for those who want to shop around. If you don’t find a gym or studio that’s your vibe, you can cancel anytime before the trial ends, no strings attached.
Pro tip: Ask a friend who’s already on ClassPass to send you their referral link. You’ll score an extra 20 credits to use during your trial while your friend gets a discount off their monthly subscription too. Sounds like a win-win to us.
Sign up for a free trial via the ClassPass website.
Fire City Gym’s mission is to help the everyday athlete unlock their potential. That’s why they’ve been running free weekly fitness classes for persons with disabilities since May 2026.
Each session is held every Saturday from 12.30pm to 2pm at their gym in Kampong Bugis and is tailored to suit the needs of the visually impaired.
The guided workout starts with vision mapping and a little time for some quick mingling, helping participants to familiarise themselves with the gym layout and each other. The rest of the workout features mobility drills, a 1km run near the gym, skill practices, and a final weightlifting workout.
Send them a text over Whatsapp for enquiries and follow Fire City Gym’s Instagram or Facebook for updates on classes.
Image credit: ActiveSG Circle
Working on all sorts of muscle groups, Active Health Labs offer programmes in various categories – flexibility, muscle endurance, cardiovascular, aerobics and balance. While not all of them are free, the good news is that the price of the Active Health classes can be fully offset by your ActiveSG credits – so it’s basically free.
One of the classes specially designed for the elderly is the Combat Age-Related Loss of Muscle (CALM) 1.0 programme for those aged 60 and above. It covers 8 weekly 1-hour sessions, helping the elderly stay fit through strength assessments, guided strength training, and health coaching.
Other age groups are not forgotten with ActiveSG classes such as Piloxing – an interesting combination of Pilates and boxing – and even Aqua Spinning, which is basically a spin cycle class but in shallow water for added resistance. Take note that unlike the Active Health programmes, ActiveSG credits can only be used to offset up to 30% of these ActiveSG programme fees, but any discount is welcome in this economy.
Book your favourite class directly through the ActiveSG Circle website.
Expensive gym memberships should no longer be your excuse to put off that much-needed exercise. Even if you’re not out to lose weight or gain muscles, keeping an active lifestyle is good for our overall health. With a little discipline and perhaps a friend, you can easily start a fitness routine that’s easy to follow and absolutely free.
Pro-tip: If you’re looking for a group of like-minded peeps, join a Meetup group or check out Eventbrite’s free Singapore sports and fitness events.
There are a few ways to get fit for free including incorporating easy health habits into your daily lives and doing easy home workouts. If you’re not into running or don’t have a treadmill at home, consider easy YouTube dance workouts or head on over to free fitness corners in Singapore for a fun cardio sesh.
Running and hiking are probably the easiest exercises that you can do for free as no equipment is needed and can be done almost anywhere. Check out these free running tracks in Singapore. We’ve also got plenty of parks and trails in Singapore to go hiking.
To ensure kids remain active and still have fun, you can also drop by these free playgrounds in Singapore.
More free workout spots:
Cover image adapted from: Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir Facebook, Singapore Sports Hub Facebook, Decathlon Singapore Facebook
Last updated by Tricia Teong on 6th July 2026.
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