These are the best gyms in Riyadh for women
Never a bad time to work on yourself…
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start working on the summer bod you’ve been dreaming about or just want to get in shape, this one’s for you. Riyadh has tonnes of exciting fitness concepts for you to check out. Here are the best gyms in Riyadh for women.
Phoenix Gym and Rock Climbing
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A proudly woman-owned gym, Phoenix Gym and Rock Climbing is where you go if you want to shape your body and your mind. Providing you with the best fitness programming, the trainers all have fun nicknames, so you can pick your fighter (although, to start with, we’d recommend going with Hala “The Peaceful”). Facilities include a sauna, steam room, kickboxing studio, pilates studio, an indoor cycling studio, and more.
Phoenix Gym and Rock Climbing, Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Rd, Al Mohammadiyyah, Sun to Thu 1pm to 9pm, Fri to Sat noon to 4pm. ksaphoenix.com
Spectrum
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Another woman-owned gym, Spectrum, is focused on three aspects of a woman’s life: Fitness, Nutrition, and Beauty. The gym is perfect for beginners as it offers multiple classes a day with experienced trainers. There are yoga, pilates, zumba and more.
Spectrum, Behind Jareer Book, Store Olaya Street, Sun to Thu 9am to 9pm, Fri Closed, Sat 9am to 2pm. spectrum4women.com
Litheness
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Alternative workouts are where it’s at. It’s in the name: Litheness promotes graceful movements and workout. Enjoy aerial yoga, belly dancing, and Kangaroo jumps too. Once you’re done getting your workout in, relax in the spa, or even get your nails done.
Litheness, Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Rd, King Fahd, Sat to Thu 3pm to 10pm, Fri Closed. @litheness_
Fitness Time
Fitness Time has been flexing its gym muscles for some time. This homegrown Saudi brand is one of the kingdom’s most popular gyms. There are gyms dotted across the country and city that cater to both men and women and their different needs, from Fitness Time Ladies (for women) to Fitness Time Pro (for aspiring athletes). The gym prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities and swimming pools in all of its venues. Members must be at least 16 years old.
Fitness Time, various locations. fitnesstime.com.sa
24NFit Women & Children
This is a premium facility catering specifically to women and children, providing a wide range of classes and courses to help you achieve your fitness goals. There’s a diverse selection of membership packages you can pick from too.
24NFit Women & Children, Seeta center, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Sun to Thu 7am to 8pm, Fri Closed, Sat noon to 2.30pm. 24nfit.com
Interval Plus CrossFit
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CrossFit consists of a variety of high-intensity functional activities. For your workouts at IntervalPlus, you’ll use dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls. Warm-up and cool-down exercises are included in the roughly 60-minute workout.
IntervalPlus, At Takhassusi Branch St, Ar Rahmaniyyah, Sun to Thu 6.30am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 7,30pm, Sat noon to 8pm. @intervalplus
9Round
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You can tell by the name that 9ROUND is a boxing venue. The nine rounds, each lasting three minutes and involving a full-body, rigorous kickboxing workout without interruptions, provide thirty minutes of intense kickboxing. There is even an additional workout during each one-minute break between rounds. The best part? The first workout is on the house.
9Round, Al Takhassousi, Ar Rahmaniyyah, Sun to Thu 6am to 11pm, Fri 3pm to 11pm, Sat 6am to 11pm. 9round.sa
NuYu
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Established by HRH Princess Sara Al Saud in 2012, NuYu was Saudi Arabia’s first women-only fitness club idea. A variety of exercise alternatives are available at NuYu Fitness Club, such as body pump, Hi-Lo, and spinning. With NuYu’s Les Mills lessons, you may also let go on the gym floor while dancing. We will customise your timetable to meet your demands. A few NuYu locations in Riyadh are open all day if you’re searching for women’s gyms that are open around-the-clock. Work out whenever you can during the day.
NuYu, various locations, Sun to Wed 7am to 10.30pm, Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 1pm to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm. @nuyuksa