Gyms in the East

Gyms in the east cater to an active, outdoorsy crowd shaped by the East Coast Park cycling and running corridor. Around Bedok and Tampines you will find big-box community gyms and 24-hour chains serving the dense HDB heartland, while Katong, Joo Chiat and Marine Parade host smaller boutique studios for strength, pilates and functional training. Pasir Ris, Eunos and Siglap round out the spread, and most are an easy walk from the East-West Line at Bedok, Tampines or Eunos.

When picking a gym here, visit during the hours you would actually train to gauge crowding on the squat racks and cardio floor, and check the contract terms and freeze or cancellation policy before committing. If you prefer classes, confirm the weekly timetable suits your schedule and that sessions are not perpetually fully booked.

• Handy if you train outdoors: many east-side gyms sit minutes from East Coast Park.