Cover From a women-only MMA studio to an all-female martial arts school, get your fitness and wellness on track at these spaces by women for women (Photo: Koa Fitness)
From a women-only MMA studio to an all-female martial arts school, get your fitness and wellness on track at these spaces by women for women (Photo: Koa Fitness)
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From a women-only MMA studio to yoga for mums, get your fitness and wellness on track at these spaces and communities created by women for women
Forget the gym’s locker room anxieties. Now more than ever, the Klang Valley has flourished with a wave of women-only workout spaces that are empowering ladies to get their sweat on in a supportive, judgement-free environment.
Whether you crave the adrenaline-fuelled camaraderie of a kick-boxing with the girls or the thrill of mastering martial arts at one of the first female-only MMA studios in Malaysia, there’s a sisterhood of strength waiting to welcome you. Hit up these spaces to ditch the intimidation factor and unleash your inner athlete.
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Fitness Champ
Founded in 2017, Fitness Champ expanded to a second studio in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam—a spacious place that has an MMA cage, a main workout area and equipment, a private sauna and spa room, and a camping-themed cafe. Classes in MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Muay thai and judo are available at Fitness Champ.
The studio has even arranged exciting women’s boxing retreats in Bali and Phuket. Group sessions, private training, or even mother-daughter fitness classes are also popular here. There is also an in-house psychologist, and there is the option to book a physiotherapist for a session in the spa room.
SheFights Malaysia
Want to get serious about self-defence? Be sure to try out women-only martial arts school SheFights Malaysia, which offers Jiu Jitsu, muay thai, boxing, and HIIT Circuit sessions, along with yoga, body toning training and dance workouts to throw some variety into your fitness routine.
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Koa Fitness
Dedicated to women of all ages, Koa Fitness came onto the scene years ago at a time when female-only gyms were a rarity. The gym’s personal training programmes and group classes are designed specifically for the female body and delivered by a team of seasoned female coaches.
From building lean muscle mass to amping up your endurance and strength, Koa Fitness’s programmes are designed with you in mind. The gym is also a great place to foster a vibrant fitness community that addresses healthy eating, mental wellness, menstrual health, and more.
Lola Fitness Studio
From Jazzercise to Tabata, Zumba and yoga classes, Lola Fitness Studio in Kota Damansara is a great place for dance fitness focusing on cardio, strength training, sculpting, and toning. The studio also offers corporate events and classes for a great team-building activity.
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Phillip Wain Malaysia
A luxury health and beauty club just for ladies that was first established in Hong Kong in 1977, Phillip Wain Malaysia’s branch at KL Eco City Kuala Lumpur is beautiful space equipped with top-notch facilities and a comprehensive set of services, from personal training in TRX, Aerial Yoga, Mat Pilates, Zumba, Metafit, Free Dance and Self Defense to pampering spa treatments like facials, massages and slimming treatments.
Yoga For Mums
From yoga retreats in Bali to post-natal yoga core strength training, Yoga For Mums is an incredible community that has grown from fitness activities to mindfulness sessions, workshops and other gatherings that empower the mothers out there who are giving it their all.
Founded by yoga and transformational coach Caleen Caseryn Chua, Yoga For Mums aims to help women, especially mothers, transform their minds and bodies and be the best version of themselves.
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
