The Gyms You Should Visit In Jakarta, Based on Your Workout Style
From military to nightlife-inspired exercises, these fitness studios in Jakarta transform workouts into dynamic experiences
From boot camp to rave night
Fitness in Jakarta is an energetic and vibrant scene, thanks to a sizable young population valuing exercise as part of their identity and lifestyle. ‘Sporty’ activities are seen as trendy, community workouts are gaining more popularity, and more people are becoming more conscious of how fitness boosts their overall health.
With a wide variety of gyms and studios available in the capital city, check out this quick guide on cool workouts that you can try out, based on your exercise preferences.
Empire Fit Club
If you like: boot camp-style training and conditioning defined by military discipline.
Founded in 2016 by former U.S. Marine and CrossFit athlete Elberlino Tiwa, Empire Fit Club pioneered military-style workouts in Jakarta. Now, they offer fast-paced and full-body routines using battle ropes, obstacle courses, circuit drills, and more.
Beginner-friendly group classes and personalized programs are also available for those who wish to prioritize consistency first before intensity.
Sweatbox® Fitness & Performance
If you like: a good atmosphere to prepare for intense competition
Sweatbox specializes in community classes and functional workout routines. The studio has gained a reputation as one of the cleanest, most advanced, and most approachable gyms in the city.
The facility hosts Jakarta’s biggest functional fitness tourney: the Sweatbox Battle Royale, where teams attempt to outlast other teams and accomplish rounds of grueling physical exercises. Sweatbox also offers classes and training sessions specifically tailored for Battle Royale participants.
Octagon Foxx
If you like: working out as if you were in a nightclub
Octagon Foxx mixes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with the energy of the night, bringing bold visuals and banging beats to turn workouts into a multisensory experience.
The grind gets real under a fast-paced format where you’re tasked to clear seven zones—Air Bike, Rower, Cardio Boxing, and more—in under an hour to burn as many calories as possible. Live metrics are also displayed to track progress and motivate participants.
South Barn
If you like: working out with a supportive community
South Barn takes pride in being a ‘collaborative sports hub,’ believing that community-driven workouts offer more physical and mental benefits. Open to all—from newbies, enthusiasts, to pro athletes—South Barn offers a variety of classes such as Hyrox simulations, group strength and conditioning classes, to yoga and Pilates.
ZYCLE
If you like: going the distance while staying indoors
ZYCLE takes you through the fundamentals of indoor cycling before throwing in more challenging routes and routines—all while blasting adrenaline-pumping music to keep you at peak performance.
All participants get a primer on bike setup, shoe clipping, and moving properly to the beat before moving on to classes that mimic the feeling of pedaling through hills, flat roads, and other obstacles. Completing the experience are ab-crunching and body-burning moves and grooves that inch you closer toward your fitness goals.
Photo courtesy Empire Fit Club
