10 English Speaking Gyms and Fitness Centers in Seoul

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In order to help our fellow Seoulites get their beach bodies ready for the summer, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best English speaking gyms in Seoul. 

Note: Keep in mind that gym membership fees vary depending on the length of contract and promotional periods.

Arnold Hong Gym | Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Arnold Hong Gym has both state of the art gym equipment and excellent service. The trainers here are always available to help customers with any questions they may have. If you’re serious about shedding fat and gaining muscle for the summer, Arnold Hong offers intensive 1:1 workout sessions with a trainer of your choice. Memberships include a free locker and two complimentary towels.

The gym also has a spacious dance room that regularly hosts yoga and pilates classes. If you’re into cardiovascular health, there are over 20 running machines and stationary bikes available. To make things even better, there’s a cafe inside the facilities that serves delicious protein shakes and healthy meals starting at 5,000 KRW.

Estimated Membership Fees 

  • 3 months (210,000 – 300,000 KRW)
  • 6 months (300,000 – 450,000 KRW)
  • 1 year (500,000 KRW – 600,000 KRW)

Star-Kali Fitness | Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Star-Kali Fitness aims to help you not only improve your body, but also your daily lifestyle habits. Its training program is based on years of data research and experience, and Star-Kali designs unique fitness programs based on individual physical profiles and schedules.

Star-Kali offers exercise classes such as Pilates and Yoga, and Zumba. Its Zumba class is composed of energetic dance routines perfect for burning hundreds of calories while jamming to catchy music. In addition to locker rooms and showers, the facilities here include an indoor golf range and sauna. Here is a list of the center’s personal trainers and other branch locations.

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Estimated Membership Fees

  • 6 months (360,000 KRW)
  • 1 year (480,000 KRW)
  • 20 PT sessions (1,250,000 KRW)

Boxing Gym Everest | Mapo-gu, Seoul

For those who dream of becoming the next Floyd Mayweather, Everest Boxing is the place to train. The head trainer at Everest is a former professional boxer who trained at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in America. However, if you’re just a beginner looking to get a feel for the sport, there’s no need to fret. Everest offers a 3-6 month program that teaches the basics of boxing. Advancement in the program will depend on your abilities and improvement. During this program, you’ll also work with trainers to improve your diet and body physique.

Boxers from countries like the USA, England, Taiwan, Russia, and Germany have trained at Everest in the past. It’s a truly international setting with multilingual trainers and staff.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 1 month (150,000 KRW for the initial month, 110,000 KRW for the next)
  • 3 months (300,000 KRW)
  • 6 months (500,000 KRW)

FitClub | Yongsan-gu, Seoul

FitClub is a fitness and Pilates studio located in the heart of Itaewon with bilingual staff (English & Korean). Every personal trainer at FitClub has at least ten years of experience in their respective fields. Some specialize in weight loss, while others are experts in muscle gain. Also, every trainer is certified by both local and international fitness organizations.

Consultations are free of charge at FitClub and most programs offered are one-on-one, ensuring that clients perfect posture, function, and form. One thing to consider before you register, however, is that the gym is on the smaller side – so if you’re on a budget, consider participating in a group class!

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 1 on 1 Training
  • Group Class (30,000 KRW)

Body & Seoul Martial Arts | Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Body & Soul is Itaewon’s premier fitness center, and it features not only regular exercise programs, but also self-defense classes. Here, you can register in a variety of self-defense programs including Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA, Krav Maga, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

If you have kids, consider enrolling them in the Junior Warriors Program, which focuses on self-discipline, fitness, and self-confidence for children. Four classes for one month will cost 60,000 KRW, while additional classes are priced at an additional 20,000 KRW each.

Unlike most fitness centers in Seoul, Body & Seoul’s classes are all taught in English! However, Korean translators are available for non-English speakers. Instead of a fixed monthly fee, customers pay according to how often they wish to show up to class. Bear in mind that private lessons and personal training fees may vary. Military and family discounts are available for eligible customers.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 2 classes per week for 3 months (285,000 KRW)
  • 3 classes per week for 3 months (350,000 KRW)
  • Unlimited classes for 3 months (525,000 KRW)

4TP Fitness | Seocho-gu, Seoul

If you’re looking for intense Crossfit workouts, 4TP Fitness is the place to go. The mission statement of 4TP is to help its members “unleash the athlete within.” The interiors here are extremely spacious, making it the ideal location to execute high-intensity workouts. 4TP’s Crossfit program includes a combination of cardiovascular, rowing, weight, and gymnastic exercises. However, if Crossfit isn’t your thing, try the traditional applied fitness program.

The owner of 4TP Fitness is the Korean-American singer Brian Joo. As a result, you’ll find recommended exercises written in English and fluent English-speaking trainers. Although membership fees can be pricey, they include access to unlimited classes and a sauna within the facilities.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • Daily drop-in (25,000 KRW)
  • 1 month (280,000 KRW)
  • 3 months (730,000 KRW)

Samsung Lesports Center | Seocho-gu, Seoul

Lesports is a combination of the words “leisure” and “sports.” As a result, the center features an indoor pool, dozens of running machines, hundreds of weights, a golf range, and even a bowling alley! In terms of value, Lesports in the best fitness center Seoul has to offer. It also offers family packages that provide memberships at a discounted price. However, make sure you’ll be in Seoul long-term since memberships are for one year. The fitness programs at Lesports also include a personal training package (though cost will depend on your fitness goals).

Lesports is one of Seoul’s biggest fitness centers, which means you won’t have any trouble finding open machines and weights. One warning before you hop in the pool, however: in Korea, every swimmer is required to wear a swimming cap and swim jammers. You won’t be able to enter the pool if you’re wearing trunks or boardshorts. Gold and Premium memberships will give you access to every feature of the fitness center, while other packages may limit use to certain facilities.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 1 Year Swimming Pass (2,000,000 KRW)
  • 1 Year Gold Pass (4,250,000 KRW)
  • 1 Year Platinum Pass (5,450,000 KRW)

B.Bloc Urban Climbing Gym | Gangnam-gu, Seoul

One great thing about Seoul is the variety of gyms available. B.Bloc in Gangnam is a popular rock climbing gym that brings the outdoors to you. Climbers of any level are welcome, as the gym features a mix of easy and difficult boulders. There is a clear grading system that marks each boulder according to its level of difficulty. In order to prevent any confusion, tape marks each traversal to guide your climb.

Since the monthly membership fees can be pricey, B.Bloc offers a one-day pass for 20,000 KRW. Climbing boots are not provided for one-day pass holders, however. On the bright side, you can host a birthday party here for 10 to 30 people.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 1-day pass (20,000 KRW)
  • 1 month (130,000 KRW)
  • 3 months (330,000 KRW)

Calisthenics Park | Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since some of the gyms in Seoul can be pricey, what could be better than a gym that’s free of charge!? Located near Daechong Station, this outdoor park serves as a calisthenics paradise. Here you’ll find sit-up benches, pull-up bars, parallel bars, rings, and a variety of other fitness equipment. There are also traditional bench press racks and ab crunchers!

The park is open to the general public, which means there’s no membership fee! However, there may be a crowd on the weekends, so we recommend getting in your workout during the weekday.

Estimated Membership Fees

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Body & Wellness Fitness Club | Jung-gu, Seoul

Body and Wellness Fitness Club is located in the heart of Seoul in Gwanghamun’s financial district. The fitness center offers over 200 classes in pilates, personal training, aerobics, and GX. In addition to the classes, the center features a golf range, sauna, hot tub, massage chairs, sleeping room, and powder room. Also, private golf lessons are available alongside regular passes. The personal training programs here are simple and include the usual weight lifting and dieting agendas.

Like most gyms, Body and Wellness has complimentary lockers for storage and a spacious dance room. Read bios of trainers and apply for an orientation with the trainer of your choice.

Estimated Membership Fees

  • 2 golf lessons/ 2 golf passes (49,900 KRW)
  • 5 GX sessions (49,900 KRW)
  • 5 PT sessions/5 passes (249,000 KRW)

Thanks for checking out the 10 best English speaking fitness centers in Seoul. If there’s a gym or fitness center we neglected, feel free to include it in the comments below!