Are you looking for a gym in Nairobi? Are you new to town and searching for an exercise class in Kenya’s capital city? I’m a sports enthusiast and have tried various gyms and classes all over Nairobi. Here are my top tips on keeping fit in Nairobi.
Shiny new gyms are popping up all over Nairobi and the best are listed below. Don’t just think about the large-scale gyms. In all locations in Nairobi there are amazing instructors, working individually or in small classes. Head over to my contact list – to see if there are any listed in your area. Or hit up Nairobi Expat Mums Facebook group where people will be able to point you in the right direction.
Don’t forget the great outdoors. You can choose to run or bike the long sinuous roads, forested paths or even the Ngong Hills.
The Best Gym in Nairobi
Smart Gyms at Junction Mall, Diamond Plaza II, Southfield Malls and The Hub.
Smart Gyms are state of the art gyms that have opened in various locations in Kenya throughout the past few years. They offer affordable, well-equipped gyms wide range of cardio and weight training equipment and fitness classes to choose from.
Contact: 0712 404 040
The best gyms on Ngong Road
Colosseum Fitness Centre has just one location in Adams Arcade along Ngong Road. It stands apart from the usual gym experience with a focus on Thai boxing, Muay Thai and Pole dancing classes. Let’s face it the gym CAN be boring, and finding a more fun way to get fit can encourage you to exercise.
Contact: 0720 952 241.
You’ll find Alpha Fit at the Harlequins Rugby club, on Ngong Road. It offers a full mix of kickboxing, HIIT, dancing, weight lighting, boot camp and gymnastics.
Contact: 0748 814 070.
The best gyms in Westlands
Located in Upperhill, Westlands, Racing Sport Gym prides itself on getting you the body you’ve always dreamed of. There’s a ton of equipment to help you along the way. Plus a steam room and sauna.
Contact: 0700 474747
King’s Gym is an upmarket place with a gym and swimming pool and yummy onsite restaurant. Relaxed and refined rather than some of the hardcore sweatboxes listed elsewhere on here.
Contact: 0788 261 182
The Best Gyms in Kilimani
Based near the Yaya Centre. Hyat fitness has a fully equipped gym in Nairobi. It offers spinning and CrossFit classes, weight management programmes and personal training.
Contact: 020 785 4144.
The Best Gyms in Lavington
Zarnash Gym is part of Jafferys Sports Club in Lavington. A small gym with an excellent running track.
Contact: 0712 627777
Located on Mbaazi Avenue this gym offers yoga, boxing, taebo, kickboxing and spinning classes to the residents of Lavington
Contact: 0715 416 323.
Best Gym in Gigiri
Near the Village Market, this is a CrossFit gym in Nairobi promising you maximum pain in the time that you are there. It’s the place to get fit for sure. An all in one CrossFit package is offered.
Contact: 0740 969 9669
The Best Gym in Parklands
Fit 4 Life is a state-of-the-art gym that offers weight lifting, bodybuilding, fitness accessories and relaxation.
Contact: 0721 120 555
Best Gym in Langata
Firstpower fitness offers CrossFit and a standard gym along with specialised classes like Olympic Weightlifting. It is for serious gym buffs.
Contact: 0798 336 432
Best Gym in Karen
The best gym in Nairobi is arguably The Dojo. Located next to The Talisman restaurant along the Ngong Road. The Dojo is proper fancy… they even have their own shamba growing organic produce for smoothies.
The Dojo gym is fully equipped. It has a parkour area and a vast range of killer classes, including aerial silk, HIIT, boxing, callisthenics, yoga, pilates and kickboxing. They do group classes and personal training. For parents, the best thing about this gym is the inclusion of kids’ classes. My kids go for Ninja Warrior Training and Parkour. They can also do boxing.
The club has a beautiful steam room and sauna area, onsite physiotherapists, masseurs and nutritionists. It’s a luxurious one-stop shop for all your wellness needs.
Contact: 0742 834747
This Hardy gym is as far away from a Virgin Active as you can manage, and what a breath of fresh air. There are no airs and graces. You are there to get fit. I’ve not once been when I can walk properly the next day. It’s exquisite agony that delivers results.
Salim and his team run this hidden gem, a boxing gym tucked away in a small room in Hardy. This is hardcore work out. A full-speed mix of weight training, cardio, and endless squats interspersed with boxing.
Jungle Body is the most enjoyable way you can start your day. A session at Jungle Body is like hitting the clubs at 8 am with a gang of mates and bottles of water rather than vodka. The instructor, Skye, is an unbelievable ball of energy that guides you through high-intensity routines.
Jungle Body is held at the Hardy Dance Studio on the top floor of Hardy Dukas. The studio runs other adult classes, including yoga and pilates.
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