You do not need an expensive gym membership to stay active in Singapore. Public pools and gyms cost a few dollars a session, many exercise classes are free, and the parks, park connectors and fitness corners cost nothing at all.

This guide pulls together the main options: what they cost, who can use them and how to sign up. Prices and timetables change, so we point out where to double-check.

Details checked on 7 November 2026 (SGT). ActiveSG rates cited here come from the rate card dated 25 August 2026, as reported on 2 November 2026.

If you are a senior, there are extra benefits too. See our guide:

ActiveSG pools and gyms: what a session costs

ActiveSG pools and gyms: what a session costs
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ActiveSG membership is free for Singaporeans and PRs. You register on MyActiveSG+ with Singpass, then use it to book facilities, buy passes and join programmes. Here are typical adult rates for citizens and PRs, as reported in early November:

  • Swim: $1.00 on weekdays and $1.30 on weekends and public holidays at standard complexes. At the eight featured complexes it is $1.50 and $2.00.
  • Gym: $2.50 per session. The standard rate for others is $3.30.
  • Badminton: $3.50 per court per hour off-peak and $7.40 at peak.
  • Monthly swim pass: MyActiveSWIM is $10 a month for adults and covers every ActiveSG pool.
  • Monthly gym pass: MyActiveGYM is $30 a month at peak, or $15 off-peak (weekdays from opening to 4pm, excluding public holidays).

Peak hours for pool and court bookings are 6pm to 10pm on weekdays, and 7am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays. Adults are 18 to 54, students 12 to 17, and seniors 55 and above, who pay less. Citizens aged 65 and above enter pools and gyms for free.

Worth knowing: most sports allow two booking slots per day. If you plan to swim or gym more than a few times a month, work out whether a pass beats paying per visit before you buy.

Check your ActiveSG credits before 31 December

ActiveSG members have received credits over the years, including extra SG60 credits in 2025. According to a guide from Dollars and Sense, the SG60 credits are valid until 31 December 2026, and they can be used on gym and swim passes, facility bookings and up to 30% of the cost of ActiveSG programmes.

That guide also says credits normally expire on 31 December of the year after your account is activated, and that using them in the expiry year can extend the deadline by one year, with any transaction counting. This is a third-party explanation, so log in to MyActiveSG+ to see your own balance and expiry date.

Free classes: MOVE IT, parkrun and more

Free classes: MOVE IT, parkrun and more
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  • MOVE IT by HPB: Free classes booked through the Healthy 365 app. Reports mention over 60 workout types, including Zumba, Pilates and HIIT. The Health Promotion Board also has free workout videos for every age group and a six-week Start2Move programme for beginners. For enquiries, call 1800 223 1313.
  • parkrun: A free, timed 5km every Saturday at 7:30am. Venues include East Coast Park, West Coast Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Bedok Reservoir and Bay East Garden, with a Jurong Lake Gardens event reported to start on 24 October 2026. Register once on parkrun.sg.
  • Singapore Sports Hub: Reports say there are free daily classes and free use of the running track and fitness stations. Check the current timetable.
  • Retail and community groups: Some sports stores and run clubs hold free community sessions. Check their pages for timetables.

Programme lineups change often, so confirm times and booking requirements on the organiser's page before you go.

Free outdoor workouts

Free outdoor workouts
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The Health Promotion Board points out that many town council and park fitness corners are free of charge, and that walking, jogging, hiking and cycling in parks cost nothing. NParks lists about 40 parks for fitness enthusiasts, plus six featured park connector loops, such as the Eastern Coastal Loop (popular with cyclists and runners) and the Central Urban Loop (36 km).

Park hours differ. East Coast Park, for example, is open 24 hours, while nature reserves like Bukit Timah close at 7pm. NParks' fitness page was last updated in May 2024, so check each park's detail page for current hours and any closures.

For a gentler option, the Southern Ridges walk is free, and we have a guide here:

A quick plan to start

Register on MyActiveSG+ (free) and check your credits and expiry date.
Try one ActiveSG swim or gym session at the per-visit rate before buying a pass.
Book a free MOVE IT class through Healthy 365, or turn up for parkrun on a Saturday morning.
Walk or jog a nearby park connector to build a free weekly habit.
Do not assume prices or timetables are unchanged. Confirm before you go.

Small and regular beats big and occasional. Pick two activities you enjoy, put them in your calendar, and see how you feel in a month.