Gyms & Fitness Studios
Published January 2026
Though I can go through phases, I am not really a gym girlie. I am a walks and occasional yoga kinda gal. And here at YLB, I only recommend what I can stand behind. So rather than ommit this info for you, I recruited my real-life bestie Janine to give you the low-down on Lisbon’s gyms. I am so thankful for her, I thought I was gonna be forced to break a sweat for you all.
The only one I can personally recommend is:
FabiFit
There are a handful of personal trainers offering outdoor small group and individual sessions in Jardim Estrela. One both Janine & I have trained with is the wonderful Fabian, who does this in the summer. Mostly though, he offers 1:1 and small group circuits suitable for all levels at Embody gym near Marques de Pombal. You can get in touch with him via his Instagram or his watsap below. His workouts are about true fitness - strength & toning rather than a messy cardio smash. He believes in “longevity through mobility”, which is great now I’m in my forties and want to keep these hips & knees alive for hiking and travelling as long as possible. He’s the right amount of encouragement and the right amount of push. He’s also just a genuinely good dude. (He is certified in nutrition too if you need help there.)
He speaks English, his mother tongue is French.
Instagram | Watsap : +33 6615211615
The following was written by Janine Reeves, Bestie Extrodinaire.
When I first arrived in Lisbon, getting into a decent fitness routine was top of the agenda, but I’ll be honest, it took me a hot minute to find my groove – I blame the cheap wine and focus on making new friends – both equally valid excuses in my books!
I’m a regular gym goer and average runner so the options below are what I’ve found work for me – give them a go and share your recommendations with YLB. I’m always down to try something new!
Viva Gym
If you’re looking for something cheap and cheerful, Viva might be up your street. It’s definitely not fancy, and it can get busy, but they have locations across the city and offer classes, free weights and cardio machines.
Various locations | Website
Amplify
It took me a few attempts to get into Amplify but now I can’t get enough. Their studio in Santos has a yoga/barre room, a spin studio and a bootcamp space. Their instructors are high energy and they offer some great package rates for those booking a fixed number of classes. I’m yet to try their other venues in Marque de Pombal and Avenida but their packs cover all three locations so it’s only a matter of time before I do.
Various locations | Website
Kynd Space
I love this studio, especially for its Sunday evening dreamy flow session which winds me down perfectly ahead of a new week. It’s not just yoga, they have a Pilates reformer studio upstairs and also offer Barre and Cardio classes. Tucked away in Principe Real, there’s such a lovely atmosphere to this studio. (There’s also one in Anjos)
Principe Real | Anjos | Website
Studiorise
Over in Camp Do Ourique, this studio is a spin lovers dream. Loud music, motivating instructors, high energy classes. The music in Studiorise is on point, especially when it comes to their themed classes. Last time I went, I was so focused on the tunes, the time flew by. Maria Coelho is my favourite instructor.