Singapore’s Gym Closure Crisis at a Glance

Over the past decade, Singapore’s fitness industry has witnessed an alarming wave of gym closures. Tens of thousands of members have been left stranded with worthless prepaid packages and shattered fitness goals. From major commercial chains collapsing overnight to boutique studios vanishing without warning, over 60 gym outlets have permanently closed between 2016 and 2026.

This guide covers every permanently closed gym in Singapore, including the True Fitness, True Yoga, TFX and Yoga Edition collapse of September 2026 — reported in full below. It also details the warning signs to watch for, and how to protect yourself by choosing the right fitness provider.

7 True Group outlets shuttered.
S$63,000+ member losses reported to CASE.
28 CASE complaints as of Sep 11.
HK$429M net liabilities of True SG Group.
4 brands closed: TF, TY, TFX, YE.
Oct 7 EGM set for creditors’ winding-up.

Urgent Update: True Fitness and True Yoga Liquidation — Sept 10–11 2026

True Fitness and True Yoga shut down this week. Every outlet was locked, with no advance warning to members or staff.

On the night of Sept 10, 2026, Hong Kong-listed parent Kontafarma China Holdings filed HKEX disclosures declaring provisional liquidation for True Fitness Pte. Ltd. and True Yoga Pte. Ltd. By the morning of Sept 11, every club under the True Singapore Group — True Fitness, True Yoga, TFX and Yoga Edition — was cordoned off with repossession notices in place.

The Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) has so far logged 28 complaints totalling more than S$63,000 in unutilised memberships, packages and services. More than 50 staff were asked to sign immediate termination notices at a liquidators’ meeting on Sept 11.

The Biggest Gym Failure Since California Fitness

This is the biggest gym failure in Singapore since California Fitness in 2016: a complete chain collapse under the True Singapore Group. Provisional liquidation was declared Sept 10. Every club was shuttered by the morning of Sept 11 — with no advance warning to members, trainers or floor staff.

Closure date: Announced Sept 10, shuttered Sept 11. Notices state the brands were placed under provisional liquidation effective Sept 10, with all clubs ceasing operations with immediate effect.
Scope: All outlets, 4 brands. True Fitness, True Yoga, TFX and Yoga Edition — 7 outlets (up to 10 branded fitness and yoga centres) from Ang Mo Kio, Tampines and Novena to Great World, Raffles Place, Millenia Walk and Funan.
Liquidators: RSM SG Corporate Advisory. Insolvency practitioners Goh Wee Teck and Lin Yueh Hung appointed as provisional liquidators. EGMs for both companies are set for Oct 7, 2026.

What Happened — Hour by Hour

Sep 9: Members of the Novena (Velocity) branch receive an e-mail saying the branch will close “for just one day” on Sep 10. Staff at Ang Mo Kio call the closure “temporary.”
Sep 10, afternoon: Great World looks like business as usual — a member counts 50–60 people training, and a fresh batch of exercise bikes has just been delivered.
Sep 10, night: Kontafarma files the HKEX announcement: the directors resolved that the companies are unable to continue their businesses owing to their liabilities.
Sep 10, after 10pm: Staff receive messages telling them to retrieve their belongings — “every outlet is closing.” Members receive a liquidation notification through the True Fitness app the same night.
Sep 11, morning: All outlets shuttered — doors locked, liquidation notices pasted at entrances, members who turned up for classes left outside.
Sep 11, midday: ACRA BizFile records show both companies with status “in liquidation — creditors voluntary winding-up.”
Sep 11, 1.30pm: More than 50 ex-employees gather at the Claymore Hill headquarters; staff are asked to sign termination notices effective immediately.
Oct 7, upcoming: EGMs to propose the Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-up, followed by meetings with creditors.

The Seven Outlets — All Closed

True Fitness — Djitsun Mall, Ang Mo Kio: Shuttered, liquidation notice posted.
True Fitness — NTUC Income@Tampines Junction: Shuttered.
True Fitness — Velocity, Novena: Cordoned off with hoarding, repossession notice.
True Fitness — Great World City: Landlord GWC Commercial re-entered premises, tenancy forfeited.
TFX / Yoga Edition — CIMB Plaza, Raffles Place: Shuttered.
TFX / Yoga Edition — Millenia Walk: Shuttered; facilities span over 41,000 sq ft on level 2.
TFX — Funan: Shuttered.

The Great World outlet was not listed on the True Fitness website before the closure. The Straits Times counts 7 outlets in total; CNA and Mothership count up to 10 fitness and yoga centres when counting the joint TFX/Yoga Edition sites separately.

The Financials — Losses on Losses

FY2025 (to Dec 31): Revenue HK$181.2M (~S$29.3M); net loss −HK$34.3M; total assets HK$149.7M; total liabilities HK$555.5M; net liabilities HK$405.8M.
8 months to Aug 31, 2026: Revenue HK$118.4M; net loss −HK$19.1M; total assets HK$204.5M; total liabilities HK$633.8M; net liabilities HK$429.3M; owed to parent (Kontafarma) HK$309.7M.

The group ran up substantial net liabilities “even as it continued to generate notable revenue.” Its FY2025 revenue of HK$181.2M converts to about S$29.3M.

Why It Closed — The Parent’s Own Words

In its Sept 10 announcement, Kontafarma cited intense competition and rising costs:

Fierce competition from boutique gyms.
Fitness apps and online coaching.
New residential developments providing in-house gyms, cutting demand for external memberships.
Rising operating costs despite “best endeavours” to control them.

The business, it said, found it “extremely difficult to continue amid the fiercely challenging market.”

CASE — 28 Complaints, S$63,000+ in Losses

As of Sept 11, the Consumers Association of Singapore had received 28 complaints reporting combined losses of more than S$63,000 in unutilised memberships, packages and services. CASE president Melvin Yong said the association has reached out to the provisional liquidator and is seeking the information consumers will need to lodge claims.

Affected consumers can approach CASE at 6277 5100 or case.org.sg.
“CASE is concerned about the impact of sudden business closures on consumers, particularly where consumers have paid upfront for long-term memberships or packages.” — Melvin Yong

History — How the True Group Got Here

The True Singapore Group was established in 2004. It pulled out of Malaysia and Thailand in 2017 — closures that led to a Singapore lawsuit the company won in 2022, when a High Court judge found that founder and then-CEO Patrick John Wee Ewe Seng had allowed the sale of long-term memberships while knowing the businesses faced impending closure. It then exited Taiwan in October 2025, its last market outside Singapore before the local collapse.

Members Who Lost the Most — Their Own Stories

Reported losses range from a few hundred dollars to S$9,000 lifetime packages. Here is a selection of the accounts reported this week:

“My things are still in the locker.”
“I already bought a gym bag and cute outfits… I did not believe they were going to do this.”
“I thought that because they’ve been around for so long, they will be very reliable.”
“I was quite shocked. I was thinking, ‘Where do I go to gym now?'”
“I don’t even know how to react… I signed PT sessions and I have 24 sessions remaining.”
“My first reaction is I need to find an alternative again and I couldn’t train with my favourite trainer and friends.”

Also reported: a 43-year-old member with a S$6,000+ Asia-wide lifetime membership bought 8 years ago; Mdm Chua, who paid S$2,959 for a 3-year membership running to July 2027; Ruby Xu, who paid S$1,900 for a 1½-year package in late April; Yin, 83, a member for 20 years who noticed ageing, unmaintained equipment and bathroom leaks; and a reader with over S$1,000 left in a two-year package.

Staff Impact — Jobs Gone Overnight

Employees learned of the liquidation only hours before the doors closed. Floor staff received messages after 10pm on Sept 10 telling them to retrieve their belongings; the termination meeting followed the next afternoon.

More than 50 staff gathered at the Claymore Hill HQ on Sept 11 and were asked to sign termination notices effective immediately, with guidance on filing wage claims.
The mood was “tense” — no True Fitness HR representative was present, only the liquidation company.
Adrian Pratab, 43, instructors team lead at Millenia Walk, was also laid off when California Fitness collapsed in 2016 — a decade at True Fitness lost with no prior notice.
Senior trainer Mani Jr, 28, is owed commission (S$90–120 per session) plus September salary; about a month before, trainers were asked to pause selling packages to new clients.
Employees were told liquidators will try to recover as much as possible to compensate both employees and gym members.

For those on work passes, the loss of employment may trigger visa complications — a separate reason to prefer lower-risk providers.

The Warning Signs — They Were There for Months

As freelance instructor Adeline Tien, who taught for True Yoga since 2005, put it: “The big gym models aren’t working any more… hindsight is 20/20.” Here is what members and staff observed before Sept 10.

Aggressive pre-closure sales.

Members report the website was still accepting new package sign-ups as of Sept 10.
Trainers were told to stop selling packages to new clients about a month before — framed as a “pay structure change.”
A manager sent WhatsApp messages in March urging members to refer friends and family to sign up.
Members describe pushy multi-year upsells persisting into January 2026, and high-pressure PT sales tactics.

Operational drift.

Great World members were told about a month ahead that the outlet would close on Sept 13 due to “lease alignment” — reframed as normal.
Ageing, unmaintained equipment and bathroom leaks at Great World.
Staff asked management about future plans about a month before and got no straight answers.
“Legacy” lifetime packages (S$8,000–9,000) that trainers privately considered financially unsustainable.

The Complete List: All Permanently Closed Gyms in Singapore (2016–2026)

Updated Sept 11, 2026 — True Fitness, True Yoga, TFX and Yoga Edition now head the list of complete chain shutdowns.

Major Chain Closures (Complete Shutdowns)

California Fitness (2016) — 4 outlets. Closed July 20, 2016. Outlets: Bugis Junction, Raffles Place, Novena Square, Ngee Ann City. Full-service commercial gym chain. Accumulated losses exceeding S$25.6 million; thousands of prepaid packages rendered worthless.

Ritual Gym (2024) — 6 outlets. Closed February 29, 2024. Outlets: Orchard Road, Holland Village, Tiong Bahru, East Coast/Joo Chiat, Raffles Place, Robinson Road. Boutique HIIT/functional training chain. Placed in provisional liquidation; individual members lost between S$700 and S$1,000+ each.

UFC Gym Singapore (2022–2023) — 2 outlets. Closed City Square Mall (Nov 2022); CityLink Mall (May 2023). MMA/combat fitness franchise. Closed with 1 day’s notice; no refunds issued; police reports filed.

Sphere365 (2024–2025) — 3 outlets. Closed 2024–2025. Outlets: Cecil Street, Holland Village, Millenia Walk. Wellness center (infrared saunas and cold plunge therapy).

F45 Training (2021–2026) — 13+ outlets. Ongoing closures. Franchise HIIT group training. Over 13 outlets shuttered due to franchise market saturation.

Partial Closures

Fitness First Singapore (2022–2023): Still operating with a reduced footprint after post-COVID consolidation.
Virgin Active (2023): Closed Duo Galleria outlet in December 2023; remaining locations operating.
Amore Fitness (2023): Closed Jurong Point outlet in November 2023.

Boutique HIIT & Personal Training Studios

Haus Athletics (2023): Closed May 2023, Tanjong Pagar. Just 2 days’ notice; employees informed 1 hour before announcement. Owed over S$1 million to creditors.
Fenix Fitness (2023): Closed August 14, 2023. Immediate cessation via email notice. Owed approximately S$5 million to ~400 creditors.
Hit PT Singapore (2024): Closed October 2024. Personal training studio. Closed with no prior notice to members.
X Fitness (2022): Closed September 2022. Overnight closure; owner completely uncontactable; police reports filed. Mirrored the California Fitness collapse strategy.
Kyklos Studio (2022): Closed September 2022. Overnight closure; owner uncontactable; police reports filed.
SumHiit Studio (2025): Closed December 31, 2025. Outlets: Tai Seng, Orchard. Boutique HIIT studio.
Ministry of Fitness (2025): Closed March 23, 2025. Personal training/fitness gym.

Cycling, Spin, and Rock Climbing Gyms

CruCycle / CRU (2024): Closed November 10, 2024. Final location: Duxton Road. End of a 10-year run.
Project Send (2025): Closed June 26, 2025. Location: Esplanade Mall. Lifespan: less than 3 years.
Boruda (2025): Closed July 7, 2025. Location: Alexandra Road. Failed landlord negotiations.

Timeline of Singapore Gym Closures (2016–2026)

2016 — The California Fitness Shock. July 2016: California Fitness closes all 4 Singapore outlets, marking the beginning of the gym closure crisis.

2021–2022 — Post-COVID Fallout Begins.

2021: F45 Training closures begin (13+ outlets over the next 4 years).
September 2022: X Fitness and Kyklos Studio close overnight.
November 2022: UFC Gym City Square Mall closes.

2023 — The Domino Effect.

May 2023: UFC Gym CityLink (last outlet) closes; Haus Athletics closes.
August 2023: Fenix Fitness closes (owing S$5M).
November 2023: Amore Fitness Jurong Point closes.
December 2023: Virgin Active Duo Galleria closes.

2024 — Peak Closure Year.

February 2024: Ritual Gym closes all 6 outlets.
2024: Sphere365 closes all 3 wellness centers.
November 2024: CruCycle/CRU closes its final Duxton outlet.

2025 — The Crisis Continues.

February 2025: F45 Balestier closes.
March 2025: Ministry of Fitness closes.
June 2025: Project Send Esplanade closes.
July 2025: Boruda Alexandra closes.
December 2025: SumHiit Studio closes both outlets.

2026 — Commercial Mega-Chain Collapse. September 2026: True Fitness and True Yoga provisional liquidation — declared Sept 10, a day after members were told the Novena branch was closing “for one day.” All outlets shuttered Sept 11. CASE logged 28 complaints worth over S$63,000.

Why Are Mega Gym Chains Continually Failing in Singapore?

The long-term prepaid package trap: Mega-chains rely heavily on upfront multi-year membership packages and bundled PT passes to cash-flow daily operations. When new member acquisition slows, cash flow collapses.
High overhead and rising rents: Sprawling 10,000–30,000 sq ft facilities in prime locations (Orchard, Novena, CBD) leave mega-gyms exposed to real estate rent spikes.
Shift toward flexible and specialized fitness: Consumers increasingly prefer pay-per-session, private one-on-one personal training, or boutique single-discipline studios over generic mega-gym contracts.

The pattern was confirmed again in 2026. The True Singapore Group’s own parent company described exactly this spiral — fierce competition from boutique gyms, fitness apps and online coaching, shrinking demand as new residential developments add in-house gyms, and rising costs — before declaring it “extremely difficult to continue amid the fiercely challenging market.”

Why Are So Many Gyms Closing in Singapore?

COVID-19’s lasting impact: The pandemic fundamentally altered fitness behaviors. Despite gyms reopening in June 2020, many brands “never fully recovered.”
Skyrocketing commercial rents: CBD and Orchard area rents have surged up to 25% post-pandemic.
Work-from-home revolution: Permanent hybrid work arrangements decimated CBD gym foot traffic.
Unsustainable business models: Many gyms relied heavily on aggressive sales of long-term prepaid packages to generate upfront cashflow.
Market oversaturation: Franchise proliferation (especially F45 Training with 13+ closures) created market saturation.

Red Flags: Warning Signs Your Gym Might Close

Every scheme in this list matched at least one of these signs. The True Fitness case shows exactly how quietly these signs can be reframed as “normal business.”

Operational warning signs.

Point-of-sale (POS) systems frequently down.
Equipment not maintained or repaired.
Cleanliness standards declining.

Staffing red flags.

High instructor/trainer turnover.
Staff members suddenly quitting.
Sales teams quietly told to stop signing new clients.

Financial indicators.

Delayed refunds for cancelled services.
Management unresponsive to complaints.
Outlet closures announced as “lease alignment” or “renovation.”

Check the business, not the brand. True Fitness had been in Singapore since 2004 — yet it still collapsed overnight. A long history and a blue-chip mall address do not protect prepaid balances. Check the company itself on ACRA BizFile+, check CASE Trust accreditation, and assume any multi-year prepaid package can evaporate.

How to Protect Yourself from Gym Closures

Before Signing Up

Choose month-to-month or short-term packages: Never commit to contracts longer than 3–6 months.
Verify CaseTrust accreditation: Check current status at CASE.org.sg.
Check company financial health: Search the company on ACRA BizFile+.
Avoid prepaid long-term packages: If a gym only offers long-term prepaid packages, walk away.

If Your Gym Closes

File a police report — visit Singapore Police Force e-Services.
Contact CASE — CASE.org.sg or 6277 5100. CASE has opened a claims channel for True Fitness/True Yoga members.
Small Claims Tribunal — State Courts.

Reality check: most members recover zero to minimal amounts from gym closures. Prevention is your only real protection.

Why Choose RAW Active Personal Training Orchard: The Safer, Smarter Choice

In an industry plagued by overnight closures, broken promises, and lost deposits, RAW Active Personal Training represents everything the failed gyms were not: transparent, accountable, personal, and built for long-term sustainability.

1. No Long-Term Contract Traps

Unlike the closed gyms that locked members into worthless 1–3 year packages, RAW Active offers flexible booking. You’re never trapped in a prepaid package that evaporates when a company folds.

Book sessions as you go.
No aggressive sales tactics.
No pressure to commit years in advance.
Cancel or adjust without penalty.

2. True Personal Training — Not Generic Cookie-Cutter Programs

Private, one-on-one sessions — the entire facility is yours during your appointment.
No crowds, no distractions, no waiting for equipment.
Certified trainers with degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, sports therapy, and specialized rehabilitation.
Customized programs designed specifically for YOUR body, YOUR goals, YOUR injuries.

3. Specialization That Actually Works

Injury rehabilitation and recovery — certified to manage injury rehabilitation, unlike most trainers.
Prenatal and postpartum training — safe, effective programs for mothers-to-be and new mothers.
Fat loss and body composition — science-based fat loss, not fad diets.
Muscle building and strength training — proper form and function-focused programs.
Functional fitness for longevity — training your body for real-life movements.

4. Award-Winning Trainers Who Stay With You

Assigned a dedicated personal trainer matched to your goals.
Consistent accountability — same trainer, week after week.
Multi-award-winning team recognized for results.
Ongoing education — trainers constantly update their skills.

5. Exclusive Equipment You Won’t Find Elsewhere

RAW Active curates specialized equipment designed for safe, effective functional training:

ELEIKO Evo Dumbbells — professional-grade Swedish equipment.
KEISER Functional Trainer — pneumatic resistance for smooth, joint-friendly loading.
ELEIKO Oppen Deadlift Bar — optimal biomechanics for safe heavy lifting.
KABUKI STRENGTH Transformer Bar — adaptive angles to protect shoulders and wrists.
Power Plate Pro 7 and REV — vibration technology for recovery and strength.

6. Prime Orchard Location — Convenient, Accessible, Stable

Accessible by MRT and major bus routes.
No risk of “failed landlord negotiations” that killed Project Send and Boruda.
Established, stable operation — not a pop-up studio.
Professional environment in Singapore’s premier district.

7. The “Anti-Gym” Philosophy: Membership Built Around YOU

What traditional gyms do (that led to 50+ closures):

Pack hundreds of members into crowded spaces.
Oversell memberships they can’t honor.
Generic programs that don’t work.
High-pressure sales and long-term contract locks.
Disappear overnight with your money.

What RAW Active does:

Appointment-only private training — no crowds.
Personalized attention every single session.
Programs adapted to your energy and progress each day.
Flexible booking — not rigid contracts.
Built for long-term relationships, not quick cash grabs.

Think of RAW Active as a gym membership built around you, with purpose, not excuses.

What to Do If Your Gym Enters Liquidation

If you are affected by the True Fitness closure or any future gym liquidation, act fast:

Document proof of unused balances. Gather receipts before systems go offline. Download or screenshot all contract agreements, payment receipts, booking app histories, and package balances immediately.
File a proof of debt with liquidators. Submit a formal Proof of Debt form to the appointed provisional liquidators (Goh Wee Teck and Lin Yueh Hung, RSM SG Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd). Note that unsecured consumer creditors rank behind secured lenders and employees.
Attempt bank credit card chargebacks. If paid via credit card within the last 120–540 days (varies by issuer), contact your bank immediately to file a dispute based on non-provision of service.
Notify CASE and SPF. File a formal report with the Consumers Association of Singapore (6277 5100) and lodge a report via the Singapore Police Force e-Services if unfair practices occurred prior to closure.

Who Should Choose RAW Active?

RAW Active is ideal if you:

Are tired of wasting money on gym memberships you don’t use.
Want real personal training — not group classes pretending to be personalized.
Need injury rehabilitation or management from certified professionals.
Are recovering from pregnancy or managing prenatal fitness.
Want to build muscle, lose fat, or improve functional strength with science-based methods.
Value privacy and focused attention over crowded gym floors.
Prefer flexible, transparent pricing over high-pressure contract locks.
Want a fitness partner for life — not a gym that vanishes overnight.

Take Control of Your Fitness Journey — The Smart Way

Don’t become another statistic in Singapore’s gym closure crisis. The closed gyms listed in this article left thousands of members stranded, thousands of dollars lost, and thousands of fitness goals derailed. You don’t have to repeat their mistakes.

RAW Active Personal Training Orchard offers everything those failed gyms didn’t:

Transparency.
Flexibility.
Real expertise.
Sustainable business practices.
True personal attention.
Results that last.

Book your trial session today and discover why RAW Active clients achieve transformations while traditional gym-goers watch their memberships evaporate.

Visit: RAWActiveSG.com
Location: Orchard, Singapore (premium Central District).
Flexible scheduling — book at times that work for you.

Your journey to transformation is just a click away — and it won’t disappear overnight.

Final Thoughts: Choose Wisely, Train Safely

The closure of 50+ gym outlets in Singapore over the past decade isn’t just a statistic — it’s a warning. Behind every closed gym are real people who:

Lost hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Saw their fitness progress derailed.
Experienced betrayal by businesses they trusted.
Filed police reports that went nowhere.
Learned the hard way that “too good to be true” deals usually are.

You have a choice. Continue the cycle of joining gyms that prioritize short-term profits over long-term relationships — or choose a fitness partner built on integrity, expertise, and sustainability.

RAW Active Personal Training Orchard isn’t just another gym. It’s the anti-gym — purpose-built for people who are serious about results, value transparency, and refuse to be another closure victim. The fitness industry in Singapore needs a reset. RAW Active is leading the way.

Sources for the September 11, 2026 Update

Useful Resources

CASE (Consumers Association of Singapore): CASE.org.sg · 6277 5100.
Small Claims Tribunals: StateCourts.gov.sg.
Singapore Police Force e-Services: Police.gov.sg/e-services.
ACRA BizFile+ (Company Checks): BizFile.gov.sg.
RAW Active Personal Training: RAWActiveSG.com.

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Glenn Ang, BSc, is a Functional Strength Coach and is the founder/ CEO of RAW Active Personal Training.

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