Hey guys,
This week’s blog post is a fit girl’s guide to Beirut. I go over the Lebanese gyms, restaurants, spas, athleisure and supplement shops to try for the ultimate fitness experience.
In this comprehensive blog post, I also go over the price, rating, review and details of the shops, gyms, spas and restaurants.
Make sure to check out my previous guide on fit-friendly restaurants and guides to athleisure in Lebanon.
Without further ado, whether you’re in Lebanon on a holiday or longer, these places and services are a must try for fitness lovers!
How easy is it to stay fit in Beirut?
★★★★★ (Easy)
Gyms
Fitness Zone:
About:
Fitness zone is a Lebanese owned gym chain. They offer fitness classes as well as access to high quality weight-training, stretching and cardio facilities.
Fitness zone Baabda branch has a pool.
Location:
ABC Achrafieh, Hamra, Baabda, Manara, Dbayeh.
Price:
$$$$
$180 for a monthly membership
4 month package:
$245 for the first and the last month
$95 each for the second and third
(Includes 1 complementary body composition test and PT session)
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I definitely recommend signing up to Fitness Zone for access to their high quality equipment, fitness classes, fitness competitions/events and community!
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Muv
About:
MUV is a modern styled gym in the heart of a luxurious neighborhood in Beirut. It consists of three floors dedicated to the latest weight lifting, cardio and stretching equipment.
Stocked with your favorite preworkouts, creatine and supplements, the bar is available to meet your needs.
Location:
Price:
$$$
$100 per month/$10 for a day pass
$75 if you’re a student
$50 if you’re an LAU student
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I love the facilities, high quality equipment and community at MUV. It is an aesthetically beautiful gym to train in and is worth signing up to!
Follow them on Instagram!
Barbell house
About:
Barbell House is a fitness community/gym with the focus on making people stronger.
World champions and Olympic athletes train at this gym as it is equipped with high quality powerlifting and weight lifting equipment.
The gym is also equipped with an athleisure shop and preworkout/ protein bar.
Location:
Price:
$20 for a day pass
$120 for a monthly membership, $100 for 3 months
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes! I especially recommend this gym to power lifters and weight-lifters who are serious about getting strong.
Training home to world champions and Olympic athletes, this gym will improve your prs and performance!
Follow them on Instagram!
Athlete’s Anonymous
About:
Athlete’s Anonymous is a calisthenics gym with weight lifting, cardio and stretching equipment. They offer calisthenics classes such as yoga, aerial yoga, Brazilian Butt and pole dancing.
The gym is full of training and pull up bars as well as weight-training equipment. The music and vibe is always positive and intense!
Athlete’s Anonymous routinely bring in calisthenics experts from all over the world to help guide students on their paths towards a better l-sit or muscle up.
Location:
Facing Spoiler Center Chalhoub building, Next to Tawleh restaurant, Armenia, Beirut
Price:
$$$$
$80 for a two weeks pass
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you’re into calisthenics. The weight lifting equipment is quite good as well with a friendly and warm staff/gym vibe to the gym.
I also recommend this gym for people who like to climb walls as they have a nice rock-climbing wall at their entrance.
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Body lab
About:
Body Lab is a boutique-style personal training gym owned by two personal trainers Fadi Hallal and Elie Chedid. They are located in the heart of Achrafieh, Beirut.
Body Lab is known for their affordable and high quality personal training services. The gym offers good quality weight training equipment and a warm, tight-knit community to be a part of.
Location:
Price:
$$
$75 per month
$35 per personal training session
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, the personal training is quite affordable, the equipment is practical and the staff are very friendly and helpful!
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Start living right
About:
Start Living Right is a gym franchise started by fitness model and entrepreneur Maya Nassar Maalouf. The gyms are affordable and have good quality fitness equipment and services available!
Start Living Right is also known for its fitness classes, personal training and hospitality/professionalism of their staff.
Location:
Price:
$
$45 per month
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have good quality equipment, personal trainers, classes and are affordable! The Broumana branch has the second floor overlooking Beirut in such a beautiful way, check out the view below!
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U energy
About:
U energy is a boutique health club that is located in both Beirut and Dubai.
They are located in Mar Takla, Hazmieh. Offering both luxury and scientifically innovative services, U energy is a great place to improve your body, spirit and mind.
Their commitment to their clients has lasted over 10 years and makes their facilities, classes and personal training worth investing in!
Location:
Bab Idriss, Pavillion Assurex bldg
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I do recommend trying U Energy’s facilities out at least once! The energy, high quality equipment, facilities and personal training are this gym’s strengths.
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G spa
About:
Gspa is a fitness and wellness facility located in Achrafieh, Beirut. Their facilities contain a gym full of cardio, weightlifting, boxing, calisthenics and stretching equipment.
Gspa also contains a swimming pool, spa services, a hairdresser, manicure services and a relaxation lounge.
Location:
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
I absolute do! If you’re looking for a full-rounded and high quality experience, a day at Gspa is the solution. You can train, get your hair/nails done and enjoy a relaxing massage all at the same place!
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Level up fitness club
About:
Level Up Fitness is a gym franchise owned by Bilal Ramadan. The gym is known for its large amount and variety of fitness equipment. It is therefore heaven for bodybuilders and weight-lifters.
They offer high quality personal training services, fitness classes and training workshops. Their classes include power yoga and TRX among many other ones.
Whether you’re training with an attentive and motivational trainer or just taking a class, you will have a high quality experience at Level Up Beirut.
Locations:
Hamra, Badaro, Gemayzeh
Price:
Rating
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I definitely do. Their facilities are great for putting in the work and just being competitive and motivated with yourself.
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Fit life
About:
Fit life is a gym located in Galaxy Mall, Ain El Remmeneh. They are an affordable option for anybody who is on a tighter budget and wants to work out with great equipment and people.
Their classes include Body Power, Power Pump and MMA. They have a large array of weight lifting equipment which is ideal for my muscle-hungry readers.
Location:
Price:
$
$10 for a day pass
$70 for a monthly pass
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, it’s affordable with the right type of equipment and classes available to you.
Follow them on Instagram!
Restaurants
The Glow paradise
About:
The Glow Paradise is a super food restaurant that specializes in foods that improve our wellness and wellbeing.
They offer healthy burgers, skin-glowing juices and vegan/sugar-free desserts. Their aim is to empower us to take control of our bodies and lives.
Locations:
Monot and Naqqache or on the Toters delivery app.
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes! The Glow Paradise is my favorite restaurant in Lebanon, I love eating there to reach my protein goals for the day or just to get a nice glow from their salads or juices.
I recommend the Glow Paradise for the lover of their fitness, beauty, skin and health!
Follow them on Instagram!
Fiber
About:
Fiber is a healthy food restaurant located in Hamra, Beirut.
They offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and sugar-free options for all of their delicious healthy meals. They offer traditional as well as international dishes cooked in a health-conscious way.
Location:
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I do recommend it! Fiber offers great low-calorie and nutrient-dense versions of your favorite foods.
Furthermore, Fiber is reasonably affordable and their dishes can be delivered to you quickly through the Toters delivery application.
Follow them on Instagram!
Salata
About:
Award-winning Salata delivers very tasty and healthy, as the name implies, salads.
They support being active and nourishing one’s body in order to drive maximum performance. Furthermore, they offer healthy soups, side shots and treats.
Location:
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, Salata is my go-to place for a skin-boosting juice and healthy post-workout salad.
Their value for money is good with the salads and treats being reasonably priced and nutrient-dense. I highly recommend it for health nuts like myself!
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The Green Junkie
About:
The Green Junkie is a healthy food delivery restaurant located in Beirut, Lebanon. They serve real food and their mission is to connect farmers to consumers via their output.
With customizable meal options, the Green Junkie can cater to your palate and health or fitness-related goal.
Location:
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, the Green Junkie’s food is delicious and healthy!
They are one of my favorite healthy restaurants in the country! Order from them ASAP using the Toters application!
Follow them on Instagram!
Sld bar
About:
Sld bar serves salads, warm bowls, healthy sandwiches, tartines, wraps, sweet bowls, desserts and granola.
They believe in a healthy gut, mind and soul. They also offer customizable options of salads and wraps with unique combinations to inspire healthy living!
Location:
443 Al Arz Street Saifi, Beirut
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, this is the ultimate go to place for healthy food lovers. From salads and wraps, SLD bar offers options for athletes, fitness lovers and health-conscious foodies as well as many others!
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Kiss the spoon
About:
Kiss the Spoon is a health movement turned feel-good kitchen that offers delicious oatmeals, smoothie bowls/drinks, puddings, toasts and buns, salads, lunch wraps, and a variety of sweets.
Location:
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, their food tastes so good and is full of healthy nutrients! Whether for an afternoon pick me up or post-workout meal, kiss the spoon’s delicious meals are to diet for!
Follow them on Instagram!
Lifestyle
Gspa
About:
Gspa is a wellness spa with an emphasis on overall health, fitness, beauty and wellbeing. It consists of a wellness spa, a medical spa, skin clinic, a gym, pool, hairdresser and beauty salon.
Location:
Park Tower Suites, Independence Avenue, Ashrafieh.
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I definitely do! The relaxation and pampering is so worth it! You can also workout on the same day or go get your hair done at their talented hairdresser. I highly recommend it!
Follow them on Instagram!
Athleisure
Squat wolf
About:
Squat wolf is a Dubai-based athleisure brand that was created in 2016. They create athleisure that fuses aesthetic performance, comfort and leisure.
Their designs are unique and the quality of the clothing is excellent!
Click on these links to find out more about Squat Wolf: About squat wolf, Squat wolf leggings to buy, more information on Squat Wolf.
Location:
Check out their website here!
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, of course! Their designs and high quality/breathable fabrics are perfect for any gym lover.
Follow them on Instagram!
Kaos Beirut
About:
Kaos is an athleisure brand that offers high quality and trendy outfits. Their fashion is eco-conscious and made sustainably. Their designs are both sexy and trendy for the gym and for lounging at home.
Location:
Check out their online shop!
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, the outfits are stylish and affordable!
Follow them on Instagram!
Oysho
About:
Oysho is a Spanish athleisure brand that was founded in 2001.
They have 457 locations worldwide and are part of Inditex group.
Location:
ABC Achrafieh
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Follow them on Instagram!
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have the most beautiful and comfortable outfits! I love how inspired their athleisure is from all types of sports and how they retain a feminine aesthetic.
Adidas
About:
Adidas is a German athletic apparel and footwear company worth 33.68 billion dollars. It is the largest athleisure manufacturer in Europe and globally second behind Nike.
Location:
ABC Achrafieh, Le Mall, Mike sport
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they are global leaders for a reason! Their fabrics, designs and wearability are amazing and worth investing in for training.
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Puma
About:
Puma is a German athleisure brand that is worth over 6.89 billion dollars. They are global leaders in athletic apparel, footwear and accessories.
Location:
ABC department stores, Le Mall, Mike sport
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Follow them on Instagram!
Do I recommend it?
Of course, they are my favorite athleisure brand. Their innovative and playful designs are definitely worth buying!
Nike
About:
Nike are athleisure leaders and are globally the biggest sportswear manufacturers. They are worth $158.92 billion USD.
Location:
ABC department stores, Hamra, Downtown, Le Mall, Mike sport
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they’re the biggest athleisure brand on this list! From being innovative with designs, fabrics and colors to empowering all shapes and sizes, Nike is a brand worth investing in.
Follow them on Instagram!
Under Armour
About:
Under Armour is an American apparel and footwear company that is worth $3.84 billion USD.
They specialize in scientifically innovative fabrics and performance enhancing textiles and gear.
Location:
Mike sport, Over 18, Sports 4ever
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, of course! They have innovative and stylish designs.
Follow them on Instagram!
Quwati
About:
Quwati is a Lebanese athleisure brand that offers aesthetic and performance-enhancing athleisure.
Despite its recent conception, its sexy and stylish designs stand out among other Middle Eastern brands! Its social media page is full of motivational content that will ignite your passion for training.
Location:
Their website!
Price:
$$
Leggings and sports bra price:
$28-$44
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have flattering and trendy designs that are worth buying!
Follow them on Instagram!
Winner Force
About:
Winner Force is a Lebanese brand started by two brothers called Mahmoud and Mohammed Harfoush in 2019.
This progressive brand is one of the leading athleisure brands in the country and values teamwork, passion, consistency and hard work.
Location:
Baabda, Baouchriyeh, Mina or their website
Price:
$
Sports bra:
$13-$35
Leggings:
$16-$35
Rating
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, Winner Forces’ athleisure is both flattering and affordable.
Follow them on Instagram!
Supplement shops
Pro nutrition
About:
Pro nutrition is a supplement store with multiple branches across Lebanon. They have been around since 2009.
Location:
Achrafieh, Broumana, Dahie and Qoreitem
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have all reputable brands and are consistent with their quality of products.
Follow them on Instagram!
Gnc
About:
GNC is an American brand that specializes in supplements for muscle gain, fat loss, anti-ageing, skin and overall health, vitamins, minerals and herbs.
Location:
City center, Zalka and Hamra
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
I do! They have high quality products worth the price tag.
Follow them on Instagram!
First nutrition
About:
First nutritions’ founder’s philosophy is to bring the highest quality products to their consumers. They have over 20 years of experience selling protein, preworkout, intraworkout and more supplements!
Location:
Hamra and Achrafieh
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have great quality products!
Follow them on Instagram!
Shape up store
About:
Shape up supplement store offers good quality fitness products at a reasonable price. They offer discounts to trainers and coaches. Furthermore, they provide free delivery if you choose to order from them.
Location:
Dekweneh
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, their staff is so friendly and I love their products!
Follow them on Instagram!
Protein district
About:
Protein district offers a variety of supplements including protein powders, bars, creatine, supplements, etc. They offer delivery across all of Lebanon.
Location:
Bechara El Khoury street
Price:
$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have a wide variety of products to choose from!
Follow them on Instagram!
Proteinji Nutrition
About:
Proteinji is a supplement shop that offers nutrition supplements and gym accessories. They can be found on the Toters delivery app!
Location:
Toters delivery application
Price:
$$$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you want your supplements delivered to you quickly by the Toters delivery mobile application!
Follow them on Instagram!
Protein bars and snacks
Fuel to go
About:
Fuel to go offers a delicious array of protein bars and snacks including their famous 70% chocolate almond butter protein bar.
From Snickers, oatmeal, peanut butter bars to power balls, Fuel to Go has countless delicious high protein options for you to try.
Location:
Price:
$
$4
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I highly recommend Fuel to go’s products. I especially recommend their 70% chocolate almond butter protein bar, it’s so decadent and rich and tastes like a dessert.
Follow them on Instagram!
A-brands
About:
Abrands is a Lebanese brand of protein snacks. They offer high protein snacks for up to 40 grams of protein. They are known for their diverse flavors and protein cups.
Their flavors include vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, knefeh, cerelac, cheese cake, cookies and creme and vanilla marvel among many others.
Location:
Price:
$
$2-$4
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Absolutely, you get the best amount of protein at an affordable price! Their cups and bars also taste delicious.
Follow them on Instagram!
Pro Trinity
About:
Pro trinity is a Lebanese brand that offers high protein desserts and snacks. From high protein puddings to protein bars, your goals can be met with Pro Trinity!
Location:
Supermarkets, Toters delivery application
Price:
$$
Rating:
★★★★★
Do I recommend it?
Yes, absolutely! Their high protein snacks taste delicious!
Follow them on Instagram!
I hope that you enjoyed this fit girl’s guide to Beirut, please let me know what you thought about it in the comments section below!
Sources:
https://www.beirut.com/en/65205/heres-how-much-a-gym-membership-will-cost-you-in-beirut
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