Your Guide to Sahel’s fitness and wellness spots

🏃 As the North Coast becomes a second home for many over the summer months, the options for staying active have grown alongside it. From fully equipped gyms to the season’s most popular yoga and Pilates studios, there’s plenty of ways you can squeeze in a workout. Whether you’re after a quick sweat session or a more meditative reset, you’ll likely find a fitness spot just around the corner.

Your go-to gyms

#1- Gold’s Gym: The fitness veteran space just opened a new indoor gym at Rixos Alamein and they’re taking their Cairo team along. If you’re anywhere in Alamein, head down to Gold’s Gym for your usual workout session.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Rixos Alamein, El Alamein.

#2- LA7: The premium gym finds its North Coast home at The G Hotel in Seashell with indoor and outdoor training areas steps from the shoreline. Your regular trainers will be there all summer, making it easy to keep your routine going on vacation. You can also find LA7 at their clubhouse in the Med’s Ras El Hekma. The gym also hosts classes at Playa Arena. Classes are open to club members only, with pre-booking required.

WHERE TO FIND IT- The G Hotel in Seashell, Playa Arena in Ghazala Bay, and The Med in Ras El Hekma.

#3- F45: F45’s team training sessions take place right on the beach for 45 minutes in the morning. If you’ve been dedicated to their signature resistance and cardio sessions in Cairo, you can stay right on schedule at their locations in Sahel. F45 is hosting occasional yoga beach sessions as well as fun family competitions this summer. You can book through their app.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Almaza Bay, June by Sodic, and Masyaf in Ras El Hekma.

#4- Aquafit: Aquafit’s high-intensity functional training energy is also in Sahel this summer, with water based toning sessions, their signature Aqua-Pilates classes, Aqua-junior sessions for your kids, and even ladies-only sessions. You can reserve a spot at any of their Sahel locations through their app.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Telal, Hacienda White, and Swan Lake.

#5- PowerRide Sports: Cycling more your everyday routine? PowerRide Sports is available in Sahel, offering everyday spin classes. You can DM them on Instagram for booking details.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Diplo 3.

#6- Hit: Hit is taking over Telal this season, bringing an intense Hyrox program packed with workouts and challenges alongside their regular beachfront gym. Their beachfront gyms are also available at Fouka Bay and La Vista with packed training schedules. You can book through their app on iOS and Android.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Telal North, La Vista Bay, and Fouka Bay.

#7- B-urn: B-urn is hosting morning workouts everyday at several locations across Sahel. You can book through their app.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Almaza Bay, Diplo, and Hacienda White.

#8- BeFit: The official Hyrox training club brings their 360 fitness experience to Sahel. BeFit is hosting daily morning functional training sessions at their outdoor beachfront arenas. Booking and class details are available on their app.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Ramla in Ras El Hekma, Ritsa at Masyaf in Ras El Hekma, Sol Beach in Marassi, and Swan Lake.

#9- Move: Another gym you’ll spot all over the North Coast this season is Move. Their beachside branches make it hard to find an excuse to skip your workouts. Beyond fully equipped facilities, Move also offers a schedule of group classes and beach competitions to spice up your fitness routine. Membership details can be found on their website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Almaza Bay, Beit Al Bahr, Cali Coast, Seazen, D-bay, and Marina 5.

#10- Nexus: Hacienda Red residents, you can stay active this summer with Nexus. The Sheikh Zayed-born gym offers a fully-equipped fitness space alongside a range of classes. You can DM Nexus on Instagram for details on how to join.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Hacienda Red.

Yoga & Pilates

#1- Ramla Studio: A ladies-only comprehensive flexibility studio, Ramla offers everything from yoga, Pilates, reformer Pilates, sculpt, aerial classes, and more. This summer, Ramla joins forces with multiple fitness gyms to keep you moving on the North Coast — mat Pilates, sculpt, yoga, and flexibility classes at Ramla by Marakez’s Idea Wellness, and mat Pilates, kids gymnastics, and handstand daily classes at Almaza Bay with Flip Academy. You can book via Instagram DMs.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Almaza Bay and Idea Wellness at Mariolino Guest House, Ramla by Marakez

#2- LA7’s Salt & Sand: If you’re after something a little more meditative, LA7’s very own Salt & Sand offers a tranquil beachfront wellness escape. The stylish seaside club hosts a regular line-up of classes including spinning, kickboxing, functional training, yoga, and Pilates, alongside an on-site spa for a more restorative experience. You can book classes through LA7’s website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Zoya, Ghazala Bay.

#3- The Mala Studio: For a yoga and Pilates-focused space, The Mala Studio hosts seaside yoga flows and Pilates sessions. You can stay updated on their class schedule through Instagram and book classes via Whatsapp.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Hacienda White.

#4- Analog Reformer Pilates: If you’ve been keeping up with Maadi’s new Analog Reformer Pilates studio in Cairo, you can stay on track — or on the reformer — at its new Marassi location. And if you’re simply looking to try something different while on vacation, reformer Pilates makes for a great introduction to a full-body movement routine. You can book sessions through the Analog app on iOS and Android.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Vida, Marina Marassi.

#5- Earth Space: A boutique wellness club and retreat haven, Earth Space caters to all levels with a diverse line-up of yoga and Pilates classes — from mat Pilates sculpt sessions to sunset yoga overlooking the sea. Class schedules and bookings available through their website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Fouka Bay — available every Tuesday to Saturday.

#6- Clubcore: Another reformer Pilates studio finding its home in Sahel, Clubcore brings its immersive ladies-only reformer sessions to the coast this summer. If you’ve been keeping up with classes at its New Cairo home in Mivida, you can stay consistent with its seaside schedule. Class bookings and membership passes are available through the studio’s website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Cocoon Lounge, El Alamein.

#7- Soul & Body Pilates: If you’re staying on the western end of the North Coast and want to keep your routine going, Soul & Body Pilates studio has got you covered with its Saturday Pilates beachfront classes. You can book sessions through the studio’s app on iOS and Android.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Esca Playa, Ghazala Bay.

#8- The Movement Lab: More beachfront Pilates? The Movement Lab brings its ladies-only reformer sessions from New Cairo’s Villette Sodic to Caesar Sodic right by the beach. For bookings, you can contact the number listed on Instagram or visit the studio’s website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Caesar Sodic, Ras El Hekma.

#9- Toned: Pilates might just be Sahel’s workout of the summer, and Toned is here to deliver more classes at two other North Coast locations. The studio offers beachfront Pilates classes in mat, reformer, and hot formats, making it easy to find a session that suits your style and fitness level. You can book classes here.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Telal and La Vista Bay.

#10- Nūn Center: Zamalek-based health and wellness Nūn Center is taking its holistic yoga experience to the coast, hosting classes every weekend in Sahel alongside occasional treatment sessions throughout the week. From traditional yoga flows to self-care sessions focused on breathwork and massage, Nūn offers a space for deep rest, slow movement, and mindful recovery. You can check their Instagram for schedules and booking details.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Sidi Heneish Village and Almaza Bay.

Padel

#1- Smash Padel Academy: More of a sports-focused workout person? Padel is a reliable way to stay active — you can keep your game sharp at Smash Padel Academy. The padel court is available at two Marassi locations and coaches brought in from Cairo for the summer, so you can easily stick to your routine by the coast.

WHERE TO FIND IT- BeFit and Sol Beach in Marassi.

#2- Padel Dose: If you’re staying in Amwaj or nearby, Padel Dose is another solid option for getting a game in. Court bookings can be made through their website.

WHERE TO FIND IT- CPC Station, Amwaj.