BGM Marsa Fitness Centre

BGM Marsa Fitness Centre is the Marsa club of Best Gyms Malta, a group that opened its first gym in 2015 and now runs a network across the island. The Marsa club describes itself as the group's biggest and best gym, set in the heart of Malta's sports district, with strength equipment, a boxing area, a Hyrox area, a spinning area and a functional training area. If you are comparing gyms in the area, our directory of gyms in Malta lists others.

The Marsa club and the group behind it

Best Gyms Malta was founded by Antoine Micallef, a former bodybuilder, international IFBB judge and Vice President of IFBB Malta, with the aim of making fitness accessible to everyone. From that first gym the group has grown into a chain of clubs from Tal-Qroqq and Pembroke to Birkirkara, Mosta, Kirkop, Sliema and Birżebbuġa, and a Birgu club is on its way.

All of the clubs share one All Access Membership, billed as 10 gyms on one pass, so a Marsa member can also train at the other clubs. Marsa is billed as the group's biggest club, and the group offers a 360 degree virtual tour so that you can look around before you visit. A free trial pass is also advertised for newcomers.

Facilities at the Marsa club

The Marsa club has a freeweight area and a strength zone built around pin loaded machines, which let you change the load with a pin rather than by adding plates. A cardio area holds the treadmills and bikes, and a functional area gives room for circuits and conditioning work. The Hyrox area is laid out for Hyrox style training, with a marked sled lane, and the boxing area includes a ring.

A spinning area hosts the indoor cycling classes. Practical comforts include showers, lockers, parking and free wifi, and every club has cleaning and sanitising stations. Members must bring their own towel, and the clubs are open to anyone aged 14 or over.

Classes and personal training

Group classes run across the clubs on a shared timetable that covers all locations. Functional training and HIIT sessions are held at 6.30 AM, spinning at 7.00 AM and 8.10 AM, and functional training in the evening at 6.00 PM and 7.30 PM. The class pages show fitness classes at €10 for members and €12.50 for guests, and spinning classes at €13 for members and €16 for guests. The spinning coach is a former UFC coach, and classes are listed as a place to build cardio stamina, agility and strength.

Certified personal trainers write customised plans based on your goals, fitness level and lifestyle, and sessions can be arranged at the front desk. The benefits the group lists include a personal plan, weight loss, toned muscles, better focus, more energy and new friendships. Gym guidance from staff is included for every member.

Memberships and prices at Marsa

Single memberships cost €79 for one month, €215 for three months, €330 for six months and €495 for a year, with shorter passes of €35 for a week and €59 for two weeks. A single gym session is €10. Couples sharing an address pay €415 for three months, €635 for six months or €955 for a year. Students with a card or a letter from a licensed Maltese institute pay €75 for a month, €205 for three months, €315 for six months or €475 for a year, with a week at €33 and a session at €9.50.

Marsa is open Monday to Friday from 04:30 to 23:00, and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 06:00 to 20:00. Bring a water bottle, a towel, comfortable workout clothes and clean, supportive training shoes. If you are planning a longer stay on the island, our guide to relocating to Malta and the notes on working remotely from Malta will help. For somewhere to base yourself, see where to stay in Malta, and for a day away from training, the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is nearby in Paola.

To ask about a membership, a trial pass, classes or personal training at Marsa, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the club.