Our story

A boutique studio built on credibility and care.

Body for Life Fitness is where serious coaching meets a genuinely warm environment.

We are a private gym and an internationally accredited academy—intentionally kept quiet, personal, and never overcrowded.

The Body for Life studio floor with squat racks, free weights and machines
  • 1:1 CoachingCustom training and nutrition built for your exact goals.
  • Open Gym & FreelanceA calm, spacious room to train independently or coach your clients.
  • Small-Group ClassesHigh-energy sessions with personal attention.
  • Fitness AcademyInternationally accredited certifications where we train top-tier personal trainers.
Simone Quinten, founder of Body for Life Fitness, seated on a bench in the studio holding a medicine ball
Simone Quinten · Founder

Meet the founder

Simone Quinten

One of the pioneers of personal training in Malaysia.

Originally from Germany and based in Malaysia since 2000, Simone is FISAF International's Master Trainer in Malaysia, with more than 24 recognised certifications and a specialism in pre and postnatal fitness and Pilates.

Nominated as a Top 12 Finalist, Elite Female Personal Trainer at the Fitness Best Asia Awards 2017 in Singapore

  • FISAF International Education Provider Malaysia
  • Cert. Nutrition Coach
  • Cert. Pilates Instructor
  • Cert. Sports Rehab Coach

Other qualifications

  • Cert. FCE Cambridge University
  • Cert. FISAF (Germany) Aerobics Instructor (B-Licence)
  • Cert. FISAF (Germany) Step-Instructor
  • Cert. Spinning Instructor Level I
  • Cert. FISAF (South Africa) Cardio Athletic Kickboxing
  • Cert. Les Mills (Australia) BODYPUMP Instructor
  • Cert. Les Mills (Australia) BODYBALANCE Instructor
  • Cert. FISAF (Malaysia) Fitness Instructor
  • Cert. Trampoline Instructor
  • Cert. Fitball Instructor Level I & II
  • Cert. Schwinn Cycling Instructor Level I & II
  • Cert. FISAF International Personal Trainer
  • Cert. FISAF International Master Trainer
  • Cert. Gymstick Instructor Level I, II, III VI
  • Cert. Spinning Level II & III
  • Cert. Gymstick Cardio & Muscle
  • Cert. Gymstick Circuit
  • Cert. TRX - Instructor
  • Cert. HIITSTEP Instructor (Australia)
  • Cert. RTS Level 1
  • Harvard Health Publishing (6 weeks Plan for Healthy eating)
  • University of New Castle (Science of weight-loss)
  • Director of IHFA (International Health and Fitness Organisation) Malaysia
  • Representative of IASC Malaysia
  • EREPS accredited EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Teacher
  • HRD corp TTT certification
  • HRD corp accredited Trainer

What we stand for

Small room, high standards

Three principles keep Body for Life feeling different from the big commercial chains.

Simone demonstrating a skinfold caliper measurement to a group of trainee coaches

01

Internationally recognised

Every coach and every course is held to international accreditation standards. Nothing here is improvised.

Simone guiding a client through a dumbbell press while a trainer spots the weight

02

Never crowded

We cap our numbers on purpose. You get space, attention and a room that never feels like rush hour.

Client standing barefoot on the InBody body composition scanner, holding the hand electrodes during a test

03

Built around the person

Plans flex to your body, your goals and your life — and we adjust as all three change over time.

Accreditations

Recognised standards, here in Kuala Lumpur

As a FISAF International Education Provider, our certifications carry weight beyond Malaysia, alongside ACE and FITREC recognition.

9+
Accredited certification courses
100%
Coaching tailored — no templated plans
KL
Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas — central & calm

Come see the space for yourself

The best way to understand Body for Life is to stand in the room. Book a free intro and meet a coach — no pressure, no membership required.