Leejam Opens New Fitness Center in Riyadh

A new gym in Riyadh has opened under Leejam Sports Company, adding another fitness location to the capital's growing training scene. The move follows recent Fitness Time center openings and matters because easier access, more equipment and more neighborhood capacity can make weekly exercise feel more realistic for people building a routine.

According to Argaam, reporting Leejam's disclosure to Tadawul, the Saudi stock exchange, Leejam Sports Company opened a new men's fitness center in Riyadh on October 27, 2026. The center operates under the Fitness Time Xpress brand.

The company's filing, as reported by Argaam, places the new center on Ibn Al-Jazari Street in the Ash-Sharq / Al-Bayan district of Riyadh. The same filing says the facility offers the Fitness Time Xpress brand's full range of services and facilities, high-specification sports equipment and modern gym designs. Leejam also said the financial impact is expected to appear in the fourth quarter of 2026 and that further center openings would be announced in the coming weeks.

In this article

1. Why another Riyadh fitness center is worth noting
2. The bigger Saudi fitness push
3. What a nearby gym can change for your routine
4. What Riyadh gym growth signals next

Why another Riyadh fitness center is worth noting

This is business news from the Saudi fitness sector, not a review or a ranking. Leejam, which operates the Fitness Time brand, has been adding locations across the Kingdom through 2026, and the latest Riyadh opening fits that wider pattern.

According to Sahm Capital, Leejam has repeatedly opened new Fitness Time and Fitness Time Xpress centers for men and women across Saudi Arabia during 2026, with each opening disclosed to Tadawul. Sahm Capital reported four ladies' centers in Riyadh in January and three new centers in February, including two men's centers in Riyadh and Abha and one ladies' center.

For a trainee, the useful point is simple. More locations can reduce the friction between wanting to train and actually getting through the door. A gym that is closer to home, work or a regular commute can make it easier to keep a basic weekly rhythm, especially in a city where travel time can decide whether a workout happens.

The bigger Saudi fitness push

The opening also sits inside a broader national effort to get more people moving. According to Saudipedia, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Quality of Life Program set a target to raise the share of people practising physical activity at least once a week from 13% in 2015 to 40% by 2030.

Market data points in the same direction, while estimates vary by research firm. IMARC Group says the Saudi health and fitness club market has been growing strongly and forecasts continued growth at a high single-digit annual rate over the following years. That kind of outlook helps explain why operators are adding more fitness centers, formats and neighborhood access across major Saudi cities.

None of that means a new gym alone changes someone's routine. The practical value comes when access turns into repeatable habits. For most people, that starts with choosing simple sessions that fit real life, then building consistency before chasing anything complicated.

What a nearby gym can change for your routine

A full-facility neighborhood gym can be helpful because it gives people more ways to train without overthinking the plan. The details will vary by location and operator, but a well-equipped fitness center can support different training needs in one place.

• Strength training: weights and machines can help structure sessions for major muscle groups.
• Cardio training: treadmills, bikes or similar equipment can make aerobic work easier to plan.
• Flexible timing: a convenient location can make short, regular sessions more achievable.
• Progression: access to a range of equipment can help a trainee adjust intensity over time.

Health guidance gives that routine a useful baseline. According to the World Health Organization, adults should do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity, or an equivalent mix. The WHO also recommends muscle-strengthening activity for all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.

That guidance does not require a complicated plan. It can mean a few brisk cardio sessions, two strength-focused workouts and active choices outside the gym. A nearby facility simply gives more options for making that baseline happen in a controlled training space.

What Riyadh gym growth signals next

The latest Leejam opening is one more sign that Riyadh's gym market is becoming denser. For the fitness industry, that means more formats and more capacity. For residents, it can mean more opportunities to find a location and routine that match their week.

The most useful takeaway is not which brand opened which site. It is that regular physical activity becomes easier when facilities are closer, training options are clearer and the first step feels manageable. Saudi Arabia's national activity target gives the big picture. The individual version is much smaller: pick a realistic weekly target, repeat it and build from there.

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Sources:
argaam.com
sahmcapital.com
saudipedia.com
imarcgroup.com
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