For exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise, try out these fun classes, from yoga on silk hammocks to cycling in water.
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If you’ve always wanted to try yoga but found it intimidating, get your start at Trium Fitness’ Restorative Yoga classes.
Essentially, the class focuses on meditative therapy with the help of bolsters, eye pillows and aromatherapy oils.
The class is perfect for stressed up individuals looking to wind down after a long day at work.
Classes start at $35. Click here to find out a little more about class packages.
Aerial fitness has the potential to increase muscle strength and tone your body, especially the core.
Try out the beginner classes at Upside Motion, which uses silk hammocks to combine yoga, dance and aerial acrobatics.
Or, give just aerial yoga a go at Platinum Yoga. For something that’ll seriously spark your sensuality, consider aerial dance classes at Acro Polates.
No doubt, you’ve heard of this Latin music fuelled dance craze.
Try Zumba specialist Fiesta1; Rhythm in Me offers basic Zumba and STRONG by Zumba, which combines high intensity interval training and music.
Alternatively, try Tanglin Arts Studio, where you can enrol your child in a range of dance classes as you Zumba the afternoon away.
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) at East Coast Park is one of the best ways to enjoy the sun and surf while getting a solid workout.
Rachel Charis offers lessions from $70 for a group of three.
Alternatively, try the SUP beginners at Constant Wind for $33. Tip: Paddle boarding is also family-friendly, so feel free to rope in the kids.
Who says you need actual mountains or boulders to climb?
The fully air-conditioner Climb Central has auto belay lines and safety briefings for uncertified climbers, while Onsight Climbing has the biggest indoor space as well as 43 climbing lanes, morethan 100 routes and 15-metre speed climbing wall.
Not sure you’ll like it? Climb Asia has a 60-minute taster session.
Mastering martial arts takes years of dedicated practice and a high level fitness, and is not for the faint of heart.
But it’s worth every drop of sweat!
FAMA provides classes such as BJJ, Muay Thai as well as a general fitness class.
Grit Gym takes a smiliar approach but is a no-frills option for people who want to train, without the option of a nice shower afterwards.
Say what you will about this, ahem, profession, pole dancing is an exciting way to get fit.
SLAP Dance Studio, The Brass Barre and Milan Pole offter pole dance classes and more.
Known for quickly toning, increasing flexibility and enhancing posture, Pilates is the ultimate exercise for shaping the body. Join them for a 45-minute trial Pilates Reformer class for only $25 and experience the benefits of Pilates today!
Find out more through their website.
This style of yoga uses specific kriyas (posture) to help you work on your breathing, meditations and mantras — to regain your powerful self — and doesn’t require a lot of flexibility.
Check out classes at One Heart or Adam Fazlur’s Wednesday night sessions at Art of Living.
“But these options take time,” you’re thinking.
Then, maximise your efforts with Powerplate workouts at Croyez Studios. The claim? You’ll see results in a little as 15 minutes, three times a week.
Text: Holleigh Mason, Natalie Dau and Andrea McKenna/The Finder Additional reporting by Atika Lim