21 July – 1 Sept
Aladdin, The Hit Broadway Musical
Breathtaking sets, jaw-dropping special effects, over 300 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast bring the magic of Disney’s Aladdin to life on stage. You’ll be singing along to all the songs from the classic Academy award winning film, including Friend Like Me, and A Whole New World. Tickets from $68, Sistic.

5 -14 July
Ballet Under the Stars 2019
Established by Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) in 1995, these outdoor dance performances light up historic Fort Canning Green. Don’t miss this graceful, powerful dance display in a stunning natural environment.

28 July
Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer 2019
Angsana Green, East Coast Park.
Organised by Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), the Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer raises funds to drive SCS programmes and services. Take part in a 5.5km, 10km or 15km race along the East Coast Park. raceagainstcancer.org.sg

12- 28 July
The Singapore Food Festival 2019
The annual Singapore Food Festival is a feast for food lovers. Head to the outdoor food festival, STREAT, on 12-13 July at the Promontory and celebrate the best of Singapore’s local talents, flavours and cuisines. Plus, enjoy a wide range of tours, tastings, demos, and chefs’ tables. singaporefoodfestival.com

20-21 July
International Champions Cup National Stadium
Four of Europe’s top football clubs play in this fun friendly. Catch Manchester United vs Inter on Saturday and Juventus vs Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Tickets from $38, sportshub.com.sg

28 July
Sheena Easton “For Your Eyes Only”
Gateway Theatre
Fresh from her critically acclaimed London West End leading role on 42nd Street, pop royalty Sheena Easton makes a rare appearance in Singapore for a solo show. Hear hits Morning Train, Modern Girl, Telefone, We’ve Got Tonight, and the James Bond theme For Your Eyes Only. Tickets from $108, Sistic.

Until 22 Sept
Wonderland
ArtScience Museum
Fall down the rabbit hole into this immersive film exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale. Explore how Alice’s adventures inspired ground-breaking animation, evocative storytelling and technological development.

Coming Soon:
16 Aug
(7pm, 9.30pm)
Trevor Noah Loud and Clear
The Star Theatre
Trevor Noah has hosted numerous television shows in his homeland South Africa, including two seasons of his own late-night talk show Tonight with Trevor Noah. He made his US television debut in 2012 on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in 2015 he was named host of The Daily Show, taking over the role from legendary Jon Stewart. Catch his intelligent, laser sharp humour right here in Singapore. Tickets from $108, Sistic

Before you depart for your trip, see your family doctor or travel clinic to discuss your travel plans and any vaccinations you and your kids might need to stay safe. Some vaccines need time to take effect and you might need more than one dose. Dr Bernadeta Wibisono, a US trained paediatric Doctor for IMC Paediatric outlines the most important vaccines for families travelling to South East Asia (SEA).

Hepatitis A and typhoid Two vaccines that are normally recommended for those travelling around SEA countries are hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Hepatitis A is an infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It’s usually spread by eating contaminated food or drinking water. Typhoid vaccine protects against Salmonella typhi. Salmonella can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Salmonella is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person.

Rabies This vaccination is recommended for international travellers who are likely to encounter animals in parts of the world where rabies is common (including some countries in SEA). Three doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccines are recommended. Make sure to start the first dose of rabies vaccine one month prior to travel to ensure that you have completed the three doses.

Japanese encephalitis Another vaccination to be considered when travelling in Asia is Japanese encephalitis (JE). JE is a disease transmitted through mosquitoes that may cause swelling around the brain. You are at higher risk in rural areas (especially near rice paddies), will be outside frequently, or will be travelling for a long period.

For more information: imc-healthcare.com

Safe Travel Tips
Keeping in line with this month’s travel theme, the New Zealand High Commission shared their tips for travelling safely.
– Ensure you have at least six months validity on your passport.
– Always check whether a visa is required for your travel to your destination of choice.
– Remember to obtain travel insurance for the entire duration of your travel. Yearly travel insurance is a good way to make sure you’re covered.
– Register your trip on SafeTravel (http://safetravel.govt.nz)
– Know where your nearest New Zealand Embassy, High Commission or Consulate is in case of emergency.

Aussies are advised to check the smartraveller.gov.au website and register their trip before they leave. The website has tons of regularly updated travel advice – from the latest in natural disasters, ongoing political and social tensions, disease, crime, and more. You can also search for the best travel advice for the type of traveller you are – from backpacker to senior citizen, business traveller, or parents with kids.

What is Mom in Balance? 
We offer pregnancy and postpartum recovery workouts and intense HIIT bootcamps, if women are fully recovered from giving birth. Women can connect with others in the same stages of motherhood, meet like-minded active women, have fun together and enjoy some me time! Outdoor workouts are a great way to release stress from work and motherhood, while feeling confident, strong and healthy.

Do you offer more than a workout?
We educate and inspire women regarding healthy nutrition, relaxation, and work-life balance. Every two months we organise a coffee meet-up with a specialist in one of these areas. This creates an open environment for women to learn and ask questions. We also encourage our community to sign up as a team to running events, spartan races and triathlons, in order to push themselves and set new goals and challenges. A fun way to do it with your fitness buddies!

What are the physical benefits of keeping active while pregnant and after giving birth?
Staying active has loads of benefits, including increased physical endurance, muscle strength and mass – which helps avoid pelvic complaints or pelvic instability. Motherhood itself is a workout! Breastfeeding can hurt shoulders and backs and carrying your baby in and out of the cot, pram or taxis is reliant on core strength and strength in the arms and legs. Feeling strong and prepared makes the post-natal time easier.
There are advantages for the growing baby too – such as a lower resting heart rate, improvement of the viability of the placenta, increased amniotic fluid levels and increased gestational age. The foetus also experiences less stress and may be able to tolerate labour better. Research also shows babies with active mums have a higher Apgar score after delivery, and a better ability to self-soothe.

What are the mental health benefits? 
There are lots of mental advantages to exercising during pregnancy. Studies show that regular exercise reduces symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety. Exercising increases self-confidence and creates a more positive body image. Regular physical activity also influences the prevention and treatment of post-natal depression.

How do you tailor your workouts?
We have two different programs to tailor to everyone’s specific needs, including a Pregnant and Back in Shape program. Both are developed in cooperation with gynaecologists and pelvic floor specialists. Members train under the guidance of a professional trainer, improving physical fitness and strength in a responsible way.
We welcome mums back six weeks after delivery (natural and c-section). Our trainers do a diastasis rectus check on the first day back, to examine how deep and wide her (possible) diastasis is. With that knowledge, we can guide her with the right exercises or advise her to see a women’s health specialist if necessary. After 12 weeks post-partum, we increase intensity until she’s fully recovered and can move over to our bootcamp class Mpower. In all our programs we don’t focus on physical appearance, but on strong healthy bodies.

Do you help prepare mothers for physical changes and what to expect?
During the workout we discuss lots of topics so a mum can prepare herself for what is coming. One specific topic is the pelvic floor and diastatis recti. It’s important that moms start exercising their pelvic floor as soon as they’ve delivered the baby. By knowing and understanding their physical condition, mums know what to expect and they feel more confident.

How do you motivate the women during pregnancy?
They come back because of the group. They have a strong connection and often catch up for coffee after the session – starting the day with a smile. After a few sessions they notice they can build muscles during pregnancy – it stimulates positive body image and that’s very important to us.

What are your favourite ways to keep fit in Singapore?
Outdoors! Singapore has so many great spots to offer. I love going out for a 5-10km run with our dog. I also like to have a goal and I sign up for quite a lot of challenges around the island, like runs, triathlons, or crazy events like Spartan and the Vertical Marathon. Like many of us, I struggle for time sometimes, so if I only have 30 minutes, I squeeze in a HIIT home routine to make sure I get my daily exercise!

Try it for free!
Mom in Balance is offering ANZA members a special
discount code for a free trial: Use MOMFREE at the checkout to receive a free trial session. Classes are run at The Botanic Gardens, Fort Canning Park, Telok Kurau Park, East Coast Park and opening soon West Coast Park. mominbalance.com/singapore/en/

Planning a two-week cycling trip in Western Australia, my partner John and I kept it simple: our only mode of transport would be our bikes, which we would bring with us on our flight from Singapore. We wouldn’t travel with a group, rent a car, or have a support van follow us with back-up supplies.
It would be just the two of us, our pedal power and the bare minimum luggage. As we packed, our goal was to strip away luxuries and keep our overall weight down, so we could make it up the hills! We planned our itinerary ourselves and had to be very crafty with logistics; thinking carefully about what distance we could ride each day and where would we find food, water and a place to sleep for the night. WA has quite a few stretches of roads with no shops or restaurants for 50-100km, which is quite a significant distance to pedal on a “push bike”, that’s Aussie speak for our bicycles!

Time to roll
We landed in Perth in the evening and the next morning we were ready to go. On the first day we headed down the coast and after 95km of cycling made our way into Mandurah, a sweet coastal town on the southwest coast, known for its spectacular waterways, abundant bird life and annual crab festival (crabfest.com.au). We arrived a day before the big event, a celebration of the native blue manna crab, which attracts 100,000 locals and visitors. Sadly, we had to miss it, since we had kilometres to clock up and a destination to reach! Continuing down the coastline, we ended up in Eaton, a north-eastern suburb of Bunbury, staying the night at a newly built holiday park, with very comfortable cabins. Averaging 80-100km daily, we continued along the coast, taking in gorgeous sights of blue ocean water and rugged cliffs.

Wining and dining
Cycling around the Margaret River region proved a nice distraction from our fast-paced pedalling routine. We visited quite a few wineries, including the legendary Voyager Estate, one of the areas oldest wineries, with a stunning on-site restaurant, and lesser known Passel Estate, a young, but promising winery. Veering off into the vines significantly reduced our distance for the day, but it was worth it!
It was an indulgent couple of days, with stops at the Margaret River Chocolate Factory (chocolatefactory.com.au), and Bettenay’s (bettenaysmargaretriver.com.au), where we tried mouth-watering freshly made nougat and decadent nougat liqueur. We also visited the Margaret River Distillery Co, which is home to Giniversity (distillery.com.au/giniversity) – the first Australian distillery to incorporate hemp into gin.
We were impressed with the variety of condiments (jams, honey, sauces, pickles, olives), food and drink, furniture and other lifestyle items that this region produces. Another highlight was seeing kangaroos hanging out in the grape vines – one of them even skipped along the road with us, keeping up with our cycling pace.

Forests, trams and treetops
Leaving Margaret River, we headed for picturesque Caves Road, which leads to Boranup Forest, a towering Karri forest on the west coast of WA between Margaret River and Augusta, with trees over 50 metres high. Back on the coast, we spent the night at gorgeous Hamelin Bay, and stocked up on water and food, as the following day we were due to cycle 84km through huge forest trees and rolling hills to Nannup, with no shops, gas stations or any signs of civilization.
In Pemberton we rode the historic tramway, built to accommodate mining and agricultural activities decades ago (pemtram.com.au). The tram took us through bush and forests unique to this region, Karri and Marri trees, and river crossings. The ride exceeded our expectations, with beautiful scenery and interesting commentary on the flora, fauna and history of the region from the tram operator. There was even a stop along the way, when everyone got off the tram to admire the beautiful water cascades of the river, and a few times kangaroos jumped across the tram tracks right in front of us.
From Pemberton, we continued south to Walpole and the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, suspended bridges taking us 40 meters above the ground in an ancient Tingle tree forest, giving us a bird’s eye view of some of the biggest timber giants on Earth. The ground level trail is also impressive, set among 400-year-old red Tingle trees, unique to south-west Australia. We took a guided walk to discover more about the region, its trees, colonial history, and indigenous culture. Some of the plants and trees can be traced back millions of years, to when Australia was joined with Africa, India and South America!
Next, we stopped at Denmark, with a quick visit to the toffee factory and Swiss chocolate factory for some delectable treats. Continuing east we took the Munda Biddi Cycle trail, an unpaved trail that was pretty dicey for my 25mm tires, but manageable. We ended up in Albany, the furthest point of our trip, taking us 815km away from Perth, our starting point. We continued back to Perth, taking a more inland route through very small towns with old style pubs and sleepy streets. The scenery was very different from the coast, with thick forests making way for more arid country, with fields of sheep and sightings of colourful birds. We even crossed paths with what appeared to be a family of large wild peacocks, crossing the road in front of us.
In the end, our 1377km journey took 16 days, with only one rest day in Albany. Aside from a couple of bad apples, drivers were very conscientious, allowing us plenty of space, even the oversized trucks (called road-trains in Australia) passed with care and some drivers gave us an encouraging wave. After a fortnight of diverse scenery, huge trees, exotic birds, wineries, distilleries, chocolate and nougat, fantastic pub meals, endless fields and beautiful coastline, we were completely won over by this stunning part of the world and hope to return to cycle more of beautiful Australia in the future.

Travel tips

Pub grub:
“Old fashioned pubs consistently churned out the best dinners for hungry cyclists. We had an amazing meal at Hummingbird, owned by a Singaporean lady with mostly Singaporean staff in Busselton (hummingbirdbusselton.com.au)
Brewhouse in Margaret River had the best burger (brewhousemargaretriver.com.au) and an unassuming, rundown pub in Katanning, located inside the Federal Hotel on Clive Street, served us an unexpectedly incredible dinner – the menu changes daily and is printed on a piece of paper, taped to the door. It was delicious, home-cooked food, with a huge dessert on the house!”

WHERE TO STAY:
“We stayed in cabins in holiday parks, pubs accommodations, and sometimes hotels. Noteworthy was the Albany Foreshore Guest House. (albanyforeshoreguesthouse.com.au) Located in a historic house built in 1881 by the National Australian Bank, it’s family run and the original decor has been preserved. Each room is unique and there’s free flow sherry for the guests, served in a cute carafe.”

Philippa came to competitive triathlons only recently, competing in her first half ironman at the age of 39. “I hated sports when I was younger. I was picked last for all the teams. It wasn’t until I was about 25 that I started running and doing occasional gym classes or weight training.”
One of Philippa’s strongest motivations for training is her health. Several years ago, while living in Dubai with her husband, Nick, Philippa found a lump in her breast. “You know how people say, ‘feel for a frozen pea’, that’s exactly what I felt. I was 33. I ignored it for six months and then thought, I better go see a doctor.” Now, Philippa is happy to talk about her story to make others aware of the need for action. “Even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, go and get checked. It’s too scary not to.” Philippa went through her cancer treatment in Dubai. “I had a mastectomy, and then chemotherapy for 18 months because the type of cancer I had was aggressive.”

Back on the bike
Fitness was an important part of her recovery. “I did a lot of walking, because we’d gotten a dog and I had to get up and walk him outside. It was quite good being in a country where everyone wears headscarves, because I didn’t stick out as a cancer patient!”
Her previous fitness from running and gym classes helped. “The treatment was pretty exhausting, but I don’t think I suffered as much as some people because I was relatively fit from the bit of running that I’d been doing. The doctors had to monitor my heart because the chemo can cause heart problems, and they could tell I was a runner. The scans showed my heart was quite strong.”
After her treatment, Philippa and Nick relocated to Singapore for his job. “Nick is also a cancer survivor, and he’s Type 1 Diabetic. He decided he was going to do half ironman a couple of years ago. It started when we moved to Singapore and realised it was cheaper for him to buy a bike and cycle to work every day. Riding to work turned into proper road cycling which required another bike, because he started with just a fixie with no gears. Then road cycling turned into triathlons, which required a special triathlon bike. We have a two-bedroom apartment, and one room is just for bikes!”

Social benefits
As well as the health benefits, the social network that her husband was making quickly drew Philippa in. “I actually did one triathlon here and hated it. But then I started meeting people, including Kim Bradley from ANZA Cycling when I bought a bike from her.” Joining a few triathlon groups helped her build confidence. “I started to make a network of really good friends. There’s a lot of us girls that really build each other up and motivate each other to do races.” Philippa quickly moved from triathlons to the bigger challenge of half ironmans. “At first, I hated cycling, swimming was terrible and only the run was okay. But Nick was doing it and it was something to do together.”

Back to Dubai
Philippa’s love for her former home led her to choose the Dubai Half Ironman as her first real challenge. “I signed up when the race registrations opened in November 2017 and had 12 weeks to train for the race in January 2018.” The half ironman distance is a 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and a 21km run, which she completed in 6 hours and 30 minutes. Philippa got more serious about her training and went on to do the Busselton Half Ironman later that year in Western Australia. “I took 40 mins off my Dubai race time.”
Most recently she trained for the Port Macquarie Half Ironman in May this year. Her arduous weekly training program includes three runs and rides and two to three swims. “On the weekend we do up to a four-and-a-half-hour ride, with a run after that. My husband and I often cycle a lap around Singapore on a weekend, around 115km. The next day is a two and a quarter hour run.“

Strong finisher
Philippa’s training has proved successful with strong finishes in her recent races. In the Powerman Malaysia Duathlon (20km run, 60km ride) in March this year, she finished 4th in her age group. She also competed in Singapore’s Metasprint series, scoring a podium spot in the Duathlon (run and ride), coming 3rd in her age group. Then she capped off the series by winning her age category in the Triathlon.
Although Philippa is cancer free, the treatment had a lasting impact on her body. “My body does feel different. When I had the mastectomy, they took my lat muscle (latissimus dorsi), from my back and brought it to the front to reconstruct my breast. The weird thing is when I’m swimming, I can feel the muscle working in the front, rather than the back. I like to blame that, if I’m last during a swim!”

Singapore’s sporting culture was thrust into the global spotlight at the 2016 Olympics, when Joseph Schooling’s stellar performance in the 100m butterfly scored the country’s first Olympic gold medal. But the sporting tradition in Singapore stretches back as far as the country’s history. In the early days of the colony, British and European arrivals introduced organised sports from their home countries. Sporting clubs sprung up, forming an important part of the social life of expats.

Sporting Clubs in Colonial Days
The first sport to really gain traction in Singapore was horse racing. The Singapore Sporting Club formed in 1842, building a racetrack and grandstand in what is now Farrer Park. The first race was held in February 1843. In the 1920s, the Club was renamed the Singapore Turf Club and moved to Bukit Timah in 1933.
Another of the early colonial clubs was the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), dating back to 1852. The club still stands proudly today at its original location in the city’s Civic District, on the edge of the Padang. As well as cricket, members played rugby and football during the club’s early days, with tennis and squash becoming popular in the early to mid-1900s.
Sport also played an important part in the development of clubs, such as ANZA, the Swiss Club, Hollandse Club and British Club. Club matches became integral to Singapore’s social life, connecting communities and celebrating the heritage of immigrants’ home countries.
The Chinese, Indian, Malay and other Asian communities formed their own clubs, for example the Straits Chinese Recreation Club. Founded in 1885, it started with cricket, hockey and football, with tennis also becoming popular after the turn of the century. The club still exists today, now located at Balestier Plain and renamed the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club. Directly opposite the Singapore Cricket Club, the Singapore Recreation Club was formed by a group of Eurasians to give their own community opportunities and facilities for team sports, especially cricket. The Chinese Swimming Club, the Indian Association and the Ceylon Sports Club are other ethnic sports clubs formed in the early 20th century, that are still thriving today.
In those days, sports clubs were almost exclusively male. During the early days of the SCC, women who wanted to watch the club’s sporting matches were restricted to the club’s upstairs veranda. So, in 1884, the Ladies Lawn Tennis Association was set up by the wives of SCC members. The club ran until 1932. The Eurasian community also set up a club for female sports, the Goldburn Sports Club (later renamed the Girls’ Sports Club). Starting in 1929 with 12 members, it helped to introduce team sports like hockey and netball into Singapore.

ANZA Sports
ANZA has played a significant role in Singapore’s sporting history. The ANZA International Junior Soccer team began in 1976 and quickly became an established group – first meeting at UWC playing fields, then Portsdown Road fields. Netball began in 1991, playing at courts at Tanglin Trust school and UWC on Saturday mornings. Tennis has long been an ANZA pastime, with women’s social tennis starting in 1979 and continuing today. Clubs that are no longer running include Keep Fit classes and Hockey! We now have some 15 sports groups and ANZA Soccer has almost 1000 players.

National Sports Associations and Facilities
In the early part of the 20th century, the government began building public sports facilities, such as the Mount Emily Swimming Complex, Farrer Park Sports Complex and Yan Kit Swimming Complex.
Lee Kuan Yew drove the development of Singapore’s largest sports facility, the National Stadium. It opened in 1973. With technology including sound systems, and electronic scoreboards, it was celebrated as one of the most advanced sports facilities in South
East Asia.
The early 1900s also saw the birth of public sports associations in Singapore. Some of the earliest were the Singapore Rifle Association, Football Association of Singapore and the Singapore Rugby Union. Now, the most popular spectator sport in Singapore is football, while the 2015 Singapore Sports Participation Survey named running, cycling, swimming, badminton, football and basketball as the most popular participation sports.

Sports Development
To further the development and success of Singapore’s elite athletes, the Singapore Sports Institute runs high performance training for athletes nominated by their respective sports association. Some of their current athletes are basketballers, track and field athletes, bowlers, volleyballers, swimmers, netballers, badminton and squash players. The institute also invests in sports science, medicine and technology, with a number of grants for innovation in sports-related fields. For younger athletes, the selective-entry Singapore Sports School offers development programs for many sports, including badminton, bowling, fencing, football, netball, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and track and field.

Singapore has competed in most of the summer Olympic Games since its establishment as a separate Crown Colony in 1948. While gold medals remained elusive until the most recent Games, Singapore has scored several silver and bronze:
1960, silver, lightweight weightlifting, Tan Howe Liang.
2008, silver, women’s table tennis team, Li Jiawei, Feng Tianwei and Wang Yuegu.
2012, bronze, women’s table tennis individual, Feng Tianwei
2012, bronze, women’s table tennis team, Li Jiawei, Feng Tianwei and Wang Yuegu.
2016, gold, 100m men’s butterfly, Joseph Schooling
2018 saw Singapore’s entry into the Winter Olympics, with speed skater Cheyenne Goh competing in the short track speed skating.
Singapore has a strong record at the Commonwealth Games over the years, with medals in seven sports: Table tennis, shooting, badminton, weightlifting, gymnastics, swimming and boxing.

Row Revolution
rowrevolution.sg
9A Trengganu Street 058463
What is it: Row Revolution is the first studio in Singapore dedicated to indoor rowing. The hip studio is located in a converted shophouse above the tourist crowds in Chinatown, a short walk from Chinatown MRT station.
The experience: Jump on one of 12 state-of-the-art Concept 2 ergometer machines and try rowing in a small group setting. As well as learning the basics of body position, you’ll be taken through a 50-minute Dynamic Row session, which includes stretching, warm up, a main row, core exercises and a 1500 metre crew race down the Singapore River. The workout is set to music and lights to inspire power strokes and trainer David Han is on hand to provide guidance and encouragement. A more advanced Power Row class is also available, which emphasises technique and includes a five-minute benchmark test each session. After class, rowers are sent their class stats, which makes it easy to monitor your performance and progress.
Best for: Anyone looking to push themselves beyond the standard group workout. Rowing offers unbeatable cardio, kilojoule burn and a low impact, full body workout.
Classes: Mon-Thurs 7pm / Thurs 12.30pm / Sat 1pm (private classes available on request) Lockers, towels, water and showers provided.

Athlete Lab
singapore.athlete-lab.com
71 Amoy Street 069890
What is it: Athlete Lab is a unique indoor cycling experience, using real bikes (not spin bikes) with proper gears and groupsets to replicate the outdoor road biking experience.
The experience: The team at Athlete Lab will fit you onto their Adjustabikes, which are the kind used by pro riders and Olympic athletes. If you’re a newbie you’ll do a Functional Threshold Power (FTP) test to make sure you’re training at the right intensity. Then choose from five key cycling sessions ranging from 45 minutes to one hour. These vary in structure, from steady fitness rides to explosive power workouts. You can also watch accurate real-time data on big screens, including your power metrics, heart rate and cadence. These stats will automatically update to Strava or Trainingpeaks as soon as your ride is complete.
Best for: The Lab welcomes anyone interested in cycling for fitness, from beginners to elite athletes. Our ANZA Cyclists are regulars! Check it out with a free introductory ride.
Classes: Open 7 days a week. Morning, lunchtime and evening classes are available from 6am-7.30pm. Towels and shower facilities provided.

Move Academy Singapore
moveacademy.sg
43 Carpenter Street #02-01 059922
What is it: MOVE Academy Singapore offers parkour, mobility and strength classes for kids to adults (and even some spritely seniors!). Participants conquer everyday obstacles through jumping, climbing, vaulting, rolling, swinging, balancing, crawling and running.
The experience: This group class is led by experienced instructors who will take you through the basics of parkour in an outdoor setting, with an emphasis on safety and proper technique. Groups meet up in locations across Singapore – from Clarke Quay to Bishan, Dhoby Ghaut and Kallang. Expect to be leaping small walls, climbing on railings, jumping stairs, and more. You’ll be having tons of fun while working on strength, mobility, balance, and body control.
Best for: Anyone interested in a sport that combines the outdoors, with adventure and athleticism. Parkour is also a tight knit and friendly community, so it’s great if you’re looking for new friends.
Classes: Meet-ups happen 7 days a week in the morning, lunchtime and evening. There are lots of classes tailored for pre-schoolers, kids, adults and seniors. Some venues have shower facilities. Check the website for the weekly schedule and locations.

Aquaspin
aquaspin.sg
Various locations
What is it: Aquaspin is not your average water aerobics class. With submerged bikes in a swimming pool, it combines the principles of spinning with the soothing powers of water.
The experience: Bring swimwear and a water bottle and prepare to get wet and tone up. Each session provides a full body workout, incorporating a variety of positions to target specific parts of the legs, arms, and abs. There’s also a variety of speeds to boost strength and cardiovascular endurance. As well as delivering big on cardio and resistance training, it’s low impact as the water supports the joints. It’s splashy, fun, and fast paced, and some of the venues have spectacular views!
Best for: Anyone recovering from injury, or looking for a lower impact training option. It’s also a cooler option for outdoor exercise in this steamy city!
Classes: Sessions are run from Hotel Jen at Orchard Gateway, Swissôtel Merchant Court, Oakwood Premier Oue Shenton Way, Singapore Polo Club on Mount Pleasant Road, and Suntec City. Classes are held in the morning and evening and run from Monday-Saturday. They offer intro classes for newcomers.