This August, celebrate our identities as Singaporeans while keeping our health in check. Though it’s hard to motivate ourselves to hit the treadmill while juggling a 9-6 job, there are fun alternatives you can opt for even on the weekend.
If you’re looking to try out different sports before committing to a gym membership, here are 11 free activities happening this month to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Be a part of history and break the Guinness World Record for the largest Resistance Band Demonstration during the GetActive! Singapore festival.
Date: 4 August
Event Time: 12.00pm – 6.00pm
Address: 100plus promenade, Singapore Sports Hub, 1 Stadium Drive, S(397629)
Register here
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Walk from Sungei Buloh Visitor Centre to Wetland Reserve and make new friends at the same time. See if you can catch glimpses of the migratory birds and mangrove crabs.
Date: 4 August
Time: 8.00 am – 11.00 am
Address: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Visitor Centre, 60 Kranji Way, S(739453)
Register here
Led by SGX certified trainer Coach Shrek of HybridStrength, get together with your fellow Spartans to train, exchange race tips and make friends.
Date: 5 August
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Address: Singapore Sports Hub, 2 Stadium Walk, S(397629)
Register here
Gather your loved ones to enjoy a fun and energetic family yoga session for some healthy bonding time. Connect with nature in the beautiful vicinity of Bishan Park.
Date: 12 August
Event Time: 8.00am – 9.00am
Address: Ficus Green, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (River Plains), 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, S(569932)
Register here
Enjoy playing sports such as Archery Tag, Archery, Trampolining, and more. You could either play the activities freely or competitively with hourly prizes to be gained.
Date: 26 August
Event Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Address: Kaki Bukit CC, 670 Bedok North Street 3, S(469627)
Register here
Challenge yourself physically at the 53km swim as part of the GetActive! Singapore celebrations.
Date: 4 August
Time: 9.00am – 7.00pm
Address: Hougang Swimming Complex, 95 Hougang Avenue 4, S(538830)
Registration not needed
Try sports such as Adaptive Climbing and Disabled Diving. To promote inclusivity toward Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), SportCares presents the second edition of the Inclusive Sports Festival.
Date: 3-5 August
Time: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Address: Singapore Sports Hub, 2 Stadium Walk, S(397629)
Register here
Gather your girlfriends for a fun work out; inhale fresh air and burn calories to fun music.
Date: 6, 20 August
Event Time: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Address: 8 Changi Business Park Ave 1, S(486018)
Register here
If you lack the motivation to go running, join the New Balance Run Club. There will be running buddies and a coach to guide you through the route.
Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 August
Event Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Address: Kallang Wave Mall New Balance store, 1 Stadium Place, S(397628)
Register here
Date: 8, 15, 29 August
Event Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Address: Velocity @ Novena New Balance store, 238 Thomson Road, S(307683)
Register here
Date: 2, 16, 23, 30 August
Event Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Address: Kallang Wave Mall New Balance store, 1 Stadium Place, S(397628)
Register here
The event consists of the Spin Out Class and Virtual Race. The Spin Out class will be a 53-minute fitness cycling class where participants will be coached by a certified instructor, accompanied by uptrend music.
The second segment will be Virtual Race, an indoor cycling race where participants will compete in a virtual route. There will be prizes given out to the top three winners with the fastest timings for both days.
Date: 4-5 August
Event Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Address: Singapore Turf Club Marquee Room, 1 Turf Club Avenue, S(738078)
Register here
Date: 6. 13, 20, 27 Aug
Event Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Address: The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Buona Vista, S(138617)
Registration not required
Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 August
Event Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Address: The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Buona Vista, S(138617)
Registration not required
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 August
Event Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Address: The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Buona Vista, S(138617)
Registration not required
Date: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
Event Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Address: The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Buona Vista, S(138617)
Registration not required
With this many free fitness events, there’s no reason not to join our Prime Minister on his fight against diabetes this August.
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