As 2018 comes to a close, the holiday period sees us indulging in food and drink at Christmas feasts and New Year’s Eve parties.
So whether you’re looking to shed the extra calories, or you’ve made getting in shape your 2019’s resolution, here are 13 free fitness classes to help you achieve your goals.
Equip yourself with self-defense moves based of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. The women-only class will teach you how to fight against a larger opponent and escape if you’re pinned to the ground.
No experience necessary, first time students only.
Date: 5 January
Event Time: 12.15pm to 2.30pm, please arrive 15 minutes before class
Address: Gracie Academy Singapore, 321C Jalan Besar, S(208979)
Register by emailing graciectcsg@gmail.com
Start the first weekend of 2019 on a good note with a series of yoga, pilates, and meditation classes. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and hand towel.
Date: 6 January
Event Time: 7.30am to 9.00am, please arrive 20 minutes before class
Address: Suntec Plaza, Level 1 (outside Pasarbella)
Register via link or call 6837 0234
Lindy Hop is a social dance combining jazz, swing and tap dance. You’ll rotate partners during the class so you’ll definitely make new friends while dancing the night away.
Date: 25 January
Event Time: 8.00pm to 10.45pm
Address: Lower Boardwalk (at the Olympic Walk sign), Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
Registration not required
Gear up and drop by for an evening of friendly sparring with other boxing enthusiasts. After, sit down and reward yourself with food and drinks at the flea market.
Date: 25 January
Event Time: 6.00pm to 10.30pm, first bout at 7.00pm
Address: The Ring Boxing Community Singapore, 58 Kim Yam Road, S(239359)
Registration not required
Let the sun warm your face and take in the fresh morning air when you stroll from Kembangan MRT to East Coast Park. The low-impact aerobic exercise makes walking a suitable activity for all fitness levels.
Date: 5 January
Event Time: 8.00am to 11.00am
Address: East Coast Park, S(449876)
Register here
Test your physical fitness when you put yourself through a series of challenging boot camp-style exercises and a dragon boater’s fitness regime. You’ll also get the chance to paddle in a dragon boat at Bedok Reservoir.
Date: 27 January
Event Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Address: Bedok Reservoir Park, 760 Bedok Reservoir Road, S(479245)
Register by clicking ‘GOING’ on the Facebook page and send your name and contact number to membership@thefitnessleague.org
Start new traditions and usher in the new year with a 20.19km run. If you prefer a shorter route, do a 10km to Punggol Waterway. See full running route here.
The Braddell Heights Runners also hold weekly Wednesday night and Saturday morning runs.
Date: 1 January
Event Time: 6.45am to 9.30am
Address: Braddell Heights Community Club, S(239359)
Registration not required
Work up a sweat with a relaxed 5km jog at Bishan Park. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
If you enjoy running or want to get fit, join the weekly timed 5km walk/jog/run every Saturday morning at 7.30am. See more details here.
Date: 1 January
Event Time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Address: Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, S(560402)
Register online, bring your printed barcode
If you’re shy about dancing outdoors, learn the Lindy Hop in a dance studio setting. The first session of each month (4 January and 1 February) features a Lindy Hop taster class. The second session (18 January and 15 February) is a Solo Jazz class.
Date: 4 January, 18 January, 1 February, 15 February
Event Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Address: Lindy Hop SG, 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #02-47, S(179803)
Registration not required
Cardio is always made more fun when you have a workout buddy. So grab your girls and go for a run or make new friends while blazing through the New Balance Run Club’s 5km and 8km routes.
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 January
Event Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Address: Kallang Wave Mall New Balance store, 1 Stadium Place, S(397628)
Register here
Date: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November
Event Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Address: Velocity @ Novena Square New Balance store, 238 Thomson Road, S(307683)
Register here
Date: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 January
Event Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Address: Kallang Wave Mall New Balance store, 1 Stadium Place, S(397628)
Register here
Fitness also encompasses mental health. Practice mindfulness with a breathing practice and meditation session to better manage anger, anxiety, and fear and relieve tension and mental exhaustion.
Though the event is technically free, you are encouraged to leave a monetary token of appreciation.
Date: 13 January
Event Time: 10.30am to 11.15am
Address: Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, S(397697)
Register here or email breathesmilenow@gmail.com
Squeeze in a quick work out after work to relieve the tension of the day. Participants are limited to one Fitness at Work session per day.
Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 January
Event Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm
Address: Bayfront Event Square, 12A Bayfront Avenue, S(018970)
Register here
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 January
Event Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Address: Capitol Outdoor Plaza, 13 Stamford Road, S(178905)
Register here
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 January
Event Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Address: The Lawn @ Marina Bay (Next To Marina Bay Financial Centre)
Register here
Date: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January
Event Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Address: Lifestyle Studio, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-100, S(039594)
Register here
For those who are early risers, carpe diem and choose from hot hula to HIIT classes to start your day on an upbeat note.
Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 January
Event Time: 7.30am to 8.30am
Address: Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-318-323, Between Tower 1 & 2, S(038983)
Register here
Date: 7, 14, 21. 28 January
Event Time: 7.15am to 8.15am
Address: Aperia Mall, 12 Kallang Avenue, #03-01/02, S(339511)
Register here
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 January
Event Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
Address: SingPost Centre, 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-205, S(408600)
Register here
Date: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 January
Event Time: 7.00am to 8.00am, and 8.00am to 9.00am
Address: Garage Circuit, 25 Binjai Park, S(589829)
Register here
Date: 4, 11, 18, 25 January
Event Time: 7.30am to 8.30am
Address: The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road, #06-06/07, S(238843)
Register here
Make doubly sure to fulfil your New Year’s fitness resolutions by hitting up these fitness activities with your girlfriends. They’ll keep you accountable and motivated, especially on days you’d rather chill on your sofa.
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