At the beginning of the New Year, many of us would make resolutions to work out more regularly.
But if you’re still looking for the motivation to get off your butt, September’s a good time to start as any.
Grab your friends and turn exercise into a fun social activity when you check out these 15 FREE fitness events happening this September!
This open house session boasts free trials of not one but two popular LesMills workouts—Sh’Bam, a dance-intensive workout and BodyCombat, a martial-arts inspired workout. Both intense full-body sweat sessions, you’ll definitely work off that sinful brunch you’re bound to indulge in over the long weekend.
Date: 1 September
Event Time: 11.00am to 11.50am for Sh’Bam, 12.00pm to 1.00pm for BodyCombat
Address: 809 French Road, Level 3, Kitchener Complex, S(200809)
Register here
Catered towards youths between the ages of 15 to 35, join the Breathe Movement for an afternoon of rejuvenating your weary body through synchronised breath and movement. All you have to do is show up with a yoga mat and an open mind.
Date: 3 September
Event Time: 2.15pm to 3.15pm
Address: 113 Somerset Road, Level 2 The Learning Hub, S(238165)
Register here
As part of their Open Day, Physionique’s offering two complimentary classes—Pilates and Fitbar. If you’re up for a strength and resistance workout, try Fitbar, an exercise which centers around the use of a weighted bar.
Date: 9 September
Event Time: 9.00am for the Pilates Group Session, 1.30pm for the Fitbar Group Session
Address: 8 Claymore Hill, #01-02, 8 On Claymore, S(229572)
Register here
If you’ve always been interested in trying out barre, but were put off by the steep prices, here’s your chance to give it a go! In collaboration with ROSACORE ACTIVE, Barre2Barre is hosting two barre classes, Barre+Yoga and BARREAMPED.
Date: 9 September
Event Time: 10.00am for Barre+Yoga, 11.00am for BARREAMPED
Address: 42 Hong Kong Street, S(059681)
Register here
In collaboration with clothing brand Matter, Lululemon ION is hosting a free yoga session complete with a light breakfast. However, there’s a catch—only 40 slots are available and signing up with the link below doesn’t guarantee a spot, so cross your fingers!
Date: 9 September
Event Time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Address: Lululemon Athletica, ION Orchard
Register here
If you’re looking to make fitness a family activity, look out for Yoga Seed’s free monthly yoga sessions held at Bishan Park. With partner poses that both parents and kids will be able to attempt, it’s guaranteed to be a fun way to bond.
Date: 10 September
Event Time: 8.00am to 9.00am
Address: Ficus Green, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, S(569932)
Register here
Drawing from martial arts such as Taekwondo, Karate, Boxing, BodyCombat claim to burn up to 740 calories per session. If you can’t make the free trial at Mahota Commune, drop by SAFRA Toa Payoh for a taste of this popular group workout.
Date: 14 September
Event Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Address: SAFRA Toa Payoh, 293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, S(319387)
Register here
With class options such as kickboxing, Pilates, BodyCombat and HIIT, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Velocity’s free fitness festival. First 30 participants to register for each class will also get a S$5 Velocity voucher (limited to 1 redemption per participant per day). With different classes happening on each day, grab your girlfriends and spend the weekend sweating it out!
Date: 9 September and 10 September
Event Time: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Address: Velocity@Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road, S(307683)
Register: On-site, 45 minutes before each class.
While not technically free, you’re welcome to pay any amount you wish for this yoga session. Conducted outdoors behind Labrador Park MRT station, the class is open to yoga lovers of all levels. Be sure to check out the schedule, as classes rotate between Basic, Anti-ageing, and Flow.
Dates: 3, 9, 13, 18, 28 September
Event Time: Weekend classes from 8.30am to 9.30am, Weekday classes from 6.15pm to 7.15pm.
Address: Pavilion behind Labrador Park MRT station
Register here (for first timers only)
One of the most challenging and gruelling HIIT workouts around, Tabata packs a heavy punch in a short amount of time. Mahota Commune holds classes every Monday and Thursday, with a free trial session for first timers to try their hand at it before committing.
Dates: 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28 September
Event Time: Mondays 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Thursdays 8.30pm to 9.30pm
Address: 809 French Road, Level 3, Kitchener Complex, S(200809)
Register here
Happening every Sunday afternoon in September, join instructor Lily Yeo for an hour-long session of Hatha yoga on the beautiful NUS UTown lawn.
Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24 September
Event Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Address: NUS University Town Green, 2 College Avenue West, 01 Stephen Riady Centre, S(138607)
Register here
A yoga class that combines an intuitive blend of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin, spend your Monday afternoon de-stressing to gear up for the long week ahead. There are only 20 mats available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so come early to chope your spot!
Date: 11 September
Event Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Address: Velocity@Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road, S(307683)
No registration, first come first serve!
Held every Monday evening at the Open Plaza in Tampines Mall, make your way down after work to sweat it out to one of the most popular workouts around, Zumba.
Date: Every Monday
Event Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Address: Open Plaza (Level 4), Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, S(529510)
No registration, first come first serve!
As part of Tampines Mall’s free weekly workouts, drop by on the first and third Wednesday of the month to whoop some ass with kickboxing. But if you’re an unabashed Koreaboo or a fan of dance workouts, come along on the second and fourth Wednesday for a K-pop inspired dance workout.
Date: Every Wednesday (The classes alternate each week)
Event Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Address: Open Plaza (Level 4), Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, S(529510)
No registration, first come first serve!
Get into the weekend lepak mood by releasing your tense muscles at Tampines Mall’s weekly Friday yoga sessions. Just bring your mat, yourself, and your TGIF feels!
Date: Every Friday
Event Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Address: Open Plaza (Level 4), Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, S(529510)
No registration, first come first serve!
With the myriad of free trials and classes occurring in September, there’s no reason to put off your fitness journey any longer. Get into the best shape of your life before the last quarter of 2017—that New Year’s resolution is still within reach!
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