If you’re bored of having to exercise within four walls, it’s time to soak up some Vitamin D outdoors. Whenever you think “got things to do meh”, refer to this list of 9 outdoor fitness activities you can drag your partner or BFFs to. Singapore isn’t boring with these exciting activities that are perfect to do in our sunny weather all year round.
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If you love the idea of spin classes but hate the claustrophobia of dark rooms, look no further — Aquaspin brings the fun outdoors. The classes take place inside pools with stationary bikes placed underwater.
The pressure from the water provides many benefits; from lesser impact on your joints/muscle soreness and best of all, no sweaty mess afterwards. There are several classes available for people of all fitness levels, so just come armed with a towel, a water bottle, and determination.
Price: From $50 per session for the Drop in session
Address: 5 locations, find the full list of outlets on its website
Opening hours: Find the full list of outlet opening hours on its website
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website to book a class
Contact: Call 9698 9202 or email info@aquaspin.sg
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You might have heard about the insider story we wrote about Team Singapore’s kayaking sisters, but to experience it for yourself, drop by Kallang Water Sports Centre. If you’d rather have a boat to yourself, rent a single kayak.
But with a double kayak or canoe, you’ll be able to share the burden of rowing with someone else. Enjoy being in the water without getting wet and appreciate the scenic view while paddling.
Price: From $14 per person for 2 hours for kayak and canoe rental
Address: 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699
Opening hours: 7am to 8pm (Mondays to Sundays) | 7am to 10pm (Public Holidays)
Booking: Walk in at Kallang Water Sports Centre to rent a kayak or canoe
Contact: Call 6653 8900
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If you enjoy kayaking, perhaps it’s time to take it up a notch with kayak fishing. Go for the beginner’s The Playground package and compete with your friends to see who can catch the most fish.
You don’t need to bring anything else besides a hat — all the fishing equipment is provided in the package. You’ll be able to find groupers, snappers and so many other types in this memorable activity.
Price: From $129 for 4 hours for The Playground package
Address: 11 Cove Drive, Singapore 908497
Opening hours: 7am to 6pm daily
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website
Contact: Call 8850 8501, email max@fever.sg or fill in the contact form on its website
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Working out on a treadmill every day can feel quite mundane sometimes. If you fancy admiring the scenery around you once in a while, consider paddle boating instead.
Sit back and relax while having a HTHT bonding session with your friend, all while getting a solid hour of leg day workout. 4-seater pedal boats are also available for cliques of four to float along Marina Bay together.
Jurong Lake Gardens
Price: From $10 per hour per person for a 2-seater pedal boat
Address: 100 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 618662
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Tuesdays to Fridays) | 9am to 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays) | Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Booking: Call 6970 4262 to rent a pedal book
Contact: Call 6970 4262 or email pa_wvjuronglake@pa.gov.sg
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Marina Bay
Price: From $10 per hour per person for a 2-seater pedal boat
Address: 11 Rhu Cross, #01-01, Singapore 437440
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Tuesdays to Fridays) | 9am to 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays) | Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Booking: Call 6296 6683 to rent a pedal boat
Contact: Call 6296 6683 or email pa_wvmarinabay@pa.gov.sg
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An unassuming full-body exercise, stand-up paddleboarding works your entire body by using balance, endurance, and strength while just standing on the board. Aloha Sea Sports Centre welcomes anyone who is seeking a thrilling adventure at the sea.
Other classes include windsurfing and sailing as well. If you’re already a pro in stand-up paddleboarding, you can opt for rental packages instead.
Price: From $60 per hour per pax for a stand-up paddling class
Address: 1212 East Coast Parkway, Area E, Carpark E2, Singapore 449886
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 9am to 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website to book a class
Contact: Call 6241 9212 or email info@alohaseasports.com.sg
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Don’t underestimate the power of yoga — while there’s a common misconception that it’s “just stretching”, yoga is a full body workout that burns calories and tones muscles.
Yoga doesn’t always have to be in a studio surrounded by plain walls. Urban Yogis offer weekly outdoor yoga classes around different parts of Singapore, such as Marina Bay Sands, Botanic Gardens, Pasir Ris Park among others. It’s the perfect place to relax both your eyes and mind through strengthening, meditation and stretching poses.
Price: From $15 for a 1-hour urban outdoor yoga class
Address: Find the full list of locations on their website
Opening hours: Find the full class schedule on their website
Booking: Fill in the booking form on their website to book a class
Contact: Fill in the contact form on their website
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A complete workout physically and mentally, rock climbing requires precision, determination, and perseverance in order for you to reach the top. The Cliff at Snow City comprises 10 climbing lanes and various difficulty levels to suit your comfort levels.
Conquer your fear of heights and build up your confidence through this climbing experience that takes us back to our secondary school camp days.
Price: From $30 for 2 hours
Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) | 2pm to 6pm (Mondays)
Booking: Call 6560 2306 or email thecliff@snowcity.com.sg to make a booking
Contact: Call 6560 2306 or email thecliff@snowcity.com.sg
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For daredevils who dream about vaulting across railings, parkour might be the sport for you. Albeit dangerous, it’s a full mind and body workout, as you’ll have to face your fears and use your entire body to execute jumps and flips.
Superfly Monkey Dragons offers classes for both kids and adults alike, while Ashton Movements provides private classes even for families.
According to Ashton, a professional parkour pioneer and founder of Ashton Movements, a student’s progression depends on their athletic ability. Some are able to execute basic jumps after about eight sessions, while others may take longer to build their muscular strength. He advised that students with weight or health issues should not jump, literally, into Parkour straightaway.
Superfly Monkey Dragons
Price: From $40 for the Parkour Adults 60 class
Address: 8 locations, find the full list of places on its website
Opening hours: 7pm to 8.30pm (Tuesdays and Fridays) | 4pm to 6pm (Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website to book a class
Contact: Call 8768 6010, email hello@superfly.sg or fill in the contact form on its website
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Ashton Movements
Price: From $80 for 1 hour 15 minutes, up to 3 pax
Address: First few sessions in Seng Kang, following which the location is subject to change depending on the learner
Opening hours: Dependent on the learner
Booking: Email ashtonmovement@live.com
Contact: Message Ashton on Facebook or email ashtonmovement@live.com
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With the exhilarating thrill of running around, ducking and firing bullets, paintball is one of the best day-out activities to sign up for. Because these paint bullets actually hurt, you’ll be on your feet in order to dodge the bullets.
Trust us, you’ll sweat buckets at Red Dynasty Paintball Park. It’s an ideal bonding activity as teamwork is vital to winning a round of paintball.
Price: From $60 for the Single Rider Paintball Package
Address: 220 Turf Club Road, The Cage Sports Park, Singapore 288001
Opening hours: 9am to 7pm daily
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website
Contact: Call 6659 4782 or email info@weplaypaintball.com
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After browsing through this list of outdoor fitness activities, hopefully you’re inspired to make a booking soon. Besides, nothing beats getting your blood pumping and soaking up your daily source of Vitamin D, away from your gadgets. But before burning all that energy in one go, it’s also important to supplement your workouts with a protein shake or healthy bite.
For those on the lookout for snacks and supplements that are both delicious and healthy, MyProtein offers more than just the standard protein powder. With a variety of multivitamins, energy bars and drinks, these will provide you the ultimate energy boost to conquer your outdoor activities with ease.
Their Impact Protein Bars are packed with three layers: a soft and chewy low sugar caramel core, crunchy crispies on top and a chocolate coating. If this description alone doesn’t already have your mouth watering, you’ll feel extra good to know that all your nutrition are covered too.
That’s not all — MyProtein also has a range of comfy athleisure. No matter if it’s a sports bra for outdoor yoga or even a swimsuit for aqua spinning, this collection will gear you up for a workout from head to toe.
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This article was originally published by Jing En Lim on 28 February 2017 and updated by Nicole Yong on 23 November 2022.
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