When you can’t afford to lose your gains
As part of a slew of tighter measures to curb the rise of community cases in Singapore, the government has recently announced that indoor gyms and fitness facilities will need to close from May 8 to 30. With the exception of low-intensity physical activities, including yoga and pilates, all other forms of group exercises will not be allowed.
But the calories must still be burnt, and the gains must be kept. Gyms and fitness studios around town have quickly pivoted to provide outdoor lessons, allowing gym-goers the chance to continue their sweating routine in an alfresco setting. Ahead, we round up some outdoor classes to help get you through the next three weeks.
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You will need to wait a little longer to experience the darkened room and slick lighting system of new spin studio Aurora. For now, the classes have been brought outdoors to South Beach Quarters, complete with sessions that run from Mondays to Sundays. Swing by to get a preview of what to expect at an Aurora class. Prices start from $20 for a single drop-in class, and $150 for a 10-credit pack.
BOOK HERE ridetheaurora.com
Multi-themed boutique studio R10T will bring two of its signature classes – yoga and HIIT – to the breezy outdoor terrace at Robinson Road. Perform sun salutations while overlooking the tranquil swimming pool during its Yoga Flow session, or let the serene view distract you at its heart-pumping circuit-style Defkon class. Classes as part of its #R10TOUT package start from $30 for a drop-in class, and $120 for five class credits.
BOOK HERE r10t.sg
This gym in the CBD is heading down to the outdoor terrains to conduct its signature classes. Structure, its technique-focused classes, will take place at the courtyard outside its Telok Ayer studio, and focus on using barbells and kettlebells to build form and technique. Sweat classes will be held at The Lawn @ Marina Bay, which comprises an intense 45 minutes session filled with lightweight sequences and bodyweight movements. For those looking for a challenge, consider the outdoor Spartan or Calisthenics Skills. A starter pack of three classes starts from $45, and a 10-class pack goes for $214.
BOOK HERE level.com.sg/outdoor-classes/
Expect the same level of intensity and toughness with the outdoor Mobilus classes. Hour-long sessions are held daily, with options of MobFit, a strength-building program that combines weight-lifting with bodyweight movements; and MobEngine, which pushes the cardiovascular limits and leaves you panting for more. Outdoor sessions are available at both the Chinatown and Clarke Quay outlets, and prices begin from $41 for a drop-in session to $350 for a single site one-month unlimited plan.
BOOK HERE mobilus.sg
The heat from your next hot yoga class will come from the natural sun as part of the outdoor classes held by Sweatbox Yoga. While indoor classes will resume, the classes will move outdoors too – in the presence of chirping birds at Bukit Timah, or in full view of skyscrapers at Tras Street. Five classes got for $150.
BOOK HERE sweatboxyoga.com.sg
Over 120 outdoor classes will be available for booking across the True Group’s umbrella of gyms, including TFX studios. Choose from a wide range of options: end the day with a Sunset Yoga, groove and sweat with Kpop Dance, or squeeze those muscles with a Les Mills Bodypump session. The best part? Drop-in classes go for just $10 each, and are available for booking via its mobile application.
Billed as an outdoor fitness class, Circuit Lab organises a dynamic 45-minute boot camp-style class that will surely get you sweating in no time. Held at The Lawn @ Marina Bay, each session combines both cardio and strength exercises to build both muscle and burn calories. Drop-in classes start from $20, and four classes go for $75.
BOOK HERE circuitlabsg.com
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