Aqua Spin
What: One of Europe’s hottest fitness crazes takes traditional spinning underwater for a low-impact, high-resistance workout that burns up to 800 calories an hour.It also promises to boost blood circulation, improve cardio fitness and build muscle strength.
The benefits: “Your weight is supported by the buoyancy so there is zero strain on the joints,” says Aqua Spin instructor Yannick Dedigama. “Spinning underwater also generates a massaging effect that reduces cellulite, water retention and muscle ache.”
Where to do it: Aqua Spin offers group classes ($40 per class) at various sports and country clubs including The Tanglin Club (5 Stevens Rd., 6622-0555, www.tanglinclub.org.sg). Email [email protected] to book a class.
Caveman Workout
What: It’s a functional training exercise that uses everyday body movements such as pushing, pulling and climbing to build strength and resilience, resulting in better performance when taking on daily tasks.
The benefits: “It makes you stronger and more flexible,” says Margarida Ferrao, operations director of Vivafit. “What’s good about the caveman workout is that you can do it anywhere. If equipment is not available, your own body weight is enough.”
Where to do it: Vivafit’s (#03-00 Malacca Centre, 20 Malacca St., 6536-3360, www.vivafit.com.sg) Power Moves class is based on the same principles. First-timers can purchase a pass for three classes at $29 via the website.
CoreAlign
What: This machine works the body in an upright position to improve posture, balance and functional movement. CoreAlign workouts combine deep stretches, core training and strength work all in one—perfect if you want a heart-pumping yet flexibility-boosting routine.
The benefits: “You might think that CoreAlign is related to Pilates—it’s not: the majority of exercises are done standing,” explains instructor Audrey D’Cotta. “The machine
helps train the core muscles to work in unity with the whole body, and it’s great for performance enhancement or simply as a regular exercise regimen.”
Where to do it: Available at The Moving Body Group’s Robertson Walk studio (#01-23/24 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6235-1051, www.themovingbody.com.sg).
Piloxing
What: A core-centric, high-intensity workout that fuses boxing and Pilates, this hybrid routine reportedly burns up to 900 calories in a session and incorporates the use of weighted gloves to further tone arms and maximize cardiovascular health.
The benefits: “Piloxing provides an efficient workout in a limited time frame,” says Lucretia Cheng, a certified Piloxing instructor. It helps build lean muscle mass and core stength, leading to an increase in metabolism and better body balance.”
Where to do it: Fitness Fun (6875-6115, www.fitnessfun.com.sg) offers a class ($18 for a drop-in class) every Friday, from 7-8pm, at ARCA Dance (#01-464 Crawfort Court, 464 Crawford Lane, 6295-5555, www.arcadance.com.sg).
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