Want to get fit and have fun? Give the treadmill a miss and try one of these outdoor activities in Singapore. From bootcamps and cycling, to aqua fitness classes, tennis lessons, hiking and outdoor gym classes, the outdoor fitness scene has so much to offer. Here are some ideas that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping!
Our pick of the best outdoor activities in Singapore
#1 Outdoor fitness classes of every kind at UFIT
Training in a group with like-minded people is great for motivation and can make exercising more fun. Luckily, there are loads of group fitness classes and bootcamps across Singapore.
UFIT, for instance, is one of the largest fitness and gym communities in Singapore, known for its great variety of high-energy fitness classes, including outdoor bootcamps. From fast-paced HIIT and cardio-focused Burn classes to Tennis Burn (the ultimate on-court conditioning session combining tennis and cardio), there’s something to get everyone’s heart pumping across locations such as Fort Canning Park, the Botanic Gardens and Savitar Tennis Centre in City Hall.
Keen to try a class or one of their high-energy bootcamps? Take advantage of UFIT’s 7-day Intro Pass ($49), which gives you access to all their outdoor and indoor gym classes across multiple locations in Singapore. It’s a great way to try out the classes and bootcamps before you commit! You can also get access to free unlimited group classes when you sign up for UFIT’s personal training programmes.
#2 Aqua fitness classes in Singapore
Like the idea of a water-based workout that doesn’t involve swimming laps? The Ripple Club offers aqua cycling, aqua boxing and aqua circuit classes daily from six luxury hotel pools in Singapore, and it’s one of our top outdoor activities for keeping cool while exercising and getting toned!
Combining the buoyancy of water with targeted exercises, The Ripple Club’s classes offer a low-impact yet highly effective way to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility – and they’re naturally easy on the joints so you don’t have to worry about any injuries. You’ll burn some serious calories with pumping tunes and incredible instructors, no matter your age or fitness level.
Besides the challenging aqua fitness sessions and fabulous hotel views, members can enjoy the amenities before and after each class so you’ll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The Ripple Club aqua fitness classes in Singapore are held at luxury hotel pools in Tanjong Pagar, Somerset, Stevens, Clarke Quay, Katong and City Hall.
9698 9202 | hello@therippleclub.fit | therippleclub.fit
#3 Outdoor activities in Singapore with a personal trainer
Enlisting the guidance of a personal trainer can be an excellent way to achieve your health and fitness goals. Having a fitness programme that’s tailored to your individual lifestyle, needs and abilities can go a long way in helping you achieve just the results you’re after, and working with a professional can help you to improve your form, avoid injuries and establish healthy habits.
If you’re looking for the added benefits of exercising outdoors, or don’t have access to a condo gym but want to get in shape, you’ll want to know about Athleaders, a fitness provider in Singapore that delivers personalised workouts and nutrition coaching with the convenience of them coming to you.
So, whether you want to train right outside your office building during your lunch break or at the park near your kids’ school after morning drop-off, they’ll bring their expertise to wherever you are. They’ll even bring the equipment! This winning “customisation, convenience and results” approach is what drives measurable, visible and goal-based results for their clients, who range from working professionals to stay-at-home mums. In fact, the Athleaders team has trained hundreds of clients outdoors – from open areas at their condominiums to nearby green spaces and even in car parks. It’s a great option for those looking for outdoor fitness and gym activities in Singapore!
WhatsApp 9890 7224 | support@athleaders | athleaders.co
#4 Tennis lessons for outdoor activities in Singapore
Tennis is a total-body workout with loads of benefits. In addition to strengthening your heart with aerobic activity, you’ll reap the rewards of toned arms, improved coordination and agility. You’ll also enjoy quality time spent with your partner or friends in the fresh air! What’s more, it’s an excellent stress buster, as the sport requires focus and strategy, taking your mind off of life and onto the court for some friendly competition.
There are programmes and places galore for practicing tennis here in Singapore, from condo courts and recreation centres to country clubs, schools and hotels. For example, UFIT’s Savitar Tennis Centre located inside Fairmont Hotel offers clinics and tennis lessons in Singapore for adults, and programmes and camps for kids. It also offers a popular adult Tennis Burn class, which combines the skills and movements of tennis with elements of functional fitness to create an on-court conditioning sweat sesh.
#5 Outdoor activities in Singapore – hiking
Hiking is good for both your body and your brain! Not only does it offer a full-body cardio workout, but it’s also a great opportunity to get outside and soak up some sunshine. Research shows that getting outdoors more often can boost our energy and mood, relieve stress, fight depression and anxiety, stimulate creativity and concentration, reduce inflammation and lower risks of heart attack.
Luckily for us, there are loads of locales across Singapore for a nice extended walk or hike with the fam or friends – from MacRitchie Reservoir Park and the Southern Ridges to any one of Singapore’s many other trails. You’ll engage different muscle groups all at once, including your core, thighs, calves and ankles, while building cardiovascular strength and burning calories. And, it’s free – a win for everybody!
#6 Outdoor activities – cycling in Singapore
Another low-impact activity in Singapore for all ages and fitness levels, cycling is great for burning fat and building muscle, thanks to the resistance involved. And, while you might think of it as a workout exclusively for your calves, quads and glutes, cycling is actually a full-body workout. It forces you to use your core and back muscles to keep balanced, especially when you’re cycling Singapore’s different jungle trails for mountain bikes.
This article first appeared in the May 2024 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!
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