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Keeping Your Fitness Levels Up

Going on a holiday doesn't mean you have to let your fitness regimen slide. Here are places you can go to keep your fitness levels up for free or nominal sums:

Public Swimming Complex

Swimming is a good boost to your fitness regimen. Aquatic buffs as well as casual swimmers will have fun swimming laps in Singapore’s training pools, diving pools and Olympic-size pool. There are also workout programmes offered in these swimming centres. In addition to these public swimming complex, you can also try the:

1. OCBC Aquatic Centre

The OCBC Aquatic Centre recently hosted the 28th South East Asian Games 2015. Bookings can be made through +65 6653 8900. The OCBC Aquatic Centre is located at the Singapore Sports Hub, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397718.

2. MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex

MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex is located at 21 Evans Road. Competitions are also held in this complex so try to call the office for availability at +65 6468 8393.

 

Exercise corners in parks

Most of Singapore’s parks offer fitness corners for free! Along the park, you can stay fit with balance beams, chest press, pull-up bars, sit-up bench and stretch bars whether you’re alone or with friends. Here are some of the exercise corners in parks scattered around the island:

  1. National Parks Board, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569
  2. Punggol Park, Hougang Avenue 8 and Hougang Avenue 10, Singapore 538768
  3. Telok Blangah Hill Park, Telok Blangah Green, Singapore, 109178
  4. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, along Bishan Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569981

 

Reservoirs for running

One of Singapore’s famous fitness and running locations are the reservoirs that are spread out island-wide. Whether you’re escaping the urban life or just boosting up your fitness regimen, running in Singapore’s reservoirs will help you focus on the goal at hand. You won’t have to worry about cars running over you – it’s just your route, nature and your music. Be inspired while you take your jog and enjoy either the sunrise or sunset views, while you take in the open space and peacefulness of it all. You can keep up with your pace since the routes are almost always a smooth terrain. And you can cool down under a tree!

MacRitchie Reservoir

Creates a transition from the urban landscape to the jungle along a dirt track. Don’t forget to bring your water and be mindful if you bring food deeper into the trail since monkeys, although harmless, are known to boldly steal food. There are showers and toilets available at the start and end points, along with lockers and drinking stands. Estimated distance is at 9.7km and can be located at the junction of Lornie Road and Thomson Road.

Bedok Reservoir

Approximately 4.3km in total distance, this large open space is a good running spot with an enjoyable view. It is located along Bedok Reservoir Road, north of Bedok New Town. You can catch a bus from Bedok Bus Interchange or Bedok MRT Station.

Pandan Reservoir

Located in the West of Singapore, runners find this place as serene and spacious good for medium to long run. The place is one of the best for rowing as this has become Singapore Rowing Association’s home. Estimated to be at a 6km running loop, it can be accessed at the Junction of West Coast Road and Pandan Gardens.

 

Hotel gym/pool

Travelling while maintaining your fitness is a feat most of us want. Thus, hotels have been competing and promoting the best pools and gym services that caters not only to guests but fitness enthusiasts who are not staying at their hotel. Hotel pools and gyms provide particularly the same standards and services that covers your fitness needs. Either an indoor or outdoor pool is present that helps you maintain your cardio with towels readily available when requested. The waters are consistently warm. The gyms are commonly indoors and packed with basic fitness equipment from treadmills to abdominal crunch stations with sweat towels and water bottles available for free. Here are some of the hotels that provides good gym and pool services in  the country:

  1. Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
  2. Amara Singapore Hotel, Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539
  3. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue 039799

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