Cover Skip the traditional fitness centres and try out a CrossFit gym instead (Photo: Getty Images)
Skip the traditional fitness centres and try out a CrossFit gym instead (Photo: Getty Images)
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Skip the traditional fitness centres, take on a challenge and get your heart rates up at any of these CrossFit gyms
A new year calls for new goal-settings and if getting fit is on your list, you’re not alone. From functional training gyms to yoga studios, the island has plenty of gyms that cater to various needs. If you’re looking to improve flexibility and increase muscle strength, we are not short of yoga and Pilates studios. But if you’re looking to push yourself in terms of fitness, try out a CrossFit gym instead.
While these gyms may seem intimidating, they offer workouts that cater to all ages and strength levels. These gyms are more than just workout spaces—they are filled with supportive communities that motivate each other while celebrating small wins.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, Singapore’s CrossFit scene has something for everyone. To help you get started on your CrossFit journey, we share some of the best gyms to take note of.
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1. Mobilus
Above Mobilus offers a range of specialised classes suited to your training needs (Photo: Instagram / @mobilus.sg)
Mobilus offers a range of specialised classes suited to your training needs (Photo: Instagram / @mobilus.sg)
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Mobilus offers a range of specialised classes suited to your training needs. If it’s your first time at the studio, start with its introductory class and be familiarised with the theory and practical aspects of the gym’s strength and conditioning methods. Then, complete its Mobbasics session and learn the fundamental movements of weightlifting. After understanding the basics, try out its other classes such as Mobstrong which focuses on strength and power, Mobengine which helps build cardiovascular capacity, and Mobfit which builds skill and strength through high-intensity workouts.
Mobilus (multiple locations)
Address: 20 Upper Circular Road, B1-10/16 The Riverwalk
2. WAO Fitness
Above The largest outdoor CrossFit gym on the island (Photo: Facebook / WAO Fitness)
The largest outdoor CrossFit gym on the island (Photo: Facebook / WAO Fitness)
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The largest outdoor CrossFit gym on the island, WAO Fitness has over 30 weekly classes that range from beginner-friendly to advanced. Here, its workouts are designed to enhance functional fitness while building and maintaining muscle mass. Workouts can also be adapted and modified to suit any fitness level. On top of its CrossFit classes, the gym also offers Hyrox and hybrid fitness training, offering specific sessions to help with hybrid races such as Hyrox.
WAO Fitness
Address: 21 Media Circle, 01-06 Infinite Studios, S(138562)
3. Actualize Crossfit
Above Budding CrossFitters can head to Actualize CrossFit to learn the foundations of the sport (Photo: Facebook / Actualize CrossFit)
Budding CrossFitters can head to Actualize CrossFit to learn the foundations of the sport (Photo: Facebook / Actualize CrossFit)
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Budding CrossFitters can head to Actualize CrossFit to learn the foundations of the sport. Its Base workshop is a small group immersive session that teaches you the fundamentals of CrossFit. You’ll receive individualised coaching and learn safe movement mechanics. Personal training options are also available. The gym also offers Olympic weightlifting classes that focus on proficiency, power and strength.
Actualize CrossFit
Address: 251 Jalan Besar, S(208924)
4. CrossFit Kampung
Above This community-centric gym also offers various workouts (Photo: Instagram / @yirentan)
This community-centric gym also offers various workouts (Photo: Instagram / @yirentan)
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Apart from its strength and conditioning CrossFit sessions, this community-centric gym also offers various workouts including a gymnastic training class designed to develop your bodyweight movements and a pure conditioning class that builds your aerobic and anaerobic capacity through cardiovascular and low-skill movements. Open gym sessions are also available, allowing you to train at your own pace.
CrossFit Kampung
Address: 26 Opal Cres, S(328420)
5. CrossFit Unit
Above At CrossFit Unit, find a wide range of classes that cater to everyone (Photo: Instagram / @crossfitunit.sg)
At CrossFit Unit, find a wide range of classes that cater to everyone (Photo: Instagram / @crossfitunit.sg)
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At CrossFit Unit, find a wide range of classes that cater to everyone. Start with the Workout-of-the-day (WOD) class that combines elements from barbell work to gymnastics. The gym also offers Outdoor WOD sessions that also give you a good dose of Vitamin D while exercising. For a high-intensity workout, try Metcon which uses a mixture of resistance exercises and machines.
CrossFit Unit
Address: 1 Stadium Place, 02-05 Wave Mall, S(397628)
Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
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