I. still. hate. twisties!
And now we can add skipping to that list!
I’ve been coming to Inspire Fitness now since September 2019, multiple days per week, to get my Muay Thai fix (and ensure I maintain my rage). Check out my introductory Inspire Fitness review on Yelp.
The classes have undergone a subtle change in the wake of Covid-19 with the Inspire team offering online classes (via Zoom) which can be done at home and are actually quite challenging and fun.
The in-gym classes have also evolved into shorter bursts of activity with more classes available, and different challenges and skills required – the first morning session being a body sculpt type which is cardio and strength, whilst the second session is more like traditional muay thai focusing on technique, footwork and sparring.
Class sizes range from 5-10 pax (5 during this Covid-19 period; 10-ish during normal times) and the circuits provide the opportunity to experience a range of different physical activities:
- Strength and co-ordination via weight and resistance training (including ab exercises, controlled weight lifting, movement like exercises such as the infamous burpee).
- Bag work with a new punch/kick/fake/switch combo on each bag every lesson which allows improvement via repetition of technique.
- Pad work with a 1-on-1 session with the trainer calling out combinations (see image above). These are both challenging and fun, and help improve co-ordination, technique, reflexes and dexterity.
Below the gym floor is a breakout area to prepare, grab a refreshment or use the amenities, or just simply talk cok!
Located on Joo Chiat Road between East Coast Road and Fowlie Road this hidden gym can be tricky to find. When walking down Joo Chiat Road from East Coast Road if you reach Club 36 you’ve gone too far.
So, to make sure you don’t miss the gym, when you reach Hock Sin Hin Bicycle Shop you should see a black vending machine to your right, just past the shop. This belongs to Inspire. To your left is a staircase. Take that to the top and you’ve reached your destination and remember when you feel like giving up, remember why you started!
DanDan
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