WHERE TO CRUSH YOUR FITNESS RESOLUTIONS
11 Healthy hangouts in the central areaWhether it’s shedding weight or gaining it, fitting into an old pair of jeans or hitting a super-specific milestone, fitness goals are great motivators that lead to a healthy life. And when every first of January rolls around and we all start to contemplate the shape of the year to come, we’re reminded of our own shape, too. Which is why, this time of the year, it feels like everyone you know is hitting the gym and making big changes to their diet. It’s resolution season, and we’re all feeling a little more inspired than usual.
And while the occasion of a New Year certainly helps, we don’t really need it. Anyone can commit to fitness resolutions at any time, all year round. All it takes is a little push, and good set of establishments to help you along your way.
Thankfully for those who live (or just hang out) in or around central Singapore, the area has no shortage of places where you can exercise and eat well. Here are 11 such places that can help you crush your fitness resolutions, any time of the year.
EXERCISE AT FAR EAST
Evolve MMA
Far East Square and Clarke Quay Central #04-18
Exercise doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, if you take up martial arts, it’ll be anything but boring. You get to work on everything from cardio to core strength while also learning to be a badass with real self-defence skills. At Evolve MMA, a gym with branches Far East Square and Clarke Quay Central, you can train in Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, boxing, wrestling, and many other disciplines.
Prestique Studio
Clarke Quay Central #03-53
If you’re looking for a unique sort of exercise that you can introduce to your friends, try jumping. Yes, jumping. Prestique Studio, a trampoline gym in Clark Quay Central, is all about fitness through party jumping, conditioning, dance, and high-intensity interval training. They’ve got a bunch of novel methods for getting fit while also having a blast.
Peak 360
Clarke Quay Central #04-89
Peak 360 is an all-in-one fitness centre with a stacked roster of professional trainers, each with their own specialisations and unique focuses. If you’re looking for all the facilities and activities of a modern gym in an accessible central area location, Peak 360 is the place to be.
Yoga Movement
Icon Village #01-58
If a yoga studio’s what you need, Yoga Movement can take the lead. One of its ten Singapore locations is in Icon Village, just near the Tanjong Pagar MRT station, so it’s perfect for office workers looking to squeeze in a session before or after work. With various classes and even a merch line, Yoga Movement is all about the lifestyle as well as the exercise itself.
Energia Fitness
Riverside Point #02-15
Anyone who lives in the area of Riverside Point can get a good workout from Energia Fitness, a fully-equipped gym ran by veteran sports and fitness professionals. After a session here, you can chow down on a recovery meal while looking out at the Singapore river for optimum post-workout vibes.
EAT WELL AT FAR EAST
The Soup Spoon and The Salad Fork
Clarke Quay Central #B1-K1
You probably already know and love The Soup Spoon and The Salad Fork, which have branches all across Singapore. But if you’re in the central area, you might be happy to know that Clark Quay Central has both. Make them your go-to lunch or dinner spot if you’re looking to keep your calorie count down.
NOMVNOM Bistro
Clarke Quay Central #03-105/106/107
The V in NOMVNOM stands for vegan, which means everything on the menu of this Clark Quay Central bistro is a healthier alternative. Burgers, okonomiyaki, and other classic Asian dishes are the stars of the show here, not to mention its pizzas and pasta dishes. Vegans and omnivores alike can expect a unique culinary experience from NOMVNOM.
Unagi Vs Salmon
Icon Village #01-46
Poke fans are sure to enjoy the bowls at Unagi Vs Salmon, which as you might have already guessed, specialises in unagi and salmon. Apart from its wide variety of poke bowls, Unagi Vs Salmon serves sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes. But it’s the restaurant’s eponymous dish that stands out as a must-try: Grilled unagi glazed with homemade soy sauce, chunky slices of fresh salmon sashimi atop a bed of buckwheat soba, crispy salad, avocado, prawn roe and a perfect onsen egg. Mic drop.
Nature’s Nutrition
Far East Square #01-04
Over at Far East Square, which is lined with bars and bakeries, you’ll find a stall that sells altogether healthier fare: Nature’s Nutrition. Assemble whatever sort of bowl with any of the healthy ingredients splayed out at the counter here at Nature’s Nutrition and you’re bound to come up with something delicious. For anyone who’s keen on a membership at the aforementioned branch of Evolve MMA, look no further for a post-workout meal.
QQ Rice
Square 2 #01-19
Because rice is a common staple food in this part of the world, we tend to take its health benefits for granted. There are a lot of different kinds of rice, and each can be good for you in its own way — not just for carb loading. That’s why QQ Rice serves a whole range: brown rice, purple rice, mixed grain rice, wheat five rice, and red rice. There are different ways to enjoy rice, too: as porridge, as a roll, or in a bento box.
Wonder Juice
Square 2 #B1-128
Nothing recharges you quite like really fresh, natural juice. So if you’re in the Novena area, make sure to stop by Wonder Juice at the basement level of Square 2 mall. Order a blend of your favourite fruit and veggies and enjoy vitamins and nutrients from all of them.
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