In the pursuit of fitness, the methods and choices can sometimes be overwhelming. But you don’t have to sign up for that 1-year membership package on a whim – it’s okay to test the waters before taking the plunge.
Here are 6 fitness establishments at SAFRA that offer free trial classes, so you can explore your options before committing. Happy tryouts!
1. EnergyOne gym
One of Singapore’s most premier gym chains located at SAFRA clubs, EnergyOne gym not only has a versatile array of offerings, but also reinvents fitness as a routine that is both accessible and affordable. Having recently introduced a plethora of Hammer Strength equipment in various outlets, these new additions enhance an already comprehensive catalogue of amenities. These include wellness facilities such as hot tubs (selected outlets) and steam rooms as well as experiential hubs with the likes of a boxing ring at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang. With seven outlets spread strategically across our little dot, you won’t have to travel far to find a gym studio near you.
If you’re an active NSF (Full-time National Serviceman), you’re in luck! As part of SAFRA’s Appreciating NSmen package, you can redeem a free membership spanning up to three months immediately after you complete your service. This gives you access to the gym’s full collection of top-tier equipment and state-of-the-art training spaces – all at no cost to you. So, make sure to seize it while you still can!
You can find more information at safra.sg/membership/safra-appreciation-package. SAFRA members also enjoy special rates when they sign up or renew their gym membership.
2. Onyx Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Experience the fight at Onyx Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), with classes in Muay Thai, Boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For those looking to strengthen their core resilience, this martial arts studio, with locations at SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Tampines and SAFRA Yishun, also conducts training sessions centred around Strength and Conditioning.
Whether you’re a veteran searching for a fresh environment, or a newbie who is keen to explore the discipline’s many intricacies, there is no harm in dropping by for a complimentary try-out. Though it is almost certain that you will be back for seconds!
Register for your free trial class at onyxmma.com/register
3. Z Fencing
This discipline is much more than wielding a pointy sabre. Fencing preserves the grace, agility and mental acuity that has guided some of the world’s most renowned swordsmen.
At Z Fencing located at SAFRA Toa Payoh, initiates will learn critical skills, such as elegant bladework, fencing tactics, hand-eye coordination and agile footwork to properly navigate the piste with ease. Students up to 18 years old can schedule a complimentary trial session to begin their swashbuckling adventures.
Interestingly, Singaporean Olympians Amita Berthier and Kiria Tikanah actually began their fencing journey here, alongside many others!
Reach out to Z Fencing at zfencing.com/location for your trial lesson.
4. The Ballet Academy
If you’re looking to pick up ballet as a serious hobby, there really is no better place to learn than at The Ballet Academy at SAFRA Toa Payoh. With a curriculum that strictly incorporates syllabi set by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), this dance institution readies its young learners for a deeper interest in the dance form, which can be further pursued professionally if one chooses to do so. Beyond that, young ballet dancers will learn to properly execute techniques such as the Grand Allegro and Pirouettes. Adult classes are also available – sign up for a trial lesson now!
Sign up for your first trial lesson at The Ballet Academy via theballetacademy.com.sg. SAFRA members also get 5% off course fees – find out more here.
5. StepUp Learning & Dance
If you feel clumsy or out of place while on a dance floor, don’t fret about it – you aren’t alone! Dance is an art form that can be learned, as long as you’re bold enough to let loose. Especially for kids, it is a fantastic way to instil self-confidence.
With over 900 students to date at its SAFRA Yishun and SAFRA Punggol schools, StepUp is quickly building up to be one of Singapore’s leading dance educators. From urban Hip-Hop and soulful Jazz to Classical Ballet, this institution has a wealth of opportunities for young dancers to fully express themselves on the big stage.
Kids can try out one of StepUp’s dance classes for free; sign up here. SAFRA members also enjoy exclusive perks such as discounts, referral rebates and priority enrolment. More information at safra.sg/stepup-learning-dance
6. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Fun fact – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is eponymously named after the Gracie family, said to be the founders of this martial art variant. It spotlights a unique fighting style that leverages weight disparity to manipulate opponents who are larger and stronger.
More importantly, this universally acclaimed martial art imparts skills pertaining to physical fitness, courage and intuition. At its SAFRA Choa Chu Kang studio, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu juniors will be taught sparring fundamentals alongside ground-fighting techniques and submission holds. Classes for adults cover street safety and self-defence for women.
Reach out to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore for a 2-day free trial at gjjsingapore.com/contact-us. SAFRA members also get 20% off class fees and merchandise; find out more here.
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