Something exciting is brewing at SAFRA’s clubhouses to kickstart 2025 with a bang! Starting from 25 January 2025, all fitness enthusiasts will have the chance to take part in an array of competitive challenges that are sure to make you sweat.
An action-packed fiesta, the SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025 will test your physical mettle, athletic spirit and reactive strength, all the while indulging your appetite for thrills and an adrenaline rush.
Here, we break down everything you need to know about the SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025, with training tips from EnergyOne’s professional fitness trainer to help prepare our competitors for the trials ahead!
The ultimate fitness challenge
SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025 comes with not just one fitness circuit, but three distinct categories to challenge exercise buffs of all ages.
Young and hungry for athletic triumph? Join the Youth Challenge at SAFRA Tampines, a timed fitness circuit which encompasses 5 stations that competitors have to complete within 30 minutes. Accumulate as many points as you can at each of the stations and stand a chance to win $300, in addition to a beautiful trophy for boasting rights! Every participant also leaves with a race bag that consists of a towel, bottle, event t-shirt and finisher medal.
Make fitness a family affair with the Families for Life Parent & Child Challenge at SAFRA Yishun! Pair up with your adorable budding athlete to score points at its 5 stations in a 30-minute period. Similar to the Youth Challenge, winners are rewarded with a cash prize amounting up to $300 as well as a trophy. Though, with the race bag that every parent-child duo gets to bring home, everyone is technically a winner!
The Fitness Race at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang is the culmination of a communal passion for sportsmanship and physical endurance. Upon the race’s start, you compete in a 500m race, albeit with a small twist – it comes with sandbags that you will need to haul. After which you’ll climb up the “Stairs of Life” to face 6 intensive fitness trials that stand between you and the Giant Monkey Bar obstacle. Unable to complete a specific station? Rise to the challenge with 30 burpees!
For those looking to compete with only the best, sign up for a spot under the Elite category for an elevated challenge and a chance to win up to $500 cash alongside a trophy! Like in the Youth Challenge and Families for Life Parent & Child Challenge, every participant goes home with an exclusive race bag.
Youth Challenge
Date: 25 January 2025
Venue: SAFRA Tampines, Badminton Court
Categories: Men and Women
Price: $35 for guests and $25 for SAFRA and EnergyOne Members
Make sure to register by 20 January 2025!
Families for Life Parent & Child Challenge (1 Parent + 1 Child aged 7-12)
Date: 15 February 2025
Venue: SAFRA Yishun, Front Porch & Atrium
Categories: 1 Parent & 1 Child Aged 7-9, 1 Parent & 1 Child Aged 10-12
Price: $40 for guests and $30 for SAFRA and EnergyOne Members
Registration concludes on 5 February 2025. Secure your spot now!
Fitness Race (Elite and Individual Open)
Date: 22 February 2025
Venue: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
Price(s):
Elite: $50 for guests and $35 for SAFRA and EnergyOne Members
Open: $35 for guests and $25 for SAFRA and EnergyOne Members
Fitness Race (Double Trouble – Team of 2)
Date: 23 February 2025
Venue: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
Price: $75 for guests and $50 for SAFRA and EnergyOne Members
Do sign up for the Fitness Race by 12 February 2025.
You can find more information about SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025 at safra.sg/whats-on/fitness-fest-2025
Training hard for the big day!
Some of the challenges are less than a month away, but it’s not too late to start preparing.
Krithi, a fitness trainer from EnergyOne Gym, has nuggets of wisdom aplenty to elevate your training routines. “If you haven’t worked out in a while, it is critical that you work on your strength and endurance,” he says, recommending strength exercises such as pull-ups as well as deadlifts at least three times a week. Complement this with cardio exercises like steady-state runs. Krithi recommends that runners aim to cover a distance of 3 to 5 km twice a week.
Alternatively, competitors can also consider High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts that follow the 30:30 rule – 30 seconds of exercise accompanied by 30 seconds of recovery. When you feel ready, you can begin progressing towards functional exercises that best prepare you for some of the more demanding stations. “I recommend competitors familiarise themselves with the Low Rope station. They can even consider incorporating sandbag exercises if they can get access to one,” shares Krithi. “There are plenty of Rope Attachments, Plyometric Boxes, Kettlebells and Rowers in our gym studios for competitors training for the challenges.”
Nearer the event date, competitors can begin curating their own “tailored race environment” by creating circuits consisting of the various stations. Ultimately, it is crucial that competitors increase the intensity, resistance or distance of their chosen workout routine every week.
For those who may not have the time to exercise regularly, Krithi proposes quick workout routines that can be incorporated into their daily lives. “Try to fit in at least three sets of pull-ups and 3 sets of 15 reps of burpees. If you have access to a SkiErg machine or a sandbag, you can even squeeze in functional exercises such as sandbag deadlifts,” Krithi advises. You can even conduct HIIT workouts at home, with exercises like Mountain Climbers, Skiers and High Knees that require little more than space.
And we haven’t forgotten about the kids! Aspiring young athletes can mix in jump rope challenges, partner push-ups (high-fives after each rep), mini box jumps and relay races with light sandbags.
When asked which station he predicts most participants will find the most challenging, Krithi said, “The Low Rope, for sure, particularly for those who lack upper-body strength, grip endurance or prior rope-climbing experience.” To best overcome this obstacle, Krithi urges our readers to work on their foot grip. “Exercises like Farmer’s Walk, Pull-ups and Dead Hangs can increase your grip and pull strength. You should also integrate planks or hanging leg lifts in your routine for improved coordination and core strength,” he shares.
Ultimately, it’s really all about adopting the proper technique which Krithi coins as the J-hook. “Instead of fully relying on your upper body strength, secure the rope with your feet. Drive momentum by pushing with your legs.”
Most importantly, participants should remember to have fun while at it! An active lifestyle should not feel like a chore. To the competitors of SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025: Happy training!
You can find more information about SAFRA Fitness Fest 2025 and sign up at safra.sg/whats-on/fitness-fest-2025
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