Challenge yourself with these unusual – and gruelling – workouts. You’ll be surprised at just what you can achieve.


GET UPSIDE DOWN
HANDSTAND & MOBILITY
Regular yogis will understand how intimidating arm balances can be, at fi rst. It’s easy to psyche yourself out of even trying. But all it takes to master handstands and other advanced poses is simply hard work.
Now there are calisthenics studios that specifi cally train your core and upper body so as to help you get upside down in a few sessions, with the right technique. By the time you can master a handstand, you can be sure that your overall fi tness level will have elevated correspondingly. Plus, it’s a fun party trick to display!
Where to go Singapore Calisthenics Academy
Address Moni Gallery Hostel, Level 2
Price $35 for walk-ins
For more information, visit: www.singaporecalisthenics.com
TACKLE THE UNKNOWN

BE A MERMAID FOR A DAY
Ever had fantasies of being a real-life mermaid? Now you can be Ariel for real, thanks to Singapore’s fi rst Mermaid School. Slip on a tail and shimmy away! All you need are basic swimming skills so you can glide through the water to showcase your talent and beauty.
You can take a private lesson, group class, or even a full-day experience. They launched a new program in 2018 that gives students a chance to experience being a mermaid in a performative setting. While the activity seems fun and glamorous, your core, glutes, and thighs will be aching by the end of the day!
Aspiring mermaid students can catch founder and instructor Syrena in action at JW Marriott South Beach’s Fishpool Bar on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 8pm.
Where to go The Mermaid School
Address West of Singapore Price $440 for fi ve 1-hour sessions
For more information, visit: www. themermaidsyrena.com

INDOOR SKY DRIVING
It’s not always easy to pull off a skydiving trip – the cost is hefty and you need to fl y overseas for it. Also, the safety risks can outweigh your desire to try out this thrilling sport. But now with indoor skydiving, there’s no excuse.
At iFly Singapore, you fl y at a non-threatening height of 5.5m in a 17m tall air chamber – it churns out strong winds to simulate real skydiving minus conventional risks.
First timers can try fl ying with an instructor for 60 seconds while experienced fl yers can perform fl ips and tricks. Plus, you can take in the view of the South China sea in the midst of it all.
Where to go iFly Singapore
Address #01-01 43 Siloso Beach Walk
Price $89 for one skydive for fi rst- timers
For more information, visit: www. ifl ysingapore.com
FACE YOUR INSECURITIES


BUILD YOUR RESILIENCE


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