Remember earlier this year when you said that you wanted to “live a healthy lifestyle and keep fit”?
Let’s be honest. Some gyms are wayyy too intimidating.
Instead of working out to feel better, going to some gyms kill your self-esteem. With the first half of the year (almost) down, if your fitness goals are still looking bleak, here are 5 alternative workouts to keep you on track with your resolution.
1. MuayFit
Martial art classes are the hots right now but can they really burn calories? We dare you to join a session of Muay Thai at MuayFit! The warm up session might get you gasping for air but don’t worry the instructors here are friendly and more than happy to help you with your fitness goals. On top of Muay Thai, they also offer classes such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Krav Maga, Boxing and Wrestling. For those who wants to focus on fitness and conditioning, there are variety of bootcamp classes to get your heart pumping. You sure can discover your ‘muay-gic’ at MuayFit.
Muay Fit PJ
Address: A-30-01, 3 Two Square No 2 Jalan 19/1, 46300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact number: +603-7960 4761
Muay Fit Kota Kemuning
Address: Level 2-16, Gamuda Walk, 12, Persiaran Anggerik Vanilla, Shah Alam, Selangor
Contact number: +6012-663 2884
Muay Fit Puchong
Address: B-1-9, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 5, Puchong, Selangor
Contact number: +603-8080 4588
Muay Fit Damansara Perdana
Address: D-G-01, Ritze Perdana Commercial Centre, Jalan PJU 8/2, Bandar Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact number: +603-7733 9739
Facebook: MuayFit
2. Jazzercise
Need to jazz up your fitness regimen? Head to Jazzercise for a sweat session that feels more like a party. A fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, pilates and yoga, each Jazzercise fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training, stretching and toning for maximum fat burn. The moves are choreographed to today’s hottest music and they’re easy to follow (you don’t need to be a pro dancer to bust a move). And the best part of all? You can burn as much as 600 calories in one fun and powerful 60-minute total body workout!
Jazzercise
Address: Click here to find a nearest studio
Facebook page: Jazzercise Malaysia
Website: Jazzercise
3. Honey Badgers
Keen to join the next Viper Challenge but don’t know if your training is sufficient? Fret not as Honey Badgers offers bespoke personal micro training that is affordable and sustainable. In fact, the Honey Badgers story started off with a bunch of friends who wanted to train for Viper Challenge! They then grow into a community so big that reservations need to be made to to chuup a slot for their Saturday sessions. The first session usually starts with an assessment and a proposal on how to tackle your problems. They will then quote you a price and results are guaranteed within 30 days or you’ll get your money back.
Honey Badgers
Address: C-G-45, Block Camilia, 10 Boulevard, Lebuhraya Sprint, PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact number: +603-7732 9042
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri (7am – 11pm)
Facebook page: Honey Badgers
Website: Honey Badgers
4. Jump Street Trampoline Park
Looking for something fun where you can workout with a bunch of friends? Jump your way to a fitter you at Jump Street! First of its kind in Malaysia, Jump Street features over a hundred of interconnected trampolines from the floor right up the walls! Some may not view ‘jumping’ as a proper workout but did you know that rebound exercises are known to stimulate metabolism, improve your sense of balance and tone up your muscle? Also, according to a study conducted by NASA in 1980, a 10-minute trampoline sesh is equivalent to 30 minutes of cardio exercise! So now bounce off that couch and book your session!
Jump Street Petaling Jaya
Address: 8A, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (next to JayaOne)
Contact number: +60 1-800-88-5867
Operating Hours: Sun- Thurs (10am-9pm), Fri & Sat (10am-10pm)
Website: Jump Street
5. lululemon athletica KL Community Classes
For those who finds it hard to commit, check out Lululemon’s community classes. From Functional Training, Pilates, to Yoga and also running clinics, the sport apparel brand hosts different workshops/ training session every Saturday. The classes may be small but its properly organised with professional trainers making sure that you’re not breaking your bones. Just check out their Facebook Event page for the class deets. While you’re at it, don’t forget to flip around their showroom and check out their super pretty functional sportswear that will inspire you to take on #thesweatlife.
lululemon athletica
Address: No.20 – Jalan Telawi 3 (Ground Floor), Kuala Lumpur
Contact number: +603-2280 0332
Showroom operating hours: Wed – Fri (1pm-7pm), Sat (11:30am -5:30pm)
Facebook page: lululemon athletica KL
Excited yet? Do let us know in the comments below if there are other locations we should check out!
