Gleneagles KK invites public to its bone health event
KOTA KINABALU: Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu (GKK) is inviting the public to join in the fun at its “Break Free Health Talk & Challenge” on October 13 at Central Plaza, Riverson.
The inaugural event, themed on joint and musculoskeletal wellness, will see participants take on an obstacle course designed in line with a series of talks presented by the hospital’s orthopaedic specialists.
Dr Dharmalingam Muthiah is set to speak on common sports injuries, while Dr Chidambaram Sambandam will share about broken bones and Dr Nahulan Thevarajah will discuss on heel pain.
Held in collaboration with 3J Fitness, the challenge comes with an extra twist.
At the starting line, all members in a team of three will be burdened by a different disadvantage each – carrying a load, moving with legs tied together, or wearing a blindfold.
Every checkpoint comprises two parts. Successfully completing a mental task is rewarded with the removal of a handicap while failure brings an extra penalty in the physical segment.
The top three teams with the fastest times recorded will receive cash prizes of RM600, RM400 and RM200 respectively.
Participants will also be automatically entered into the lucky draw, where they stand to walk away with three-month gym memberships worth RM840 and ten private training sessions valued at RM900.
Adding to the fanfare are a zumba workout session and charity photo booth, from which proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics Sabah.
“It is common knowledge that nutrition and exercise are essential in maintaining bone health throughout our lifetime, but most of us do not start paying attention until we suffer a fracture,” said Noel Cheah, chief executive officer of Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu, adding that: “We hope to help the community gain a better understanding of the prevention, management, and treatment of bone-related conditions.”
Spaces for the challenge course are limited and priced at RM80 per team. Those interested can register at https://bit.ly/ gkkbreakfree before the deadline closes on October 6. The health talks are open to the public and entry is free.