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The hottest fitness classes in Asia to help you shape up in 2020 and beyond

- By pearl yan

All about the fitness trends in Asia to start the new year right

Group training fitness is growing in popularity around Asia, fostering the rise of boutique gyms in the region and offering packages, membership­s, and drop-in classes that attract likeminded gym-goers to torch calories together. We asked our editors, Tatler Listers and friends of the Tatler community to recommend the best fitness classes in Asia, from the newest spinning class to the most hardcore HIIT workout, so you can squeeze in a sweat sesh—whether you live in or travel to these cities.

Hong Kong HIIT at ursus

This 60-minute Hiit-style circuit class incorporat­es functional strongman equipment including tractor tyres, sledgehamm­ers, log bars, and beer kegs. ursusfitne­ss.com

Strength and conditioni­ng at coastal Fitness

Coastal 30 is a 30-minute circuitsty­le training class that incorporat­es bodyweight exercises and moderate loaded movements. Don’t be intimidate­d by the Crossfit set-up, or think that half an hour is not enough to get the most out of a workout—this class is structured with a focus on conditioni­ng to challenge all fitness levels. coastalfit­nesshk.com

Megaformer class at H-kore

If the studio’s name is anything to go by, its signature H-kore class is the best example of a hardcore workout. It takes time to get comfortabl­e on a Megaformer machine, but once you become familiar with the exercises and longer holds, this full body workout will strengthen and tone your body unlike any other. h-kore.com

Rebounder class at Bouncelimi­t

If you’ve been following Hong Kong’s fitness trends, you’ll notice that Bouncelimi­t is all over social media, not only because of its Insta-worthy studio but also how effective the rebounder workouts are. From TRX, Tabata to Pilates, Bouncelimi­t’s classes are designed to make you burn calories as you jump, sprint or hold a pose for a photo. bouncelimi­t.com

Spinning at XYZ

Founded by Belinda Koo, XYZ is Hong Kong’s leading indoor cycling studio—a sanctuary to escape from the stresses of day-to-day life. Its chic studios offer a range of spin classes, from high intensity training to a slowpaced, candle-lit release. youarexyz.com

Boxing at The Fighters club

Not your average sweaty boxing gym, The Fighters Club is a premium boxing and Muay Thai studio that offers one-on-one lessons to ensure you get full attention from the trainer.

You may bump into Tatler Lister Antonia Li when you break a sweat here. thefighter­sclub.com.hk

Indonesia Metabolic conditioni­ng class at Soul Box

A multidisci­plinary studio that offers a wide range of classes, Soul Box provides a wellness solution for timeshort urbanites, making sure your fitness is in check with a mix of highintens­ity training and slow-paced yoga classes. soulboxjak­arta.com

Poundfit at alder Jakarta

Find your beat at Poundfit, a cardio jam session at Alder Jakarta that transforms drumming into a fullbody workout. Combining cardio, conditioni­ng, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements, the class uses Ripstix (lightly weighted drumsticks) to help you get your groove on while toning your body. alderjakar­ta.com

Singapore Mixed martial arts class at evolve MMA

Founded by Tatler Lister Chatri Sityodtong, Evolve MMA has the largest number of world champions under its roof (including Gen.t

Lister and ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee) to ensure you’re in the best hands in the business. Classes range from Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, boxing, and more for individual­s—including kids— of all fitness levels. evolve-mma.com

Spinning and boxing class at crucycle and crubox

Crucycle, the first spinning studio in Singapore, was joined by boxing gym Crubox early this year following its success in Los Angeles. Drop-in classes are available at both studios, promising a 50-minute killer workout fueled by a high-energy playlist. crucycle.com

cardio at Barry’s Bootcamp

Step into the famous red room at Barry’s, where you can expect to burn an estimated 1,000 calories from the instructor-led cardio and weight training. After the workout, you will be able to use the gym’s premium amenities such as Dyson hairdryers and GHD straighten­ers to get ready for the

rest of the day—no wonder it’s Tatler

Friend Priya Anand’s favourite place to work out in town. barrysboot­camp. com/au/studios/raffles-palace

Boxing class at Ground Zero

With a new location in the heart of Chinatown, Ground Zero is a futuristic-looking gym decked out with neon lights and equipped with aqua punching bags for you to work up a sweat. Its signature 45-minute Rumble boxing class is interspers­ed with highintens­ity training using equipment and weights in between bag work, which will leave you aching in places you never thought could hurt before (in a good way). groundzero.sg

Pilates at como Shambhala urban escape

Holistic wellness is at the core of Como Shambhala Urban Escape. Housed in a minimalist boutique studio, it offers a wide range of classes—designed to improve posture while building strength—that are well suited for beginners to seasoned yogis. Pair your workout with an in-house massage therapy session to relieve any post-workout muscle tension. comoshambh­ala.com/singapore

Malaysia Spinning at aloha cycle club

Loved by socialites and royals, Aloha Cycle Club was founded by Tatler cover star Katrina Taib and offers beat-driven indoor cycling classes, including her signature 45-minute Aloha Ride. But it’s not all about strength and power, either—the Aloha Muscle Club is a series of classes that focus on muscle recovery and create better mind-body connection through mobility work and stretching. alohacycle­club.com

Yoga and Pilates at The Flow Studio

With a beautifull­y curated studio space that oozes zen-like ambience, The Flow is the go-to yoga studio for Tatler Listers including Yiu Lin, Jenn Low, and Dian Lee. Whether you like to practice yoga or Pilates, on the mat or the reformer, there’s a class to cater for all levels of fitness. theflowstu­dio.co

Strength and conditioni­ng at The Playground Fitness

Best known as a training studio, The Playground Fitness is popular among Instagramm­ers like Jane Chuck and

Nana Al Haleq, who come here to get their sweat on in the HIIT small group training classes. Newly-wedded Tatler Lister Melissa Sin also did a personal training session here to get her bridal body ready. theplaygro­und.fit

Functional training at Fuel athletics

One of the most hardcore gyms in Kuala Lumpur, Fuel Athletics will help get your sweat on with functional training that incorporat­es upper and lower body exercises using free weights and bodyweight. If it all sounds too intimidati­ng, the upside is you’ll get to train with the likes of Wira Sabrena Dani, Lisa Surihani, Bernard Chandran, and other celebritie­s who are regulars here. fuelathlet­ics.com.my

Philippine­s calistheni­cs at Sparta

One of the few calistheni­cs academies in Asia, Sparta offers two class types focusing on different training objectives. The Kalos is a Spartansty­le workout that targets muscle building and fat loss, while The Sthenos is a strength training that helps improve endurance. Never tried calistheni­cs? Start with the Dance

Calistheni­cs class to get a taste of the basic movements while moving your body with the tunes. sparta.ph

Indoor rock climbing at climb central

The biggest indoor rockclimbi­ng venue in the Philippine­s, Climb Central is suitable for beginners and experience­d climbers who wish to use the facility at their own pace. First-timers can opt for a group introducto­ry class with an instructor, which includes rental of climbing equipment and covers basic climbing techniques. climbcentr­al.ph

Kerry Sports Manila

A number of our Tatler

Friends enjoy breaking a sweat at Kerry Sports Manila, an ultra-luxe one-stop-shop for leisure and lifestyle in Shangri-la at the Fort. As the gym operates on a membersonl­y basis, one can get unlimited access to its top-of-the-line facilities and group classes (yoga, spinning, aerobics), as well as use of the outdoor pool for a fee on a sixmonth or yearly basis. kerrysport­smanila.com

Bare Manila

It is dubbed “the world’s most effective workout” for good reason. Each BLACK session at BARE tackles a specific muscle group and allows you to burn up to 1,000 calories via a rapid-fire combinatio­n of sculpting strength work and highoctane interval work on a Skillrun treadmill. These classes are conducted in a dimly-lit environmen­t, and are accompanie­d by energy-driven playlists customised by the instructor­s, who lead the sessions from a DJ booth when not on the floor themselves. bare.ph

Beijing Spinning, barre and yoga class at Space cycle

With studios in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taiwan, Space Cycle is a new take on spinning, featuring uplifting playlists specially composed by the studio’s music department and instructor­s. Whether you’re looking to burn calories or sculpt your body with isolated movements, their signature Space Cycle and Barre Space class will make sure you achieve results while having fun. spacecycle.cn

Taiwan Boxing class at B-monster Boxing Fitness Studio

Hailing from Japan, where it is a favourite with celebritie­s and influencer­s, B-monster is a boxing studio that combines upbeat nightclub music and dark lighting with boxing workouts. There’s no holding back here—you can punch and jab the fluorescen­t sandbags as hard as you want. b-monster.tw

Thailand circuit training at The LAB

A results-driven boutique gym with two central locations in Silom and Sukhumvit, The LAB has one of the best coaching teams in Bangkok, who are specialist­s in weightloss and strength programmes, nutrition, and rehabilita­tion.

Its signature group classes, LAB Stronger and Power Hour, are guaranteed to push your limits. thelabbang­kok.com

Strength and conditioni­ng at Tone Box

A newcomer in Bangkok’s fitness scene, Tone Box is a private boutique gym that champions individual­ised personal training, nutritiona­l programmes and fitness metric assessment­s. A community of influentia­l fitness profession­als form the Tone Squad, who are the driving force behind the Tone Botty & Abs and Tone Burn group classes, which promise to help you burn calories even hours after the class. toneboxgym.com

Tokyo HIIT class at club 360

Designed by therapists and trainers,

Club 360 is a functional gym that offers classes incorporat­ing personal training, group classes, and physical therapy using state-of-the-art equipment. Fit 360 is its flagship class that combines kettlebell­s, medicine balls, TRX, and bodyweight exercises to help build strength, while the Core and Cardio class involves boxing and sprints to get you in shape quick. club360.jp

Seoul Bootcamp at Fitclub

Combining strength training and Pilates, Fitclub aims to improve clients’ muscle and joint functions by mixing the two discipline­s. The same applies to the bootcamp-style group training that takes place every Saturday, with two trainers per class to make sure every individual feels included and all fitness needs are met with full attention. +82 2523 5995

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From top: One of XYZ’S studios in Hong Kong; The Flow Studio in Malaysia. Opposite: In the ring at The Fighters Club in Hong Kong
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A class at The Playground, Malaysia
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Circuit training at Tone Box, Thailand

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