The Borneo Post

Level Up Fitness expands with three new gyms, tax relief should motivate gym goers

- By Sharon Kong sharonkong@theborneop­ost.com

KUCHING: Level Up Fitness has officially launched three new gyms, each of which are located in strategic locations throughout the city.

With the opening of these three new outlets, the fitness company’s portfolio rounds out to a total of six gyms in Kuching and 10 nationwide.

Founder Kenny Sia, who believed it is time to raise the standard of living in Kuching, noted that the city has a growing love for exercising.

“With the government announcing tax relief of RM2,500 for gym membership­s, 2017 is perhaps the best year for people to get started on their fitness journey,” he said.

Locatedwit­hinKuching’slargest lifestyle mall, Level Up Fitness’ flagship Vivacity Megamall outlet exudes style and grandeur.

In addition, this outlet has oversized 270 degrees doublevolu­me windows and sleek modern interior mingle to create Kuching’s most exciting venue for training, socialisin­g and relaxation.

As for Level Up Fitness Papillon MJC, its establishm­ent reaffirms the Batu Kawah New Township’s vision as the premier address to experience the contempora­ry urban lifestyle.

Striking a delicate balance between aesthetic and functional­ity, this outlet surprises as the ideal neighbourh­ood workout venue.

As the pioneer of large-scale fullservic­e fitness centres in Kuching, it continues to over-deliver in all aspects of fitness and relaxation.

Perks that come with working at a premium Level Up Fitness outlet include 24hour member access, scan-card lockers, fluffy towel service, spacious functional training playground­s, cozy massage chairs, relaxing male and female saunas, kids areas for busy parents, inspiratio­nal group exercise classes and an internatio­nal roster of fitness profession­als from Colombia, France, the Philippine­s and the UK.

For the more budget conscious, the company offers an alternativ­e solution in the form of Level Up Fitness Xpress – the 24-hour self-service lowcost gym for those who want only the essentials and none of the frills.

The newest outlet is Level Up Fitness Xpress iCOM Square, and its opening invites enthusiast­ic response from the business community living and working at Kuching’s newest commercial hub.

Kuching City South Mayor Dato James Chan, who was present to officiate the grand opening, said these new Level Up Fitness facilities add to the already superb line-up of activities available in Kuching such as the various running, cycling and Zumba events held throughout the year.

Chan further noted that it will enable the spirit of healthyliv­ing to be fostered here, and give the hardworkin­g trainers and coasches the tools they need to bring good health to their customers.

“Facilities like Level Up are important not just in providing a venue for physical activities to participat­e in, they also provide a gathering place for which social activities occur,” he said, adding that due to initiative­s by various individual­s and companies such as Level Up Fitness, more city folks are becoming more active.

Also present at the grand opening were Everise group directors Yeo Siew Hui, Colin Sia, Tan Siew Lan and Christina Phang, Coramax Sdn Bhd director Alan Sim and Vivacity Megamall centre manager Jonathan Naming.

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