6 New innovative fitness studios that are gaining buzz in Asia

Kanako Sugawara

04 Jul 2018

updated the 7 July 2018 à 13:11

One thing’s for sure: these are not your average fitness studios.

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Stories to Tales Theatre (Thailand)
Another up-and-coming fitness trend in Thailand is bungee training. Stories to Tales Theatre’s bungee classes let you have the fun of bungee jumping without the paralyzing fear of heights. You might wonder: so where does the fitness aspect come in? Inspired by the science behind acrobatics, bungee training actually focuses on strengthening your core while you try to stabilize yourself on the bungee. After all, you have to be in control of the bungee -- the bungee cannot control you!
More information here.
Photo: Stories to Tales Theatre-Bungee Workout Head Office
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Surfset (Thailand)
Wish you could have the toned body of a surfer but don’t have the luxury to go to the beach every day? Surfset, based in Bangkok, is a surf-inspired indoor fitness class that lets you have the surfer’s workout while still staying dry! Surfset offers fitness classes that target different strengths and skills, including “Balance” for core strength and dynamic balance, “Burn” for fat burning, “Build” for strengthening muscles, and “Blend” for a yoga-inspired full-body workout.
More information here.
Photo: @surfsetthailand
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The Fitness Project (Singapore)
You’ve definitely heard of yoga mats - but have you heard of Boga FitMats? If you’re tired of having to sweat it out in the same old indoor studio, consider heading on over to The Fitness Project’s HydroFit Pump class to do their swimming pool callisthenics exercises. It will definitely take your normal core exercises to the next level, as you'll have to avoid falling into the water!
More information here.
Photo: The Fitness Project
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Liquid Cage (Malaysia)
Want to vent your every day frustration and tone your arm muscles at the same time? Hit up Liquid Cage’s three types of boxing metabolic conditioning classes! Instead of the traditional sand-filled punching bags, Liquid Cage literally uses tear-shaped aqua bags, which are filled with water. This boxing gym opted for this unconventional approach to allow for a boxing experience that is easier on the joints of their customers and reduce the risk of injury for beginners.
More information here.
Photo: LiquidCage Boutiques Gyms (Facebook)
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Saddle Row (Philippines)
Interested in working out those core muscles by rowing but not to keen on actually going into the water? Then Saddle Row, based in the Philippines, is the place for you! Almost mimicking the exact action of rowing a boat in the water, indoor rowing actually offers a full-body workout that engages both your leg and arm muscles. Saddle Row offers classes catering to both beginners and more hard core workout enthusiasts--try the “Finesse” class to dip your feet in, and once you’ve gotten the hang of it, try “Crew” to row as a team or “Circuit” to try out their HIIT (high-intensity interval training).
More information here.
Photo: Saddle Row (Facebook)
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BBOUNCE Studio (Singapore)
This is a gym you can easily access, as it's based right here in Singapore! Located in Orchard, BBOUNCE Studio is Singapore’s first dedicated bounce fitness studio that offers a range of comprehensive strength and cardio workouts. You’re probably familiar with the idea of “rebounding” - after all, it's similar to trampolining! The BBOUNCE’s bootcamp fitness methods combines trampolining with resistance bands, weights, and strength training so that you get to work on different muscle groups every day.
More information here.
Photo: BBounce Studio (Facebook)

Tired of going to the same stale-sweat smelling gym over and over again? Looking to try a new exercise routine that will pull you from that recent fitness plateau you’ve been having?

If yes, head on over to the Liquid Cage in Malaysia to box with water-filled punching bags, or go “dry surfing” at Surfset in Thailand to try something completely out of the box and to get out of that fitness funk you’ve been having.

Check out our list of new and innovative fitness trends that are currently sweeping Asia’s fitness culture! P.S. To say they’re not your conventional gym is an understatement.

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