Best Stretch Classes In Singapore

Do you have niggling body aches in your lower back? Or maybe your neck tension seems rather tight that you get tension headaches? Well then you may want to get your body moving & joining a studio that specialises in motion, posture, & exercises. Find out the best fitness classes in Singapore that doubles up to help your body gain better motion

Stretch vs Pilates reformer class

You hear a lot about Pilates fitness(reformer pilates) in Singapore & how the instructors in the studio work your core hard during the session, which makes a great class for beginners/ first timers to learn more about your body & how to activate certain group of muscle during the workout session with the instructor.

A stretching & mobility class on the other hand encourages you to to have a fitness workout at the studio challenging not only your core but muscles that have been sleeping & this, will get you to think twice about all the fitness classes that you have been to. Unlike a reformer pilates class where you lay or use the machine for support & isolate, because to improve flexibility, you need to use the same set of muscles to allow lengthening to happen. The body needs to move from all angles, not following a line of cable.

Yoga Classes

In Singapore most people think of a yoga/ pilates as being under one roof of stretching classes, but it’s not. While in a pilates/ fitness, or yoga practice, you move the body in different posture, but it isn’t targeted towards giving you an improved flexibility through fascia or the kinetic chain. Yoga teachers/ instructors are not trained in facilitating a stretching class but more movement as exercise, & may not reach your goal at the end of the yoga class .

Fitness Class

Fitness classes that uses resistance training is best for weight loss, & in Singapore there are plenty of workouts conveniently located at every corner. While that is true, funding a studio that offers clear instructions specific to just stretching your body out is slightly harder than expected, MSMC does a class which is called Stretch Mob(short for stretch mobility) which is one of their most sought after group classes in Singapore for stretching class. The class session is also targeted at both first timers/ beginners or seasoned athlete as the facilitator(instructor) takes your body through controlled movements to gain your muscles & joint’s function which makes this a great class to focus on areas that needs a bit more attention with specific stretches.

Their stretching classes taught by the instructors in the studio is also amazingly packed with clear instructions which we found easy to follow & make adjustments to go at our own pace. It’s obvious that if you have a fitness regime, & it doesn’t matter if it’s yoga, gym exercises(strength training), barre, or pilates, you need the body to go through classes that stretches you out from all over the body. Also to take note that if you think the stretch class is not a workout, you’d be surprised how much of a workout it is just trying to move your body, especially if you’re a first timer to the class! The instructors in the studio challenges your body so that you have a good stretch which would all have a high carry over if you do any form of strength training in the gym.

How many days do you need to stretch to become flexible?

To improve your range of motion, there a few things that you need to consider.

Muscles: If you exercise regularly & hardly stretch, your posture may be affected & cause poor form in executing an exercise movement. This is due to the decreased elasticity of your muscles.

Tendons: Depending on the severity of the tightness in your muscles, If you want to have an effective workout & stay injury/ pain-free, your tendons need to be able to do its job, which is to help absorb impact. However, this is not possible when you are constantly loading the tissues with high impact exercises such as running or jumping, & that your muscles are not doing it’s job to help with further absorption of your exercise. It’s one of the main reason why one would have a tendon tear.

Ligaments: Think of your ligaments as the last wave of “breaking” before the dislocation of the joint. It is the last thing before you seriously get injured.

So if you’re a beginner & don’t know where to start, sessions like their Stretch Mob, Sticks, & Super Stretch are amazing to focus on opening up your posture, & allow for more freedom which takes you to having better exercise form during your workouts, staying injury free. Further more, attending their class means your time there isn’t in vain as all their instructors are trained in Sports Medicine in addition to whatever their background, rigorously.

For those who don’t like to be in small group classes, you can opt for their 1-1 stretch therapy(functional stretch therapy). The therapist assesses you & inform you of what may be causing the frequent body aches & pain. It’s good to know that they are the only ones in Singapore to exclusively offer this service which can compliment your workout for faster recovery or pain management.

Which stretching routine is best?

When asked what is the best frequency of stretching, one of the instructor quoted “akin to strength training, the more you do the faster the results due to consistency”-Jab. He carries on to explain in more details as to how even the simplest of yoga movement, pilates(mat), core workout or any workout that works your muscles(in or out of gym) can help if you do them with full motion, but cautions that doing repeated workouts just because in helped your fitness levels in the beginning does not equate to long term results from the workout. You may end up aggravating the joints & soft tissues surrounding the movement, which may cause chronic inflammation from wear & tear, & compensations.

Jab also stressed to to find a fitness class that encompass the elements of range of movements from all angles.

Stretch Class Made Different In Singapore

With certainty that they are the best at what they do in Singapore, & best part if they have small class sizes for fitness classes such as strength training, breathing techniques, & of course stretching to ensure that you get the most out of your classes with like minded individuals going for the same goal. The studio also claims to be the only ones in Singapore to offer fitness classes that you will not find in any other studio!

Ready to focus on your posture, core, & improve your motion? Visit their studio at 151A #03 Kitchener road Singapore 208526, nearest train station is Farrer park. Their opening hours are based on their appointments/ sessions so be sure to check out their schedule to make your bookings, alternatively they can also be contacted via whatsapp 87693235.