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Circuit Training

Circuit Training is a low to moderate intensity muscle strengthening and endurance training programme that also improves balance and builds cardiovascular fitness. The programme uses specially designed HUR machines that are gentle on the joints and muscles.

Participants will go through short bursts of intense exercise on each machine to engage different muscle groups on their arms, legs, core and back, with rest periods in between stations

Our gym machines use pneumatic (air pressure) technology that allows weight increments of as little as 100g, to cater to users who are new to gym programmes. Our fitness trainers will guide you on a suitable exercise plan that is personalised to your level of fitness, ability and preferences. To ensure your safety, we have blood pressure monitors available for pre-class checks for a safer workout.

  • Circuit Training is suitable for you if you:

    • want to improve your muscle strength and endurance, and up your cardiovascular fitness
    • are new to strength training and need guidance from experienced fitness trainers
    • have conditions such as osteoarthritis, low muscle mass, or chronic illnesses and want to improve your strength and fitness level
    • prefer the ease of using gym machines, as compared to other fitness equipment such as dumbbells

    Circuit Training will not be suitable if you:

    • are unable to move from machine to machine independently
    • have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, and are not on medication or treatment to control them
    • have any medical condition that may put you at risk when exercising
    • prefer a non-machine-based exercise, in which you may consider our Functional Strength Training

  • Circuit Training Lite: $300.80 inclusive of GST ($25.07 per session)

    for 12 sessions (45 mins per session)
    The package has a validity period of 18 weeks from the date of sign-up.

    Circuit Training Standard: $601.65 inclusive of GST ($25.07 per session)

    for 24 sessions (45 mins per session)
    The package has a validity period of 32 weeks from the date of sign-up.

    For NTUC Union and Link members: 5% off
    (Valid till 31 Dec 2024. Terms and conditions apply. Click here to find out more.)

     

  • ActiveSG Gym @ Serangoon Central
    264 Serangoon Central, #01-207
    Singapore 550264
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    9am - 6pm
    NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Care) (Bukit Batok West)
    Blk 439 Bukit Batok West Ave 8, #02-01
    Singapore 650439
    View Google Map    		Monday to Friday
    9am - 6pm
    NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Care) (Kampung Admiralty)
    676 Woodlands Drive 71 #06-01
    Singapore 730676
    View Google Map    		Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    9am - 6pm
    NTUC Health Day Centre for Seniors (Ci Yuan)
    51 Hougang Ave 9, #03-01, Ci Yuan Community Club
    Singapore 538776
    View Google Map    		Monday, Thursday
    9am - 6pm
    NTUC Health Day Centre for Seniors (Heartbeat@Bedok)
    11 Bedok North Street 1 #02-02
    Singapore 469662
    View Google Map    		Monday to Friday
    9am - 6pm

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I was recommended by my doctor to go for strength training exercises to build my muscles after my knee cap replacement surgery. I’m glad that I managed to find out about NTUC Health’s Circuit Training programme. I find the programme very useful because I get to try out different machines to build up my muscles, which is very important for me. I referred my friend who also had her kneecap replaced, to join me and she too found the strength training programme beneficial! Recently, I had my follow-up appointment with my doctor and he noticed that my leg muscle strength has improved and encouraged me to continue with my Circuit Training.

  • Our centres are equipped with gym equipment designed with the elderly in mind. Our HUR and FREI equipment use air and water pressure technology, and are gentle and safe on the muscles and joints. These machines are suitable for elderly who have not been exercising regularly, have poor balance or weak limbs.

    The machines have built in smart technology that remembers the user’s preferences and will adjust the weights accordingly, with the use of a smart card. The machines can also be adjusted with the tap of a button, and the weights increase in 100g increments, making it very safe for the elderly

  • Sarcopenia, or age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, can lead to physical disability and loss of independence.

    Studies have shown that we lose about 3%-8% muscle mass per decade after the age of 30 and the rate of loss increases after the age of 60. As muscle loss progresses, we may begin to reduce our physical activities, resulting in further loss of muscle strength and endurance and hence increase the risks of fall and fractures.

    Therefore, resistance or weight-bearing exercises are important for us to strengthen our muscles and bones to prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia, so that we can continue to be independent and active as we age.

  • They are welcome to wait for you at our seating areas while you attend our classes.

    For our Circuit Training Focus programme, a limit of two persons per client may be present to assist you in moving from one machine to another should you require assistance.

  • You are suitable for our programmes if you:

    • Are fully vaccinated
    • Can move from one machine to another independently
    • Have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, and are on medication or treatment to control them
    • Do not have any medical condition that may put you at risk when exercising
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Resources

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Exercise At 50 Years Old & Above: A Beginner's Guide
Starting an exercise programme at 50 years old and above need not be complicated! Here's how you can find the right routine for your needs and preferences.

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