Kpop X Fitness is the first fitness workout successfully incorporated with mind-blowing K-POP creativity & fitness intensity.

KpopX Fitness is a fast growing fitness program in K-Pop Style in Singapore. Easy Popular Intense and Creative – the four magic elements that make KpopX Fitness- EPIC. Cleverly incorporated fitness intensity into simplified dance Moves. Sweat it out to 13 to 14 Kpop hits in one session! Founded by Maddy Lim, Singapore, Dance fitness choreographer.

I took my training and license and became a certified Kpop X Fitness instructor in 2019 which Maddy Lim conducted the training in Kuala Lumpur and my journey from Seremban took about an hour and a half and it was worth it. This program was very new to me and soon I discovered the benefits, joy, happiness and passion in dancing, training and teaching this program.

Good dance teachers care about their students’ class.

GREAT dance teachers care about their students.

Good teachers teach as best as they can for the one session they have. They prepare, are attentive, drill techniques and grooves, describe their movements thoroughly – whatever to make that time valuable. ‍Great dance teachers not only teach, but develop relationships with their students. Not necessarily a BFFL friendship, but one of mentorship. Great dance teachers take the time to know who their students are, what they’re good at, what they need help in, and how they learn best.

Good dance teachers can teach a lot of choreography. GREAT dance teachers can teach a lot about dancing.

If you paid to just learn choreography, then by all means, find the teachers that know how to jam a lot of moves in that 60-90 minutes. But, if you want to understand your body better, practice different ways of executing movement, and fully absorb whatever amount of choreography taught… then find the teachers that teach you how to dance.

It’s pretty obvious when a teacher is just trying to get through the sections until they reach some checkpoint. ‍Great dance teachers, no matter how much choreography they get through, will leave you feeling like you learned something about dance.

GREAT dance teachers gives you props and constructive feedback.

You can’t learn if you don’t know what you gotta learn.‍ Great teachers know how to balance both praise and constructive criticism. They understand that their job isn’t to baby their students and make them happy so they don’t unfollow them.

Ultimately, their job is to push them to become better. (Which will make everyone happy!)

Good dance teachers come prepared. GREAT dance teachers come prepared to be flexible.

As a Kpop X fitness Instructor, I love it when dance teachers know the exact lyrics to the song they’re teaching to – not because I mind if they make something up, but because it shows that they went that extra step to Google search the lyrics.

Preparation is great.

‍Great dance teachers come truly prepared, meaning they’re ready to adapt at moment’s notice.

This means they can be great teachers, not just for one specific situation, but for all situations.

For example, if a dance teacher starts teaching and soon realizes that their students cannot keep up with the pace of their teaching, they should either be ready to simplify the choreography, spend more time drilling combos, or teach less but teach carefully.

They should NOT just go on teaching the class on their own pace.

Or if there is language barrier, a great dance teacher will be able to find alternate ways of explaining their movements.

Good dance teachers love to dance. A GREAT dance teacher loves to dance and love to teach.

For any Instructor to get to a point where they’re teaching, they probably love dance a lot.

But for them to become great at teaching dance, they have to love teaching.

Not all good scientists make great science teachers, not all artists make good art teachers.

That distinction is everything –Are you a KPOP X FITNESS INSTRUCTOR? Check.

That’s the only way you’ll be a great dance teacher. In conclusion, the concept is simple: You can learn to teach, too.

The life of a fitness instructor can be super alluring. You’re probably picturing someone working out all day, wearing a uniform of sports bras and leggings, drinking lots of smoothies. And, to be fair, you’d be sort of right. A lot of people dream of leaving behind the standard 9-5 career path to share their love of Zumba/KPOPX Fitness/ Go Bhangra Workout/ Tabata/HIIT/etc with the world instead. That’s exactly what I did; I left behind a stable, lucrative career to launch into the wild wilderness of teaching. I absolutely LOVE it, and wouldn’t go back—it was the right decision for me. But that doesn’t mean it’s an easy path.

Being a fitness instructor or trainer is definitely a dream job. But it’s a dream that can be seriously hard to achieve and maintain, and there are real downsides to it, too, that are often hid behind the curtain.

I’ve been a fitness instructor for almost 7 years now.

I mean holy crap! These years have gone by so quickly! The title “fitness instructor” is a tricky one because it covers such a wide range of possible careers. Typically, boutique studios require a higher standard of instructors than, say, a large chain gym, since their clients are paying for a premium fitness experience. This means instructors need to be the cream of the crop, and the competition for a spot to teach is often fierce. Like any career, you have to invest time and (usually) finances for education first. You need to be certified to teach whatever it is you want to teach.

This is actually one of the most appealing parts of this career to me… but it might really deter a lot of people, because I’m telling you now, this line of work is a HUSTLE. A lot of what you get out of this career comes from what you put in it.

In order to teach fitness full-time, you often have to get creative to make a living. This might mean branching into training private clients or creating classes of your own. It’s really hard to say how much you can make as a fitness instructor, because honestly the sky’s the limit. There’s a big range, which I’ll talk about in a bit. But either way, you usually need to come up with multiple revenue streams in order to create a thriving standard of living for yourself.

Depending on where you teach, as an instructor you’re almost always working freelance, as an independent contractor. You own your own business.

Side note: instructors also need to remember that you won’t connect with everyone, you won’t make everyone happy, and you can’t take it personally.

There’s a big difference between loving fitness and teaching it.

This is probably one of the most important things I’d like to get across—just because you love working out does not mean you’ll love teaching, because they’re two totally different experiences. A good teacher should have their attention on the clients at all time, not themselves and their own workout!

Fitness instructors have to be masters of multitasking.

Remembering your class plan, giving cues (and making them good cues), staying on time, watching clients’ form, demonstrating the moves (with perfect form!), managing music/lights/AC… You gotta be a multitasking pro to succeed.

There’s also a huge performance aspect to teaching: you’re up in front of a crowd of people, with everyone watching you. Your movements must be precise and your personality must be engaging. I used to do dance performances and competitions, and every single time I teach it still feels the same way as stepping out on a stage.

My secret way to get in the right headspace before teaching is to go into the bathroom and take a power Pose, close my eyes, and breathe. A mini meditation. Because once class starts, it’s not stopping! And no matter what happens in class, you’ve got to be able to roll with it—your music might stop playing, the A/C could go out, you’ll have to kindly ask clients to stop talking, online messages and comments might popped up… You must be able to be present, focused, and adaptable.

Instructors must be prepared to receive constant feedback.

Fitness instructors are subject to constant critique. From Google reviews, comments, Face Book reviews to chatter in the locker room, Wassap/ chat messages—people are going to talk about you and your class. (One of the things I hear the most is “I love your energy and smile” .

What’s ironic is that feedback terrified me before I started teaching. As a teacher/blogger/instructor, I was so hurt whenever someone thought my words/actions were less than perfect. I often think back and know that my soul gravitated towards teaching because I needed to get over that fear and lack of confidence in order to reach a happier state of being. Because I have!

Of course, it’s wonderful when the feedback is positive, but everyone will have different experiences. It’s a lot of pressure for new instructors, because you’re evaluated right out the gate. But as with anything, practice, experience, dedication, and a little sweat leads to leveling up, and clients notice!

Ideally, you refine your craft enough as an instructor that clients love you and you naturally build a following based off the quality of your teaching.

One of the best parts about teaching: we get to help people get healthier!

To me, there’s nothing more fulfilling than knowing I helped someone feel stronger, get in a good workout, let go of stress, and reconnect with their own power. It’s an honor to be in that position of influence as an instructor. We get to make the world a healthier place!

The hustle never stops.

Fitness instructors really are superstars. It’s a tough job, and they do it! Even though it’s challenging, it’s one of the most fun, exciting, energizing careers out there. Obviously I love teaching and have chosen to stay on this path for a reason. It’s addicting. There is nothing that compares to the high you get after teaching a great class.

If you’re passionate about fitness and want to dive all-in to making your dream teaching career come true, you can absolutely do it. Just know it will take work. (But don’t all of the best things in life?)

As with any entrepreneurial journey, if you can tough it out and continue to work hard, being a fitness instructor for a living is a dream within reach. It’s a dream I’m committed to, and I’m excited to see how it, along with my blogging career, unfolds over time.

What do you do, when someone gives to you a mission impossible? You take it, change the “IMPOSSIBLE and make it “POSSIBLE”! It has been 2 years since I last ran a half marathon due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was the my first half marathon after 2 years, with ZERO training.

When I woke up this morning at 2.00am, it was raining cats and dogs in Seremban, so I woke my “Sole” my mate, my hubby with the hopes, he will tell me, ok let’s carry on sleeping but NOooooo…..with his sleepy voice he said,”Ai yahhhhh, only Seremban raining la, CyberJaya, No rain”!

So I dragged myself out of bed and I didn’t think I would run a half marathon, but that’s exactly what happened. This write-up is not about patting myself on the back, but rather sharing the inspiration that compelled me to do something like this in the hopes that you too will be inspired to push yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Race day morning was incredibly nerve-wrecking. I was up way earlier that I needed to be. I forced some peanut butter sandwich and coffee down, while my stomach felt like it was flipping over. But it’s time to nut up or shut up and off we go!

We arrived early, parked at a safe parking area. Adrenaline was flowing, nervous butterflies were dancing around in my belly. Hubby kissed me and said “see you at the finish line” and off we went to the start off area. Standing at the starting line was an overwhelming experience. Sharp 5.30am, 3……2…….1, we were flagged off! Oh Crap! I moved slowly like pushing a stalled car, praying that it will start. It was a perfect day, light breeze, just after the rain.

All my thoughts were positive and geared towards moving this machine of a body forward. It was a smooth flag off with plenty of room to manoeuvre.

It felt so fantastic, I just love the energy of races, it is so special and I love to see running bring so many people together to share such a positive common goal.

Eventually, I got into a steady pace and managed to keep going, the route we did for the 21KM half marathon was exactly the same as the previous years but blamed it on age or something, it had long gradual climb and long long long straight roads ahead. My energy was high and I was gleefully floating along the miles. The legs talked and I listened.

THE JOURNEY:-

5 km – Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Bring it on!

10 km – speed seems right, people around me are nice, the weather is nice – all is right in the world. Heart rate is a bit high, but I can’t drop the pace just yet.

14 km – breakie time, food station. Picked up a banana and an isotonic drink. ‘Dropped’ the pace a bit just to stay on the safe side

17 km – oops, seems like a long long straight path ahead.

18 km – oh god, still climbing, walking,crawling

21 km – half-marathon – muscles still seem to function well

Along the way, there were sufficient water stations filled with fun-tastic and awesome volunteers. Cones and course markers, directions and so many traffic police and marshals were on duty and directions were extremely clear and organised and traffic control was excellent. The runners safety were their utmost top priority and I thanked the organisers for keeping us safe!

The route was a challenge in the second half of the race but I was able to negotiate those pretty okie. That is when I had to have the inner pep talk to keep it going! I stopped and walked a bit at every water station. Mostly so I could drink. I tried to pretend that I was a professional runner, with two cups in my hands and ran through and drank but I almost died due to drowning, so I accepted that I lacked a certain coordination and just walked through the rest and of course tried to smile at every photographers, a special thank you to all the photographers for capturing the moment and the memories of the TWINCITY MARATHON 2022.

There were times throughout the race when I wanted to cry just because I was so happy! I’m not saying that the whole 21KM was such a breeze that I was on cloud nine the whole time. What I am saying is that there- I was doing it! really doing it! Running 21 KM- A half marathon!

After the 18km hydration station, I tried to remind myself I only had 3KM left to do. I was already super tired and my feet hurt. But I still kept at it. At about 19KM, I gave in and walked some more, I walked about 1 KM maybe more. I wanted to be able to run to the finish so I was trying to preserve some energy and then I saw it, in the distance…the end……It took SO. FAR. AWAY. I can do this! Then I heard, “Sprint on in”! Just a few more meters! SPRINT ON IT! YOU CAN DO IT! Cheers and shouts along the sidelines in my directions. Sprint it on? Were they trying to kill me? I wasn’t sure at that point I could crawl. Blinking the sweat and tears in my eyes, I somehow sprinted to the finish line, turned my head and saw my hubby waving at me, I smiled for the camera, got my medal and my finisher T-shirt.

And at the 21KM, take off. Give it EVERYTHING you’ve got! And put that smile on your face because cameras are ready. Don’t just blow through the finish line. Throw your arms wide, jump, do something awesome because that is the moment you are going to want to remember for the REST of your life! You just ran a HALF MARATHON! A HALF MARATHON! YOU ARE AMAZING! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! Wear your medal with pride, grab your goodies, eat that banana, take photos. Do that happy dance!

Bhangra is an energetic, folk dance and music form that originated from Punjab, India. Today, it’s the newest dance, music, and fitness phenomenon spreading all over the world. Bhangra is traditionally danced to the dhol instrument, a large drum, and boliyan, short sets of lyrics that describe scenes or stories from Punjab. These lyrics most commonly reference themes of love, patriotism, strength, and celebration.

Working up a sweat in the 60-minute classes burns an average of 369 calories. You’ll get a great cardio workout that melts fat, strengthens your core, and improves flexibility. The classes move between high- and low-intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance.

WHAT IS GOBHANGRA WORKOUT?

GoBhangra Workout is a Bhangra and Bollywood inspired cardio dance fitness program using various choreography with upbeat music. It was founded in the year 2018 by founder, Jasveen Kaur from Johor, Malaysia. This program can burn a minimum of 500 calories per class (varies on individual) and helps to improve stamina, give strength to major muscles groups and plus gaining some flexibility. To ensure the safety of this program, GoBhangra Workout adapts and follows the guidelines of Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA). GoBhangra is one of the most fun and versatile fitness crazes to come along in a long time. Classes can be geared for just about any fitness level. Though Gobhangra Workout involves high-impact moves like bouncing and jumping, it can be modified to meet your needs. Between songs, you can grab water and take a second to catch your breath before the next song starts. The key interesting factor of GoBhangra Workout is the ability to blend in with the current fitness trend and enjoyed among different cultures creating a total fitness party for all! It has a unique focus which is simple, easy to follow & suitable for all fitness level!

Last Saturday, 16 October 2021,PRO A3 FITNESS was truly privileged, the founder, Jasveen Kaur was the special guest and she briefed us about the program and started off with a blast from warm up to hype bhangra cardio workout that kept the students of all levels head banging, booty shaking and feet stomping! It was a party atmosphere online! The weather and connection was super excellent and everyone had super duper amazing workout!

What makes GoBhangra unique and different?

1. To teach and conduct this program, you must be a certified licensed instructor.
2. It’s for all fitness level
3. It’s a variety of Bhangra and Bollywood groove
4. It’s a workout and you don’t even know it because of the fun and party atmostphere.
5. Easy access and we are connected via online zoom
6. Class fee is reasonable from RM10 to RM15 only
7. Simple & easy steps to follow
8. The instructors are trained, certified and qualified!

GoBhangra Workout provides a fun and positive workout experience with options appropriate for almost all ages and ability levels. There’s a lot of independent research to support the efficacy of the program and not much to detract from its potential benefits.

However, if you like dancing, fast-paced choreography, or Punjabi- Bollywood Groove inspired music, GoBhangra Workout is a good fit for you and if you’re also looking for an addictively fun, high-energy group dance workout set to upbeat music, GOBHANGRA WORKOUT is a great one to try. Join Christine every Saturday at 6pm on ZOOM ONLINE. For more information please contact 0196505370 or Facebook page at PRO A3 FITNESS or GOBHANGRA website.

Buka puasa during Ramadan this 2021 at this hotel, Thistle Port Dickson.

That’s right, it’s been quite awhile since we’ve been able to treat ourselves to a buffet due to the pandemic, but it’s a good thing that Thistle Port Dickson hotel is now able to host a sumptuous feast, all with strict SOPs in place, of course.

The menu is inspired by the tastes of nostalgia, giving the older generation a chance to share stories from their own childhood with the little ones – a beautiful chance for families to connect across age groups and pass on precious memories.

Flock over to Thistle Port Dickson for a truly lavish buka puasa buffet for Ramadan 2021. Among the attractions at the myriad of ‘stalls’ set up for Thistle’s Bazaar Malam are the Hainanese Chicken Rice stall, Roti John stall, Otak Otak and Satay stall, Roasted Whole Lamb, and Chinese Hot Wok stall, to name but a few options. The bazaar theme intends to evoke fond memories of a truly Malaysian icon, the hustle and bustle of a lively night bazaar market.

Guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to desserts as well, with a host of delicious kuih-muih offered, including some for the durian lovers –Durian Crepe Cake and what’s a Malaysian celebration without our favourite fruit? Durian lovers will enjoy the selection of durian-inspired desserts.

If you never know what to eat, then 100 traditional Malay and Southeast Asian dishes to choose from may be a problem, or a blessing when you get to choose as many as you want. From those choices, the dishes you definitely need to sample include the Rendang Daging, Sambal Tumis Udang Galah, bringing diners a nostalgic buffet spread with kampong specialities inspired by old recipes, alongside classics from the Chef. All-time favourites include Rendang Daging Tok, Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak and Sup Ekor.

With four rotational menus, you might have to keep coming back for more.…….

Food is one of the most powerful connective tools we have. We build our bonds with friends and family over dinners, we go to restaurants on dates, we prepare food for others and with others. Food connects us to the world. Whether it’s a particular meal that reminds us of home comforts, or simply sustenance to get us through the day, food is never meaningless.

Food evokes memories and associations that are just as powerful as other cultural products, if not more so due to the fact that they stimulate all the senses.

At 3 Sekawan Restaurant, food doesn’t just bring back memories, it creates them too.

“3 Sekawan: Kim, Fling and Chris”

In this recent times, the Covid-19 pandemic, we try to stay safe. However, at 3 Sekawan, with the strict SOP and guidelines you will receive when dining with others here, you will also be contributing to a stronger community. That’s right – eating with friends and family is known to strengthen community bonds and build important friendships. Take time to laugh, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company over a delicious meal. You can choose from a variety of Eastern and Western dishes which are made from scratch and come in hearty portions. They also have lunch sets and tea-time promotions that are more economical.

The beautiful setting, with Malaysian touches, and complete with lots of memories filled with various spices, herbs and ingredients, was such a lovely, relaxed space within the restaurant to dine.

This is Calvin and Vivian’s first restaurant venture and as you walk into the gorgeous restaurant, it really feels like you have walked into someone’s house. The Malaysian batik concept print table cloths, the decor and even the music is all just so lovely and you feel instantly relaxed.

Sure, a cup of piping hot tea or coffee is a delight anytime of the day. But, nothing can match the priceless moments you have shared with your friends over a just a cup of tea or coffee at Restaurant 3 Sekawan. So, if you want to relive those chai/coffee moments with your friends, then don’t worries. You can recreate those moments here at Restaurant 3 Sekawan.  The endless chatter over a cup of iced Kopi-O is surely a match made in heaven just like you and your best friend, wouldn’t you agree?  

The extensive menu runs from East to West, One of the most popular dishes is the Nasi Lemak 3 Sekawan, a wholesome reinterpretation of nasi lemak, without coconut milk, combining pandan-infused brown rice with ayam rendang, poached egg, house-made sambal & caramelised onions. The rice itself may be a little less flavoursome than regular nasi lemak, but consumed with everything else, it remains a worthwhile experience that conveys many of the pleasures of a nasi lemak platter, but notably with Restaurant 3 Sekawan’s own distinctive ingredients, heartily portioned.

The greatest attraction to me was the space, how it was recreated from the original sitcom, “4 Sekawan” with the cool chill-out vibes. I could imagine getting a couple of friends to hang out for coffee and long chats to talk about the good old days.

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When you hear or read the term “virtual run”, first thought would probably be a controller in your hand and a character on a screen. LOL! However, in reality you are much more than player one! Virtual races or runs are almost exactly the same as “real” races and runs, but the difference is that you race remotely, instead of showing up to the site, you run anywhere! You then finish your race by simply logging your KM online. Virtual races and runs bring the fun and healthy competition of a race to your every run! Walk or run……………it’s up to you!

Last Saturday, 12 December I made my children and hubby wake up at 5.00am to join me for the KL Standard Chartered Virtual Run. This run was the first family run for 2020 due to the pandemic Covid 19 that has affected so many lives all around us. I looked forward for races that I can bring the family along and find something for everyone to enjoy. On race day, I woke up at ridiculously early to start fueling and stretching but without travel and parking to worry about. We couldn’t asked for better weather conditions for the race day. It was incredibly a gorgeous day!

I just love the energy of races, it is so special and I love to see running bring so many people together to share such a positive common goal. I ran along wih my hubby, my daughters, aged 17 and 15 and my 13 year old son too. This world needs a lot more happy moments like these.

The day has come and gone, the most eagerly anticipated KL Standard Chartered virtual run 2020, boasting almost 40,000 participants. So, with us, this race is personal. It’s a commitment to always go the distance, no matter what. To nodding to other runners along the route, to pushing ourselves beyond our proposed mortal limits and to generally have a great and fun time as a family.

We walked, we ran, we jumped, we skipped, we danced the zumba- woots woots….I loved every minute of it and I have no idea how, what my time was!

It was so nice to care about our quality time, family bonding time instead of keeping pace throughout the race. We made so many awesome memories, laughed until our sides ached and got some really awesome pictures. Would we do it again??? YOU BET!! What was the best part? ALL OF IT……..

What is a star? A very large BRIGHT, GLOWING ball of energy and matter in a dark night sky. A fixed luminous point that can give direction when things are dark. A star shines due to thermonuclear fusion in its core releasing energy that radiates into outer space for others to see.

In Zumba, there is not just one star, we are all stars in this sense…not in what we have come to know a “star” to be. That is a “celebrity” or famous person. This is not about fame, it’s about something that happens on the inside that had an impact on those around you. This is all of us, from the first timer on the back row, to the front row diva, to the instructor in the front. When we dance, something happens on the inside of us that shines so brightly it can illuminate dark places.

Right now, we all need a little more of that.

So keep shining bright, keep lighting the way for others, keep releasing energy, and keep dancing!

On the 19 September 2020, Seremban Prima with the collaboration with PRO A3 Fitness, held a 90 minute FREE Zumba Dance fitness event. About 100 participants from the management and staff as well as the public participated in this party-like Zumba event.

Workouts don’t have to be a chore. In fact, workouts don’t have to feel like workouts at all. With Zumba, a workout isn’t even a workout: it’s a fun dance party – with exercise being the biggest perk! The music is fast, upbeat, and contagious, so you can’t help but keep moving. As the world adapts to the Covid-19 pandemic, Seremban Prima in collaboration with PRO A3 Fitness partakes in social distance, everyone is looking for ways to stay active, and Zumba is a great, mood-boosting option!

You don’t need any special dance skills to succeed in Zumba classes but those that have natural rhythm may pick up on the moves faster. Still, no one is keeping score, so just dance, let go, and have fun.

In fact, a big draw of Zumba is that just about anyone can do it, and regardless of how quickly you pick up on the choreography, you’re likely to be having fun—and sweating. No special equipment or outfits are needed either. All you need is a positive attitude and to keep moving along with each song.

Overall, Zumba feels like a dance party disguised as a workout—which is exactly what people love about it. Zumba is a safe, fun, and effective workout for most people who want to enhance their cardiovascular fitness through dance.

So are you still in doubt that Zumba is a fun activity which is least beneficial as exercise? Probably not! If yes, come sign up and book your slot for the 31st October at 6.00pm! You have to give it a try because Zumba is painless equipment-less activity that helps in reaching a step closer to your fitness goal.

Most importantly, it will make you feel that you are rewarding your body. ZUMBA actually changes your lifestyle in a smarter way, and keeps you motivated. So, grab your sneakers, and sign up and book your slot by calling 0196505370 or log into FB page PRO A3 FITNESS or email chrisywong@outlook.com and  best of all, it’s FREE!! What are you waiting for??

SEE YOU on the 31^st October at Seremban Prima:- HALLOWEEN THEME at 6pm. There will be a booth for make-up and dress up from 4pm to 6pm