health business
APRIL, 2018 | The HEALTH
i 1 Fitness
studio opens its
second outlet
HIGH UP…
i 1 Fitness
instructors
putting on a
show during
the opening
ceremony.
Founder who dwindles from 97 to 62 kilogrammes
introduces fitness programmes for children to
senior citizens with pay-per-use fitness concept
by NURUL AIN
HUDA ABDULLAH
ainhuda@revonmedia.com
T
HE grand opening of i 1
Fitness at Eco Ardence
recently, marked a
brand-new lifestyle con-
cept where healthy living
is accessible for everyone. The fitness
studio is the second after the first that was
open four years ago at Kota Damansara.
According to i 1 Fitness founder Keith
Tan, what prompted him to open the
studio then, was his own experience
finding the proper resources and solu-
tion among the various fitness activities,
Keith Tan holding the sabre light
which is used in one of the fitness
training. (Inset) One of the very
few photos of Keith Tan at Tony
Romas at 97 kilogrammes.
different kinds of gym and facilities that were
available.
Having actively particip ated in Tae-
kwondo from primary to university days, this
young athlete found himself battling with his
weight when he stopped.
“I’m a big eater. Previously with Tae-
kwondo, I had a huge appetite as I used
to exercise a lot. However, the appetite
remained even though I had quit the martial
art practise. This made my weight to spiral
from 60 kilogrammes to 70, then 80 and
finally to 97 kilogrammes within a matter of
three years.”
“I avoided looking at myself at the mirror,
use to shy away from photo opportunities
and suffered from constant aches and pains.
This went on until one day when I was forced
to take a university identification photo.”
“I used to stare at the photograph every-
day as it was stuck on my identification for
the next four years. That is when I decided
that something had to be done about it. How-
ever, I did not know where to start,” he said.
Aspiring to assist and transform,
i 1 Fitness today provides endless choices and
approaches to fitness for all age groups from
young children to senior citizens.
Among its unique programmes are
Taegeuk – a Korean version similar to Taiji
to improve muscle capacity for balance and
stability and Martialfit – a martial-art based
fight sequence and conditioning devised to
strip fat and amplify power.
Among the other numerous offerings to
name a few are programmes such as Fitcore
– to improve the – core muscle – to enhance
mobility and overall body conditioning,
Grit Strength – a high-energy fitness class
that combines athletic moves with strength
exercises, Body Pump – a total body work-
out with a set of barbells and a few plates,
Fitsique – that offers an ultimate physical
challenge and Sh’bam – an insanely addictive
dance workout.
No subscription is necessary as the fitness
studio utilises pay-per-use concept. The vari-
ous types of fitness programmes, facilities,
programme leaders, time and location can
also be accessed through i1 Fitness applica-
tion which can be downloaded through App
Store and Google Play store.
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i1 Fitness @ Extreme Sports and FItness
B3-2-1, Jalan Teknologi 2/1B,
Kota Damansara Signature Park
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
i1 Fitness @ Eco Ardence
Ardence Labs, Lab 15
PT8, Persiaran Setia Alam,
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor.