The HEALTH : April 2018 | Page 7

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. OPEN NOW E V O M R U O Y MAKE WE’VE DAY O T S S E N R FIT U O Y P U E SHAP OUT K R O W R YOU E ! S D E O N O E H P C JUST O - BRANCHES AT OUR 2 Y A D O T S IT U COME VIS ENCE @ ECO ARD i1 FITNESS MANSARA A D A T O K @ i1 FITNESS S INER A R T L A N PROFESSIO KNOWN AS L TRAINERS, A N IO SS JOYABLE, FE O CLASS IS EN ALIFIED PR R U U Q F YO O AT M U RESULTS SURE TH OUR TEA LY - GIVE YO ERS WILL EN T D N A LE TA R S ES PO FITN OST IM ING AND M FUN, EXCIT E. IR DES THAT YOU CALL NOW 012-397 0819 info@i1fitness.com 07 UMP, ES BODYP S INCLUD THERS. M O A R Y G N A O R M ID AND K FITNESS P P IT AS YOUNG F U , O M E R R O G R ULAR UK, FITCO L AGES; F E L G A E R A R YOU. OUR POP O T F R JUST FO BAT, SHIM ECIALLY CURATED O F M O M C A Y R D G BO SP A PRO KOUT ARE WE HAVE OUR WOR SENIORS, O T D L O S AS 3 YEAR DAY O T T O P S YOUR R E T S I G E R SS TODAY. YES! YOUR CLA S WITH A K O IN O G B E B O T G LIVIN ADERS HEALTHY FITNESS LE FRIENDLY R U O LL A C 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.