As I began my career as an accountant, I had to look for an
outlet to stay active and counter the sedentary lifestyle. Virgin Active caught
my eye with its multitude of group exercise programs and the whole ambience of
the club was just infectiously motivating. Did I mention the gym’s only a
stone’s throw from where I work!
It was at Virgin Active where I had my first taste of
AntiGravity Yoga. People often associate the practice of Yoga moves with
femininity or don’t see its benefits, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
Practising AntiGravity Yoga has improved my flexibility, my state of mind, and
made me an overall, better athlete.
Everything was going well until I fractured my hand in
December 2015. I was devastated – it took away my ability to perform regular
daily activities, let alone exercising. I fell to an all-time low and turned to
food for comfort. Needless to say, I gained a massive amount of weight and lost
my strength and motivation.
Fortunately, I received tremendous support from the staff
and fellow members of Virgin Active. They saw me through the tough times and
showered me with endless encouragement. The Fitness Professionals even gave me
advice on my diet and designed workout routines for me to regain my fitness
while I nursed my arm. With the help from the Virgin Active family, I was able
to bounce back from the injury and got back on my feet.
Now, I’m fitter and more active than I’ve ever been. I was
able to pick up where I left off, back to doing regular MMA, Yoga classes and obstacle
courses. I even got certified to teach AntiGravity Yoga last April.
I’m thankful for all the friendship and support I got from
Virgin Active through the years. I love the people, the culture, and the club
feels like home.
Yuen Loong
Joined Virgin Active Fitness Clubs in 2013
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