Supercharged Endorphins!

I had never imagined that I could get so hooked to something like this.

Body Combat - That’s the name of the game for me right now.

It is an aerobics exercise routine that combines several forms of martial arts (Tai Chi, Karate & Kickboxing) into a high intensive fitness workout. This is one workout that leaves you dripping with sweat, tones up your muscles & pumps power-packed adrenalin into your body! Or what I would call it as “Supercharged endorphins”.

Recently, Rebecca & I signed up for a membership at California Fitness: Jackie Chan Sport Club (Bugis Junction). All thanks to our gracious heavenly Father, we managed to obtain this membership without paying the processing fee (i.e. $50 less). I remember that we were quite apprehensive at first, but never did I realize that this could be a start of my career interest in the area of sports.

Having lost my job recently, I began searching my mind & my heart as to what really suits me as a career / job. I also prayed occasionally, as well as speaking to my close friends, family and girlfriend.

During these few weeks, I have been attending the Body Combat sessions at California Fitness (CF). I must say that since then, I haven’t been more hooked to any other sport in my life. At first, it amazed me to realize that it’s actually possible to combine aerobics & martial arts into a single power-packed workout!

In the past, I used to think that martial art is separate and very different from aerobics. Martial arts involve punching & kicking; whereas aerobics involve moving on the spot, stretching, hopping, etc. I mean, what kind of exercise is that? Must be for girls only… which is also true because I noticed that aerobics programs on TV show mostly females. On the other hand, martial arts attract more guys & lesser females.

Now I thank God that someone actually came up the idea of combining both forms of exercise together & call it Body Combat! This form of exercise is widely known & practiced worldwide. A series of 25 techno re-mix soundtracks are used everywhere, with a total of 10 different workout patterns in each soundtrack. That packs a hefty 250 exercise routines! I’m impressed!

Some say that martial art is violence. Wrong. Martial art is only violence when used with the wrong intentions. In fact, one doesn’t need to learn martial art to beat others up. I’m pretty sure not every secret society gang or street bully must master martial art before intending to do harm.

Looking on the good side of things, martial art can be used as a form of self-defense, especially for females. And the best part is – you don’t need to don a martial art attire to learn & practice the martial art. You also don’t need to get into all the complication issues of engaging in spiritual meditation, prayer, etc. It’s basically some sort of a dance routine. Just that it allows you to learn simple martial arts in an aerobic fashion, at the same time having fun with the mass of regular Body Combat goers around you! It’s just like a beach party, just that you are not dancing disco, but aerobics exercise!

When doing exercise routines, the personality of the instructor is VERY important. And that’s how this guy added to my craze over Body Combat. Suhaimi. Oh boy… this guy is great. A super power-packed Mike Tyson that can just blow your brains out!

Suhaimi is just the man for the job. Although a bit stumpy, but he’s very fit & stylo when it comes to Body Combat exercise routines! I think he has a confidence & charisma which other instructions don’t have. I really admire him.

He’s like a supercharged powerhouse when it comes to his Body Combat sessions! Precision, power & style is what I can conclude of him. Truly the best I have seen so far.

To develop & tone up my muscles, I also balance up with weight training after every Group-X session. The sauna is also a good place to relax, let out the dirt in my skin pores & maybe even a short chit-chat with someone inside.

After these recent weeks of experience at CF, I began to discover my interest towards gym fitness & sports. I was astonished to hear that both my Mum & Rebecca’s Mum are supportive of me taking up the Singapore Sports Council Fitness Instructor Course (FIC)! This course requires me to take the Basic Exercise Course (BEC) & CPR certification first, but I believe it’s worth the time & effort to learn these things.

I really hope to expand my horizons in the sporting industry in Singapore. If I have the money, I may even take up the course to become a certified Personal Trainer. I’m not sure if this is God’s plan, but I’m praying that He will open up opportunities for me, if this is what’s best for me.