Gymkraft + Giveaways!

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What did you do over the weekend? Something fun? Something interesting?

Xi En had some F.U.N last weekend. :)

Together with some mummies from SMB, we were invited to a trial class with Gymkraft. It’s a huge  7000 over sqft training ground located in a quiet corner of Guillemard Crescent (former Singapore Badminton Hall). Gymkraft is the first in Singapore to build a Parkour training facility and a 12 metre high Aerial Silk training facility too. It’s fully equipped for the real gymnast in you.

Gymkraft organises lessons for the adults to the kids; varying from Adult gym, Ariel Gym, BeGym, KinGym, Parkour 101 (apparently gaining popularity among the youngsters these days!) and many more.

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We were on the look out for activities which will expend Xi En’s energy given that he’s always on the move! It’s his first gym attempt besides his regular mini gym class in school. I was concerned if he might be willing to join the class and enjoy it too.

My worries were unfounded. He loved it!

There were 2 coaches for the day and they patiently ran through warm-ups, practiced routines and gently coaxed the little ones into performing  various gym moves.

Willie explained that 3 years old is the minimum age for this class as they do not use music or visionary aids. Instead, they concentrate on the core technics of gymnastics and thus require the children to be able to follow instructions.

Xi En took to this like a fish in the water. He followed the class well and look at those flexible limbs! I am convinced that it’s best to start young……

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Are you keen for your kids to try this out too? Good News!

GymKraft is generously offering 3 trial classes each for BeGym & KinGym AND 4 trial classes to Parkour!

Total of 10 winners for this giveaway!

Age group/Time for the various classes are:

BeGym: 3 to 5 years old (Sat 10am to 11am)

KinGym: 5 years to 10 years on (Sat 11am to 12pm)

Parkour: 7 to 12 years on (Sat 4pm to 530pm)

If you are keen to win these trial lessons, check out the following simple steps:

1) “Like” Gymkraft Facebook page.

2) Enter a comment under this post. Include why you would like your child to try GymKraft, age of your child, which trial lesson are you keen in, your FB name (which you used in Step 1) and your email.

Note:

Giveaway contest will be opened till 5th May 2013; 2359hrs

Winners will be picked randomly using Random.org and announced/updated on this blog post.

Gymkraft will contact winners via email for scheduling of trial lessons.

Disclosure: We were invited for a trial class with GymKraft. No monetary compensation was received. Opinions are writer’s own impression during the class.

Updates on results (7th May 2013)

Congrats to all those who left a comment for this giveaway! You are all winners! Gymkraft will be in touch shortly for redemption of the trial classes for your child. Have fun! :)

Mummy’s new toy

It’s a Olympus EPM-1 Pen Mini!

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When you become a mummy, you love taking photos even more! Smile Kim got me a light-weight camera with DSLR photo qualities!

Just want I need… can’t imagine lugging a full-on DSLR along when I need to run after a toddler!

One review said that this is for the soccer-mummy who wants interchangeable lens with more power but is afraid of too many buttons and a complicated interface. Sounds like moi. Smile

Everything is made simple with this camera.

We tested the camera and it’s amazing! Yet to test out the DSLR functions. Just the regular auto, scene and art modes.

These are the day shots:

A very unwilling pose:

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That’s a wide yawn! watch the files!

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with Mummy:

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with Daddy:

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Indoor shot (taken by Po Po):

Dressing up at the library:

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We were at ilight Marina Bay last weekend to test out the night shots.

Night photos turned out decent.. but could be better with a tripod of course..

The “Wonder full” light and water show for the night. Very entertaining for both young and old.

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One of my favourite shots of the night:

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Another lovely shot:

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The stickmen in normal mode:

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The stickmen in pop art mode:

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One of the few night portraits  which turned out alright…

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Overall, very satisfied with the new camera! Smile

1st Jan 2012

First thing we did today – went to church in the morning. First day of 2012 – we choose to honour God. Actually, today fell on Sunday. that’s why. It’s important nonetheless. :)

2nd thing we did today – Flew a kite at Marina Barrage.

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Today….. I learnt how to fly a kite! Don’t laugh. It looks easy but it ain’t that easy!

Kim and I struggled for a while before we could get the kite up in the sky. I learnt that one was supposed to wind back the strings and let go at critical stages when the wind blew.

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Totally life lessons.

It’s all about giving and receiving.

It’s all about let Go and let God.

It’s all about letting the hurts, pains, regrets of the past years fly up in the sky and worry no more…..

It’s easy said than done of course. But we all live on don’t we.

Anyhow, I just realised today how refreshing flying a kite can be…… Smile

2012, here I come!

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