Source: @ruggerbud47 on TikTok & ActiveSG for illustration purposes only
A TikTok video calling out Singaporeans for “hating” on ActiveSG gyms has sparked conversations online, with one gym-goer arguing that ActiveSG facilities are more than sufficient for most people.
Posted on 24 April by @ruggerbud47, the video compared ActiveSG and Anytime Fitness (AF) gyms.
The Original Poster (OP) also challenged the common perception that pricier memberships automatically lead to better results.
“Singaporeans actually need to stop hating on ActiveSG,” the OP said, questioning why many people “swear by Anytime Fitness”.
This was despite the fact that AF charges higher monthly fees, which can range from S$90 to S$120.
Drawing from his own experience as a regular gym-goer, he argued that ActiveSG gyms, especially newer or recently renovated ones, already provide everything the average person needs.
“Every single machine, every single free weight or dumbbell that you will ever need can be found in ActiveSG,” he said.
He also added that blaming gym equipment for lack of progress is “genuinely just bullsh**ting”.
However, the OP added that ActiveSG facilities are not without drawbacks.
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One key issue is availability, as their affordability and accessibility mean they tend to be more crowded.
“If you don’t want to wait for machines, pay for membership,” he said.
The OP also pointed out that AF may be worth the higher price for those who prefer working out late at night, given its 24-hour access.
Still, the TikTok user stressed that gym choice alone does not determine fitness progress.
“The amount of money that you spend on your membership is not proportionate to how much progress you’re going to make in the gym,” said the OP.
Source: @ruggerbud47 on TikTok
Instead, he urged other gym users to focus on training consistency, diet, and sleep instead.
For most “average gym-goers”, he maintained that ActiveSG is more than enough.
“A cable fly machine in an ActiveSG gym versus a cable fly machine in an Anytime Fitness is not going to differ by much, if at all,” the OP stressed.
The video has since resonated with netizens, especially those who work out regularly at ActiveSG facilities.
A netizen said that the ActiveSG gym is “goated”, with the only drawback being that it is not “24/7”.
Source: TikTok
A commenter agreed, sharing that they would end their AF membership if ActiveSG gyms were opened for 24 hours.
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A TikTok user felt that ActiveSG gyms were too crowded for their liking.
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Another netizen said jokingly that they “hate on” ActiveSG so that it will be less crowded.
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MS News has reached out to the OP for more information.
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Featured image adapted from @ruggerbud47 on TikTok & ActiveSG for illustration purposes only.