Most Singaporean men hit their fitness peak during national service.
\n\nDigging trenches outfield, passing IPPT, and completing the standard obstacle course (SOC) without breaking anything made men out of boys.
\n\nAnd with the encik repeatedly saying his grandmother can do it faster than you?
\n\nYou might now be able to meet your encik’s Ah Ma.
\n\nFor all the lifelong fitbros, sedentary types, and weekend warriors, a new NS-inspired sporting event is coming.
\n\nTo be held at the Singapore Expo on Sep. 26 and 27, 2026, SAFRA Fitness Festival 2026 will be hosting FitX Challenge, its headline eight-station obstacle-course event.
\n\nThere are three race categories for FitX Challenge: Individual, Doubles, and Trio.
\n\nThose competing alone can claim full credit, while those in doubles and trio can split the load in mixed gender teams.
\n\nThe obstacle course tests strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience.
\n\nBest of all? The event is open to all.
\n\nSAFRA FitX Challenge is open to both SAFRA members and non-members, and open to all fitness levels to bring together SAFRA members, NSmen, and the wider community.
\n\nThe fitness stations – sans mud and grime, which are the hallmarks of NS – are not just to test an individual’s…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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