To help seniors age well, five ActiveSG gyms designed with the elderly and disabled in mind will open by the end of this year. Last Sept, PM Lee announced that such gyms will open in mature housing estates. On Sat, he opened the first at Ang Mo Kio CC, which is also the first ActiveSG gym in a CC. The gym is open to the public and costs S$2.50 per entry. To encourage more seniors to make use of the facilities, Singapore residents over 65 years old get free entry on Wed. Another three gyms will be located in Fernvale, Senja-Cashew and Pek Kio, said SportSG deputy CEO Chiang Hock Woon. The location of the fifth gym has not been announced. The Ang Mo Kio facility features exercise equipment suitable for the elderly. While the machines are commonly found in gyms, they are pneumatic or adjusted using air pressure, and low-impact on the joints. Additionally, the gym has health screening equipment for users to keep track of their fitness level.... Continue Reading