Did you know that Singapore is the highest growth area in Asia for Zumba Fitness? The number of Zumba Fitness Class providers has increased tremendously and I believe there are more to come!

Looking at the data from my google analytics, I know the number of people have been searching about Zumba Fitness in Singapore! So I’ve made a compilation of the Zumba Fitness Class providers for easy reference

Fitness Clubs

• California Fitness
• True Fitness
• True Yoga
• Physical ABuse
• Fitness First

• Zumba Studio @ *Scape
• Fiesta Fitness @ Dance On Us Studio (Waterloo)
• Zumba Fitness RTC @ Raffles Town Club
• Zumba by GEmCy  @ Dance On Us Studio (Claymore Hill), SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Tampines
• Zumba MamaMia @ YMCA
• BollyBeatz @ YMCA
• Danz Boutique @ 87 Bukit Timah Road
• Zumba Uno @ 76A Peck Seah Street
• Rhythmic Fitness @ Rochester Mall
• People’s Association – Search for “Zumba” under courses

I have graduated from my Zumba Basic 1 Instructor Training which was held on 24 and 25 Jun 2011 at True Fitness Suntec City by Michael Thomas, the International Zumba Education Specialist!

In that 2 days, we started the day with a 1-hour session of Zumba Masterclass with Michael, followed by learning the steps to the four basic Zumba rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton)! We were all drilled with the basic steps and the variations by Michael and were called up to lead the class as we were practicing! In between the training on basic moves, we have some lectures sessions to learn about the origins of Zumba and the steps.

We also clarified how different Zumba is being licensed in Asia:

• In Singapore, 2x ZIN CD releases are bundled with a ZIN training session at USD$60 SGD$160 once every 4 month and instructors will need to attend at least 2 out of 3 sessions each year to keep the instructor licence valid.
• To conduct a Zumba lesson (except for one-off event or trial class), a licence of USD$150will be required for each location per month.
• Instructors in Asia do not have a ZIN registration number, at least for now.

After we were taught the last bit on the Zumba Formula and how to communicate with the class, we were given a reggaeton track to choreograph our first Zumba routine in groups! Each group had to perform our Zumba Routine and everyone really enjoyed the whole experience! Though we are certified Zumba Instructors, most of us without group x background will need to work on our ability to cue participants to follow us during our routines.

Oh! By the way, I am not going to be a Zumba Instructor any time soon, ok? I still prefer to enjoy as a participant

Today seems to be a good day for releasing new tech product in Singapore. The highly anticipated Playstation-based smartphone Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, is available in Singapore exclusively with SingTel from 22 April 2011.

The Xperia PLAY will also be available at Sony Ericsson concept stores at a Recommended Retail Price of S$888 in the colours Black and White.

Key highlights of the Xperia PLAY include:

• Combines a PlayStation-quality gaming experience with the latest Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• First PlayStation-certified device, giving gamers access to PlayStation game content including Sony PlayStation 1 game titles
• Provides an immersive mobile gaming experience with super fast graphics and dedicated game controls on a slide out game pad
• Six preloaded games, including FIFA 10 and SIMS 3 by EA Games

There will be more than 50 titles available, including top franchises such as GLU/Activision’s Guitar Hero and Gameloft’s Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell, which are optimised for game play on Xperia PLAY.

Purchase now at www.singtelshop.com/play and get a FREE wireless stereo headset! While stocks last!

The  Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi will launch in Singapore on 22 April 2011.  Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform designed specifically for tablets. Singapore will be the first market in Southeast Asia to launch the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi.

The Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi will be available at Challenger, Courts, Newstead, Best Denki, Harvey Norman and Mustafa from 22 April 2011 at a recommended retail price of S$888.00.

Update: Existing users of Motorola XOOM™ and Motorola XOOM™ WiFi in Singapore will receive an update from Android™ 3.0 to Android™ 3.1. This update will be available over the air on July 29, 2011.

Someone from Singapore did a parody of “Under the Sea” on Singapore MRT transport system called “I Wanna Si”, which means “I want to Die” in Hokkien.

So, Sebastian the Lobster sang along the tune of “Under the Sea” and tries to warn the Little Mermaid about the state of Singapore MRT transport system!

I am say that this chap is damn creative…

I luff until “I Wanna Si”! Good way to beat the Monday Blues! How about you?

“I Wanna Si”

Sometimes when I take MRT
Feel likes I really “am mati”
The trains are not only squeezy
Some people no courtesy
Like those who see pregnant lady
Can suddenly become “sleepy”
Some couples like to kissing groping
Please don’t scare the kids, it’s disgusting!

I wanna si (die in Hokkien)
i wanna si (die in Hokkien)
Please don’t waste money
On Dim Sum Dollies*
Give it to me!
No matter how they sing sing sing
People still don’t want to move in
This guy is just looking
People go STOMP him
He wanna si…

Going to work is quite frustrating
Slow frequency, so much waiting
Some countries people queue up go in
But here there’s only cut queuing
When I board the train at Yew Tee
Tio stunned, got sleeping beauty
Train squeezy got no privacy
SMS girlfriend people can see

I wanna si (die in Hokkien)
i wanna si (die in Hokkien)
People don’t move in
Doors so fast closing
I’m late already!
Morning take train go Raffles Place
Must squeeze with people with black face
Squeezy got no seat
Still must smell armpit
I want MC!!!!!!!

My Paper, 6 Aug 2010

A big thank you to My Paper and Asia One for the Plug! “Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Digital Fly” is a ground up initiative started by @NickPan and me.

Join us to fly our digital flag proudly online!

Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe

I was invited for a food tasting session at Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe awhile back and I simply love the food there! Being someone who is picky about quality of food, it’s rather hard to please my taste buds.

Together with other food bloggers like Sparkette and Calvin Timo, we were presented with a 5-course dinner with the Colours Theme!

I loved every single dish I ate that evening, but my personal favourite was the “Prawns with Edamame Peas Green Pasta”! The prawns were very fresh and crunchy, while the pasta was cooked just right!

Eden Rainbow salad

Dory Portobello Mushroom with Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce

Prawns with Edamame Peas Green Pasta

Balsamic Ambrosia Blueberry Chicken

Sautee Mushroom with Polenta and Saffron Cream Sauce

Modena Moussecake, Chocolate Ganache and Hibiscus Cheese Filo

Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe is located at China Square Central, 18 Cross Street #01-16.

I would like to than 24seven and Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe for making this possible, and Chef Clement for the lovely food creations!

SMRT Buses – The Commercial

SMRT Buses – The Reality

P.S. I did not edit the second video, someone else did! Seriously!

Aramsa Spa

Did you know that there is a Spa, Dining and Bar establishment in Bishan Park II?

Well, I did not know until Glenn and Melvin from 20Twenty invited a few of us like DK, Holly Jean and Nicole for some drinks at Canopy and to tour around Aramsa – The Garden Spa.

DK is a happy man!

No no… This beer glass is only for display! DK was a good boy that night even though we had free flow of drinks!

Huli Huli Chicken

We tried some of the finger food offered by Canopy Bar and one of it was the “Huli Huli Chicken” (Marinated Chicken Leg, Grilled Pineapple and Kamako Sauce). The chicken was pretty tender and we had a few rounds of it!

Aramsa Spa - Couple Room

Offering a wide range of spa treatments like Massage, Exfoliation, Detox and Water Therapy, Aramsa Spa was named “Best Spa Experience” in Tourism Awards 2006! Each of us have been offered a redemption voucher to try out their Signature Treatment – The 1-hour Aramsa Touch Massage. I’ve yet to try it out due to my busy schedule though.

Currently, Aramsa Spa is running the “Dad of the Year Award” contest on their facebook page and these are the categories that are looking for!

• Most dedicated dad
• Handsomest dad
• Super single-dad
• Most excited soon-to-be dad

Details of the contest can be found here and the winner in each category will win over $250 worth of prizes including the 1-hour Aramsa Touch Massage! Each nomination or vote will also entitle participants to a S$10 voucher from Asmara Lifestyle.

They are currently still looking for nominees in the “most excited soon-to-be dad” category, so if you know anyone that fits the bill, nominate him for an early Father’s Day present!

Contest will end on 17 June 2010!

Mr Yuen Kuan Moon from SingTel, Mr Sung-Hyun Moon from Samsung, Super Junior and the Galaxy S!

Super Junior was in Singapore on 6 Jun 2010 for the SingTel Samsung Galaxy S Media Launch and performed LIVE at the Showcase held at Marina Bay Sands!

Samsung Galaxy S

The short 3 min rendezous with the Samsung Galaxy S got me fall in love with it! Running on Android 2.1 OS, it is designed to allow users around the world to experience the “Smart Life”, which will change the way people view smartphones and how they interact with them to enhance their daily lives.

I love the Super AMOLED display and its ability to turn into a Mobile Access Point – i.e. making your Samsung Galaxy S as a portable WIFI HOTSPOT! The screen and Android 2.1 OS were pretty responsive too!

At the moment, the Samsung Galaxy S is carried exclusively by SingTel until further notice. The Samsung Galaxy S is available from $0 to $398, depending on the type of Galaxy 3G Plans that subscribe to with a 2 year contract.

Super Junior LIVE in Singapore

According to CNA, about 1,600 fans turned up for the Super Junior Showcase! While I did not take any video, I did take some decent pictures at the Media Launch as well as at the Showcase! Check out my facebook album to view them!

XinMSN was also there! Check out the media interviews and some highlights from the showcase!

<br/><a href="http://video.xin.msn.com/?mkt=en-sg&from=&vid=64e39299-c833-4c58-b207-3ce8ea94d751&fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="Super Junior is in Singapore! Super Junior 在新加坡待了一天！">Video: Super Junior is in Singapore! Super Junior 在新加坡待了一天！</a>

Ok, I think this is the video of them disguising as women, as per the interview! OMG to the max!

I would like to thank DK, SingTel and Samsung for the invite to the media launch of Samsung Galaxy S! It will be great if SingTel or Samsung can extend me a Samsung Galaxy S review set to give it a more in-depth review!