101299    And if you just want to catch world-class paddlers in action, contact the Singapore Table Tennis Association at (65) 6354 1014 for a list of local and international fixtures.

101300    There’s bound to be some intense smashes and swerving spin action at the Toa Payoh Stadium, during the inaugural Youth Olympic Games later this year in August.

101301    Beating the heat in the cool rink while sashaying in leonine grace gets the two thumbs up from most folks, especially the visitors from cool climates.

101302    And getting the better of the weather is one of the more compelling reasons for crowds to flock to the hallowed grounds of Kallang’s Ice World, Singapore’s largest ice skating rink, located in the east of the city state.

101303    Believe it not, Singapore has its very own ice hockey league—the National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) is now in its eighth season and comprises 12 teams represented by over 170 players.

101304    The league runs from April to September with thrice-weekly nights of hockey.

101305    So if you hanker for watching some high octane local blade action, call the NIHL at (65) 6276 0364 for more match schedules and updates.

101306    If kicking, pushing and coasting like a beautiful rebel without a cause is your thing, then the S$8 million Xtreme SkatePark in East Coast is where the good vibes are.

101307    The 1.4 hectares Xtreme SkatePark built by acclaimed Australian company Convic Design has a street course with standard obstacles such as stairs, handrails, and ledges and a combo bowl with different depths for beginners.

101308    There is also a 3.6m deep vertical bowl where seasoned skateheads and BMX enthusiasts hone their repertoire of gravity defying stunts.

101309    And if you’re a gym rat like most people, to visit the many fitness centres and gyms located throughout the city.

101310    Most good hotels come with in-house gyms and fitness centres equipped with quality exercise equipment.

101311    Almost every establishment has personal trainers who will help you handle your niggling physical issues with effective exercise regimes that’ll make you feel fitter and leaner before you step on your flight back.

101312    If you are bored of maniacally running on the treadmill, then you can attend Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) classes, capoeira (a rigorous Brazilian martial art-dance), Pilates and yoga to strengthen your core muscles.

101313    There is no shortage of establishments offering short classes.