BOOM SINGAPORE
62 Cecil Street, B1-00
boomsingapore.com
With its bright interiors and lounge area filled with colourful cushions, it is hard to imagine boOm Singapore as a boutique gym that offers functional training with boxing as a key feature.
Co-founder Victoria Martin-Tay says the cheery decor helps newbies to boxing feel less intimidated. Her co-founder is her husband, Bryan Tay, an ex-Olympic swimmer.
The couple, who previously taught fitness classes, wanted boOm to be a place that is friendly, which is how Ms Martin-Tay likes it, and yet offers a full body workout, which even Mr Tay would find effective.
Boxing is an exercise that both of them enjoy, which explains why boOm workouts revolve...