Breaking the bias on women's perceived roles in society in the best possible way, working out on International Women's Day at Rivervale Community Club
Participants at the Women's Day event giving different workouts such as AcroYoga a try. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
I haven't had any form of event for Rock The Naked Truth since our anniversary event in 2020. There were opportunities to do this sooner but I wanted to wait until I had a meaningful enough reason - and this year's International Women's Day was perfect.
As a woman, I've always felt there was a certain way I needed to look so that I could attract the attention of the boys. I thought I needed to be a certain size and dress a certain way.
That's why I spent over 10 years of my youth being a slave to the scale, forcing myself to starve, over-exercising, counting calories and trying all kinds of slimming products, just so I could be skinny.
Cherisa of WeBarre teaching the fundamentals in this easy workout for beginners. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
I abused fitness as a means to lose weight and I ended up burning out and refusing to work out for a good couple of years.
Finally, I re-ignited my passion for fitness and now have a healthy relationship with my body.
Fitness and having a healthy life is for everyone, of all ages and from all walks of life. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
Fitness is no longer a chore and I enjoy how it makes me feel, as well as seeing how amazing the body is. I mean, I did finish 12 Ironman 70.3 races and 1 full Ironman race with this body - something I never thought was possible.
Therefore, I thought it would be great to do something for International Women's Day for the first Rock The Naked Truth physical event since the pandemic started.
Cheryl Tay, founder of Rock The Naked Truth, at the Women's Day event. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
In collaboration with Sengkang East CSC - whom we have been working with over the past few years to create fitness content - we hosted a multi-workout event at the brand new Rivervale Community Club.
My aim is to make fitness accessible and affordable, hence charging lower fees for the event at as low as $10 per class.
The first step to beginning AcroYoga is to overcome self doubts and the fear in your head. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
Also, the idea of having multiple types of workouts is to allow people the chance to try something new, so they can find something they might like and see what their bodies are capable of.
The morning started off with WeBarre Fundamentals by Cherisa, introducing this interesting workout that is inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Then things got taken up a few notches with Cardio Burn HIIT with myself - I hope no one was aching too badly after!
Participants breaking the bias on women's day in a healthy way, and also the perceptions of how women should look like. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
Last, Jia Min and Elyn from Jyan Yoga Studio came to teach Acro Yoga basics. If you have watched our video where John and I tried it, it really is not as scary or difficult as you think. In fact, it was quite fun and makes for good Instagram and TikTok content.
The new Rivervale Community Club's multi-purpose hall was huge, airy, well-ventilated and air-conditioned, and we were the first fitness event to take place there!
Barre was one of the activities on offer at the Rock The Naked Truth x Sengkang East CSC Women's Day workout event. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
The plan that they have is to create more of such fitness activities, especially for women, in the coming months.
I'm also grateful to 100PLUS, Bioderma, WOAH Protein, Our Bralette Club, WeBarre and Jyan Yoga Studio for helping me put together a legit goodie bag.
Special thanks to AcroYoga instructors Elyn (centre) and Jiamin of JyanYoga Studios after the Rock The Naked Truth x Sengkang East CSC Women's Day workout event. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH
I hope all of you will continue to see how smart and capable our bodies are, so please take care of your body well. You have to live in it for the rest of your life!
For more photos from the event, visit our photo gallery here.
Participants working out at the Rock The Naked Truth x Sengkang East CSC Women's Day event. PHOTO: ROCK THE NAKED TRUTH