SINCE there’s no better way to attain good health and wellbeing this Lunar New Year than to initiate a workout regime, The Vibes Sports & Fitness team has curated a list of recommended fitness activities based on your Chinese zodiac sign. Enjoy!
OX ( 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Barre Fitness
Looks like this is a year full of major changes as you experience peace, quiet and well-being in your relationships. It’s also a great year for you to practise a sport that does not exaggerate or overburden your cardiovascular system. As such, ballet fitness would be perfect for getting those moo-scles working without overworking your heart.
Check out: Move to be moved with ballet fitness
TIGER (1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
Towerrunning
It’s the year for members of our roaring gang to gravitate towards a better lifestyle and explore subtle areas within themselves. As you’re always full of energy and vitality, locate some stairs in the comfort of your home and start moving upwards.
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RABBIT (1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
Dance
It’s a delicate year for all hoppers out there as you may find it challenging to focus on your work. The good news is that you can help curb this issue by having a creative outlet. Start expressing yourself through dance by getting up and moving to the beat!
Check out: You’re Made to Move: Important Lessons Movement Improvisation Has Taught Me
DRAGON (1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
Pilates
Despite all your responsibilities, discipline, organisational skills, vigorous planning and enforced lifestyle, learn to take breaks from work because it’s going to be a year of unexpected changes, non-conforming ideas and spectacular career changes. Take some time out for Pilates to help relax and strengthen those tense muscles.
Check out: Remain consistent despite life’s inconsistencies
SNAKE (1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Cardiovascular/Aerobic Activities
Although you are slithering into a year of good fortune and luck, you might predictably experience some mild depression and anxiety, which you can solve by stepping outside for some Vitamin D. Spend your time outdoors in the sun ─ go for a hike or a run ─ as much as you can.
Check out: Make a run for it this MCO
HORSE (1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Home Workouts
As your restless lifestyle and love of sports remain a constant this year, understanding the impact of your roots will help you reconstruct your life, so stay at home and sink your hoofs into some home workouts to keep fit. To avoid accidents, be sure to listen to your body and stop exercising when you need to.
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Keep fit while locked down at home
GOAT (1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Pole dancing
Since you’re expected to have unexpected surprises and changes this year, as well as make strange or rebellious new acquaintances, there’s no better way to sharpen your sense of self-preservation and build your self-confidence than to undertake something new and exciting, such as pole dancing. We're not kid-ding!
Check out: Dance your way to exotic bliss
MONKEY ( 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
Yoga
Since this is your year for spiritual growth, we recommend that you take time out to breathe and focus on your peace of mind by stretching and performing some yoga poses.
Check out: How I learned yoga by being still
ROOSTER (1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Weightlifting
For someone like you to cultivate an organised, disciplined, efficient and responsible attitude in order to regain power and personal authority, weightlifting would make a great addition to your fitness routine. As roosters are predicted to encounter stress and anxiety-related issues this year, lifting weights will help you release all that fowl, pent-up energy.
Check out: Stay MCO-fit for under RM200
DOG (1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
CrossFit
Rejoice, man’s best friend, for this is your lucky year. Since you may want to dabble in a host of different activities this year ─ judging by the amount of energy you’ll have ─ the diversity that comes with CrossFit could be just what you need to stay fit in 2021. Howl-ever, be sure to get adequate rest and not do anything in excess.
Check out: How to have a healthy relationship with food
PIG (1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Chess
When it comes to matters of the heart, this will be your year for good fortune and friendship. Expect success to follow suit if you focus on your goals. How do you sharpen your focus and meet new people? By putting your knowledge of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ to full use, because chess isn’t as boar-ing as you think.
Check out: The physical strain of a mental sport
RAT (1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
Brace yourself for a transition period, that could paw-sibly bring tension and aggression, in 2021. Instead of taking out all that accumulated stress on the people around you, try working it out professionally with some mixed martial arts.
Check out: Malaysian makes One Championship debut in MMA bout
The Vibes Sports & Fitness team would like to wish you a happy & prosperous Chinese New Year, and may you be blessed with an abundance of health and wealth regardless of which health and fitness activity you choose to partake in this year ─ The Vibes, 9 February, 2021
