Pick sports and workout buddies that keep you excited about exercising.
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Did you know that when Singapore went into ‘Circuit Breaker’, 1 in 2 people in Singapore tried a new fitness activity? According to a survey commissioned by Adidas, Gen Z (born 1997 to 2012) Singaporeans are inclined to pick up activities of self-expression, like dance and skateboarding, while local Millennials (born 1981 to 1996) prefer activities that involve self-mastery, like archery and bowling.
What motivates you to exercise? Among the survey’s 1,009 respondents, 51% felt that “exercising with friends” was a powerful push factor to stay active, while 36% said “having friends to urge you to be more active” was what fuelled them. Other respondents credited “exercising outdoors” (34%), “being part of a fitness community” (33%) and “using a fitness app” (31%) as their impetus to keep fit and stay active. All these findings vouched for the power encouragement from buddies and workout groups.
Adidas invited Master Ken Koh from the House of Feng Shui to share which sports and zodiac signs might go well together. Master Ken shared that different zodiac signs might be drawn to particular sports, and that we can consider seeking out exercise buddies with complementing zodiac signs. These are his recommendations:
Master Ken Koh’s forecasts for the 12 zodiac signs in 2022.
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Rat (aka The Source of Inspiration)
Birth years: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Sports to try: Rats tend to excel at fitness activities like swimming, yoga, fencing, running and cycling. They are team players who inspire their fitness tribe buddies to push forward.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Dragon, Monkey, Ox.
Ox (aka The Noble Defender)
Birth years: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Sports to try: Oxen tend to excel at activities like judo, yoga and pilates. They contribute to defensive positions and support functions, working closely with their buddies to tip the scales in their favour.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Snake, Rooster, Rat.
Tiger (aka The Focused Forward)
Birth years: 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Sports to try: Tigers tend to excel at sports like kendo, high jump, skateboarding, platform diving and shooting. They excel in forming result-oriented attacking formations, and working closely with their tribe to win.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Horse, Dog, Pig.
Rabbit (aka The Closer)
Birth years: 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Sports to try: Rabbits tend to excel at sports like fencing, canoeing, skipping and figure skating. They are great finishers of the game and will spring the element of surprise to win.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Goat, Pig, Dog.
Dragon (aka The Harmonious Leader)
Birth years: 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Sports to try: Dragons tend to excel at sports like boxing, gymnastics, platform diving, freestyle skiing, marathon swimming, parkour, skydiving and roller speed skating. In a team, they tend to take on the role of team leader and guide their tribe to work together.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Rat, Monkey, Rooster.
Snake (aka The Graceful Conductor)
Birth years: 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Sports to try: Snakes tend to excel at fitness activities like aerial yoga, pole dancing, ballet, synchronised swimming, synchronised diving and freestyle skiing. They bring out the best in their buddies through creative choreography that is mesmerising to watch.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Ox, Rooster, Monkey.
Horse (aka The Last Line of Defence)
Birth years: 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Sports to try: Horses tend to excel at sports like pilates, aerobics, athletics and golf. They contribute to defensive positions, working closely with their tribe as the goalkeeper in ball games.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Tiger, Dog, Goat.
Goat (aka The Responsible Friend)
Birth years: 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Sports to try: Goats tend to excel at sports like martial arts, wrestling, weightlifting, baseball, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and mountaineering. They keep their buddies in check and accountable to their training.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Rabbit, Pig, Horse.
Monkey (aka The Fun and Focused Friend)
Birth years: 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Sports to try: Monkeys tend to excel at fitness activities like boxing, table tennis, rowing and river rafting. They bring out the fun in the game, reminding friends to enjoy the process while keeping an eye on the prize.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Rat, Dragon, Snake.
Rooster (aka The Calm, Cool and Collected Friend)
Birth years: 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Sports to try: Roosters tend to excel at fitness activities like running, cycling, canoeing, horse riding and gymnastics. They possess a calmness that helps spur their team on to achieve excellence while under pressure.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Ox, Dragon, Snake.
Dog (aka The Glue of the Group)
Birth years: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Sports to try: Dogs tend to excel at sports like tennis, golf, table tennis, archery, badminton, surfing and rowing. They contribute to support positions and work closely with their buddies in games.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Tiger, Horse, Rabbit.
Pig (aka The Flexible Friend You Need)
Birth years: 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Sports to try: Pigs tend to excel at fitness activities like golf, judo, karate, rugby, shooting, weightlifting and hot yoga. They play a vital role in support and attacking positions, working closely with their teammates to win games.
Zodiac fitness tribe buddies: Rabbit, Goat, Tiger.
