A few reasons to dance just came up, including a weekly "free-form" dance class and a new ballet studio offering classical training to beginners. Plus a workshop on the ins and outs of MMA, part-time trainer gigs and more. Read on

The new UP Clinic offering physical therapy, a new yoga studio in Zhongshan Park, boxing (with the Shanghai Famous!) and more, more more! Read on

A lot going on in fitness land this week including a few workshops at Zenergy and a chance to "run away" with Runnershai. Also, Qixi Festival discounts and a look at Classroom Soho, a place for fitness instructors to rent studio space on the cheap. Read on

Here's a look inside WeBox, the newest boxing gym from the people who brought us Brawl on the Bund and Golden Gloves, and a look at what soft-opening deals they've got. Plus info on early-bird registration for the Chaim Gebber Dance Workshop in September, some bike-related gossip, and more. Read on

This week, we test the new PlayGround Girls' Fitness, a women-only studio with barre, yoga, and Gisele Bündchen inspired sessions. Also, what joy summer brings with Golden Gloves summer bootcamp, a Linwards-Absolute MMA collaborative retreat this weekend, and more. Read on

Just out of soft opening, here's what it feels like to train at Maurad Tcherouka's new gym Body Blacksmith and what they're offering to newcomers. Plus another new studio dedicated to the ladies and trendy classes annnd super cheap trial pricing. On events WeBox (the new, still not open boxing gym) will throw some punches at Moka Bros, a Neon Night Run and more. Read on

Two fancy gym openings this month, from Pure Fitness the slightly more boisterous cousin of Pure Yoga to Golden Glove's new 'boutique' gym WeBox. We take a look and let you know if you can afford it so you don't have to. Plus a few ways to celebrate International Yoga Day tomorrow 'cause that's a thing. Read on

Oh man, anyone else three days into the FitFam Challenge? On the real, it's painful to type. If you're not waking up at the crack of dawn and looking for workouts on the cheap, there's a new dance studio that's got a deal on a two-class bundle for Zumba, Hip Hop, and sexy sexy Jazz classes (oooww ow). Also the annual Pride Run, Moka Bros just doing the most for Dragon Boat, and more free stuff. Read on

Have you been wanting to join the FitFam community for just the longest time but can’t get yourself out of bed at 5.30am? They're adding some incentive, with their biggest challenge kicking off June 3, 10 workouts over 14 days. There’ll be teams, free trials at mystery gyms, and prizes sprinkled in. And after a 50rmb registration fee, all sessions are still super free. Read on

When talking about the growth of China's middle class, the representative of Palm Done Right was hopeful, his eyes shining with excitement. Estimation might vary, but according to McKinsey & Company, 76% of China's urban population will become middle class by 2022. "Just imagine the potential of that!" he said. At this year's Biofach China, the Chinese version of world's top-tier organic food trade fair Biofach Germany, hundreds of companies are scrambling to get a piece of the action. Read on

Summer is Coming. Before you spend 2,000rmb on 10 pilates classes (...I came pretty close), check out these cheaper alternatives. There's sanely priced weekly yoga at O'Mills as well as a new regular rock climbing session on Thursday nights. Another 'fitness festival', yoga in the park, and more on the wellness front. Read on

Hey, not sure if you know this but Sunday is Mother's Day. Culture Shock is offering up a Mother's Day Bike Tour as a brunch alternative. Also, the More Than Aware family fun run is going down this Saturday, a new Muay Thai gym is offering lots of chances for free classes and more. Read on

Last call for a free nutrition workshop at Raffles tonight, as well as some ways to decompress over the holiday from mindfulness to a yoga/manicure day at Subconscious Day Spa. Also check out this new Martial Arts Academy that's got a UFC veteran as head coach, you can try it for free. Read on

It happened so quickly, but hoorah it's yoga-brunch season again. This Saturday brings one Stretchy Brekky and a chance to join the Little Big Smasherz Badminton Club. Also dodgeball is in swing at Cages and a break dance studio wants you to gain some street cred. We also tested a ballet class, the whole random round up ahead. Read on

Dr. Nicolas Romanov has worked with seven Olympic teams and published over a dozen books on one thing we all wish we were a little better at: running. He’s kept a watchful eye on the running boom in Shanghai and for the second year his organization Pose Method will be running the official training camp for the Shanghai Marathon November 11. More details on the camp and the "pose method" of running after the jump. Read on

Spring is in the air! Registration for More Than Aware's Family Run has opened and Runnerhai's Thursday Series kicks off next week. Also, a handful of free workouts this weekend and a free two week trial still running at the new F45. Plus, news of Anytime Fitness' 4,000 gym opening and more. Read on

March is the month of women and fighting for sport. Free boxing and kickboxing at Aboro Academy tomorrow for International Women's Day, and Fight Night at Golden Gloves Friday. Community Yoga offers inner-peace on the cheap, a dance studio grows in Jing'an, and we test a self-defense class from a former Shanghai Famous celeb. Read on