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

This one's for the yogis. Here are two new places you can practice after CNY. I guess we'll also have a toast for the fighters, cause there's a free Absolute MMA class on Valentine's Day, for those who don't already have dinner plans. Also, I spent the snow day at the new SF transplant Pilates Proworks. Thoughts, feelings and discounts available after the jump. Read on

Here are some ways to diversify your workout from an all day sweat-a-thon to a few teams that can use more players. There's pick up soccer night at Cages that'll be free to join till Chinese New Year as well as recruitment for women's and men's rugby. Also free stuff from new and new(ish) gyms Pilates ProWorks and MTHD Fitness. More details and sporty stuff after the jump. Read on

As resolution guilt takes over, you might as well check out some new spots and benefit from the new specials that gyms and fitness centers are rolling out to entice you through the door. There's a new American franchise in town that does pilates-boxing mash-ups, and Camel Group's F45 now has a second location open for business in Jing'an. Also some dance options for those determined to "be more adventurous in 2018" and new packages at Z&B and Spinback. Details 'n' deals after the jump. Read on

Before you get all riled up about your New Year’s resolutions let’s take some time to reflect on the shiny new gym openings of 2017 (including F45, TriFit, and more!) as well as the trends: the good, the bad, and the pricey. We also asked trainers of Shanghai's fav new gyms their thoughts and feelings on a year in fitness and what they predict will be the big trends of 2018. Read on

Tis the season for charitable sweat sessions and Santacons. It's also just about that time to switch your routine to a nice warm studio, there are some choices here from a consistent but pricey barre class at a new gym to a deal on small class pilates sessions. Also updates on the self-defense class at Golden Gloves and other fitness happenings before the holiday including an all day fitness festival. Read on

Mindfulness, mindfulness, mindfulness. The thing where you try to think about nothing in order to be a happier, less anxious, well adjusted person. It's Brandon Mehrgut’s hope that this practice will become as routine as a morning shower — the physical exercise of the twenty-teens. Brandon’s been practicing and spreading mindfulness in Shanghai since his arrival about two and a half years ago, he works as a trainer with the Potential Project and has cultivated a community of like minded mind watchers in Shanghai Mindfulness. Always on the cutting edge, SmSh caught up with him to talk about the practice, its benefits, and some stuff you can try at home. Read on