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Live healthy!Looking ahead to the New Year…planning your resolutions?Come and see us, we can help.To make an appointment, call our clinics:HCMC: 08 3829 8424 Hanoi: 04 3934 0666Vung Tau: 064 385 8776December is healthy living monthat International SOS• Thinking of getting fitter?• Thinking of giving up smoking?• Need your medications reviewed?• Want to have your health checked, without a load of tests?Friendly helpful medical advice tailored to you and your family.K1 Fitness and Fight Factory346 Ben Van Don, D4Tel: 0918 337 111www.teamminetti.comFitness centre teaching English andThai boxing, karate, Vietnamese martialarts, judo, fencing, grappling, and mixedmartial arts with classes for both adultsand children. All training conducted by aprofessional foreign instructor.L’Apothiquaire Fitness Centre64A Truong Dinh, D3 Tel: 3932 5181www.lapothiquaire.comInternationally-certified teachers offer dailyclasses in Sivananda, Iyengar, Power,Yoga, Abdo-Pilates, Taebo and Aqua-Aerobics. Peaceful swimming pool, saunaand steam room.La CochinchineRex Hotel, 146 Pastuer, D1Tel: 3825 1812 (ext 7477)New and affordable fitness centre locatedin the heart of the city. This gym has awide range of weight machines, as well asmany cardio machines, including treadmills,cross-trainers and bikes. A goodvariety of classes are available, includingyoga and aerobic dance.Michelle Lloyd YogaTel: 0909 64 8193michelleglloyd@gmail.comwww.michellelloyd.comE-RYT200 certified yoga instructor offeringVinyasa yoga classes at various locationsaround the city. Private and corporateyoga programs available. Contact Michellefor more information on her current scheduleand special events.Nutrifort2B1 Chu Manh Trinh, D1Tel: 3825 8560news@nutrifort.com/www.nutrifort.comComprehensive health and fitness centreoffering customized exercise, nutritionalcounseling to members. Specializing inweight loss programs, core/body alignmenttraining with Pilates equipment.Healthy snacks available.NTFQ2 Spa34 Nguyen Dang Giai, D2Tel: 3744 6672Therapeutic massage with a focus onsports massage to increase circulation,remove lactic acid build-up, restore flexibilityand relieve back pain.Park Hyatt Fitness Centre2 Lam Son Square, D1 Tel: 3824 1234Luxury health centre with the full range offacilities including swimming pool, steamroom, jacuzzi and fitness centre. Threemonthpeak membership costs USD$810++ and off-peak is $450++.Patricia Romero, ERYT200Phu My Hung, An PhuTel: 090 387 2832saigonease@yahoo.comAlignment-based yoga classes that infuseelements from the Ashtanga and Iyengartraditions. Group and private classes. Alsospecialising in therapeutics and restorativeyoga. Patricia has been teaching yoga inSaigon since 2002.Renaissance Hotel Health Club8-15 Ton Duc Thang, D1Tel: 3822 0033Stylish health club with gym, swimmingpool, steam room, massage parlour,pool-side bar and an outstanding viewof the city. Costs USD $140 a month, or$10 a day.Saigon Fitness ClubNew World Hotel, 76 Le Lai, D1Tel: 3822 8888The modern Nautilus-equipped gym isstaffed by highly-qualified instructors tocater for your fitness needs. Features aswimming pool, floodlit tennis court, golfdriving range, jogging track, sauna, andmassage rooms.Sheraton FitnessLevel 5, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers,88 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3827 2828sheraton.saigon@sheraton.comwww.sheraton.com/saigonSheraton Fitness features a team oftrained professionals and new Technogymequipment. Members have full use ofleisure facilities and receive discountsat hotel bars and restaurants and AquaDay Spa.Star Fitness GymManor Apartments, 91 Nguyen HuuCanh, Binh Thanh Tel: 3514 0255This 1,600sqm gym is apparently thebiggest in Vietnam. Has a good rangeof machines for any type of workout.Membership involves one time entry feeplus monthly subscriptions and gives freeaccess to regular fitness classes.Sofitel Saigon Plaza Fitness Centre17 Le Duan, D1 Tel: 3824 1555Small but well-equipped gym with helpfulstaff and quality equipment. Membershipcosts USD $700++ for six months and$1,300++ for a year. Also runs a numberof fitness classes including yoga.Yoga & Meditation Centre335 Dien Bien Phu, D3Tel: 3929 1706www.ymc.orgProfessional team of Western and localteachers show you how to practice acombination of yoga and meditation witha range of classes such as Hatha, Yin,Vikram, Ashtanga yoga and Pilates.Yoga Living95 Pasteur, D1Tel: 098 880 4598info@yogaliving.com.vnwww.yogaliving.com.vnYoga studio offering hatha, vinyasa, powerand ashtanga yoga. Schedule can be selfmadeby members.FOOTBALL & RUGBYAustralian Rules FootballTel: 093 768 3230www.vietnamswans.comvietnamswans@gmail.comThe Vietnam Swans play regularinternational footy matches around Asia.Training sessions are held weekly in HCMCity (2.30 pm Saturday, RMIT D7) andHanoi (midday, Saturday, UN InternationalSchool, Ciputra). All skill levels and codeswelcome.Les Gaulois de Saigonwww.gauloisdesaigon.cominfo@gauloisdesaigon.comA new team of French footballers, the sideinvites players and their families to comeand join in their friendly training sessions,where everyone can get together andenjoy the sport while making new friends.Contact Sebastien on 0919 691785 orRomain on 0908 060139.RMIT Vietnamsports.recreation@rmit.edu.vnA new player on the SIFL scene witha team made up of students from theUniversity. They have their own footballground on-site consisting of two brandnew pitches. Contact Landon Carnie.Saigon Raidersjon.hoff@saigonraiders.comSociable football side who are always onthe lookout for new talent for their weeklymatches and training sessions. The teamparticipates in the Saigon InternationalFootball League and also has regularfixtures against local teams in the outlyingprovinces and also participates in internationaltournaments.Saigon Rugby ClubTel: 0903 735 799www.saigonrfc.orgsaigonrugbyfootballclub@yahoo.comSocial, mixed touch rugby playedevery Saturday afternoon for adults atRMIT from 4 pm until 6 pm. Regularlywelcomes visiting teams and tours theregion for men’s contact and women’stouch rugby tournaments. Beginnerswelcome.Saigon Saintschris@saigonsaints.comwww.saigonsaints.comExpat football club of all ages, which hasbeen running since 1995 and plays in theSIFL. Regularly venture on internationaltours especially to Bangkok and Manilaand play in other local and internationaltournaments. The players train weekly,and new players are encouraged to join.GOLFDalat Palace Golf ClubPhu Dong Thien Vuong, DalatTel: 063 3821 101dpgc@vietnamgolfresorts.comThe most beautiful course in Vietnam,combining the crisp mountain air withan environment of stately pine trees.Overlooking Xuan Huong lake, the 7,009-yard course is an enjoyable challenge forgolfers of all levels.Dong Nai Golf ResortTrang Bom Town, Trang BomTel: 061 3866 288 / 3677 590www.dongnaigolf.com.vnLarge golf resort with 27 holes, plus avilla complex, bar, sauna. jacuzzi andbilliards. The resort sits on 160 hectaresof land in Dong Nai Province, about 50kilometres from the city. Membershipstarts at USD $2,000 a year.Ocean Dunes Golf Club1 Ton Duc Thang, Phan ThietTel: 062 3821 995odgc@vietnamgolfresorts.comDesigned by Nick Faldo, the 6,746-yardpar-72 course winds through seasidedunes, with the variable coastal breezeschanging its character each day. Anenjoyable and eminently playable courseand has become a favourite venue forexpatriate tournaments.Saigon South GolfNguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu, D7Tel: 5411 2001sgs.golf@yahoo.com.vnNine-hole mini golf course and drivingrange set amongst attractive gardensjust behind FV Hospital. Membershipstarts from USD $700 for 6 months.Visitors’ greens fees for a round of golfare around USD $16 before 5 pm and$19 after. Club, shoe and umbrella hire isalso available.SaigonSports Academy LeagueTel: 093 215 3502greg@saigonsportsacademy.comwww.saigonsportsacademy.com12-week, 5 a side community footballleague with Adult, U18, U14, U10 andU7 divisions. Matches held at Thao DanStadium in District 1. Corporate, localand expat teams compete in adult divisionwith cash prize for champions.Song Be Golf Resort77 Binh Duong Blvd, Thuan AnTel: 0650 3756 660info@songbegolf.comwww.songbegolf.comLocated 22 kilometres from the city centre,the premier golf course in the areafeatures an 18-hole, 6,384-metre course.Also has tennis courts, a swimming pool,and a gymnasium.Vietnam Golf and Country ClubLong Thanh My Village, D9www.vietnamgolfcc.comThis facility consists of two courses of18 holes each, one of which is designedin a more traditional Asian style, and theother in international style. Has otherattractions such as boating, tennis and arestaurant area.LEISUREHash House Harrierswww.saigonh3.comRunning club that meets every Sunday at2 pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go on a runin different locations out of town with theirtraditional balance of exercise and beer.Phun Runnerinfo@phun-run.comSocial running group that meets Saturdaysat 7 am for a scenic run aroundSaigon before breakfast. Great way toexplore the city, meet fellow runners andget fit for future events. Check website forrendezvous points.Saigon International Dart Leaguewww.thesidl.comA highly popular group in town, the dartsclub runs a competitive year-long leaguefor 16 pub-based teams. There are someexcellent players in this sociable and internationalgroup. See website for detailsof how to join and latest 180 scores.Saigon International Softball Leaguesisl@saigonsoftball.infowww.saigonsoftball.infoThe league plays slo-pitch softball everySunday (usually at the Taiwanese Schoolin Phu My Hung) and always welcomesnewcomers.Saigon Pony ClubLane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2Tel: 0913 733 360A standout facility offering pony rides,riding lessons, horse clinics and ponyrentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.Senior Expat ChitChatWeekly “Coffee Talk” meetings amongseniors at the Palace Hotel Café (56 – 66Nguyen Hue, D1) each Tuesday from 10to 11.30 am. The informal group is forlocal expatriates and English-speakingforeign travellers who meet to shareexperiences and make new friends. Callclub organizer Sheldon Pruss at 0932031 837.SquashThe Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176www.thelandmarkvietnam.comOne of three squash courts in town.Membership is open to non-Landmarkresidents and drop-in players. Lessonsand racquets are available for additionalfees. Balls are provided. Book in advanceor phone for further information.Ultimate FrisbeeRMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7www.saigon-ultimate.comJoin in this exciting popular sport everySunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm inSaigon South. Pan-Asian competitionsalso organised for the more experienced.Contact David Jensen at 0909458890Vietnam Hobby Brewershobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.comwww.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tlSmall group of beer enthusiasts gatherbi-monthly at microbrewery to talk beer,share brewing tips and sample homemadesuds. The group is keen on takingon new members with an interest inlearning how to brew.X-Rock ClimbingPhan Dinh Phung Sport Centre75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3Tel: 6278 5794503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2Tel: 2210 9192www.xrockclimbing.comOffering safe and professional climbing foranyone aged 4 and up. Featuring mountainclimbing routes rated from beginnerto advanced, climbing and belay-safetycourses and training, birthday parties,corporate team building.Happy new year(*) More information, please contact consultant or www.en.marianna.com.vnLet our doctors take care of you78 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 79