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The Wait is Over, TripleFit Officially Launches in Millenia Walk! -Singapore’s Ultimate Fitness Performance + Retail Hub Set to Revolutionize Fitness Training Through Unique Concept- S Singapore, 3rd November <strong>2016</strong> – Leading sports retailer, Triple officially opens its doors to fitness enthusiasts in Singapore with the launch of ‘TripleFit,’ Singapore’s Ultimate Fitness Performance and Retail Hub, at Millenia Walk. TripleFit aims to create a community of like-minded sports enthusiasts in Singapore, combining both a Fitness Hub and a Retail Zone - offering members an all-in-one experience through the latest in athleisure wear, fitness trackers, and a broad range of fitness programs. Designed to reflect a ‘rugged and sleek’ environment, TripleFit will feature a uniquely designed retail zone which curates and carries the latest in activewear from European and Japanese brands, consisting the likes of running and biking brands ‘Odlo’ (Switzerland) and ‘Newline’ (Denmark), high-performance compression wear ‘C3fit’, ‘Every Second Counts’ brand, ‘On Running’ label, and Under Armour. The fitness hub, offers class-based programmes such as High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Functional Training, Strength and Conditioning classes such as ‘Apocalypse,’ ‘Lift’ and ‘Tabata’, Endurance based classes ‘EuduroFit’ and ‘Athlean,’ Pound, Yoga and much more - including Personal Training and Specialized Training Programs. The ‘Fitness Personal Shopper Programme’ offers members education on the benefits of the different technologies within each apparel offered here, before purchase. From choosing the right compression gear to selecting the perfect shoe to match your training and running style, the ‘Fitness Personal Shopper Programme’ will ensure a personal and unique shopping experience. The 23,500 square feet area will also consist of a consumer electronics zone offering items from JBL, Fitbit, and Polar. Members may refresh themselves post-training with cold-pressed juices, customized protein shakes, and wholesome bites by HIC Juice. “With the promise to ‘Engage,’ ‘Empower,’ and ‘Enhance’ its members, TripleFit will provide Singaporeans the ultimate fitness and retail platform to excel their athletic aspirations. To achieve that, we have brought together some of the best fitness programmes, state-of-the-art fitness trackers, and the latest athleisure activewear from the USA, Europe, and Japan.” said Michael Binger, CEO of TripleFit. Head of Gym and a multiple-time CrossFit winner, Henrik Olofsson said: “Here at TripleFit we have three core training principles; Screen, Protect, and Coach. These principles ensure that our coaches set foundations for how we make program decisions and how we individualise training. Active coaching techniques tie physiology and psychology, allowing our members to access everything they need to reach their fitness and health goals.” TripleFit will be a fitness industry leader by being the first in South-East Asia to incorporate state-of-the-art wearable fitness trackers, by POLAR together with the POLAR Flow Club Solutions application. About Triple Pte Ltd Established in 2013, Triple Pte Ltd thrives to become one of ASEAN’s most innovative sports and lifestyle company with multiple consumer touch points and experiences. Triple’s distribution network covers all key markets in Southeast Asia through a combination of 25 own retail stores as well as shop-in-shop and multi-brand wholesale executions. Triple’s mission is to empower people in Southeast Asia to live their personal athletic experience through people, products, and programmes, all centred around sports and athleisure. About Triple Fit Pte Ltd Launched in <strong>2016</strong>, TripleFit is Singapore’s ultimate fitness performance and retail hub. Situated within Millenia Walk and spanning over 23,000 square feet, the fitness performance hub will offer classes catered to all fitness enthusiasts from the early morning to the late evening throughout the week. The multi-brand sports retail zone will curate and carry European and Japanese premium niche sports brands such as Odlo, Newline, Every Second Counts, C3fit as well as global American sportswear giants Under Armour. <strong>SHAPE</strong>.COM <strong>DECEMBER</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 5