Torture Camp

Tonight, we entered the 4-session Endurance Phase of our training journey towards the Month of Hell Showdown 2026. The first session was a gruelling 900 reps of bodyweight exercises, but those who joined us demonstrated tremendous determination, commitment, and resilience in taking on the challenge.

A big thank you to everyone who showed up and gave your best effort! Whether you completed the full package or managed only part of the workout, what matters most is that we continue to build consistency, discipline, and the right mindset to improve ourselves.

Next Thursday, we will increase the challenge by another 100 reps, bringing the total tally to 1,000 reps. As the volume continues to expand, we encourage everyone to prepare yourself by setting aside some time over the weekend and early next week for your own grinding. Even completing 500 reps of bodyweight exercises on your own will help build your foundation.

For those who have not joined us yet, do not worry about missing the earlier sessions or being unable to catch up. Although we are already in Phase 2, everyone is welcome to join us. We encourage all participants to train safely by adjusting the number of reps according to your own fitness level, slowing down when needed, and taking sufficient rest whenever required.

Come experience the energy of Torture Thursday and challenge yourself at your own pace. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

It was a blast at our inaugural Paddles Up For Singapore: 61-Minute Distance Championship held this morning (2 Aug 2026) at Bedok Reservoir Park.

Once again, we are grateful to our members who participated in this challenging event. It was no mean feat, and some of them displayed great team spirit by making the journey more enjoyable for their teammates through encouragement, conversations, and helping with stroke counting to maintain synchronisation.

Everyone gave their best effort, and all teams completed the race, clocking more than 8km within the 61-minute duration. For their phenomenal effort, they have all earned their well-deserved medals. Here is the list of participants and their awards:

PADDLES UP FOR SINGAPORE: 61-MINUTE DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Finisher Medal
Team Survibing
Total Distance: 8.46km

Michelle (Leader)
ES
Bok Hoon
Calvin
Jeff
Kelvin
Eugene
Andy (Ace)
Jacinda (Helm)

Finisher Medal
Team One Fern
Total Distance: 8.55km

Ellice (Leader)
Inn Tian
Sarah
Lincoln
Edwin
Lester
Jason
Johan (Ace)
SM (Helm)

Champion
Team Chiong All The Way
Total Distance: 8.70km

Glen (Leader)
Edina
Ephie
Beng See
CW
Myo
Bernard
Yourong
Cindy (Helm)

Congratulations to all the winners! We would also like to give a big shout-out to the organising crew, Aces, and helms for their dedication in making this event a success.

Next Sunday (9 Aug) is a public holiday, and we will take a short break. Please rest well and recharge, as we will resume Painful Sunday on 16 Aug with the start of our 7-week "Paddler Development Programme".

We are taking this opportunity during the non-race period to reinforce the fundamentals and rebuild our strength. This is also the perfect time for those who have never tried dragon boating before to come and experience the sport. If you are interested to join us, please drop us a message and we will be in touch.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at training on Sunday, 16 Aug 2026. Thank you, and have an awesome National Day celebration!

We have completed the final session of our Torture Thursday Phase 1: Adaptation yesterday evening (30 July 2026)!

It is no mean feat to complete 500 to 800 reps of bodyweight exercises over the past four sessions. We are truly grateful to everyone who accompanied us on this journey towards this milestone. Your commitment, determination, and perseverance have made this comeback a meaningful one.

Next week, we will progress to Phase 2: Endurance, where we will take on 800 to 1,200 reps every Thursday in August. This will bring us one step closer to achieving the baseline fitness for our Month of Hell Showdown in October. For those unaware, we are competing for the fastest time in various bodyweight exercises, like jumping jacks, leg raises, push-ups, sit-ups, and burpees. We hope to see everyone continue this journey with us as we build strength, endurance, and resilience together.

For those who missed Phase 1: Adaptation, it is not too late to join us for the coming Endurance Phase. This is because in any of our workout sessions, we encourage everyone to manage their expectations and adjust the workout volume according to their current fitness level. Completing 80%, 50%, or even just 30% of the workout is still an achievement in your own terms. It is always better to start somewhere than to not start at all.

So come on, join us, experience the energy of Torture Thursday, and challenge yourself at your own pace!

Thank you once again for your commitment and enthusiasm. You have earned this well-deserved break after completing the Adaptation Phase. Recover well, stay strong, and we look forward to seeing everyone again as we embark on the Endurance Phase together!

It was an early morning of thundery showers yesterday (26 July) as we set off for our Sunday dragon boat training session. Such moments are always a mental test for us: Whether we choose to show up, or return to the comfort of our cosy beds.

We were delighted to see our regular members continuing to turn up despite the cold and rainy conditions. Thank you to everyone for your discipline, commitment, and determination to keep improving together.

Not wanting to waste valuable training time while waiting for the storm to pass, the team moved indoors for an hour of technique revision at the paddling tub. Once the weather cleared, we returned to the water for paddling drills before taking on a 30-minute endurance challenge.

This session served as a preview of our internal fitness event to celebrate Singapore’s National Day, Paddles Up For Singapore: 61-Minute Dragon Boat Distance Championship, happening this Sunday, 2 Aug.

Participants will paddle together for 61 minutes, with the winning team determined by the longest distance covered.

Beyond competition, dragon boating is about building friendships, developing resilience, and pushing our personal limits together. These values strongly resonate with the Singapore spirit. Therefore, we strongly encourage all members to join us for this special celebration, have fun, and create memorable moments.

Come ready to paddle, support one another, and experience the fun of dragon boating!

Torture Thursday advanced to Session 3 of the Adaptation Phase, held yesterday evening at The Kallang (Stadium MRT).

Despite informing everyone that the intensity would be higher, we were grateful to see a strong turnout. In the past, the majority of our participants would have been hesitant to show up.

Together, we completed 700 reps of bodyweight exercises in under 75 minutes. This is another step forward in building our strength, endurance, and resilience. Well done to all our participants!

Next Thursday, we will take on the 800-rep package, which was our typical training volume before we took a break in October last year. While the workout continues to get tougher, our focus remains on progressive training, improving fitness, and preparing ourselves for the Month of Hell Showdown 2026 in October.

For those who are interested in joining us, do not worry! Torture Thursday welcomes participants of different fitness levels. Come experience the energy, challenge yourself at your own pace, and train together with our community.

Interested to join? Drop us a message, and we will be in touch with more details.

Let’s train hard, grow stronger, and prepare ourselves for the ultimate challenge!

Congratulations to everyone who showed up for Session 2 of Torture Thursday: Adaptation Phase tonight! The challenge was completed, with a total of 600 reps of bodyweight exercises done and dusted.

Tonight’s session featured more low-bar movements and push-ups, which placed greater demands on our upper-body strength and arm power. The intensity was a step up from the previous session, but we observed that the majority of participants were still able to keep pace. It was inspiring to see that many of you still had the capacity to push further. We are truly in awe of the amazing fitness level demonstrated by everyone!

Next Thursday, we are confident adding another 100 reps, bringing the total to 700 reps. As we are still in the early stages of our Torture journey, we will continue to manage the pace and provide sufficient recovery time to allow everyone to experience the challenge safely and effectively.

As the saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. That is exactly what Torture Camp is about. It is a journey of building strength, endurance, and resilience as we prepare ourselves for the ultimate Month of Hell Showdown in October 2026.

Whether you are a returning camper or someone looking to activate your dopamine for the first time, we welcome you to join us on this journey.

Thank you once again for your commitment and enthusiasm. Rest well, recover, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next week!

Chasing lights, making waves, creating memories ✨🩵

This morning marked our final training session before the Pesta Sukan 2km race next weekend, and we were delighted to see almost full attendance compared to the past few weeks.

For our non-racing members, thank you for giving your best effort to stay as far ahead as possible before the racing team caught up. Your presence and support have added great value to our training sessions.

Thank you, everyone, for your hard work and commitment. Every effort made has contributed to building a stronger team. Now that our race preparation period has concluded, the focus is on getting sufficient rest, staying healthy, and showing up fully charged on competition day.

There will be no Painful Sunday next week (19 July). We will resume training on Sunday, 26 July.

For those who are not racing, we encourage you to begin or continue joining our weekday training sessions: Track & Tone on Tuesday and the Torture session on Thursday. Remember, consistency in training is the key to achieving better fitness and continuous improvement.

Wishing everyone a fruitful week ahead. To our racers, stay focused, trust the training, and believe in the preparation you have put in over the past months. May you have a smooth and enjoyable race day experience.