ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT CAPACITY AND COVERAGE OF STRENGTH TRAINING FACILITIES FOR SENIORS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 416

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 3 FEBRUARY 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui

MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC

Question No. 1203

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what is the Ministry’s assessment of the current capacity and coverage of strength training facilities for seniors, in particular programmes such as Gym Tonic; and (b) whether the Ministry has any plans to expand access to such facilities to meet growing demand among seniors.

Answer

1         We have been increasing the capacity and coverage of strength training facilities in the community to meet the growing demand among seniors, including fitness corners in HDB estates and public parks as well as ActiveSG gyms located islandwide. More seniors have also benefitted from programmes to improve muscle strength and prevent frailty, organised by agencies such as Health Promotion Board and SportSG. Many of these programmes are offered at the expanded network of Active Ageing Centres. These complement the facilities and programmes offered by private organisations such as Gym Tonic. We will continue to monitor and support the uptake of strength training amongst seniors.