PIT Athletes

Feng Yi Chew - CROSSFIT & Strongman Athlete and PITBULL

Feng is a CrossFit athlete currently making her bid to represent Asia at the 2012 CrossFit Games in Carson, California, USA. With a background in sprint kayaking, dragonboat racing and crew, she first came across CrossFit when in college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. All it took was one breathless, sweaty workout, and she was hooked. Feng spent time coaching and training at CrossFit Joust in Ann Arbor, Michigan during her student days, and she also competed in the 2009 CrossFit Games. She returned to Singapore to serve out her military obligations in August 2009. She continued training in CrossFit, largely on her own, and when work sent her to Brisbane, Australia from May to July 2011, she chanced upon CrossFit Brisbane (CFB). She fell in love with the gym, the coaches, and the community, and became a CFB athlete. This experience re-ignited her drive to compete in CrossFit again. In 2012, she came across The PIT and immediately knew that it was a place where she could apply her CFB programming and train in preparation for the CrossFit Games, thanks to the knowledgeable and friendly trainers, welcoming environment and superb equipment. Feng frequently competes in CrossFit competitions, particularly in Australia. Apart from CrossFit, Feng also competes in strongman events, powerlifting, and a myriad of other disciplines that taps on her base of functional athleticism.

Accomplishments:

• 2009 CrossFit Games Midwest Regionals (Columbus, OH, USA) -- 2nd
• 2009 CrossFit Games Finals (Aromas, CA, USA) -- 65th
• 2011 CrossFit Toowoomba (Toowoomba, QLD, Australia) Brass Monkey Challenge -- 1st
• 2011 CrossFit King (Brisbane, QLD, Australia) Super Sprint Challenge -- 1st
• 2011 CrossFit Northside (Redcliffe, QLD, Australia) Bayside Challenge -- 1st
• 2011 Schwartz's CrossFit Melbourne (Melbourne, VIC, Australia) Challenge -- 2nd
• 2011 IPL World Powerlifting, Bench Press, and Deadlift Championships (Las Vegas, NV, USA) -- 1st (56kg/123lb weight class); with 307.50kg total
• 2012 Again Faster + CrossFit Brisbane (Brisbane, QLD, Australia) Challenge -- 3rd

"I was sold the first moment I stepped into the PIT. Not just because it was a CrossFitter's dream playground, but because of the enthusiasm and knowledge of the trainers, as well as the community vibe. Training at the PIT has allowed me to work on my approach towards functional fitness from various dimensions -- not just hardcore metcons or heavy lifting, but also focusing on lots of mobility, movement, and injury prevention, which will make me a better athlete and improve my game in the long term. I am very thankful for the support the PIT has provided me with and am proud to be a PITBULL Athlete!"

Isaac Ong - Full time competetive tennis player and PITBULL

As a junior ITF player training to turn professional in the Full-Time Tennis Programme sponsored by the Singapore Tennis Association, I believe that the trainers in the PIT are able to strengthen and condition my core muscles which are not only crucial in helping me stay injury free but are also important in pushing every of my matches to a much more competitive level. As every competitive tennis match is both physically demanding and mentally challenging, training in a gym like the PIT will enable me to improve my overall fitness and mental fortitude with better stamina and endurance both on and off court. Having been with the PIT for nearly half a year, I am convinced that my personal trainers, Irving and Andyn can work with me to fulfil my dream of becoming a top 100 ranked professional tennis player in the ATP men's circuit in the near future.

"I would like to improve on every aspect of my tennis game by developing stronger upper body muscles, quicker legs and increase my speed with better movement on court by working out thrice a week in the PIT. I would also want to improve my stability, flexibility and core strength, so that I can anticipate my opponents' shots and return harder and faster shots with better recovery and quicker reflexes. I believe that my trainers, Irving and Andyn can help me in all these areas, and develop me athletically into a much stronger, speedier and fitter competitive match player on court. I would strongly recommend anyone, being young or old, male or female who would like to get fitter, stronger and lead a healthier lifestyle to join the PIT training, conditioning and strengthening program."

Tampines Rovers FC - PITBULLS

Tampines Rovers Football Club are a professional association football club based in Tampines, Singapore, that play in the S.League. Founded in 1945, they have won the national league championship five times, the Singapore Cup thrice and the ASEAN Club Championship once. Their home ground is the Tampines Stadium and their main rivals are Geylang United FC, with whom they contest the Eastern Derby.

Accomplishments:

• S League Champions 2011
• FA CUP Champions 2011
• Singapore Cup Champions 2006
• ASEAN Football Federation 2005
• S. League Champions 2005
• Singapore Cup Champions 2004
• S. League Champions 2004
• Singapore Cup Champions 2002

"I chose to train my team at the PIT because of their knowledge and professionalism in strength and conditioning. Football has evolved and physical strength and is an important part of the game.
The team is very privileged to work with the PIT on this aspect of the players conditioning program.
The technical staff can see the improvement of players since we started training with the guys at the PIT. Results have come sooner than expected and the players look forward to their sessions with the guys."

"The training at the PIT has been a big boost for the players and it has helped their endurance during games.
Even the smaller players are tougher now and can withstand the physical contact that is involved in the game.""

Alexsandro "Leke" Mchado - BJJ Black Belt, MMA fighter and PITBULL

Alexsandro “Leke” Machado is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ricardo Vieira. He has trained many black belt BJJ and MMA fighters at the famous Fight Zone Academy in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. In 2010, “Leke” was invited to Singapore, where he is currently teaching BJJ at IMPACT MMA. Alexsandro Machado is also famous for being one of the success stories to have come out of the VB (Vieira Brothers) social project led by Ricardo and Leonardo Vieira.

Accomplishments:

• Rio State Championship Silver Medallist (2009)
• Scandinavian Open Champion (2007 brown belt)
• Scandinavian Open Silver Medallist (2007 absolute division)

“The training at the PIT is hardcore. Irving pushes me to my limits and made me think of the tough training I had in Brazil. This reminded me of my humble beginning in the tough streets of the Rio favelas. Knowing where I have come from, I am always hungry and welcome tough training because I know it will only make me better. This training will prepare me well for my future Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fights. Thank you, PIT.”

Ahmad Taufiq - Strongman competitor and PITBULL

Ahmad Taufiq is currently reading his PhD Family Ecology in University Putra Malaysia with the Faculty of Human Ecology specializing on paternal attachment and adolescents. Taufiq always advocates and is a firm believer of leading an all-rounded, balanced lifestyle and versed in many fields. He has also has excelled in sporting pursuits from Track and Field, where he represented his secondary school, tertiary institutions, semi-professional clubs and also country in his younger schooling days. He is currently a strength athlete competing in local and overseas “Strongman” competitions in Singapore, Malaysia and South East Asian region. Being the inaugural champion in Singapore’s Strong Man in 2005 and has placed in top 5 positions to present day.

In March 2011, he was also crowned Champion in Sabah’s Strongest Man. In July 2011 he competed in another Strongman competition in Sabah “Tuhun Tavakas” meaning Strongest Man in a Kadazan Dusun, a native language and finished 3rd in a field of international competitors. Taufiq is in the Executive Committee of SG Titans - a non-profit organization in the promotion of strength sports in Singapore. He is also presently working toward a world ranking in WKC Kettlebell Strong Sport on top of reading for his PhD.

National Level Accomplishments:

• Singapore Strongest Man 2005 – Champion
• Singapore Strongest Man 2006 – 1st Runner Up
• Singapore Strongest Man 2007 – 2nd Runner Up
• Singapore Strongest Man 2010 – 3rd Runner Up

Regional Level Accomplishments:

• Sabah Strongest Man 2011 – Champion
• Tuhun Tavakas Challenge 2011 - 2nd Runner Up
• Sabah Strongest Man 2012 - Champion

“I train at The PIT because of its straight up intense environment during training, its upfront, NO airs, NO B.S and simple back to basics equipment! Nothing is better than “old school”!!! The trainers push me, but when they train with me on the rare occasion... I get to push them back!”

Constantin Denis - Rugby athlete and PITBULL

Constantin Denis is currently playing for Singapore national under 20s team. He was also selected for the National Men’s training squad. At a club level, he is currently playing rugby for Bedok Kings 1st grade. He would like to continue his rugby career in New Zealand where he has already played for a Division 1 men’s club - The Ngongotaha mens Div 1 team.

Accomplishments:

• Selected for National Men’s training Squad
• ARFU U20 Division 3 champion (Singapore U20)

“The PIT has helped me improve all parts of my game (rugby) as well as my fitness level and strength. As a rugby player bulking up is a priority for me, the trainers at the PIT have helped me do this and will continue to push me to reach my full potential in size, strength, speed and fitness at the same time making sure I am not picking up any injuries and training safely. The hospitality that the trainers at the PIT have is amazing, the relationship created with them has been great and they are to me, my elder brothers”

Roy Hobbs - ATP Tennis player and PITBULL

Roy Hobbs is currently playing the number 1 slot for the Singapore National Tennis Team. He is also travelling on the ATP pro circuit as a player. He is currently the only male Singaporean player to be ranked on the ATP world rankings.

Accomplishments:

• Playing Number 1 slot for Singapore
• Winning the Victoria Open (Canada)
• Playing Maindraw in the ITF Future level tournaments
• Getting the ATP point
• Playing tournaments on the ATP Challenger circuit

"The PIT has done a lot for me and my tennis. Not only physically but mentally as well! They have helped me gain confidence in my fitness, and having confidence in my fitness means I'm mentally stronger as well. I feel that i can be out there as long if not longer than all the other players. They train me hard, And the trainers make me feel like family!"