Watsons Malaysia managing director Caryn Loh (centre),together with Malaysia Book of Records chief operating officer Christopher Wong, Watsons management team, and the crowds at the Watsons Get Active Carnival 2023 – creating history by breaking the Malaysia Book of Records for “The Largest Participants in Simultaneous Indoor Fitness Routine” record.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Watsons Get Active, organised by Watsons Malaysia, has once again emerged as a successful fitness event this year.
Held during the recent weekend at Sentul Depot, the eighth edition event was packed with over 5,000 participants engaged in the largest exercise party that includes Zumba, Tabata, and Spin Cycle.
As the number of people suffering from diabetes and obesity is high in Malaysia, this annual event has grown, motivating its customers and members to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. It has become a must-attend event, drawing attendees from as far as Penang and Sabah this year.
"Watsons Malaysia is constantly at the forefront of the movement to encourage a healthy lifestyle. We aim to go above and beyond by hosting the biggest multi-exercise celebration for our customers, “ said Watsons Malaysia managing director Caryn Loh.
“This year, we have expanded our exercise offerings to boost energy levels, including Zumba, Spin Cycle and Tabata, for two days.
“Additionally, we aim to break the Malaysia Book of Records once again with the Largest Participation in Simultaneous Indoor Fitness Routine.”
At The Watsons Get Active Carnival 2023, participants enjoyed a 90-minute electrifying music-blasting packed exercise party by 25 well-trained instructors, led by Zumba Duo Alex Phang and Deno Au, Jason and Anna for Tabata, as well as Shafiq and Ken for Spin Cycle.
On top of that, customers were promised a fun-filled fitness party, a health and beauty bazaar, sampling, and more during this two-day carnival.
The Get Active Carnival featured 40 booths from health and beauty brands where attendees took advantage of exclusive deals, demonstrations, giveaways all day long, and performances by top artists, including Layla Sania, Firdhaus, and Nicole Lai.
Besides that, the event offered a health check provided by the Watsons' pharmacist team. This included a special collaboration with Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) providing fitness examinations and Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur sharing health information and activities for everyone.
Caryn added, “Watsons Malaysia has consistently been supportive of initiatives that help the community.
“Thus, RM10,000 was donated to Special Olympics Malaysia, a nonprofit organisation that supports intellectual disabilities communities through programmes in sports, health, education, and community building.
“This year, Watsons donated essentials and products worth over RM1mil to the Malaysian community and received our first CSR Award as Company of the Year (Retail) in Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2023 by CSR Malaysia.”
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