Jennifer Wong's class act
Comedian and writer Jennifer Wong tries fitness and wellbeing activities for the first time, and shares what to expect
My first time at a burlesque class: ‘Could I thrust with a force that could kill a man?’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong overcomes her apprehension of ‘whorish vagina dancing’ – and then the gloves come off
My first time at a sound bath: ‘As the music becomes louder, my first thought is, ‘Danger, danger’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong comes for a session of gentle meditative yoga – and stays for the crystal singing bowls
My first time doing tai chi: ‘It feels like my brain is solving a Rubik’s Cube’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds that mastering the Chinese martial art is a matter of mind over navel
My first time at an archery class: ‘There’s so much tension it’s like a romantic comedy’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds that to succeed in life and archery, it helps to aim lower
My first time at a sound healing: ‘Is this the longest I’ve gone without checking my phone?’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong gets immersed in music and lost in a sunset
My first time in an F1 simulation: ‘I spectacularly skid off the track and crash’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong puts pedal to the metal in a push to claim her own Melbourne grand prix
My first time in a spin class: ‘I’m unable to escape. My feet are locked to the bike’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong endures two wheels, 45 minutes and the sounds of 50 Cent.
My first time in a float tank: ‘The only part of me I was sure still existed was my head’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong experiences sensory deprivation in a salty, skin-temperature bath
‘Just jump on the spot if you can’t keep up’: my 90 minutes of ballet for beginners
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds her balance and apologises to her toes.