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Jennifer Wong's class act

Comedian and writer Jennifer Wong tries fitness and wellbeing activities for the first time, and shares what to expect

  • Burlesque dance instructor Evana De Lune gives a lesson to students at Tropical Soul Dance, Annandale, Sydney, Australia, 26 May 2024.

    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
  • Jennifer Wong attends a Sound Bath Yoga session at the Virgin Gym at 2 Bligh Street, Sydney. Australia

    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
  • Jennifer Wong at her first tai chi class.

    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
  • A woman prepares to shoot an arrow from a large bow, in side profile. It is a dark and rainy day.

    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
  • Jennifer Wong attends a sound-healing experience with a live score courtesy of the En Coda Symphony Orchestra at the Art Gallery of NSW

    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
  • Jennifer Wong in a race-car simulator looking bemused

    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
  • A blurry motion shot of a woman in a pink T-shirt, pedalling on a stationary bike in a spin class.

    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.
  • Jennifer Wong in a float tank

    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
  • A woman in a purple T-shirt and maroon tights attends a ballet class.

    ‘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.
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