Heart‑Stopper in a HIIT Session
When sweat meets a sudden heart attack, the news is hard to swallow.
What Went Wrong?
On March 2, a 25‑year‑old NSman was doing a quick, high‑intensity interval training (HIIT) session at West Coast Park. He collapsed, was rushed to National University Hospital, and was pronounced dead at 9:21 pm, roughly two hours later.
Key Facts
- Cause of death: coronary artery disease (confirmed by post‑mortem).
- The incident happened during a Health Promotion Board (HPB) HIIT session.
- The NS FIT program’s Quick HIIT sessions are now suspended until further notice.
Response and Support
HPB and the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) issued a joint statement on Monday (March 7), expressing heartfelt condolences for the serviceman’s family. They are offering support throughout this difficult time.
What We’re Doing Next
Both Mindef and the Singapore Armed Forces are reviewing safety practices to prevent any similar tragedies in the future. Once the assessment is complete, the sessions may resume—or not—based on the findings.
For now, the community holds its breath, hoping for safer grounds and a smoother finish.
NSman was attentive to health, would run regularly
Unexpected Loss in the Community
Family Shock
The news of the NSman’s passing left his relatives stunned and confused, according to Shin Min Daily News. They can’t quite wrap their heads around a sudden death, especially one that came out of nowhere.
He Was Health‑Conscious, Surprisingly
It turns out this Singapore permanent resident, originally from Malaysia, had been quietly managing a high cholesterol diagnosis since his National Service days—seven years ago. But he didn’t let it govern his lifestyle.
- Regular Runs: Even while operating a truck full‑time, he’d hit the pavement each day.
- Post‑Work HIIT: After long hours, he willingly joined high‑intensity interval training sessions.
- Positive Attitude: According to his cousin‑in‑law, “We’re not blaming anyone. We just see that he chose to stay active.”
Newly Married and Thankful
The 30‑year‑old cousin‑in‑law mentioned that the NSman had just tied the knot a year ago. Despite the sad turn of events, they’re grateful for the support received.
- Transportation Help: The family is thankful to the authorities and a bus company for arranging travel from Johor to Singapore so everyone could attend the funeral.
- Community Support: They feel a sense of relief knowing help was available at the crucial time.
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