Ex-Sniper Is Handstand-ing His Way Around Singapore... And Into His 50s

[practease]

https://www.wonderwall.sg/people/ex-sniper-is-handstand-ing-his-way-around-Singapore-and-into-his-50s/?fbclid=IwAR2D9qY41ksKccjLm9CVGV1uHzyD_2Ia5WF_5GB6ON9Ai3exYZi0Rq400j8

Ex-Sniper Is Handstand-ing His Way Around Singapore... And Into His 50s

 

Loke, who goes by the moniker FreeMan Loke, only learnt how to do a handstand at the age of 50. | PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/@HANDSTAND_N_BE_MERRY

 

Ask most Singaporean guys, and they'll probably admit that they were at their fittest during their national service.

 

Some are inspired by their NS experience to take their fitness journey further, while others are motivated by reservist cycles - like Loke, a 52-year-old who does deliveries for his brother's food manufacturing company, and a very inspiring individual we're throwing the spotlight on to commemorate International Men's Day (19 Nov).

 

"I started doing sports seriously about 20-plus years ago while training for reservist IPPT. I never liked running back then, but realised I could actually go long distance after some training. So I started doing marathons, triathlons, Ironman and ultra running over the last few years," says Loke (who also goes by the moniker FreeMan Loke).

 

Some of the sporting events he's thankful to have experienced and completed: "A few Ironman races in Australia, Langkawi, Switzerland and a few other places. I also completed the Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji, a 160km trail-running race, in over 42hrs as well as the Racing The Planet 7-day 250km self-supported Gobi Desert race."

 

Fitspo much?! "I think endurance grows with age. As I grow older, my mind becomes stronger so I can endure better," says Loke.

 

Loke says that every handstand on an elevated surface is a challenge, especially in public spaces and when people notice what he's up to. "I do get a thumbs-up and claps from passersby - little gestures of encouragement that go a long way. I'm always thankful and appreciate them," says Loke, who strongly believes that health-and-fitness is a lifestyle that should be maintained and incorporated into daily life.

 

"It’s something we need to see us through old age - to help us stay active and mobile when we’re old," he says.

 

On occasion, Loke (above, second from left) has found himself doing calisthenics workouts with those half his age. Unsurprisingly, he doesn't look his age, and it's very apparent in people's reactions. "Usually when I tell people I’m 52 at the fitness corner, they look a bit stunned with disbelief," he admits.

 

When it comes to the relationship between age and levels of fitness, he has some sage words: "People used to say age is just a number. It’s only relevant when you work out and maintain your fitness. Every individual has their strength and weakness, so the golden rule is don’t compare. Do what you’re good at, and try to improve on what you’re weak at. Do it to better yourself and not challenge others."

In fact, his fitspo lifestyle has become a way to bridge generation gaps: "Fitness is a universal language that allows me to communicate with the younger generation. Usually they get inspired because of my age."

 

He tries to get his wife involved in some of the sporting activities he participates in (such as rucking and trail exploring), not only to maintain fitness but also "to spend time doing the same thing together". Aww!

 

But on a sobering note, he says: "Realistically speaking time is running out. It’s good to treasure and cherish the remaining days together."

 

What we really want to know is, what does wifey think of his popularity on Instagram? "I’m not popular on Instagram lah. Just sharing only. Hehheh"

 

Although he is fitter than ever, he might not have been in similarly good shape while he was doing his national service.

 

"Back in my NS days, I was only doing the usual physical stuff. It was later that I took up endurance sports and few years ago, calisthenics," says the ex-sniper who was from the 5th mono intake of 5SIR (1989-1991)

 

"NS was always fun and memorable - the camaraderie!"

 

He's even kept his ghillie suit (which still fits him after 30 years!) not only as a souvenir but also for sentimental reasons as "it was painstakingly sewn by Mom".

 

Another reason we're loving this guy: he has a heart of gold, regularly shaving his head for Hair For Hope (the Children's Cancer Foundation's signature head-shaving fundraiser) as well as donating blood.

 

"Not everyone is eligible to donate blood. We must be thankful we’re fit and free of illness in order to donate. It’s a privilege to donate part of what’s flowing inside us to save lives," he says. "Just doing my part for charity."

 

Now if Loke isn't, ahem, fit to be spotlighted for International Men's Day, we don't know who is!

[Guest Guest]

woot...body so hot

but the face....can be better

[fab]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:59 PM, Guest Guest said:

woot...body so hot

but the face....can be better

 

At least he looks natural, not steroid nor botoxed. 

[Guest I like]

First picture, the private part quite "big".

[StockBottom]

Omg 😍🤩😋

 

 

Edited November 19, 2021 by StockBottom

[fab]

On 11/19/2021 at 7:04 PM, StockBottom said:

Omg 😍🤩😋

 

 

 

The ones on the sides.

[Guest Eros]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:59 PM, Guest Guest said:

woot...body so hot

but the face....can be better

close your eyes and enjoy the ride.

[tomcat]

just out of curiousity.....is this the infamous white shorts guy in shogun???

he is the star of the sauna thread there, and seems like same pattern.

 

old and weird, train physical stuff but at the same time very exhibitionistic.

 

is it him? 

[Guest guest]

Actually 52 year old still not consider old. Have to maintain to looks good. Wonder if i still can looks good when i am 52? Haha.

[Steve5380]

On 11/19/2021 at 3:59 AM, Guest Guest said:

woot...body so hot

but the face....can be better

 

Being upside down changes the look of the face, but in his case it remains quite decent.  Try it out on your own face, if you can do a handstand.

[Steve5380]

On 11/19/2021 at 8:56 AM, Guest guest said:

Actually 52 year old still not consider old. Have to maintain to looks good. Wonder if i still can looks good when i am 52? Haha.

 

You should aim at still looking good when you are 78.

[Guest guest]

On 11/20/2021 at 10:21 PM, Steve5380 said:

 

You should aim at still looking good when you are 78.

I don't think i can live that long. I also hope i don't live until that age, it is quite a torture when you are 78 but health full of problem, cannot walk well, cannot see clearly and cannot hear.

[Steve5380]

On 11/20/2021 at 8:34 AM, Guest guest said:

I don't think i can live that long. I also hope i don't live until that age, it is quite a torture when you are 78 but health full of problem, cannot walk well, cannot see clearly and cannot hear.

 

This is why you should aim at, plan to live well that long.  Good nutrition should minimize the risk of chronic illnesses.  Leg exercises should prevent problems when walking,  nutrition and care for the eyes should keep them sharp,  and avoidance of too loud noises should preserve the hearing.  Also, oral hygiene should preserve the teeth.

 

But think about!  If you plan for 78, then at 52 you will definitely look still young,  which is your original goal.   

[Guest Nice]

Got it. Flaunt it. 

[Guest Reality]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:59 PM, Guest Guest said:

woot...body so hot

but the face....can be better

 Compared to what I have seen on gay apps and here he is definitely above average in terms of body and looks. Sg men are mostly ugly and short due to bad genes.

[UberFlash]

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Edited January 27, 2022 by UberFlash

[begleitung]

So hott and fit

[Guest See my pits!]

Like to show off armpits.

[LeanMature]

On 11/19/2021 at 7:04 PM, StockBottom said:

Omg 😍🤩😋

 

 

 

Who is Loke, the ex-sniper ?

[Guest Guest]

On 11/19/2021 at 7:04 PM, StockBottom said:

Omg 😍🤩😋

 

 

The daddy with Nike shorts, 2nd fr right . Saw him at swimming pool shower. Very hung n bushy below. 

[LeanMature]

On 11/21/2021 at 3:58 PM, Guest Guest said:

The daddy with Nike shorts, 2nd fr right . Saw him at swimming pool shower. Very hung n bushy below. 

 

Which pool ?  How old is he and was he alone ?

[Guest Guest]

On 11/21/2021 at 2:36 PM, UberFlash said:

I knew what is this. 

 

I would like to double & triple confirm with the members.

 

 

 

 

Looks like a location tracker. Like those given to criminals to track their location for curfew location logging, or those during covid quarantine.

[Guest Guest]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:34 PM, practease said:

https://www.wonderwall.sg/people/ex-sniper-is-handstand-ing-his-way-around-Singapore-and-into-his-50s/?fbclid=IwAR2D9qY41ksKccjLm9CVGV1uHzyD_2Ia5WF_5GB6ON9Ai3exYZi0Rq400j8

Ex-Sniper Is Handstand-ing His Way Around Singapore... And Into His 50s

 

Loke, who goes by the moniker FreeMan Loke, only learnt how to do a handstand at the age of 50. | PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/@HANDSTAND_N_BE_MERRY

 

Ask most Singaporean guys, and they'll probably admit that they were at their fittest during their national service.

 

Some are inspired by their NS experience to take their fitness journey further, while others are motivated by reservist cycles - like Loke, a 52-year-old who does deliveries for his brother's food manufacturing company, and a very inspiring individual we're throwing the spotlight on to commemorate International Men's Day (19 Nov).

 

"I started doing sports seriously about 20-plus years ago while training for reservist IPPT. I never liked running back then, but realised I could actually go long distance after some training. So I started doing marathons, triathlons, Ironman and ultra running over the last few years," says Loke (who also goes by the moniker FreeMan Loke).

 

Some of the sporting events he's thankful to have experienced and completed: "A few Ironman races in Australia, Langkawi, Switzerland and a few other places. I also completed the Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji, a 160km trail-running race, in over 42hrs as well as the Racing The Planet 7-day 250km self-supported Gobi Desert race."

 

Fitspo much?! "I think endurance grows with age. As I grow older, my mind becomes stronger so I can endure better," says Loke.

 

Loke says that every handstand on an elevated surface is a challenge, especially in public spaces and when people notice what he's up to. "I do get a thumbs-up and claps from passersby - little gestures of encouragement that go a long way. I'm always thankful and appreciate them," says Loke, who strongly believes that health-and-fitness is a lifestyle that should be maintained and incorporated into daily life.

 

"It’s something we need to see us through old age - to help us stay active and mobile when we’re old," he says.

 

On occasion, Loke (above, second from left) has found himself doing calisthenics workouts with those half his age. Unsurprisingly, he doesn't look his age, and it's very apparent in people's reactions. "Usually when I tell people I’m 52 at the fitness corner, they look a bit stunned with disbelief," he admits.

 

When it comes to the relationship between age and levels of fitness, he has some sage words: "People used to say age is just a number. It’s only relevant when you work out and maintain your fitness. Every individual has their strength and weakness, so the golden rule is don’t compare. Do what you’re good at, and try to improve on what you’re weak at. Do it to better yourself and not challenge others."

In fact, his fitspo lifestyle has become a way to bridge generation gaps: "Fitness is a universal language that allows me to communicate with the younger generation. Usually they get inspired because of my age."

 

He tries to get his wife involved in some of the sporting activities he participates in (such as rucking and trail exploring), not only to maintain fitness but also "to spend time doing the same thing together". Aww!

 

But on a sobering note, he says: "Realistically speaking time is running out. It’s good to treasure and cherish the remaining days together."

 

What we really want to know is, what does wifey think of his popularity on Instagram? "I’m not popular on Instagram lah. Just sharing only. Hehheh"

 

Although he is fitter than ever, he might not have been in similarly good shape while he was doing his national service.

 

"Back in my NS days, I was only doing the usual physical stuff. It was later that I took up endurance sports and few years ago, calisthenics," says the ex-sniper who was from the 5th mono intake of 5SIR (1989-1991)

 

"NS was always fun and memorable - the camaraderie!"

 

He's even kept his ghillie suit (which still fits him after 30 years!) not only as a souvenir but also for sentimental reasons as "it was painstakingly sewn by Mom".

 

Another reason we're loving this guy: he has a heart of gold, regularly shaving his head for Hair For Hope (the Children's Cancer Foundation's signature head-shaving fundraiser) as well as donating blood.

 

"Not everyone is eligible to donate blood. We must be thankful we’re fit and free of illness in order to donate. It’s a privilege to donate part of what’s flowing inside us to save lives," he says. "Just doing my part for charity."

 

Now if Loke isn't, ahem, fit to be spotlighted for International Men's Day, we don't know who is!

 

Bo liao. So old already and got nothing better to do in life? 

[Guest Guest]

On 11/21/2021 at 10:57 AM, Guest Reality said:

 Compared to what I have seen on gay apps and here he is definitely above average in terms of body and looks. Sg men are mostly ugly and short due to bad genes.

 

body - above average

looks - below average

[StockBottom]

On 11/21/2021 at 3:42 PM, LeanMature said:

 

Who is Loke, the ex-sniper ?

 

Second from left.

Edited November 22, 2021 by StockBottom

[Guest CovidKing]

On 11/21/2021 at 10:57 AM, Guest Reality said:

 Compared to what I have seen on gay apps and here he is definitely above average in terms of body and looks. Sg men are mostly ugly and short due to bad genes.

That's why I notice that in S'pore, if you are tall and handsome (don't necessarily have to be muscular), people, esp women, always ask if you are local.

 

 

On 11/21/2021 at 4:36 PM, Guest Guest said:

body - above average

looks - below average

That's life, I guess.

You can go to the gym eight times a week, and get a body like a Greek god, but if you have a hawker face, you have a hawker face.

[Guest Try and see]

On 11/21/2021 at 10:57 AM, Guest Reality said:

Sg men are mostly ugly and short due to bad genes.

 

And if they're tall, they're usually also fat 😂

[Guest Try and see]

Seems like he's quite a horny guy  😈

See what he wrote at the red underline!

I bet he likes to be photographed shirtless and in tights in order to secretly attract guys!

 

[Guest Try and see]

Yeah, spread those long and muscular legs for me, daddy 😍

 

[HC-B]

If he’s a top, and he looks it given his physique, he could give a guy or two or more very prolonged and energetic anal poundings for a long long duration. 

 

If he’s a bottom, and he acts it, then good luck  to the top! 😆

[bluerunner]

He looks great for his age. 

[radiusulnar]

On 11/21/2021 at 4:46 PM, Guest CovidKing said:

you have a hawker face, you have a hawker face.

 

So harsh! 

 

On 11/19/2021 at 7:04 PM, StockBottom said:

Omg 😍🤩😋

 

 

 

They look like they skip leg day!

[StockBottom]

1 hour ago, radiusulnar said:

They look like they skip leg day!

 

They are ok for me; I have seen far worse in or out of the gym, can topple any time 🙃

 

These four can do me together any time 🥰

[radiusulnar]

40 minutes ago, StockBottom said:

can topple any time

 

🤣 I had a good guffaw.

[Nivek]

I think they look good and worthy of being idolized.

 

I tried looking for his instagram page but can't find it. Anyone following him?

[HC-B]

All good with all the media coverage but the crux is — can THAT stand and stay firm when he’s doing it??!

That’s the question, innit?! 😏😇🤣

[radiusulnar]

5 hours ago, Nivek said:

his instagram page

 

Whose? I think the second from right is han.valor

 

[Nivek]

The 50 year old handstand guy... Can't find anyone when I search for handstand_n_be_merry . Thanks for the other guy's insta!

[radiusulnar]

19 hours ago, Nivek said:

Can't find anyone when I search for handstand_n_be_merry

 

maybe disabled after too much fame from being featured on asiaone

[Kimochi]

1 hour ago, radiusulnar said:

 

maybe disabled after too much fame from being featured on asiaone

Many sure harass him want him to handstand sex and thrust ~ 🤣🤣🤣

[radiusulnar]

I think all his friends probably have the same acrobatic ability. Maybe better because they are younger. 

[MikeP]

i read handjobbing LOL

[radiusulnar]

On 9/23/2025 at 10:00 PM, MikeP said:

handjobbing

 

He's ex sniper, not ex scout. Only scouts have job week.