It’s International Mountain Day today and while we may not have that many great mountains to climb here in the Klang Valley, we certainly have some amazing hills! Here are 9 of our favourite hikes in and around the Klang Valley: 1. Canopy Walk, FRIM There are plenty of hikes and trails in the Forest Research Institute …
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When you think about working out, what usually flashes across your mind? Is it the torturous hour on the treadmill where you’re constantly counting down every minute? Or the tear-inducing boredom on the stationary bike? Most people dread exercising, because they think it’s boring, or it’s tiring, or they just plain don’t like it. Granted, exercise …
5 Fresh Ways to Get Fit in the Klang Valley: Aerial Yoga, Parkour and More Read More »
When I was travelling in Europe, I noticed trampolines of all sizes dotting the backyards of charming little houses. Trampolining seemed to be a popular activity among the kids, until I saw their parents jumping alongside them too. Both kids and adults always looked like they were having a blast. Having grown up in a trampoline-less household back here …
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Are you about to sign up for your first 10KM race? Or are you a seasoned runner looking to improve on your speed in your next 10K race? Either ways, the training programme below will help you rev up your engines to finish your race in record time! What you see below is a simple …
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When you first start running, you can’t expect to sprint forward like a cheetah reincarnated. If you attempt that, you’ll just suffer from uncontrollable wheezing, overworked muscles, and put yourself off running forever. The easiest way to master running is to do it the way marathon runners finish a 42km race. By using a combination …
So you’ve just started running. Perhaps you’re even making some progress, panting less, running longer distances, basically not looking like a moron on the road. What would you say if we told you it’s about time to sign up for a race? “Are you out of your mind? I’d die on the road!” was the answer …
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1. Putrajaya: Around the Putrajaya Lake This 10km route brings you around the Putrajaya Lake in all its splendour and plates up great views of the city. 2. Kuala Lumpur: Taman Metropolitan Kepong A 3.6km running loop around undulating terrain surrounded by lush greenery. This park is also near the Forest Research Institute Malaysia where …
16 Spots to Run in 16 States/Federal Territories of Malaysia Read More »
Bootcamps have been around ever since man took spear to hand and bandied together to fight as a unit. The Spartan had their own bootcamp and resulted in one of the feared armies in their time. Today, bootcamp represents a structured training that readies people into a fit fighting machine. This eventually gave way to …
Bootcamp: Short Bursts of Training, Just as Effective Read More »
Remember that gym membership you signed up for at the beginning of the year? When was the last time you paid a visit and actually used more than just the treadmill or the stationary bike? Or maybe you HAVE been utilising the equipment but can’t help feeling awfully bored since you’ve been doing the same …
Alternative to the Gym: 8 Solid Reasons to Bootcamp Read More »
So you’ve decided that you might want to try yoga. Your mother, close friends and colleagues have all been raving about it for years. But just surveying the current market on class offerings leaves you dizzy and more confused than when you first started. Perhaps the fancy Sanskrit class names don’t really hold water to …
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