Outdoors

9 Breathtaking Hikes & Trails Around the Klang Valley

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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5 Fresh Ways to Get Fit in the Klang Valley: Aerial Yoga, Parkour and More

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 …

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10 Solid Reasons to Start Jumping on the Trampoline

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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How to Start Running: Easy 4-Week Programme

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 …

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Newbie Runners! Here are 5 Great Reasons to Join a Race

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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16 Spots to Run in 16 States/Federal Territories of Malaysia

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 …

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Yoga Class

Personal Classes, Studio, or Gym Classes? Which is the Best Yoga Class Setting for You?

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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