Have you ever been flagged down at the mall by salespeople from the gym? They entice you with unlimited fitness classes, state-of-the-art gym equipment, saunas, shower rooms, and most importantly, free flow of Milo and 100 Plus! You dream about doing your time on the elliptical, watching a sexy girl on the treadmill in front …
I used to think the type of yoga that I took every weekend in my neighborhood studio was from the Iyengar school of teaching. I still remember filling in my teachers training application form and under “type of yoga practiced”, I smugly wrote Iyengar without really knowing what it truly meant. Of course years later …
Your Guide to the 5 Common Types of Yoga Classes in Malaysia (and Which Suits You Best) 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 »
Multiple studies show that if you find a workout that fits your personality, you’re more likely to stick to it. And it makes sense, we reckon. Running might be excite some people, but to others it might be the biggest bore on earth. Football may be too aggressive for some, but a great anger venting game for …
Flowchart: What’s Your Fitness Personality? Find Out Which Workout Suits You Best 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 …
Personal Classes, Studio, or Gym Classes? Which is the Best Yoga Class Setting for You? Read More »
Congratulations, you’ve decided to run! You’ve bought some cool running gear. You’ve set some goals for yourselves (hopefully). Now the question is: Where to run? The real answer to that question is: Anywhere! But I guess sometimes we just need specific pointers to get started, so fret not, here’s a quick and short list to …
Hundreds of years ago, those who desired to make that journey to sacred places in search of enlightened yoga masters would not have thought much about their wardrobe choices. In fact, I am pretty confident they would have just turned up with whatever they happen to have lying in their stone carved wardrobes at the …
Does My Butt Look Big in This? A Guide on What to Wear to Yoga Class Read More »
New to running? Welcome to the club! Running burns calories, helps you get fitter, and brings you to far away places! However, many new runners often make silly newbie mistakes and hurt themselves. Do you recognise any of the ones below? 1. Going too fast, too furious You’re obviously excited to kick-start your running lifestyle, …
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common term describing a painful condition caused by overuse of the arm, forearm, and hand muscles. The area near the elbow will feel very sore and tender. Most of the time it happens to those playing tennis and other racquet sports, but it’s a stress injury that can also happen …
Arm Constantly in Pain? You May Have Tennis Elbow Read More »
