Universal Sports ran a series of videos called “Race to Recovery” which focused on the importance of using a heart rate monitor to build speed and improve recovery time for people who are training for a half or full marathon. In the 3-part series, amateur runner, Kinga Philipps works with Running Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman to …
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So you’ve pinned 157 fitness quotes on Pinterest and liked all the fitspo ladies and gents on your Instagram. Now that the inspiration bit is done, why not get some actual work done? Try CrossFit! It is fitness trend that’s gathering more steam in Malaysia as more and more CrossFit boxes (gym) opening each year with more Malaysians jumping …
If gyms are stressful and too much of a cliché for you, try freeletics! It is a new training method that is somewhere along the lines of Crossfit and HIIT but the workouts are done outdoors or basically anywhere with a big space. You won’t need any equipment except for a yoga mat, a good pair of sports …
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Stuck running or working out at the same pace and timing? It’s time to take it up a notch with the help of a heart rate monitor! Counting steps is one thing but knowing when your heart is pumping the fastest is a surefire way to know that you are pushing yourself to be better. …
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When we think of road trips, we think of singing along to loud music and devouring approximately 1 bag of chips per half hour. We think of stopping by the petrol station for an ice cream break, or taking a detour to a nearby kampung to check out Mak Ayu’s satay. These road trips usually …
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After soaking in the view from your hike, you descent from the hill/mountain and immediately head into your car to get food or go home. Then, you head to a fast food place or a nearby mamak and start bingeing on nasi lemak because you feel like deserve it after all that hard work. You probably don’t …
Most of us would categorize running as just one type of sport but did you know that there are different types of runners? You could be a sprinter or a marathoner, depending on what run that you usually do. Though they sound the same there are clear differences between these two running categories. We stumbled …
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Marcus Lim had always dreamt of becoming an athlete. However, throughout his childhood years, he could not seem to find a sport in which he was good at, which led to him being left out by friends who did play sports. Feeling extremely discouraged, he started avoiding all forms of sports until the moment he got to college where he met …
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Picking up from where we left off, we’re going to talk about the MOST vital organ in the human body – the HEART! Heart Rate (HR) Our hearts are constantly beating (to pump oxygenated blood around the body) to keep us alive. Heart rate is usually expressed in BPM (beats per minute). The rate at …
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You can gain and maintain a high degree of fitness using just your own body weight, in your own home or yard, or a city park. But, a set of dumbbells can even further enhance your fitness level. Dumbbells are very simple, durable, and inexpensive pieces of equipment. They require little or no maintenance, and …
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