One of our most common excuses for not exercising is ‘No time lah’. We get it. It’s not easy, what with work, chores and other daily commitments. When you get home, the last thing you’d want to do is spend an hour exercising. What if we told you that all you need is 4 minutes? There is actually one …
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Benjamin Goh grew up not being the most talented kid in sports, and spent his time gaming away and indulging in the usual adolescent mischief and fun. However, campus life abroad soon awoken his inner athlete by exposing him to the gymming culture, and subsequently, CrossFit. During his passionate love affair with CrossFit, Benjamin suffered a …
(Updated with 2 mountains recommended by our reader) Checked off the hiking trails from our Klang Valley list already? You’re in luck because we have found more hiking spots around Malaysia for you to explore! Hiking is one of the best ways to get fit while exploring the lush rainforests our country has to offer. If …
Ever wondered what these foam objects are for? Foam rollers are fitness tools that you can use to give yourself a nice deep tissue body massage or a more scientific term, self-myofascial release. Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used by athletes and physical therapists to help overused muscles to recover better [1]. Other than that, a foam …
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Did you know that 57% of women voted rock climbing as the sexiest sport? We have to agree. Men and women scaling concrete and mountain walls with their muslces rippling is something to gawk at because it’s definitely not an easy feat. Rock climbing is an awesome activity that not only gives you a hot bod but also …
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Yoga and pilates have a lot of similarities which is why so many people are always confused with these two practices. Both exercises use breathing techniques and help to strengthen your core. We found this cool infographic that can help you get a clearer picture of the differences and what you’ll be getting from yoga and …
If you have tried every single marathon in Malaysia, why not make a trip to another country to try their marathons! It’s a great way to get fit while visiting a part of a country on the way. Imagine the scenic views and challenges that you will face, it will be eye opening. Marathons are 26.2 miles …
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We all know them. The big compound, multi-joint exercises that pack on the most mass. Bench presses and squats, just to name a few, are as common as finding a Starbucks in Seattle. You can’t beat them for how effective they are. To build muscle you need to get to know these 5 moves intimately …
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What is capoeira? An Afro-Brazilian art form that originates from the African slaves which were brought in by the Portuguese colonies to Brazil during the 1930s [1]. It is the marriage between dance, martial arts, rhythm and movement [2]. Now, it is one of the most practiced forms of martial arts in the world. Though not …
You’ve been running steadily for several months, you’ve taken part in numerous running events and now, you want to take it to the next level. We’re talking about performance and speed because we all want to be the next Usain Bolt, right? 1. Speed Work The obvious thing to do if you want to run …
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