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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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Strength training has always been a love hate. You want to gain that lean, strong body. But you also know it’s a tough journey. Not giving up, you continue to focus on the goal of becoming stronger and fitter. The worst advice you can take is to go on a stringent diet when you are …
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Better stamina, your dream body, or just a healthier glow on your skin. None of these can be achieved while lying on your couch. If you’re here looking for an easy way out, here’s a reality check: there is no easy way to get fit and healthy. There is however plenty of rewards to be reaped …
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