How often should I run? What is the most effective way to train?
Many elite runners run almost every day, some even twice a day. One critical thing is they have built up a level of fitness to cope with the training volume. I used to run 16km from my home (in Telok Blangah) to my army camp (in Nee Soon) every...
Travel Health: Keeping your body fit and healthy even while overseas.
Most of us love travelling. It's always a great feeling to be out of the country for a few days or weeks and just take a break from the rush of everyday life.
However for some, travelling also means a halt, or disruption, in their workout routine. We are all...
Mid-day snacking: What to reach out for when you experience the mid-day lull.
It's post lunch on a work day and you are trying to keep the sandman away. While you are battling with this, it seems like your mind is also telling you that some ice-cream or chocolate, or anything sweet, will be a fantastic choice to boost your productivity for...
Run More, Eat Less. Lose Weight, Maybe Not.
It sounds theoretically correct does it not? Running more equates to burning more calories, and eating less equates to consuming less calories. Thus, calorie input is less than calorie output, hence it should result in greater weight loss. This all makes logical sense.
The Obesity Research & Clinical Practice journal recently published...
6 Tried And Tested Approaches To Recovery
In athletics, recovery is part of training. It is when you recover well that you are able to push through another tough session. It is when you recover well that you become stronger. There is an array of options for you to choose from when it comes to recovery....
Healthy Snacking: It Matters What You Stock Up In Your Fridge.
When it comes to dieting, or eating healthy, many people tend to get quite lost as to what they should be doing or putting into their bodies on top of all the exercise they do. I'm not just talking about those who are starting out but also the ones...
How Much Sleep Do You Need To Perform At Your Peak?
With the never-ending demands of life and work, we feel like we are constantly short of time. How many of us have wished that there was 48 hours in a day? - Exactly! Not only do we try to juggle work and a social life, we also try to...
Diet and Exercise: Is One More Important Than The Other?
It's a constant struggle between these two isn't it? While a popular saying goes "20% exercise, 80% diet", don't we look at ourselves and wonder why our bodies don't seem to have changed even when we feel we have been eating healthy and staying away from carbs, deep-fried and...