Health, Nutrition & Fitness

You’re running along the east coast, feeling energized and free. Suddenly, the front of your leg feels strained. You carry on running, but the pain worsens. Every step is agony, yet you still push through to finish your run. Resting after the run gives you immense relief, until the pain...

With good running form, we can reduce all kinds of lower leg injuries like torn calves or inflamed Achilles. To run safely and properly, we first need to differentiate between what is needed for sprinting and what is ideal for distance running.“Natural” running proponents will tell you that you should run...

There are many lightweight shoes on the market which athletes swear by and you seldom see long-time runners wearing heavy running shoes with thick soles. Such shoes help to reduce the weight we carry on our ankles and lower the energy our legs use when running, thus making us run...

Hydration has always been one of the most important yet overlooked issues in races and especially in marathons. Our body produces sweat to lose the heat produced by our muscles during running, and it is important to make sure that the water loss is replenished to ensure our body...

When people think of salads, they think of greens, greens and greens. The fact is that salads have much more to offer in terms of colours, flavours and nutrition. They can be a good choice for those who want to eat clean or simply have a healthier diet. But there are...

Leading up to the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2015, some of you may be starting on your carbo-loading or want to start on carbo-loading. But carbo-loading is not simply just consuming carbohydrates or increasing your carbohydrates intake — there is science behind it and the proper way to do it. Carbo-loading...

Polar, the leader in heart rate sensors, activity trackers, and wearable sports technology, is taking its fitness trackers to the next level by introducing the colorful Polar A360 with wrist-based heart rate monitoring. Users can also match their personal style with interchangeable and vibrantly colored, soft silicone wristbands. The minimalistic...

Running is the most popular sport among active Singaporeans. There are over 150 races per year. OSIM Sundown Marathon attracted 26,000 participants this year, while Great Eastern Women's Run had 17,000 participants. From more established races such as Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore to niche events such as Color Run and Illumi Run,...