5 Superfoods for the Super You!
You have seen fitness junkies swear by special diets to maintain their lean build, bodybuilders following a strict diet to attain that ripped body. Indeed diet is very important when it comes to health and fitness, be it for energy boost or post-workout recovery. Superfoods can be easily found,...
Tip of the Week – Lightweight Running Shoes
Running light is the key to successful and efficient running. A common misconception among runners about wearing padded running shoes is that they think the weight of the shoes can train their leg muscles and eventually lead to powerful, faster striding. Not only does wearing thick, heavy shoes increase risks...
5 Embarrassing Running Problems and how to deal with them!
There are just some things we runners do not talk about or share with our friends or even team mates. And when we do, we realize that many actually encounter similar experiences of these embarrassing problems during their running journey. As gross or unsightly the following points might sound or look, it is...
Less is more: Rest to become a better runner
Getting started on running is tough; Putting a halt to your regular training sessions for rest and recovery is even tougher. Many runners make the mistake of training way too hard and frequent, in the hope of improving their performance within the shortest time possible, while facing the risks of sustaining...
Running outdoors: What’s on your running route?
As runners, we simply love the feeling of running free, light and easy without any burden or worries on our minds. However in reality, we might encounter times when we need to utilize various public amenities to complete our run. For instance, answering an unexpected nature's call, catering to emergency...
5 Simple Ways To Be A Happy Runner
Running can be for health, fitness, beauty, passion and more but do you actually enjoy the process? Some perceive it as a therapeutic process while some find it boring and are unmotivated. Yes, running is a solo sport most of the time and can prove challenging to complete it with joy for...
3 Reasons why runners should pick up Pilates
Similar to Yoga, Pilates also challenges a person’s flexibility, balance, core fitness and strength; all of which are valuable to a runner. Below are some benefits to convince yourself to start trying out Pilates:
1. Run longer and faster
Pilates helps to develop a strong core by supporting and strengthening the...
Waking up early – A Runner’s nightmare?
Ask any runner to recommend you the best time of the day to run and most would say the early morning, especially when the sun has not fully risen. Between early hours of 6am to 7am in Singapore, runners have already been spotted warming up for their runs along many running...