Training

If you think all you can do on the treadmill is running, think again. In recent years, many treadmill users have lamented about the limitations of the machine and it has sprouted a list of different kinds of exercises that we can do on it. Some of them may...

I was asked by one of my athletes, who was rather well read to explain the Principle of Specificity and the Principle of Variation - both of these concepts seem to be in conflict. Like the Karate Kid washing his sinseh’s car, Mr Miagi would simply say wax on...

We all battle with Father Time every day of our lives. As much as we want to do this and that, face it, we don’t have 48 hours in a day to accomplish everything. For the typical Singaporean, most of our week days are occupied by our jobs and...

Fun Fact: Starting a workout fresh and staying cool significantly improves your performance. Heard of the law of attraction? Feeling more positive will bring out a more positive experience during your workout. It’s not just a theory, research has also shown that cooling yourself down enables you to run faster,...

Many group runs are sprouting up all over Singapore. I worry when I watch people get together for that mandatory selfie and immediately start their run, some speeding off at a competitive pace within seconds. These people could end up hurting themselves and getting injured – simply because they...

If you exercise often enough, you will realize that no matter how many times you do, you will always get muscle aches after each workout. It’s your body’s way of saying they need some TLC, Tender Loving Care, after letting you rough house them. Without proper care, your muscle aches...

You have been running for awhile and doing great. You are losing those pesky pounds, getting toned and feeling healthier. But then, suddenly, you hit a plateau. You want to do more but you just can’t seem to find the energy to do it. What’s happening? Is it because...

IS THE HAZE BACK!? As of this morning, based on the National Environment Agency, the 1-hour PM2.5 showed that the air quality in North Singapore 124, West Singapore 181, Central Singapore 64, East Singapore 47 and South Singapore 82. A good air quality PSI reading should fall between 0-50. So yes,...