Exercise

HEALTH

Singapore chef of Michelin-starred restaurant sheds over 30 kg: How he and others sustain their weight loss

Injectables may be hogging the headlines, but many reasons show that the old-fashioned way – diet, exercise and sheer will – is best

Physical activity can take one’s mind off problems and decrease stress and anxiety –  psychological conditions that are factors in IBS.
HEALTH

IBS: Moving more can help you ‘move’ more easily

While physical activity does not treat irritable bowel syndrome, it improves mood and gut motility

Active recovery is commonly achieved through low-intensity cardio, such as walking or cycling, but can also consist of low-intensity stretching, or even bodyweight exercises such as squats and lunges.
FITNESS

‘Active recovery’ after exercise is supposed to improve performance – but does it really work?

It has a positive effect when light-to-moderate intensity exercise is performed for 6 to 10 minutes

Consume a variety of protein-rich foods for muscle health.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Eating right for muscle health

Proper nutrition is key to building and maintaining muscle tissues

It is important to do weight-bearing and resistance exercises to maintain muscle mass and function.
HEALTH

Strengthen those muscles today – or face multiple health issues later 

And stop telling yourself that weakness is inevitable with age

If current trends continue, adult inactivity levels are projected to rise to 35 per cent by 2030, according to the study in The Lancet Global Health.

‘Wake-up call’: third of adults not doing enough physical activity

NEARLY a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday.

Physical activity offers short-term boosts in cognition, and also benefits mood.
LIFE & CULTURE

How exercise strengthens your brain

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits

Elaine LaLanne, who revolutionised modern exercise alongside her husband, said her life has been built on the importance of positive thinking.

At 97, the First Lady of Fitness is still shaping the industry

Elaine LaLanne’s morning exercises often begin before she’s even out of bed. Lying on top of the covers, she does two dozen jackknifes.

In Singapore, air-conditioned capsule gyms also provide an alternative to exercising outdoors and a buffer against erratic weather.

Crowded Singapore makes room for micro-gyms

ALL over Singapore, bright yellow containers have started popping up in unassuming places – at the airport, in a park and in front of a shopping mall. Inside them, people are breaking a sweat.

There are a few tools that can trick our brain into lacing up and heading out.
LIFE & CULTURE

For a better workout, trick your brain

Sometimes getting on the bike or hitting the pavement is more a mental game than a physical one