Fitness

Pilates is fast becoming big business in Singapore – and it’s not just Gen Z driving it

Demand is booming on the back of a stronger focus on health and wellness, but operators warn of competition and rising costs

More than 55,000 participants took part in this year's Stanchart Marathon, which flagged off at the F1 Pit Building on Dec 6 and 7.

Joint venture appointed as new event promoter of Singapore Marathon

SG Marathon takes over from Ironman Group to organise the 2026 and 2027 races, with options to extend

Since 2021, Google searches for cardio workouts have declined on average by 3% year over year each month, while interest in strength-focused routines has grown 6%.

As more women lift weights, gyms might never be the same again

Crunch, Planet Fitness and other chains are bulking up on strength training equipment to satisfy a new cohort of patrons

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

My running mileage is dinky compared to the past. With luck, I hope to run three 3-milers for a total of nine weekly, still well below my 30-milers of the past.
LIFE & CULTURE

A fitness tracker rescued me from resolution failure

Desperate to keep a new year’s commitment planned over 12 months, the writer reluctantly turns to a wearable machine

Hai Tran (left) and Russell Harrison (centre) made a trip to Ho Chi Minh City in July and witnessed optimistic prospects for fitness services in the country of 100 million people.

Singapore’s Spartans Boxing Club enters Vietnam, eyes South-east Asia growth

The boutique boxing brand plans to open a total of 50 gyms globally by 2025

In July 2022, True Group won a lawsuit against former CEO Patrick Wee (above) for mismanaging the closure of the group’s operations in Malaysia and Thailand, which occurred in June 2017.

Historical benchmark should be used to calculate losses owed by True Group’s ex-CEO: High Court

This would result in a lower estimated loss, compared to the fitness chain’s preferred benchmark

The Flutes bench acts as an acoustic pod in a home or office environment.

Solutions for urban living

IN cities, living spaces are shrinking fast. If you think your current living room isn’t much bigger than the bedroom you had while growing up, you’re not alone. But the good thing is that there are s...

A CrossFit class in session in Singapore. Whether the death of a CrossFit Games athlete will deter other athletes from competing, or will stop casual exercisers from walking into a local CrossFit gym, remains to be seen.
LIFE & CULTURE

In the wake of tragedy, CrossFit faces an identity crisis

CrossFit has found success as a workout regimen for everyone. But the CrossFit Games may tell a different story

Exercising with friends or in groups sets one up to get twice the oxytocin boost – first from the physical activity,  then from the social interaction.
LIFE & CULTURE

Optimising your workout to boost your mood

Physical activity can brighten your outlook and calm your nerves – if you do it strategically