Being Functional Nowadays, more people are hitting the gym to get fit or even just to satisfy the need to be responsible for their wellbeing. They probably had a great workout yesterday and today – bench pressing more and pulling more weight on a seated rolling machine. But do these exercises reflect the activities we that we actually carry out …
Early Bird Catches The Worm
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. – Adelle Davis I woke up late. I’ve got nothing in the fridge. I don’t have the habit for breakfast. I can’t stomach anything in the morning. No one prepares breakfast for me. Brunch – I like. So which one of the above sounds familiar to …
Butt-Changing Pilates Moves
Butt-Changing Pilates Moves Let’s face it. There’s nothing sexier than a firm and well-sculpted derrière. Just look at Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. We show you how to achieve a beautiful behind with these Pilates moves. Aesthetics aside, it’s important to strengthen your buttocks as they form part of your core muscles and you need a strong bum to keep your …
Surprising Ways To Boost Your Mood
Surprising Ways To Boost Your Mood It’s normal to feel glum from time to time. Before you spiral downward into full-blown misery though, here are some ways to lift your mood instantly. 1. Listen To Music You probably already know that putting on your favourite tunes can put you in a more relaxed state of mind, but did you …
How To Improve Your Posture
How To Improve Your Posture Deskbound? Check. Eyes glued to a computer screen for most part of your working hours? Check. Eyes glued to a smartphone screen during your daily commute? Check. Bad posture? Check, check and check. In today’s digital age, someone rounding their shoulders and looking down at their mobile device on the go is no longer an …
Secrets of the Oldest Living People In The World
There are certain areas in the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives. Just what are their secrets? We find out from Dan Buettner, bestselling author of ‘The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who Have Lived the Longest’. During the recent launch ceremony of Pleasure Bay Bintan, author Dan Buettner shared his discoveries about the Blue Zones, areas …
How To Stay Healthy During A Vacation
How To Stay Healthy During A Vacation Aah, vacations. You get to pack home unique souvenirs, priceless cultural experiences, incredible memories of the trip … and probably some extra kilos from all that holiday feasting. While the whole point of a vacation is to take a break from stress, it’s not an excuse to take a break from health. Here …
5 Quick & Healthy Breakfasts
We get it; your mornings are hectic enough without the added stress of preparing a healthy breakfast. That’s why we’ve come up with 5 healthy breakfasts – one for each day of the workweek – that you can prepare in 5 minutes or less! 1. Fruit & Yogurt The great thing about fruit and yogurt is its versatility …
Should Pregnant Ladies Work Out?
When a photo of a heavily pregnant woman named Lea-Ann Ellison lifting 35kg weights was posted on the Internet last September, it sparked a gush of vitriol especially within the mummy community. Many claimed that pregnant women should refrain from doing any form of strenuous physical activity as it would endanger the life of their unborn child. Ellison, however, stuck …
Biggest Diet Mistakes
So, you’re trying to lose those excess few kilos but your efforts don’t seem to be paying off? Read on to find out if you’ve been unwittingly sabotaging yourself with these common diet mistakes. You skimp on sleep Whether you’re banging out a work report or watching a few episodes of your favourite Korean drama, depriving yourself of sleep …
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