( Also read: The Most Deceiving HIIT Home Workout by Jaime Teo ) Adding to the appeal of HIIT is the “afterburn” effect. That relatively short but intense exercise period revs up your metabolism, letting you burn more calories at rest for hours after. What that means: you’ll get more bur […]
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If you’ve ever pampered your skin with a DIY-yogurt mask, congratulations. You’ve already discovered probiotic skincare! While the tradition of using yogurt (or rather the ‘good bacteria’ in it) for the skin dates back decades, the past few years have seen skincare brands studying probiotics […]
Yoga Bandhas are also known as body locks because they contract the abdomen to lock certain body parts in place. Using the muscles in specific areas of your body, you can lift different parts against the natural laws of gravity. Basically, you are lifting and engaging areas that are fall downward na […]
Being soft is helpful when you’re going into backbends and other stretches during yoga. But when you’re doing an active pose, it requires as much strength as it does flexibility. People who are flexible often have to exert more strength to hold a pose because their bodies want to just […]
The air quality in Singapore is at unhealthy levels for the first time in three years, no thanks to the Indonesia forest fires and unforgiving wind directions. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about the haze in Singapore. WHAT IS PSI? PSI stands for Pollutant Standards Index and […]
Leading Singapore-based Youtuber Dee Kosh is known for his strong opinions and comedy, but how much does he know about skincare? According to him, he might know more about skincare than you think he does! But to see how much he really knows about the lotions and potions women typically use on a dail […]
You’re probably already familiar with the different ways that the haze can affect you . Perhaps you’ve also experienced them. Now learn how you can protect yourself from the haze in order to minimise its harmful effects with these tips from doctors. Protect your throat Drink plenty of wat […]
Playing basketball occasionally used to be all Lolita Fong did for fitness. But after taking part in races – 10km, followed by a half marathon (21km) in a bid to challenge herself, Lolita got inspired to start running regularly. Without a proper training regime, she completed her first 10km race i […]
When you’re looking to lose fat , the solution is clear: eat healthy , work out, and consume less calories than you expend. However, it’s easier said than done, especially when you’re targeting a specific area. Spot weight loss doesn’t work because your body loses fat from wh […]
Hands up if you struggle to lose weight and keep it off. We feel you. With work, family and social commitments, it can be challenging to consistently eat well and exercise regularly. It’s no wonder those unwanted kilos come creeping back. Let’s be realistic. We all need help when it comes […]