It can be hard to stretch your upper back and lower back separately because they’re closely connected by your spine . While the latter is easy to reach, the former can be a tricky spot because stretching it often causes your lower back to feel uncomfortable. To get to your upper back witho […]
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A few years ago, Korean beauty brands popularised this medicinal herb called cica, short for Centella Asiatica. It seemed that almost every K-beauty cream contained this ‘miracle’ ingredient, and for good reason. What is cica, and what does it do for our skin? Source: Advanced Clinicals In orde […]
Natalie Yeo ( @nattylifts ) is #real. While many assume she works full-time in the fitness industry, the 27-year-old fitfluencer holds a busy day job in corporate banking, trading activewear for pencil skirts and heels once she has clocked her morning HIIT sessions. On weekends, she gives herself le […]
Noorzawany Bte Misban ( @oneknee ) – Wany, for short – had always been an active kid, playing competitive netball and bagging medals during sports day. Today, the certified pilates and gyrotonic instructor fills her schedule with 7km runs, weights training, HIIT workouts, gong meditation, […]
If you can’t put down your mobile phone – whether it is for a selfie or to post your life on social media – it’s time to mourn for your skin. Reason: your mobile phone emits blue light, which studies have shown is causing oxidative stress in your skin. As you would imagine, as we rely more a […]
Ng Hui Ru ( @huiru.fitbossbabe ) radiates positivity and it shows up on her beaming smile and dimples that she flashes at any obstacle she meets – including a deflated tyre during her 21km cycling segment of last year’s sprint triathlon in Bali. Having played sports such as netball and ult […]
Nothing excites us more than gift-hunting for our workout buddies . From a stash of healthy nibbles for their afternoon hunger pangs , to a slew of fitness accessories to power their active goals, these picks are all you need to get through birthdays and other seasons of giving. Photo: 123rf.com 2 […]
The month of May marks the start of the first flu season in Singapore. Flu, also known as influenza, is unpredictable and causes a significant burden globally each year, placing strain on healthcare systems and the economy. Public-health authorities consider seasonal flu to be a serious public healt […]
It’s tough to increase flexibility , but hypermobile people will know that sometimes, flexibility isn’t a blessing. To the bendy , it’s even harder to gain sufficient strength to control your softness. (Also read: 5 Tips to Get Into A Deeper Full Dancer Pose ) What is hypermobili […]
Innisfree has launched a limited-edition collection in collaboration with BT21 – it includes the best-selling products, volcanic cluster line & cleanser set, as well as adorable promotional gifts. This collection is only available in 11 regions, excluding South Korea. Chances are, you may […]