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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fitness

your walk Published May 18, 2013 GMT +8

What your walk says about your personality

Like appearances, each person’s walk is different and unique from any other individual. Some people walk fast while others like to take it slow. Did you know your walk can give away a lot about your personality? Find out what your walk is saying about your mood and personality!

synchronised swimming Published April 4, 2013 GMT +8

Going for gold with soul!

Five primary level students bagged gold at a recent inter-school synchronised swimming competition despite not having an actual team. Find out what drove them and how to keep your kids motivated.

shutterstock_63462697 Published February 18, 2013 GMT +8

Help…my kid is a couch potato!

Childhood obesity has doubled in children over the last three decades and tripled in adolescents during the same period of time. The reasons for this include the way food is cooked (chemicals and fats), portion sizes (they’re way more than we need) the availability and consistency of fast food and junk foods in our diet and the increased inactivity in children. How do we fix this?

swimchamps Published January 14, 2013 GMT +8

Swimming your way to success at SwimChamps Kinesis

The New Year is upon us and with all that talk on achieving resolutions; something should be done to get fit and healthy in 2013. What better suggestion than swimming your way to a healthy and active lifestyle. Make a positive splash this New Year with SwimChamps Kinesis. Here’s why…

Get fit the smart way Published January 14, 2013 GMT +8

Smart ways to drop those holiday pounds

The average person gains a mere 1 pound over the holiday season-if they’re careful and lucky. But if you’re like others-throwing caution to the wind, it’s going to act like a boomerang and end up right back on you-your butt and thighs, that is. Check out these smart ways to drop the extra weight!

shutterstock_95676304 Published January 7, 2013 GMT +8

Childbirth aftermath: Options to get back in shape

The scenario is familiar to women who have recently given birth – loose flabby skin, cellulite and big bulging tummy. In short, you will still look 5 months pregnant after giving birth to your baby. If you haven’t delivered your baby yet, be warned this may just happen to you.

Eat healthy Published January 1, 2013 GMT +8

Holiday goodies calorie count– see how you gained those pounds!

Scare tactics try to tell us that the average person gains 5 ‘+’ pounds over the holiday season. The truth of the matter, however, is that the average weight gain is a mere 1 pound. That’s right-1 pound. We tell you what type of food you’ve been consuming that pack on those pesky pounds…

shutterstock_120639394 Published December 25, 2012 GMT +8

10 low fat but yummy dishes

Low fat dishes do not always have to be boring and unappetizing. With a little innovation and substitution, almost any of your favorite dishes can be transformed into low fat delicacies. Trying out new recipes is a fun way to explore and create low fat dishes instead of simply drooling over old yummy dishes that you have to deprive yourself of. Some of the following dishes have proven to be favorites for its low fat content.

shutterstock_94430974 Published December 5, 2012 GMT +8

Weight loss: 20 tips which don’t involve exercising

As the holiday season approaches, it’s going to be an even tougher struggle to stay slim. Here are 20 tips, which will help you in your fight against unwanted calories…

Healthy food? Think again Published November 28, 2012 GMT +8

10 “healthy” dishes guaranteed to make you fat!

For most people, keeping the fat off is a dominating factor in their diets but for those who need to gain a little more healthy weight to ensure they do not always look sickly or emancipated, the following dishes are a good and healthy way to try to achieve that extra fat without being unhealthy…