Star Jump Squats ! Try this fat burner after any cardio exercise to really challenge the muscles and activate the fat burning furnace… I like to do this after my 10km run. The burn is incredible.. Begin in a relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms close to the body. […]
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Rapid Weight Loss Workouts!
Folks whose fitness regimen I manage, always ask me, how do I lose weight fast? So, I decided to come up with a Rapid Weight Loss Workout, which should burn fat and keep that metabolism furnace high, even long after you have stopped working out. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors and break […]
Preparing for Tokyo Marathon 2015
Preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 2015, has not been without sweat and tears. Kuala Lumpur is just so hot, that waking up at 5am to train has become part of our psyche. We hardly have the luxury of sleep around here. And not having a lot of routes to run (as compared with say Berlin […]
5 Great Reasons to Run on Holiday, into the New Year!
I never forget to pack my running gear when on holiday. It might mean an extra pair of shoes, and gym wear, but it is totally worth it, and I will tell you why in a minute… Here are 5 Great Reasons to Run on Holiday, into the New Year! 1. You see more of […]
Run Singapore
We were fortunate enough to be invited to Singapore by Singapore Tourism Board (STB), for the Epicurean Market by Marina Bay Sands, just last week. And of course, eventhough our schedule was tight, we managed to squeeze in a run or two! One of the great places to run whilst staying at Marina Bay Sands, […]
Beat Excessive Daytime Sleepiness – Early Morning Workout
Early morning workouts are the best. They kick start your metabolic furnace and keep you alert all morning. They are also best for beating excessive daytime sleepiness, as it gets oxygen circulating to the brain first thing in the morning. If you are the sort that constantly feels sleepy even at 10 -11am in the […]
10 Things You Didn’t know about Skydiving
Did you know, that one of the key exercises in skydiving, is that you use your core muscles to stabilize your body in midair? It’s not as easy as it looks. When you’re in the free fall position, your core musculature shields your spine and prevents injury. The exercises you do before jumps must be […]
Sprint for maximum weight loss results
If you want to lose fat, Sprint. That’s what a running mate told me many years ago. And he was right. When you sprint, you burn fat. Fast sprinting caused the body to release high levels of a specific group of hormones, called catecholamines, which drive the release of fat, especially abdominal and visceral fat, […]
How to Lose Weight, in the New Year
Can running help me lose weight? Or, is running the best way to lose weight? What else can I do to lose weight during this festive season of eating, drinking and partying? Well to lose weight, there is a simple equation to follow : Calories IN : Calories OUT In order to lose weight, there […]
Running on Holiday – The Bali Beach Run 2013
Holidays are great. But are you like me, where you dread getting on the scales once you return home? And usually, far away from stress and work, the holiday food and merry-making is so good whilst on holiday! Well one of the great ways to prevent adding inches to your waist is making sure your […]