Ramadan Wellness: Practical Exercise & Nutrition Tips
Ramadan holds profound significance as a celebratory month for Muslims worldwide. This period is dedicated to fasting, prayers, reflections, expressions of gratitude, and community engagement. Fasting spans from dawn to dusk, with a central focus on spiritual priorities. However, it is equally crucial not to overlook the importance of maintaining physical health. A robust physical well-being not only facilitates smoother fasting but also enhances the quality of prayers and promotes better concentration in the regular activities of daily life. Continue to read to discover exercise and nutrition tips during Ramadan.
Top 5 Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors (Plus Tips)
Whether we like it or not, our bodies undergo various transformations as we age. These changes, inherent to the natural course of life, encompass a blend of age-related structural, biochemical, and physiological shifts. While some of these alterations are inevitable, the way we lead our lives, including our level of physical activity and exercise, significantly influences the speed and extent of these changes. While the positive effects of exercise on overall health are widely acknowledged, the advantages of strength training, also known as resistance training, are gaining increased attention and promotion.
A Beginner’s Guide to 5 Common Gym Machines
Welcome to the world of fitness, where the journey to a healthier, stronger you begin with a few simple steps or should we say, machines. Navigating the array of gym equipment can be overwhelming for beginners, but fear not! In this blog, we'll demystify five common gym machines, breaking down the intimidation factor and guiding you through the proper usage of each. Let's dive in and learn how to make the most of your gym experience, one machine at a time!
Cardio in the Gym: Types & Variation
Cardio is a form of exercise that elevates your heart rate and accelerates your breathing, thereby enhancing the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Popular forms of cardio encompass running, cycling, swimming, and walking. These activities offer a myriad of advantages, ranging from facilitating weight loss and promoting overall health to reducing stress levels. Here are some forms of cardio you can perform in the gym.
The Ultimate Guide to Your First Pull-Up
Pull-ups are more than just a challenging exercise; they are a fundamental cornerstone of strength training with a multitude of benefits. Incorporating pull-ups into your fitness routine can yield numerous advantages for your overall health and well-being. Continue to read to discover how to start your first pull-ups, common mistakes, and more tips.
4 Simple and effective bodyweight exercises
In this blog, you'll discover the power of bodyweight exercises, a simple yet effective form of strength training using your own body weight for resistance. Learn why these exercises are ideal for enhancing muscle development, functional movements, and overall fitness, without the need for extensive equipment. We'll cover key exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, planks, and squats, providing essential tips for each.
3 'Must-Knows' for Effective Muscle Building
Embarking on your journey to build muscle effectively requires a foundation of knowledge. In this blog, we'll delve into the core principles that are pivotal for successful muscle building. These three essential factors encompass proper training, nutrition, and rest, each playing a vital role in shaping your path to achieving your muscle-building goals.
Strength Training 101: Your Beginner's Guide to Gym Success
Curious about how to kickstart your fitness journey? Delve into the world of strength training—a beginner's gateway to reshaping your body and revitalizing your life. Uncover benefits like increased strength, efficient calorie burning, and injury prevention. Get ready to transform through tailored workouts and expert guidance.
5 Simple Exercises You Can Do During Pregnancy
Why are mothers-to-be encouraged to exercise when pregnant? What exercises can they do and at what intensity and frequency? Our prenatal personal trainer has listed down 5 simple exercises that you can do when pregnant, be it in the first, second, or third trimester.
Using Technologies Old And New For Fitness
New advancements in technologies spell for great innovation and productivity ahead. SgFitFam’s very own founder, Gina Chan, has been advocating that the adoption of digitalisation is as vital as is beneficial. There are technologies easily available to digitalise information be it for personal or professional use. Here are 3 interesting applications that we would like to share with you to assist you in your fitness goals.
Golfer's Elbow & How To Fix It
Feeling pain in the elbow when straightening your arm? Golfer’s elbow can be seen in those who tend to experience excess or repeated stress at the elbow, often from activities that involve twisting or flexing their wrist repetitively. What type of stretches and exercises are recommended to treat inner elbow pain?
3 Obstacles In Sustaining A New Fitness Lifestyle
As we all know, setting new goals and resolutions at the start of the year often results in us not achieving them. This is because suddenly switching up our routine can be hard to sustain. These are the top 3 obstacles most people face when adopting a new lifestyle, and here’s how you can overcome them.
The Full Collection: Discussions About Health & Fitness Topics
Home workouts and running outdoors have become a new norm during this circuit breaker. However, not everyone has adequate information to plan and execute their own workout routine effectively. Therefore, our live talk show, SFFseries, will be a reliable avenue for viewers to gain knowledge and learn practical habits which can be applied to their daily lives.
How To Plan Your Own Exercise Routine?
We have seen many people turning to the internet for workout videos and programmes, or simply heading to the park for a jog since the start of the circuit breaker. However, most people were unable to see any more improvements after exercising for a few weeks and have lost motivation. Here are 3 simple tips that can help you get back on track and give yourself a sense of empowerment by planning your own exercise routine!
The Ultimate List Of Stretches: WFH Edition
To prevent muscle tightness and pain, as well as feeling lethargic due to prolonged sitting and inactivity, follow along to our short 15-min stretching videos to rejuvenate yourselves and take a break from work.
This is a compilation of all the stretches you can do easily when working from home (or at the office when the circuit breaker ends).
Can We Still Exercise During COVID-19?
The answer is YES. Most of us are afraid of catching the virus and besides washing our hands regularly and practising good personal hygiene, boosting our immune system can also reduce our likeliness to fall sick. This includes resting well, eating a healthy diet (does not include packets of instant noodles and canned foods), and exercising regularly.
If you are not sick, there is no reason why you should stop exercising. Besides doing a home workout, here are some helpful tips to keep yourself safe when exercising in public/shared spaces.
Exercises You Can Do While Spring Cleaning
As much as we wish that we could have special powers to help us with spring cleaning, it might not be that bad. During this period, we are busy with preparations and may be pressed for time. Other than just removing dust and getting rid of clutter, we can think of it as clocking in an exercise session as well. Burn calories and tone your muscles while doing your chores. No need to wait till after Chinese New Year to start your fitness journey!
3 Dumbbell Exercises for a Perkier Butt
Most of us dream of having a peach bum and have the impression that it is hard to attain. However, our buttocks are actually made up of a group of gluteal muscles (one of the largest muscles in the lower body). Similar to other muscles in your body, these muscles require training in order to grow and be firm.
Does Running Cause Injuries?
In the past, running was necessary for survival. For many years our ancestors ran to hunt for food and escape from danger. Although our chances of survival now (thankfully) are not determined based on our running skills, we still run for plenty of reasons: health benefits, improve heart function, de-stress, catching the bus, and many more.
There’s no reason running will hurt us IF we run correctly.
Common Aches & Pains: A Rehab Trainer’s Insights
We asked our rehab trainer, Sarah Caisip, about the common pains clients usually see her for, and the questions they would normally ask. Know if your trainers are legit and are not only temporarily “fixing” you and making you come back again and again.