5 Nutrition Myths People Still Believe

Ho ho ho...just be careful =). In short, the more 'process' the food is the more we are taking in foreign stuff into our body. So no harm taking full cream milk or butter, so long as it is in moderation of course. I love my full cream~~ Courtesy from ACE We’ve all heard them, read them and often even made them a part of our diets. Nutrition myths may grow out of small and isolated pieces of research, personal success stories gone viral, or even outdated scientific findings and beliefs. Whatever their source, dietitians and health experts...

Read More

Coping With Instructor Burnout

Dedicated to all the Group Exercise Instructors out there. Know when to STOP, rest, then Play again :) by Cathie Ericsonon Mar 17, 2015 Participants aren’t the only ones who need to take a break from time to time. The new year likely brought with it a crush of new class participants. But then along came spring, and the inevitable happened: As the snow melted, so did resolutions; visits became less frequent as members began suffering from a...

Read More

10 Moves Every Man Should Do

To the men out there, bench press isn't everything. Try these, especially the last item Courtesy from ACE PRoSource A few weeks ago I saw one of the most entertaining scenes ever in my 20-plus years of belonging to and working in health clubs. It was early on a Saturday morning and I was doing a TRX workout. There was a group of about four or five guys in the free-weights area having a bench-press contest. Guys challenging each other to see who...

Read More

Wednesday Hump

No post today as we are better off with something cute instead~ Take it easy, the hump isn't as long nor high as we think :) . This is what I feel like today (zombie mode). If all else fails, try standing on the hands... *GeniaL aka Happy Handstand* ...

Read More

What You Need to Know About Coconut Water

Several years ago we were jogging along New York City’s West Side Highway alongside the Hudson River. Within blocks of each other, ambassadors from two different brands of coconut water were handing out sample beverages to bikers and runners, touting its superior hydrating ability. It was one of the first times we had heard of (and tried!) coconut water, and in the ensuing years sales have exploded. In fact, according to the Beverage Industry,...

Read More

3 Exercises to Do Instead of Burpees

Bored / cringing about Burpees? Try these alternatives. I like the second part...just coz it really works straight into the core and we do it for Les Mills GRIT. Thanks ACE You can’t escape burpees these days. It’s become the go-to move for high-intensity exercise because it uses a lot of muscle and moves your body mass up and down. This is also why burpees are an exercise that many people love to hate. For some people, rapidly shifting the head...

Read More

How to Get Kids To Listen Without Yelling

Another one of those pondering when I stare blankly into space whilst standing in the crowded MRT waiting for my stop to arrive. Yes, I think alot of questions and I believe these are the common questions that will arise as parents. Dedicated to ALL the parents of course. Lovely article from Positive Parenting Connection. Worth saving the website for reads too! Check out the links below for more references / read. Many parents I work with confess...

Read More

7 Benefits of Walking (Image)

Woohoo! Let's walk. I like the part where we are stuck with a problem. Just walk. Or frustrated with something. Just. Walk :) Thanks ACE! ...

Read More

4 Moves to Help You Master the Push-Up

Nope, the elbows do not be in-line with the shoulder to form a 'T'. That's a formula for disaster in the shoulders.... Courtesy from ACE Pro source The push-up has long been an exercise that many use to measure their fitness. Even the U.S. military uses this move as a part of the PT testing service members engage in during training. So why is this move so essential and how can you improve it? The push-up, like other pushing movements, is part of...

Read More

Why Mind Control is Self-Control

I like this article, it applies not only in the fitness regime side of things but in fact how we actually rely in life. Worth a read :) Thanks ACE Why Mind Control is Self-Control Jonathan Ross // Behavior Change // 7/17/2015 Jonathan RossHealth and Fitness Expert Named the 2010 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year,...

Read More

Energizing Breakfast Ideas

Plus healthy to avoid those cravings! Go ACE While breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day, a recent study reported that 50 percent of women don’t eat breakfast when they’re busy. If this sounds familiar, be aware that skipping breakfast sets you up for intense cravings later in the day. Eating a meal within an hour of waking provides fuel for both your body and brain, jump-starts your metabolism and can help reduce...

Read More

Why Am I Always Hungry After a Workout?

why why why? Let the Professionals explain ;) “I'm so hungry, I could eat a _____(fill in the blank)!” Does this sound like you after a tough workout? How about the rest of the day? Do you find yourself hungry all day long? If you can't seem to satisfy the hunger that follows exercise, you're not alone. You’re supposed to be hungry after you work out. Exercise burns calories, uses up your glycogen and stimulates your appetite. It also dehydrates...

Read More

53 mommy milestones for your first year with a new baby

Lol can't believe it's so spot on! Welcome to motherhood! The next 12 months will be full of a lot of new things: the first bath, the first smile, the first word, the first foods. But while your baby is going through these milestones, don't be surprised when you go through some of your own. You've done your research about where your baby should be in terms of development, but what about your mommy milestones? Here's just some of the things you...

Read More