8 strength & conditioning gyms you should try in Singapore
Train your body as the machine, not with machines Keep your training raw and rough with these gyms You don’t need fanciful machines to train. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by the influx of advanced machines in globo gyms especially. For example, it’s not just TV that you can watch while running on the treadmill. Now […]
Cars of tomorrow, today.
Having been an automotive journalist for close to eight years now, I’ve personally watched how cars have evolved in this modern era, especially with its design and technology. The industry was headed in the green direction and carmakers started pursuing sustainability more than ever. It was no longer about having the fastest or most powerful […]
[HENAN, CHINA] Busking in the lights and smells of Kaifeng Night Market
I love the bustle of night markets, with the myriad of lights and the mixed smells of oil and food in the air. When I heard that Kaifeng has a night market, I knew I had to go and check it out. Kaifeng, located in Henan Province, is known for its historic architecture (mostly restored) […]
Maintain a healthy relationship with running
Running is good for you, but don’t over-run. Most people turn to running as the first step to lose weight or keep fit. After all, you can simply slap on a pair of running shoes and head out the door for a convenient run around the neighbourhood. Like them, I started my relationship with running […]
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6TDI (A): Load ‘er up!
Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are becoming a popular choice of personal transportation, especially in existing market conditions where vehicles are costly. I have had friends, especially those who run their own businesses, switch to LCVs for convenience – to carry both passengers and goods when needed. Getting a full-sized van or lorry may not be […]
[FITSPO] Bethia Wee
Bethia Wee, winner of NutriGirl 2015, only started going to the gym early last year. With a background in Latin dance and Wushu, you could say she’s new to weights, but that didn’t stop the 19-year-old student from signing up for her first physique competition and then the second, NutriGirl, which she beat 25 girls […]
[HENAN, CHINA] Climb to the tallest statue in the world – the Spring Temple Buddha (中原大佛)
Standing tall in Zhaocun town of Lushan in Henan, China is the 208-metre tall Spring Temple Buddha that took nine years to build (from 1997 to 2008). The height of 208 metres includes the lotus pedestal and building it stands on. Tucked away in a quiet countryside far from the bustling shopping districts, this statue […]
We should have a ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ campaign
Simply holding a mobile device in your hand in the driver’s seat can land you in jail. That’s right – I repeat – you can end up behind bars for holding your phone while at the wheel. Not just your phone, but any mobile telecommunication devices (including tablets) are not allowed to be held as […]
[FITSPO] Deborah Tan
Deborah Tan signed up for her first yoga class with the intention of relieving stress of her corporate job. It was a challenge for her, as she took on yoga with baggage from the past about flexibility issues, disconnection with her body and breath, and no sports or fitness background. Regardless, she persevered and after a year, she […]
[HENAN, CHINA] The breathtaking views of Yuntai Mountain
One full day was not enough to cover even one-fifth of the Yuntai Mountain scenic area. Consisting of 11 scenic spots – Red Stone Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Quanpu Gorge, Cornel Peak, Wanshan Temple, Baijia Cliff, Zifang Lake, Macaque Valley, Qinglong Gorge, Fenglin Gorge and Diecai Cave – the Yuntai Moutain area covers a ground of […]