The new in-flight well-being programme is designed to help passengers ease into their journeys by performing yoga and meditation exercises. You may have heard of hot yoga, beer yoga, and several other bizarre yoga classes, but have you heard of…
Jan 09, 2018
Finally! Peace of mind and body with Mandarin Oriental KL’s Digital Detox programme
Get ready to unplug and be removed completely from the outside world, beginning first with locking away all mobile devices. Your phone. Your computer. Your smartwatch. Your television. Your radio in the car to and from work. Living in this…
Nov 15, 2017
Jacked up: Inside the mind of muscular masculinity
Fitness instructor Nicholas Mak and clinical psychologist Dr Chua Sook Ning delve into the dark side of gym culture, where fitness borders obsession. In October, a 15-year-old Australian boy was crushed under 100 kg weights when lifting unsupervised at a…
Oct 24, 2017
Pink October: Risks and ribbons with Cancer Research Malaysia
CEO Prof. Dr. Teo Soo Hwang clears the air on five common beliefs surrounding breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon has become the international symbol for breast cancer awareness and support. Throughout October, we see the universal movement being used…
Oct 04, 2017
Review: Kerstin Florian Organic Hydration facial at The Spa & Gym, Hilton KL
Here’s my experience of Kerstin Florian’s 60-min Organic Hydration facial, an intensive hydration boost facial ideal for dehydrated and sensitive skin. When I was first introduced to the Kerstin Florian skincare line by their therapist, I was rather intrigued by…
Aug 22, 2017
Learn what fuels Linora Low, with tips for better nutrition
Juggling several hats in entertainment and fitness realms isn’t possible without a balanced diet. So just what does she eat? Change is not easy, even when it is for the better. This is something many of us relate to when…
Aug 07, 2017
5 yoga retreats in Asia to rejuvenate your mind and body
Whether you’d prefer to travel solo or in a group, to the beachside or hilly forests, here are 5 beguiling yoga retreats in Asia to train your mind and body for a better you. People travel for many reasons –…
Jun 14, 2017
Rising with a run: Ultra marathoner Alex Au-Yong shares tips to get started
“Running is easy – all you need is a pair of shoes.” Here’s your first excuse out the door: it’s never too late to start running. The great thing about running, according to Xtramiler Alex Au-Yong, is that each individual…
Apr 27, 2017
Firestation: The gym that started from a single equipment
“It started with just drawing pictures…before you know it, we have this massive product line and the whole idea to build a gym from the ground up.” The first thing we realise as soon as we step foot into Firestation…
Apr 25, 2017
Noel Chelliah of DailyMuscle tells us how easy fitness really is
More than just helping clients with weight management, Noel Chelliah aims to make the usually tedious act of keeping fit, effortless and fun. As I sit here typing this, I’ve come to the realisation that all the rants on health…