Tag Archives: Workout

Which Personal Trainer is Right for You?

For those of you seeking a personal trainer, here are some pointers to help you determine if he/ she is worth your hard-earned money. What to look out for in a personal trainer There is no need to hunt down … Continue reading

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Putting The Kettle On

Most of the equipment used in SWEAT! appear to be quite versatile. One of these flexible apparatus is the kettlebell, which is deceptively small in appearance but surprisingly effective in breaking the sweat. There are three exercises I went through … Continue reading

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Getting Hard-Core Is Better Than You Think

I came across an article that talked about how training your core can bring about several benefits. But before we go any further, let me identify what exactly is our core? It was pointed out by Wai Yee that the … Continue reading

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Exercising Fashion Sense

I’ve never exactly been gifted when it comes to fashion. In fact, I usually just throw on a simple T-shirt with a pair of cotton berms for my exercise. Until recently, I never realized how much my attire helped me … Continue reading

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Affordable Sports Massages For Everyone!

Wai Yee treated to us to a sports massage each after SWEAT! one night. Okay, so the massage was actually done by a foam roller, and we had to do it ourselves. But the techniques were surprisingly effective and very … Continue reading

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How It All Began

I’m sure some of you guys – including the participants – are curious about how SWEAT! came about. Surely the idea of pushing people to their limits while having them enjoy these sessions didn’t just come about overnight. Well, it … Continue reading

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“Climbing” The Agility Ladder

I recall one session when the agility ladder was used. The participants (including yours truly) were required to quickly step in and out of the ladder while facing various directions. And since the objective is to develop quick feet, speed … Continue reading

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Leg Exercises That Burn

Went for another session of SWEAT! and this was one of the more memorable ones by far. For hours after the session, I kept trying to forget the horrors the trainers made me go through. For some reason, this workout … Continue reading

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Getting Right Down To The Core

Had another memorable session of SWEAT! today. Strangely enough though, I found myself taking a liking to some of the exercises. But as usual, the other exercises were pretty much cruel and torturous. Our warm-up exercises had a bit fun … Continue reading

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Why Exercises Don’t Seem To Work

I recently came across an article that explained why some people who exercise might still find it difficult to lose weight. Or even worse, gain weight instead. At first, it made exercising look like a huge waste of time but … Continue reading

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