Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Most of us think that exercising, mainly running, is easy because all we need is our running shoe and you're good to go. However, there are some things that you should know and take note. So, we are here to help you crack some running codes that might be...

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome is a pain that is typically felt in the shinbone, and in the lower leg. Symptoms begin to surface when there is an inflammation in the bone tissue surrounding the tibia. The condition is common among athletes and individuals who constantly...

Here’s a checklist of things you’ll want to do if you’re training to run a marathon. Speak to your doctor. Tell him or her your plans and ask for any health advice they have for you. Buy good shoes. Buy two pairs of running shoes that have either served you well in the past...

SINGAPORE –VivoCity was a flurry of activity as more than 400 runners took part in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) training kick off today. The training kicks off, organised by IRONMAN Asia, provides SCSM participants a platform to experience consultations with race partners and participate in training runs and...

The Sports Hub National Day Fiesta will make its return for the second year. In celebration of the nation’s 53rd birthday, Sports Hub brings to Singapore an array of exhilarating sporting and family-friendly festivities to ignite the spirit of ‘We Are Singapore @ The Hub’. Held at the OCBC...

Your back pain can be caused by other factors. But did you know that it can be due to the selection of a wrong footwear? If has been determined that the pain in you back is caused by a flimsy running shoes, you need to make a move now....

Calf strains – perhaps one of the most frequent injuries in runners. And also, one of the most discussed topics amongst sport enthusiasts. One would expect that hundreds, if perhaps not thousands of studies were performed on the subject. Well, guess again. The research on this matter, my fellow...

Fitness is not only the state of the body but also of the mind, but somehow, they have an ethereal connection. Being fit gives you a sense of confidence and enlightenment in life which helps you face any situation better. Alternatively, being unfit hampers your general lifestyle and a...