Many of us are trying to achieve a healthier relationship with our body, with food and with exercise. However, some of our sacred beliefs and assumptions that we hold about exercise may actually be counter productive in helping us achieve our goals, and may even lead us into vicious cycles of compulsive exercising that is not…
Want to burn those calories without breaking a sweat? Swimming may be the perfect option for you! Swimming is a sport that can burn the most calories within a given amount of time, without exerting immense pressure on your skeletal system. I was 8 when I first learnt how to swim. It was strenuous as…
Simply put, pole dancing is a unique amalgamation of dance and sports. On one hand, I could be swinging it out to Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. On the other hand, I could be at pole practice attempting to perfect my moves. Whichever it is, pole dance always leaves me sweating and wanting more. I first…
Voted as the world’s healthiest sports by Forbes magazine, squash has all the right attributes to suit your needs- whether you’re looking to burn some calories or to have a competitive game. There really is no hiding place on the squash court and it’s a real battle of wits and skills. Furthermore, it’s played indoors….
How does the idea of calmly gliding over ocean water sound to you — Exciting? What if I told you the same activity could be a great source of exercise as well? Double Awesome! The sport in question is … Kayaking. For all you nature enthusiasts, this sport has plenty to offer. The day I first…
Every time I tell people I played water polo in junior college, they respond with surprise and awe. Girls’ water polo is not too common a sport in Singapore. It appears to have its own barrier of entry – not only must one know how to swim, one must also be relatively strong in it….
“Are you ready?” It seems just like yesterday that I played my very first competitive Tennis match. Even though I had been playing Tennis ever since the tender age of just eight, it was only when I was seventeen that I started to play competitively. I have always had a love-hate relationship with Tennis. Firstly,…
Do you dread those hour (or more) long workouts in the gym? Does the idea of slogging it off on the treadmill sound like an absolute chore to you? Does your busy schedule simply not permit a regular exercise schedule? HIIT may just be the answer for you! (Image Source: Kristin Kokkersvold, Flikr Creative Commons)…
Behold, Ami’s inspirational story. Field Hockey is truly my first love. I met Field Hockey when I was 13, but our relationship only really began when I was 17 and in Junior College in Singapore. We’ve been together ever since, because through loving Field Hockey I began to love myself. Our relationship began at a…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUUNcFBuGBA Here is what you missed out on during Made Real’s Uphoria! 2014 event. Do not fret, seeing the success of Uphoria!, Made Real has planned a whole line up of exciting events to be revealed. So make sure you keep your eyes peeled and work out gear on hand because Made Real will take…