How to Measure the ROI of Your Workplace Wellness Program

Ramadan holds profound significance as a celebratory month for Muslims worldwide. This period is dedicated to fasting, prayers, reflections, expressions of gratitude, and community engagement. Fasting spans from dawn to dusk, with a central focus on spiritual priorities. However, it is equally crucial not to overlook the importance of maintaining physical health. A robust physical well-being not only facilitates smoother fasting but also enhances the quality of prayers and promotes better concentration in the regular activities of daily life. Continue to read to discover exercise and nutrition tips during Ramadan.

Whether we like it or not, our bodies undergo various transformations as we age. These changes, inherent to the natural course of life, encompass a blend of age-related structural, biochemical, and physiological shifts. While some of these alterations are inevitable, the way we lead our lives, including our level of physical activity and exercise, significantly influences the speed and extent of these changes. While the positive effects of exercise on overall health are widely acknowledged, the advantages of strength training, also known as resistance training, are gaining increased attention and promotion.

Cardio is a form of exercise that elevates your heart rate and accelerates your breathing, thereby enhancing the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Popular forms of cardio encompass running, cycling, swimming, and walking. These activities offer a myriad of advantages, ranging from facilitating weight loss and promoting overall health to reducing stress levels. Here are some forms of cardio you can perform in the gym.

Why are mothers-to-be encouraged to exercise when pregnant? What exercises can they do and at what intensity and frequency? Our prenatal personal trainer has listed down 5 simple exercises that you can do when pregnant, be it in the first, second, or third trimester.

New advancements in technologies spell for great innovation and productivity ahead. SgFitFam’s very own founder, Gina Chan, has been advocating that the adoption of digitalisation is as vital as is beneficial. There are technologies easily available to digitalise information be it for personal or professional use. Here are 3 interesting applications that we would like to share with you to assist you in your fitness goals.

Feeling pain in the elbow when straightening your arm? Golfer’s elbow can be seen in those who tend to experience excess or repeated stress at the elbow, often from activities that involve twisting or flexing their wrist repetitively. What type of stretches and exercises are recommended to treat inner elbow pain?

As we all know, setting new goals and resolutions at the start of the year often results in us not achieving them. This is because suddenly switching up our routine can be hard to sustain. These are the top 3 obstacles most people face when adopting a new lifestyle, and here’s how you can overcome them.

Home workouts and running outdoors have become a new norm during this circuit breaker. However, not everyone has adequate information to plan and execute their own workout routine effectively. Therefore, our live talk show, SFFseries, will be a reliable avenue for viewers to gain knowledge and learn practical habits which can be applied to their daily lives.

We have seen many people turning to the internet for workout videos and programmes, or simply heading to the park for a jog since the start of the circuit breaker. However, most people were unable to see any more improvements after exercising for a few weeks and have lost motivation. Here are 3 simple tips that can help you get back on track and give yourself a sense of empowerment by planning your own exercise routine!

To prevent muscle tightness and pain, as well as feeling lethargic due to prolonged sitting and inactivity, follow along to our short 15-min stretching videos to rejuvenate yourselves and take a break from work.

This is a compilation of all the stretches you can do easily when working from home (or at the office when the circuit breaker ends).

The answer is YES. Most of us are afraid of catching the virus and besides washing our hands regularly and practising good personal hygiene, boosting our immune system can also reduce our likeliness to fall sick. This includes resting well, eating a healthy diet (does not include packets of instant noodles and canned foods), and exercising regularly.

If you are not sick, there is no reason why you should stop exercising. Besides doing a home workout, here are some helpful tips to keep yourself safe when exercising in public/shared spaces.

As much as we wish that we could have special powers to help us with spring cleaning, it might not be that bad. During this period, we are busy with preparations and may be pressed for time. Other than just removing dust and getting rid of clutter, we can think of it as clocking in an exercise session as well. Burn calories and tone your muscles while doing your chores. No need to wait till after Chinese New Year to start your fitness journey!

Most of us dream of having a peach bum and have the impression that it is hard to attain. However, our buttocks are actually made up of a group of gluteal muscles (one of the largest muscles in the lower body). Similar to other muscles in your body, these muscles require training in order to grow and be firm.

We asked our rehab trainer, Sarah Caisip, about the common pains clients usually see her for, and the questions they would normally ask. Know if your trainers are legit and are not only temporarily “fixing” you and making you come back again and again.

In our previous post, we mentioned the benefits of qigong. (Read: Is Qigong Only For The Elderly?) This time, our qigong specialist is back to teach you 3 beginner-friendly exercises you can do to achieve better health and rest. Step by step instructions are listed and a short audio clip for progressive muscle relaxation is also included for you to follow along!

You worked so hard from Monday to Friday 9 to 6, received your hard earned salary at the end of the month but ended up spending it to fix your aches and pain caused by the long hours of bad posture and muscle tightness caused at your desk. Is it worth it? Here are the top 5 stretches you can do at your desk to help prevent your hard earned money flying to the masseuse or TCM.

We all feel uncomfortable when we step out of our comfort zone and try something new. However, this is also when we are far from our element and get to experience and learn the most. Remember that one time when you were pleasantly surprised by something you tried out and even found yourself liking it?

Same applies to trying out new fitness classes.

Just started your fitness journey but found the gym too intimidating? Don’t worry, you can begin with these equipment as you build up on both your fitness and confidence level. Read more to find out!

The first thing that pops into your mind when you hear “qigong” is most likely a group of elderly folks gathered together in a park or a community center. However, is qigong only suitable for the older population? Doing qigong is similar to installing an upgraded engine. Our physical and sporting performance can be improved and we will become stronger. What other benefits can we get from doing qigong?

When expectations are not properly aligned between trainer and client, it usually leads to unpleasant experiences, unhappy people and zero results. What are some of the misconceptions of engaging a personal trainer and what you should NOT expect to save yourself from awkward situations?

Here are 5 beginner-friendly exercises you can do at home to build on the foundation movement and learn how to activate your major muscles (chest, legs, core, back). We will share with you what are the common “but I feel this muscle leh" and where are the places you are actually supposed to feel. Have you been doing your basics right?

Learn 5 EASY TO IMPLEMENT habits into your daily routine to kick start a healthier lifestyle. It’s really not that hard if you are ready to do something about it!

Yes...and no. It all depends on the individual. The most common reason I hear from some who says no to personal training is that they can just go online and source for an exercise program easily. If so, have you ever wondered why you still spend that money to see a doctor and not just “go online and search”?

Have you ever wondered why you could never maintain your workout lifestyle or what may be affecting you to not work out even though you know it’s important? We have listed 5 common excuses for not exercising and our solutions on how to overcome them.