3 Exercises to Help You Get Bigger Biceps
Have you ever wanted to get those jaw dropping and head turning biceps ? Firstly, we have to understand the basic anatomy of the bicep muscles in order to develop those massive guns. The biceps is made of 2 separate parts, the short head and the long head. The short head of the biceps can […]
BCAAs: Everything You Need to Know About BCAAs
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) are essential amino acids which consist of leucine, valine and isoleucine. This means that these amino acids are not made in the body even though they make up more than a third of the protein found in our tissues. They can be widely found in dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish. […]
How to Do Box Jumps
Box Jump is a fundamental plyometric exercise to build explosive strength, and improve your stability and balance. Include this exercise in your workout routine to get your heart pumping while strengthening your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. The Dos and Dont’s Dos: Swing your arms back when you squat. As you swing your arms forward, […]
Getting Adequate Protein on a Vegan Diet
How to keep up protein intake if you are on a vegan diet? Plant-based diets don’t have to be plain and boring. However, there are many nutritional alternatives for you to reinvent dishes and spice up your meal! Afterglow by Anglow – Vegan Restaurant in Singapore Afterglow by Anglow is one of the best vegan […]
Client Feature: Sofia Lee, Breast Cancer Survivor
1. What is the difference to your activity levels in the past during your battle with cancer compared to now? I used to be active in doing yoga, running and aqua aerobics. However, months prior to my cancer diagnosis, I was always feeling lethargic, listless and couldn’t cope with my active lifestyle. During treatment, I […]
The Mental & Physical Health Benefits of Exercise
With so many restrictions as part of a new normal, COVID-19 has greatly dampened our moods, and we are all affected one way or another. According to The Straits Times, “the National Care Hotline set up to offer extra support has seen more than 6,600 calls by the end of the month its launch on […]
Why Do You Need a Personal Trainer?
Personal trainers who starred in the American television series The Biggest Loser are constantly screaming at contestants till they break down in tears – and we tend to associate personal training with these intense scenarios. This makes personal training seem daunting and no doubt you will consider carefully before getting a personal trainer. Common worries […]
5 Places to Get Healthy Food Delivery
The circuit breaker period may be a strange and difficult period for all of us. While this is not a time to stress your body or mind out with a completely different diet, it is more important than ever to maintain a healthy diet and consume a balance of nutritious food to keep our immune […]
RECIPE: Steamed Cod Fish with Blueberries
Cod fish is an extremely nutrient-dense fish with many types of nutrients. It is low in fat yet high in protein, which makes it a great source of protein and for those who are trying to lose weight. Cod is also a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and rich in vitamins B12 […]
How to Maintain a Balanced Diet: FITLUC Healthy Plate
It is important for all of us, no matter our fitness goals, to get a good balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) from our food to keep ourselves healthy. One way to do that is to make sure we have all the food groups on every plate of food that […]
