Coming all the way from NYC, Lindsey Larkin is one of the most popular indoor cycling and pilates instructors at Absolute You.
Although originally trained as an actress, she took her first spin class a few years ago.. and the rest is history! Not only did it combine her love for music, dance, and cycling; but it also allowed her to share her power-packed charisma and kick-ass attitude with fellow riders.
A firm believer that the way you choose to
2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro - she competed at the 48kg weight class and won gold. A 92kg snatch and a 108kg clean & jerk, totalling a whopping 200 kilograms!
Meet Sopita Tanasan, a Thai weightlifting athlete and her coach Brett Taylor - The Busy Woman Project Expert and Thailand's National Team Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Hear how meditation plays a big part in Sopita's practice when faced with stress and how this power duo work together to
We constantly talk about breaking out of our comfort zones. But why? Why should we be comfortable being uncomfortable? Is it not okay to just stay where we are, happy as a lark?
We got The Busy Woman Project Expert - Brett Taylor to shed some science and light on this - in particular, on our training, movement and physical fitness. With his expertise in training top olympic national athletes, he knows there is no place for being mediocre.
Whether
Not counting the new intern in the Accounting department, it's been a long time since you've met anyone new... If even trying to find a decent conversation partner on most days seems to be a daunting task - girl, it's time we have a chat about your social life!
Many of us use time as an excuse when we talk about having a healthy social life. But in reality, no man is an island! For most of us, we need
In conversation with Kate Telge & Ciara Williams, both fitness trainers in Bangkok, Thailand. We speak to them on their shared purpose of empowering women through health, fitness & wellness – to be grateful for our bodies and embrace what we have.
With all the hashtags like #fitspo going on around social media, the perfect selfies and societal-defined models on how women in certain Asian cultures should look & behave, it is no surprise that women feel pressured to achieve what
"The syndrome that has tried to rule my adult life" - The Busy Woman Project community member Tracy Anderson
As long as I can remember, I never had a regular period. I remember going to my doctor as a naive 16 year old and asking to go on the pill as I was never quite sure when my menses would arrive. This really should ring alarm bells for any doctor - but for mine, it didn't.
As I finished high
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed - by work, your social calendar, the holidays? Are you on the brink of a burnout, or flourishing?
Prolonged stress can lead to health issues like depression and anxiety. Long hours at work coupled with a sedentary lifestyle also results in weight gain and chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Many a time, one health issue increases the possibility of other problems down the road.
Productivity and personal enjoyment takes a nosedive when we
You've just signed up for a race / run event / marathon (or perhaps it's on your to-do list for the year) - your longest race to date, or the longest one in a while - and now, reality’s beginning to sink in. Given your busy work schedule, social life, travels and bad weather or pollution days for some, how exactly are you going to prep for it? By putting one foot in front of the other, that’s how!
Here
BierYoga (or Beer Yoga) first originated from Germany and has since gained popularity across multiple cities globally including London, USA and Bangkok, Thailand.
The Busy Woman Project speaks with the founder of Brew Yoga In conversation with Jessica Whan - "My Thai name is Whan and my English name is Jezicaa (Jessica), so people call me Jessica Whan."
Jessica is a professional architect by training, a part-time fashion model and considers herself a fitness enthusiast. Apart from being a member
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, starting on your entrepreneurial journey or a new mom, being Busy and getting ahead at work / school / life doesn’t mean sacrificing everything else...
...more importantly, you'll need to have the ability & health (mental, physical, emotional) to be Busy!
It's probably tough to "have it all" - but there are definitely little ways or simple habits you can put in place to have some anchors in your life.
Our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Ambassador
We love how we're surrounded by talented & amazing Busy Women -
just like our Nepalese #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Member, Mimansha Joshi Shrestha (@mimismenu)!
If you haven't seen her profile, expect a culmination of colors, design & nutritious foods from dishes she prepare (note: buddha bowls, avocado roses, smoothie bowls, brekkie items - who doesn't love them)!
We share below one of her signature recipes - Gluten-free Coconut Flour Pancakes with Fruit Toppings + (everyone's favorite) Avocado.
Read on for some 'insta-worthy'
She's an entrepreneur, a supermodel, a TV presenter, a blogger, a Super Mom and a judge on Asia's Next Top Model. She has been walking runways for brands such as Dior, starred in numerous commercials, fashion editorials, and featured in covers for magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire. She has even gone on to host shows on the National Geographic Channel!
"I’m busy with lotsa stuff! I have my company, Genie Juicery, two babies under
This #fitspo Busy "working mom", Natasha Goh has donned an eclectic selection of career hats over the years - from magazine journalism, to cabin crew, banker, lawyer and a realtor for the past 5 years.
Although her circumstances and experiences may be unique to herself, through sharing her journey, Natasha looks to give others the courage to step out of their comfort zones, ignore traditional sensibilities and find their own career happiness.
Thanks to my unusual trajectory, I'm often drawn
With #TEAMBUSYWOMAN, we believe there are little ways to live better. Start small. It’s way too overwhelming to jump immediately into 'eating clean' entirely and to have a completely new diet or routine.
Let's start with something as simple a 10-min healthy lunch recipe - enjoy the taste of food you've prepared on your own, and perhaps do this with a couple of your SweatBuddies!
We speak with Food Blogger, Photographer & Stylist, Laura Williams (@mylittlehongkongkitchen) - pssst...check
Catch our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Ambassador Kate Telge (Personal Trainer at BASE Bangkok) this weekend at FitnessFest Singapore!
On Sunday (21st May) @ 10:45am, Kate will be conducting a HIIT & FLOW session. Where muscle meets yoga. Calorie-torching. High-intensity. Boost metabolism...all with a SweatBuddy! Adapted from the Yoga Sculpt workout, you can expect a mix of flexibility, strength and HIIT training as you move to upbeat tracks. Get ready to FLOW & pop those muscles!
This fitspo shares with us
'Soul Cycle' style spin classes have taken Asia by storm. Approximately 45 minutes of Cardio to the latest music hits in a dark room, led by an inspirational instructor - we liken it to partying on the bike!
For a more 'serious' Indoor Cycling experience, check out studios that offer Road style classes. Expect challenging terrains and intervals, intense hills, sprinting on flats and some serious races. For the competitive, some fitness studios even offer a leader scoreboard,
Are you working in a high pressure job, running your own business, raising kids, and constantly trying to meet everyone’s needs & expectations?
In today’s modern society, the idea of the Super Woman who does it all has become a valued social norm.
According to a study by Cambridge University, women are almost twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and stress than men, a trend that persists throughout their lifetimes. Women also ruminate more and are more
"It takes a lot to rush home to read her bedtime stories and wake up early to send her to school each day, but it pays off, knowing I will always be her rock."
In Conversation with Claire Bostock: Claire is a single mother of one and currently the Chief Business Officer of Absolute You, overseeing the studio’s teachers & programming, their healthy food business, their wellness resort and the group’s international expansion.
A former banker, Claire left
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"If all girls were taught how to love each other fiercely instead of how to compete with each other..." - Nikita Gill
It's never easy being a Busy Woman. It's never easy juggling multiple roles simultaneously. We want to support
Dark room, strobe lights, you are riding your feet out to the strong beats of the music... You have been transported into another zone where your worries do not exist. In these moments, it is just you, your bike and that distinct voice over the music, pushing you past your limits. Like a superstar, the energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and you wonder just how she can still be guiding and motivating the entire class on, when you’re barely