Running a marathon or race takes preparation. Planning is king because without it, you jeopardize any chances of performing at your full potential, and ultimately ending up disappointed. You may even take a step back and assess your life, sometimes revamping it completely because eating like crap, half-assing your training, and sleeping late isn’t akin to 'success'... All these lifestyle changes just for a couple of hours of running with a group of strangers (just as crazy and stupid
I’m sure most, if not all, of us have trouble with staying positive and being able to control how we react & feel in different situations.
I’ve spent nearly 3 years now on Instagram where I actively follow many inspiring people, and one thing that I was amazed by at the start was how positive some of them always seemed to be. Of course, social media is but a tiny portion of someone’s life - but at
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
As Busy Women, there is so much in life we’re too busy slayin’: To live a life taking charge, conquering limits, and shattering glass ceilings for instance. We’re just constantly on-the-go and on-a-roll. And sometimes, we simply can’t afford the time to always appear battle-ready; whether in office wear, activewear or anything in-between!
That being said, fret not fellow busy ladies, for here are 5 slayer style tips to help you slay unhindered -
1. Layer and
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
In Conversation with one of the sweetest couples in town - Victoria Martin & Bryan Tay, Founders of aqua boxing and functional fitness studio boOm. Prior to setting up their own boutique fitness studio, this power couple was also pack leaders at leading indoor cycling studio in Singapore - CruCycle. Congratulations to the love birds on their wedding! #brick2017
Victoria grew up in Singapore, Shanghai and the US. A brainiac turned fitness enthusiast, this Harvard-educated engineer likes to scientifically break
Practice little acts of courage & honesty daily. Make yourself alittle vulnerable, alittle uncomfortable - have the courage to be imperfect. Few of us enjoy the stress of stepping outside our comfort zones, but, as the saying goes, that is where the magic happens!
Thousands took part in Spartan Race on 22 April in Hong Kong. This weekend, the race will be in Singapore, followed by other Asian countries like Malaysia & Thailand in the 2nd half of 2017.Want
Your journey to finding your own SweatBuddy, or a tribe of SweatBuddies starts right here.
Feeling the endorphin rush post workout? Had an amazing sweat session at the new swanky boutique fitness gym near you this morning, and can’t wait to share about your experience with someone? ...Until you realize no one around you is actually interested? Or perhaps, you made the decision to start a healthier lifestyle and avoid alcohol, and now it seems like no one wants
Start your day with positivity.
We don’t realise the magic and energy of words. The words in our heads, the words that we read, the words in the music we listen to, the words in the movies we watch, the words on the advertisements we see, the words that come out of our mouths, the words that we post on Facebook, the words on our Instagram posts, the words that we send to each other through email and Whatsapp
Individuals who pursue their passions? Check.
Entrepreneurs? Check.
Busy Women who are able to juggle a gazillion items? Check.
Heart for Hustle: In this series, The Busy Woman Project interviews a couple of amazing, strong Women of Asia who, in pursuit of their passions, moved from Corporate to Wellness. Think ex-bankers, lawyers, consultants to Boutique Fitness gym owners and Athleisure fashion brand founders across multiple cities!
Looking for inspiration, productivity/wellbeing tips or to celebrate a fellow Woman’s achievement?
...Are you a perfectionist? Do you find it hard to say no to others? Are you exhausted? Do you find it tough to put your needs before those of others? Do you allow yourself to relax?
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz first coined the term “Superwoman Syndrome” in 1984, defining women who are trying to do it all. These are women who are multi-tasking numerous roles in their personal and professional lives, or perhaps, women who are focusing on one key role
How many of us have bought plant after plant, hoping to have our own little garden or just to inject some greenery in the workspace, only to watch that beautiful green slowly wilt in oblivion? With two brown thumbs, we definitely belong to this category!
Here to save the day is the founder of Super Farmers, Cynthea Lam! Cynthea and her work have been featured on multiple media platforms including The Straits Times, Mediacorp programs, Style Magazine, as well as
Women are claiming their strength in many aspects of life more than ever.
Women are lifting heavier weights and feeling more powerful, which translates to a stronger sense of self and increased confidence at home and at our workplace.
Women are crushing their lunch-time indoor cycling or bootcamp sessions, basking in the post-workout 'feel good' endorphins, ready to take on new challenges.
We want you to live better - to be reminded of how strong you really are and that
We’ve heard you ladies! Many of you (including us) are striving to find that balance of fitness, healthy living + spending time with our loved ones, on top of our career / education goals and busy schedules…we all want (almost) everything in life, don’t we? ;)
We think you’re already pretty great as your are. What we’re focused on here is to help you with the little steps to live better. That means taking a moment to recognize
We’ve come to the end of the SHAYKITWOMAN: 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS (well, 13 days actually but who’s counting really), and we thank you for sharing with us your Mini Adventures! Now we can all go back to the daily humdrum… NOT!
Shay Kostabi, our partner for the #SHAYKITWOMAN campaign, has actually created a sequence of workouts for #TEAMBUSYWOMAN to do anytime, anywhere! This is perfect for the Busy Woman who's always on the go...so even when
Sleep is for the Weak?
Well then, we should all be weak. Most of us should know by now that our body needs rest to recover from all the stress we put it through daily.
A lack of sleep more often than not results in crankiness, and nobody really likes that so...
Keep your room cool and your feet warm. Have the air- conditioner on all the time? Slip on a pair of snuggly