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7 Reasons to Attend LES MILLS LIVE Singapore - The Ultimate Training Festival
Happening on 3-4 June at the Singapore Sports Hub, supported by Sport Singapore and powered by adidas, LES MILLS LIVE Singapore is the ultimate training festival for group fitness fans and Les Mills
The Power of Fitness: Unlocking Your Potential on the Rugby Field
You're an aspiring rugby player, but you're struggling to keep up with the demands of the sport. You're not strong enough, fast enough, or agile enough to compete at a high level. Sound familiar? To
Sport Singapore to launch the National Registry of Exercise Professionals
The Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth, at the recent Committee of Supply Debate on 6 March 2023, announced the launch of the National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP).
The one takeaway from Physical: 100
By Circle Editorial Team Who knew that all it takes to get a nation talking is a game show that revolves around one’s physicality? Surprise surprise, South Korea is back at it again, after blessing
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7 Reasons to Attend LES MILLS LIVE Singapore - The Ultimate Training Festival
Happening on 3-4 June at the Singapore Sports Hub, supported by Sport Singapore and powered by adidas, LES MILLS LIVE Singapore is the ultimate training festival for group fitness fans and Les Mills
The Power of Fitness: Unlocking Your Potential on the Rugby Field
You're an aspiring rugby player, but you're struggling to keep up with the demands of the sport. You're not strong enough, fast enough, or agile enough to compete at a high level. Sound familiar? To
Sport Singapore to launch the National Registry of Exercise Professionals
The Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth, at the recent Committee of Supply Debate on 6 March 2023, announced the launch of the National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP).
The one takeaway from Physical: 100
By Circle Editorial Team Who knew that all it takes to get a nation talking is a game show that revolves around one’s physicality? Surprise surprise, South Korea is back at it again, after blessing
Win with Subway and Sport Singapore!
SPORT SINGAPORE AND SUBWAY PRESENTS: COUNT CHICKENS IN A BOWL AND WIN!
13 Rock Climbing and Bouldering Gyms in Singapore to Test Your Limits
Are you a thrill-seeker who enjoys fun, adrenaline-pumping activities? Enter the world of rock climbing and bouldering – these exciting activities are bound to get your heart racing and muscles
Quick Exercises that You can do during Your Lunch Break
We understand that some of you may be office workers who have long working hours, short lunch breaks, and even a lot of overtime commitments. It would be quite a challenge for you to follow a routine
Is Fencing the Sport For You?
Fencing is one of the fastest, most precise and most complex sports in the world.
5 Reasons to Start Playing Golf Young
Golf is often referred to as “a game for life”. It involves a continuous process of learning and improving in order to get better at the game.
Are You Walking Enough? 6 Reasons to Make Walking a Daily Habit
A World Health Organization (WHO) study found that more than 80% of school-going adolescents globally did not meet current recommendations of at least one hour of physical activity per day.
IT GETS PHYSICAL AT GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2022
Photo Source: Nurture Kids Festival, GetActive! Singapore 2019 Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced that GetActive! Singapore (GASG) 2022 will be back with an exciting line up of physical activities
13 Studios for Adrenaline-pumping Spin Classes in Singapore
Spin, or indoor cycling, has become one of the most popular forms of indoor workouts in Singapore. The electrifying music, strobe lights and energy in the room make this exercise seem much more
Learn the GetActive! Workout 2022
This National Day, Sport Singapore brings the nation together with the GetActive! Workout 2022: Dance Of The Nation.
Up Your Basketball Game
Basketball is a well-rounded sport that offers cardio exercise while building muscle and strengthening our bones. Some even believe that playing basketball can help us grow taller!
Have fun during the June school holidays!
The June school holidays are here and it’s the perfect time to set your school books aside and get some well-deserved rest and relaxation!
10 Bowling Alleys in Singapore for Rolling Good Fun at Affordable Rates
Bowling is a popular indoor sport in Singapore as it’s affordable and easy for any age to get started. It also makes a suitable activity for all kinds of events such as children’s birthdays, family
CoachSG turns five!
By Yeo Chee Yew 2022 marks CoachSG’s 5th anniversary. To celebrate this significant milestone in CoachSG’s journey and its drive to continually support coaches to Coach Better Every Day, CoachSG is
Nutrition & Sustainable Environments
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 - Framed around the effects of fast-paced changes and their related challenges on “live-work-play” trends, Active Health’s latest series of webinars feature key industry
History Of: The Treadmill
By Yeo Chee Yew Treadmills are one of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment in the world. Unsurprisingly, the demand for a home treadmill has only surged during the pandemic years, among
History of: The Butterfly Stroke
By Yeo Chee Yew After more than 26 months of DORSCON Orange, today marks the first day that we are back down to Yellow. Cue the (controlled) celebrations! From today onwards, you will also no longer
All You Need to Know: Runner�s High
By Yeo Chee Yew Perhaps you are lucky enough to have experienced the runner’s high. Or perhaps you’ve just heard people talking about it and wondered how on earth you could get some of this amazing
Two Men Walk Into a Barre...
By Circle Editorial Team Barre is a fitness phenomenon that has exploded in recent years. The workout is as challenging as it is effective at sculpting women’s bodies — its enthusiasts are known for
The Brain Changing Benefits of Exercise
By Yeo Chee Yew “What if I told you there was something that you can do right now that would have an immediate, positive benefit for your brain including your mood and your focus? And what if I told
Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection in Fitness
By Circle Editorial Team No, not wasabi. Today, we are talking about the Japanese philosophy known as Wabi-Sabi, and how it applies to one’s pursuit of fitness. What is Wabi-Sabi? Wabi-Sabi “rejects”
Our Blended Journey to Bring Sport Back!
(Trifactor Bike Asia Finals. Photo Credit : Adventurers Pte Ltd)
Applying Kaizen to Fitness
By Circle Editorial Team There are two main roads when it comes to growth: burst and passive. In the fitness industry, the burst route is probably the most visually appealing. Social media is awash
Your Child's Stress is Yours Too - Helping Your Child Cope with School-related Stress
For many of us parents, we likely grew up in Singapore’s education system, conditioned to getting used to being compared with peers, rankings, streaming, tests and examinations. School-related stress
Getting Sporty with Your Kids – Ideas for Family Fun
It will not be surprising that many parents lament the limited leisure time we have with our kids, often wishing there is more we can do. At the same time, the younger generation these days are
All You Need to Know: Tabata
By Circle Editorial Team Time is a precious commodity that we as a society struggle to keep up with. Work and life commitments all sap away at what little time we have left for ourselves. With most
ActiveSG Proudly Presents: Running Clinic
Start on the Right Foot With Us! There is no age limit to playing. Join us in this celebration in conjunction with the International Day of Older Persons and have lots of fun together! Get ready for
Why You Should Be Trying: Niko Niko Running
By Circle Editorial Team What is Niko Niko Running? In Japanese, “niko niko” means “smile”. In layman terms, it is basically slow jogging at a walking pace, at an intensity light enough to enjoy
Why You Should: Samba
By Circle Editorial Team Rio will always be held dear in the annuls of Singapore’s sporting history, and for good reason - after all, it was the site where our very own Joseph Schooling clinched the
Lovin' Fitness
By Circle Editorial Team Happy Valentines’ Day Singapore! Don’t let calories take your breath away on this special occasion. We’ve put together a list of 9 fun couple exercises and activities that
Work, Life, Cycle! - Why You Should Cycle To Work
By Circle Editorial Team Cycling rose in popularity in Singapore amid the pandemic, with sales of personal bicycles going up and bike-sharing companies reporting an increase in ridership. While we
22 Things You Can do in 2022 for a Healthy Body - Part 3
By Yeo Chee Yew Happy New Year, Singapore! How's your new year's resolutions coming along? With 2022 set to be a bumper year for sports, it is only fitting that health and fitness are top of our
22 Things You Can do in 2022 for a Healthy Body - Part 2
By Yeo Chee Yew Happy New Year, Singapore! How's your new year's resolutions coming along? With 2022 set to be a bumper year for sports, it is only fitting that health and fitness are top of our
22 Things You Can do in 2022 for a Healthy Body - Part 1
By Yeo Chee Yew Happy New Year, Singapore! We hope you have had a fruitful 2021! Together, we stood undeterred despite the disruptions to our work and life arrangements. For some, it was another year
50 Years Fit!
Coach Immy Yeoh shares her inspiring journey of keeping fit well into her master years. As part of a drive to spotlight Self Employed Persons in the local fitness industry, we asked some of them to
Dauntless: Tong Zi Yang
Listen to Zi Yang's story as he took charge of caring for our migrant workers through Operation Sayang.
Dauntless: Sport Stands Strong
The need to stand strong and united has never been more acute in these unprecedented times. Find out how our SportSG staff reacted to address the daunting challenges ahead!
When Duty Calls: Denice Ng
Learn more about how Sports Champion Denice Ng helps Singaporeans to Live Better Through Sports on Circle Watch!
Let Badminton be Child's Play on Circle Watch!
Learn more about veteran Dennis Lim and how mentality influences his way of teaching! As part of a drive to spotlight Self Employed Persons in the local fitness industry, we asked some of them to
Want Fitness? Just Dance Lah!
Learn more about how Faiz Aman turned fat to fit, and how anyone can change for the better! Today’s article features Faiz Aman, a fitness instructor with 8 years of experience in group fitness and
Fitness Recovery with Circle Watch!
Learn more about Gina Lau and how fitness helps her achieve her goals! As part of a drive to spotlight Self Employed Persons in the local fitness industry, we asked some of them to share more about
Team Sport is Back - What and Where to Play
For the last 20 months or so, we have had to reduce social and recreational sports. We miss them, just like you! Good news! We are happy to share that we are able to resume some of these sports soon!
Cheers for sustainable fitness!
Learn more about Gina Chan and her road to advocating for sustainable fitness! As part of a drive to spotlight Self Employed Persons in the local fitness industry, we asked some of them to share more
It’s the Teochew Ah Boy!
Learn more about Teochew Ah Boy Eugene Sng and how lifestyle is everything in fitness! As part of a drive to spotlight Self Employed Persons in the local fitness industry, we asked some of them to
A Happy & Healthy Family Begins With You!
Visit the latest addition to the Active Health family today! Active Health is proud to unveil Active Health Discovery at Decathlon Northshore Plaza, our second space with Decathlon! Have fun
All you need to know about TTX!
It’s GetActive! Playtime, and you want to try your hand at the Street Games. You see a familiar game but with a different name, TTX! Don't let the name daunt you. No fret, we’re here to show you how
All you need to know about Air Badminton!
It’s GetActive! Playtime, and you want to try your hand at the Street Games. Front and center are the words “AIR BADMINTON”. “What’s that?” you ask, as you fill-up the registration form. No fret,
It’s GetActive! Playtime, and everyone is invited!
GetActive! Playtime offers a week-long dance and sporting extravaganza that aims to encourage Singaporeans both young and old to come together, get up and get moving! From dance battles to urban
GetActive! Playtime: Are you (Street) Game enough?
As part of the efforts to encourage Singaporeans to play on and play together, GetActive! Playtime is proud to announce Street Games. It’s badminton and table tennis, with a twist! Come on down and
Age Playfully with ActiveSG Masters Club
There is no age limit to playing. Join us in this celebration in conjunction with the International Day of Older Persons and have lots of fun together! Get ready for a morning of engaging activities
Play & Energy Management
6 October 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on �live-work-play� trends, Active Health�s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought
The role of cognitive training and mental alertness in sport
Athletes training on the Dynavision aka D2 (Source : SSI)
Let's Go Play Outside! - 5 Unique Playgrounds around Singapore to Train Your Child's Fundamental Movement Skills
Brought to you in collaboration with the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC), to enable parents to nurture active and happy preschoolers.
Active Ageing, Healthy Districts
29 July 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on �live-work-play� trends, Active Health�s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought
Movement, Exercise, and Health Coaching
8 July 2021 Framed around the effects of fast-paced change and related challenges on �live-work-play� trends, Active Health�s latest series of webinars feature key industry experts and thought
Get Active! Singapore 2021 encourages everyone to play on, play together, in a creative, fun and safe way
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Setting Your Child Up for Success! Adopting Healthy Lifestyle Habits from Childhood
This article is brought to you in collaboration with KK Women's and Children's Hospital. As we stepped into the world of adulthood and parenting, when was the last time we enjoyed eight full hours of
Children vs Body Image - Helping Our Kids Build Self-Confidence
This article is brought to you in collaboration with KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Believe it or not, research suggests that pre-school kids as young as three start forming an opinion about
Movement and Exercise is Medicine
Fireside Chat with Dr. Benedict Tan and host Elliott Danker 10 June 2021 - As part of efforts to encourage a rethinking of live-work-play trends, Active Health initiated an engagement series of
Importance of Sport in Your Child's Holistic Development
Much research has been done on how sport is fundamental in the holistic development of children. In addition to physical fitness for growth and strength, soft skills such as team work, fair play and
TTX (Outdoor Table Tennis) in Singapore, attracts players of all ages
It's been 5 years since the official global launch of Table Tennis X (TTX) by the International Table Tennis Federation. The new way of playing table tennis outdoors was initially aimed at the youth
Parkour: An embodiment of growth, not rebellion
(Photo Credit : A2 Movements Facebook Page)
National Biomechanics Day 2021 : 200 Sec school students & teachers learnt biomechanics principles to help improve NAPFA Test results!
(Student and teacher-participants performing the Big 3 core intervention as part of the breakout session remotely facilitated by Dr Marcel Rossi, Sport Biomechanist)
Get Your Kids Going, Growing & Glowing � the 3G Diet for Pre-schoolers
Pre-school age is commonly defined as 3-6 years old, when kids move on from childcare, and before going to kindergarten. There are known benefits for kids to experience pre-school, such as getting an
5 hidden gems to visit this school holidays with GameOn Nila!
Looking for something fun to do with your friends and family this March School Holidays? Why not try GameOn Nila! – a game where you can hunt down QR codes placed at attractions in Singapore and get
An Ace for a safe and entertaining Singapore Tennis Open!
Alexander Bublik (STO Singles Finalist), Mr Edwin Tong (Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law) and Alexei Popyrin (STO Singles Champion)
Exercising safely with high intensity workouts
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained popularity globally, promising to burn more calories and increase fitness in a shorter time. [1,2] Building more muscles also helps to increase the
Keeping fit safely amidst the pandemic with the Singapore Fitness Festival
As we gradually return to our favourite sporting activities, the priority is to ensure that everyone does so in a safe manner that does not endanger public health.
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon’s first-ever virtual running edition ends on a high
Following 13 weeks of the SCSM Virtual Racing series, the Grand Finale that started from 27 November through to 6 December, offering runners both locally and around the world to take part, has come
Want Smart Children? Involve Them in Active Play
A child's motor skill development is linked to his or her cognitive development and future learning abilities. That is why, exercise and sports are important from young. The Sports Medicine Service,
Coolest Dads in Sports
Parenting trends have changed by leaps and bounds in the past few decades. Gender roles have been shifting, with women at work being more common than ever before, and more men turning stay-home dads.
Parenthood - The Gift of Being our Kid's First Coaches
To say that parents are every child�s first coach and role model in life is hardly an understatement. During our kids� formative years, parents play a crucial role in setting the foundation for
Run for Heroes 2020 introduces 55km and 550km categories to commemorate Singapore's 55th National Day
Virtual running initiative Run for Heroes 2020 will be introducing two expanded categories in the month of August to commemorate Singapore’s 55th National Day. With the introduction of these new
It is time to get active with the #GetActiveSG 2020 National Day Workout
The annual GetActive! Singapore workout is back!
Singapore Cycling Federation organises inaugural Virtual SCF National Day 2020 Indoor Cycling Challenge
As part of this year’s GetActive! Singapore 2020, the Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) launched its inaugural SCF National Day 2020 Indoor Cycling Challenge. This event is one of the many
Safe Return To Sport And Physical Activity and Exercise For Phase Two
As announced by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, Phase Two will commence on 19 June 2020. In addition to SportSG’s latest advisory (updated 18 June), we have also prepared an infographic (see below) on
A Super Dad to 303 kids
Written by Gary Yang Danny Ong, 44, is happily married to Christine, his wife whom he met while studying at Singapore Polytechnic. They have three lovely children; Brigton,13, Emilee,10 and Ashton, 6.
The Dad who climbed Mount Everest with his son
Written by Gary Yang V.Thurairajasingam (Raj), father of three beautiful kids and the proud owner of The Right Fit, a 24-hour gym, trekked up Everest Base Camp (EBC) with his oldest kid, Darrshan Raj
Fatherhood Today
The Asian stereotype paints fathers as the breadwinners and mothers as caregivers for the kids. Baby boomers and Gen X may remember their dads as the ones who go out and work, while moms stay home
My Dad the Sporting Legend
Written by Gary Yang Sporting legend Canagasabai Kunalan, better known as C.Kunalan, is no stranger to Singaporeans. The retired sprinter is highly regarded as one of Singapore�s greatest ever
Coronavirus: Do yoga, pilates in the comfort of home with SportSG's new online platforms
(By NEO YEE PUNG & ARVINASH RAVINDRAN/ THE STRAITS TIMES) Before stricter social distancing measures kicked in here on April 7, Joris Mathias would play tennis with his friends at the Farrer Park
Sporting fraternity, pupils and parents laud CCA pilot move
(BY KIMBERLY KWEK/ THE STRAITS TIMES) Pupils at play at Clementi Primary School. The Ministry of Education will look at dropping selection trials for co-curricular activities by starting a pilot
A number of roads to be closed this weekend for SCSM 2019
A number of road closures will be in place on and around the route of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2019 on the weekend of 30 November and 1 December.
Ang Mo Kio Community Centre first to host ActiveSG gym for the elderly
(by JEREMY LEE/ REUTERS PLUS) Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong opened the first ActiveSG gym designed specifically for the elderly and disabled at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre on Saturday.
ActiveSG Park now open with a multitude of sporting facilities for all
Sport Singapore's ActiveSG Park officially opened its doors to the public on April 27. Photo: Sport Singapore Sport Singapore's ActiveSG Park officially opened its doors to the public yesterday
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Nordic Walking
Nordic walking is a full body workout. Similar to most other forms of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, participants will reap the full health benefits of lowering the risk of chronic illnesses.
Piloxing - Captivating the Local Community
Throw out all the stereotypes. Fitness is not just for the young, nor is pink and sexy reserved only for females. Piloxing is steadily garnering a large following here in Singapore, and it’s not just the energetic young ladies who are signing up for it.
Fitness and Wellness Facts
Five benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a very complete mind and body exercise system that offers several benefits to its practitioners.
How many types of yoga are there?
While new branches of yoga have been springing up all around the world, this article looks at the popular types of yoga offered here in Singapore.
5 workout ideas for the working Singaporean
Most working adults in Singapore have hectic office schedules to contend with, and sometimes even having a workout at the gym twice a week would seem like a luxury.
Interval training better than runs for losing weight
Interval training mimics the start-stop motion in games, varying periods of explosive sprinting followed by light jogging or rest.
Staying healthy with WII games
Here’s a list of 5 Wii games that will help you get a workout in your living room, regardless of whether it is blazing hot, or raining cats and dogs outside.
What is cardio exercise
Cardio workouts are usually low to medium in intensity, designed to keep your heart rate up for a long period of time. They condition and strengthen your heart to deliver oxygen to the muscles more effectively, thereby also increasing your stamina.
Pilates versus Yoga
Pilates and yoga are wonderful forms of exercise, and like any workout, you need concentration, consistent practice, and awareness, in order to enjoy the benefits.
73 and going strong with Pilates
While many people seem to be happy to blame immobility on simply just getting older, Kum Wone and her friends knew very well that the body joints and muscles deteriorate more from inactivity then just simply aging.
Lianne Mui's love for yoga
Lianne shares the health benefits she has experienced after picking up yoga two years ago.
Popularity of ClubFitt gyms on the rise
ActiveSG gyms, formerly known as ClubFitt gyms, provide a whole new experience of working out at affordable prices.