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Tips to prevent runner's knee
Here are some tips on running provided by Dr Tan from JL Sports Medicine & Surgery.
Putting pretty
Winner of the Her World Golf Challenge PM session shares her tips on staying tanned and toned. -AsiaOne
Life's a ball
For Japanese performer Marco, playing with the soccer ball is not just a form of exercise, it is his career and also a stress reliever. -ST
Bend like bamboo
Strong, flexible and enduring...those qualities which describe the bamboo plant are the benefits the body can reap from pilates. -ST
Pilates brings pain relief
It's effective in alleviating common physical pains such as neck, back, shoulder and joint pains. -ST
Rolling back the years
This 79-year-old retiree moves around like someone much younger. His advice to his peers: Enjoy a more active lifestyle. -ST
Life of dance
Professional ballerina Robert Mills works out so much he has the enviable problem of keeping his weight on. -ST
Belly fats spell danger
A spare tyre isn't just unsightly, it also raises your risk of several serious illnesses. -ST
Work the body
Physical activity is good for older people to stay fit and mentally alert. -ST
Sports injuries can be avoided. Play it safe, don't over-exert
Listen to your body and stop when it hurts, says an expert. Trying too hard may cause problems. -ST
Hot bods
Aspire to have a hot body? To have girls "oo" and "ahh" over your washboard abs? Here are some helpful hints. -ST
Mixed fights
A new style of martial arts that combines different techniques is growing in popularity here. -ST
Strong arm tactics
These pilates exercises will strengthen your upper body and improve your posture. -tabla!
Leading by example
Dr Vanessa Phua, a physician with an interest in aesthetic medicine, practises what she preaches. -ST
Safety first always
Doctors and martial arts veterans say deaths and serious injuries in the sport happen but are rare. -ST
The rise of women's only gyms
Women appreciate privacy and want to feel less intimidated when they work out. -myp
Fear changed his life
Ultra-marathoner's fear of dying alone in the desert forced him to start working out. -ST
For the love of laksa
Athletics is a way of life for triathlete and university student Nathaniel Woo. -ST
Mind your knees
Training an athlete's brain to make quick decisions may be useful in averting knee injuries.
 
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