As many of you know, I am not too fond of running... but recently, I have kinda developed a small addiction for it. I think I just like challenging myself with something that I am not good at. And I am making great progress, which makes me want to do it more. I am actually looking at joining a 10km race sometime next year... maybe mid next year. Anyone care to join me?

My dear friend, Juliana Ali, or better known as missJeweLz will be running ‘To Japan, With Love’ at her maiden 100km Sundown Ultramarathon 2011 this coming 25th June 2011 in Singapore.  Read to find out how you or your organisation can help her out.

Last two years, I introduced cardioskip as part of my PT program, and since then few clients are hooked to it. It is a great aerobic exercise. Rope skipping can assist in developing agility, coordination, and balance, not to mention improvements in cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

This is very interesting health information. God has left us great clue as to what food is best for each part of our body. These are best to be eaten raw (whenever possible) for the full benefits of it. God’s own pharmacy, amazing!

Have you met people in the gym, who come religiously 5 times a week for 2 years, only to notice that they have become fatter than when they first started? Or people who ask you for advice, you tell them, but then weeks later you see that they have reverted back to their same old routine.

I’ve received numerous complaints from clients on this ‘side stitch’, stomach cramps or pain (whichever name you use it) during the run. While your legs are still strong to run, however, this sharp twinge of pain normally below the right ribcage is just too annoying and frustrating for you to keep up with the run. This ‘side stitch’ is more common in new or amateur runners, basically, runners who are not physically fit or runners who return back to running after prolonged period of lay-off.

Since KL Towerthon is just around the corner, I thought it would be good if I post something on towerthon training. The following Q&As and tips were written by Juliana. Have  a read. 

During the fasting month, Muslims have to abstain from food and drink from dawn till dusk, which is usually 12 to 14 hours. Because of this, you will need to make some tweaks / changes to your workout routine and nutrition plan so that you are in line with the fasting month, while maintaining your fitness level.

Pada bulan puasa, diet pemakanan berubah ketara. Pengambilan makanan menjadi lebih berat pada waktu awal pagi dan malam, manakala selebihnya perut dibiar kosong. Perubahan ini tentunya berbeza bagi setiap orang. Ada yang terganggu emosi, letih dan kurang bertenaga. Antara punca keadaan ini mungkin kandungan gula yang rendah atau tekanan darah rendah ketika berpuasa.

I’ve received so many inputs, queries and remarks on exercising during fasting month. In fact, I have also designed some programs for clients to do in their fasting month as well. While the results will vary across individuals, one must emphasize great care and knowledge when designing these programs.