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Working out the new normal

With the closure of gyms and fitness studios, many regular patrons were left to bear the brunt. But after months of adapting to the current situation, many had learnt to workout at home, despite boundaries. Staying fit and healthy in times of the pandemic Since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) in March […]

One woman’s amazing vegan journey

Veganism used to be popular among hippies and animal rights protest group, but this is no longer the case as the lifestyle has seen a rise in its popularity in the past decade. It is believed that the rising trend of veganism goes hand in hand with the increasing number of products for consumers with […]

Not wanting to stay fat till death

KUALA LUMPUR: “I was already nearing 30 years old. Should I have let myself remain fat till I die? Imagine the trouble I’d put others through, having to carry my overweight expired body (to the grave).” For those who have never struggled with obesity, Mohamad Haziq Mohd Ridzuan’s words may sound harsh. Others may silently […]

Hub set to play vital role as ageing nation status nears

BY IVY MARIA CHRISTOPHER KUCHING: The Senior Community Activities and Memory Care Innovative Hub here aims to provide a platform for senior citizens to live healthier and better lives via its various mental, physical and memory programmes. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it is the first-of-its-kind […]

Growing older with healthy body and mind

BY NATASHA JEE & IVY MARIA CHRISTOPHER KUCHING: The younger generation has been advised to adopt a healthy lifestyle to achieve longevity in all aspects. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said practising a healthy lifestyle since young allowed them to age well, be it physically, mentally and […]

Is spicy food good for you?

The current ‘spicy food craze’, especially among instant food, is said to be a common thing as it is believed to be able to increase one’s appetite. However, does eating spicy food have a good or bad effect — both long- and short-term — on one’s health? Capsaicin, found in chilli, can help reduce nerve […]

Facelift for two recreational parks

KUCHING: Two recreational parks in Kota Padawan will be given a facelift. This is aimed to encourage residents to practise a healthy lifestyle. Padawan Municipal Council’s (PMC) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the upgrading project of the two recreational parks located at Taman Periuk Kera and Taman Kota Padawan at Mile 11 had already been […]

50 partake in Zumba Chugether

SIBU: About 50 participants from all walks of life have enlivened the ‘Zumba Chugether’ programme which took place at a zumba studio near Ding Lik Kong Lane 12 here today (Sept 22). The 90-minute non-stop programme was jointly organised by D’Fitness Studio and Flylab Athelantic. Speaking at the opening of the programme, Kapitan Theng Swee […]

Bodybuilder and fitness junkie

Age is never a reason to not exercise, and there has never been a maximum age limit to the gym. That being said, 55-year-old Nolan Chee is proof that no matter how old you are, keeping fit and building your body is certainly possible. Age is never an excuse born and raised in Kuching, 55-year-old […]