Q: As a woman, my aim was to tone up - so why am I bulking up like this?
Q: I have been training twice a week with a Personal Trainer for a year now. As a woman my aim was to tone up. My body type is such that i develop muscle very easily. I partake in step classes and my legs are muscular and strong.
Since training with my trainer, my back, arms, shoulders and traps have bulked up. I know this is so bcos my work jackets and tops have become tighter esp around the back and arm area. I am 5′6 and i weight 52kilos. I couldnt possibly lose anymore weight so why am i bulking up like this?
B.C.
Kenny Hills, Malaysia Read more
Q: I want to start exercising more and get into shape, but I can’t seem to push myself to doing it…
Q: I want to start exercising more and get into shape, but I can’t seem to push myself to doing it and give up easily after a few weeks. What can I do to motivate myself?
J. Kaur
Selangor, Malaysia Read more
Does Lifting Heavy Make Women Bulky?
Written by Noel Chelliah
Most women I’ve met have a fear of getting ‘big’ and ‘bulky’ when it comes to strength training/lifting weights at the gym. When you mention weights to them - I can almost see the fear and disbelief in their faces that weight training is actually going to do them good. Read more
Is Running The Best Exercise To Get Into Shape?
Written by Noel Chelliah
If we were to look at which exercise consumes more energy - then certainly running burns significantly more calories than walking due to the fact that it’s a pretty intense activity, however, don’t be discouraged just yet - as there are many other easy-to-do exercises (such as brisk walking, climbing up stairs) which has been shown to produce positive health benefits. Read more
Everyone Can Exercise
Written by Noel Chelliah
Anyone can exercise! Our bodies are magnificently created and have not been designed to stay still, but to move. If you’ve never imagined yourself as someone capable of living an active and healthy lifestyle - now is never too late to start, but remember to talk to your doctor before you get started on any exercise program. Read more
What’s the Best Time of the Day to Exercise?
Written by Noel Chelliah
Although there has been some statistics that show that people who exercise in the morning stick to their exercise programmes better, the bottom line on the best time to work out is when it fits into YOUR schedule or day the best. Read more
Spot Reducing for Better Abs - Fact or Fiction?
Written by Noel Chelliah
We’ve all heard the ever popular advice - “keep doing sit-ups and you’ll get that six-pack”, or the popular boasting of having accomplished a thousand sit-ups in a day. Is it really true? Read more
