Fitness Personal Trainer Certification – which one?

I have one of the best professions in the world – I help others change and improve their lives as a fitness personal trainer, teacher, lecturer and consultant here in Singapore. If you love fitness and want to pursue a job like this – you’d want to first get yourself certified by a reputable academic institution – one that provides you with the education that covers all aspect... Read more...

How to choose a good Personal Trainer?

In most countries, there are no regulations for the personal training industry, ANYONE can be a personal trainer. As such, you need to be very careful in choosing one.  Having the wrong personal trainer can be dangerous (read: Permanent long term injuries).  My team and I have had new clients getting us as their trainers as the ones that they had were either not producing results or causing them... Read more...

Bootcamp your way to Fitness

Originally written for Women’s Weekly Magazine, December 2009. Bootcamp Your Way to Fitness. Written by Sharm. Q1. How long have you been running bootcamp classes? I’ve been running bootcamps since 1998. Back then, they were simply called ‘Outdoor Group Fitness Training’.  Essentially the workouts are similar – I employ both resistance, aerobic and anaerobic exercises in my workout... Read more...

Fitness and Diet Strategies for This Week (14th May 2009)

1. If you’re sick, REST. Exercising will only suppress your immune system. Start again when you’ve recovered. 2. Stretch to be flexible – it also reduces the chances of injury, and improve your fitness performance – for better form and range of motion. 3. Make daily notes of your exercise activities. Place them somewhere visible, such as your fridge. Aim to do better everyday. 4.... Read more...