My fitness journey started with a body fat reading of 36 per cent

Writer Amrita Kaur doing a shoulder fly exercise at Bishan ActiveSG Gym. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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SINGAPORE – When I did a body composition test as part of a health check-up in April, I got a rude shock. 

The nurse who facilitated the procedure also seemed confused by the reading. So much so she thought there was something wrong with the machine and repeated the test.

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