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Exercise/Fitness

Garage grind, countless calories and thousands of shots - inside biathlete Samuelsson's preparations

FILE PHOTO: Biathlon - Biathlon World Cup - Oberhof, Germany - January 10, 2026 Sweden's Sebastian Samuelsson in action during the men's 12.5km pursuit REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Biathlon - Biathlon World Cup - Oberhof, Germany - January 10, 2026 Sweden's Sebastian Samuelsson in action during the men's 12.5km pursuit REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

8 ways to take care of your mental health in 2026

Studies have found that being outdoors boosts people’s attention, creativity and mood.
Studies have found that being outdoors boosts people’s attention, creativity and mood.

New stadium in Thailand draws concern over right-angled corners for its running track

The Padang Besar Municipality Stadium was built with a rectangular track.
The Padang Besar Municipality Stadium was built with a rectangular track.

In 2026, resolve to get stronger for a longer life

Being able to stabilise your core while lifting a heavy object from the floor is also important for everyday movements like picking up your child or lifting bags of groceries.
Being able to stabilise your core while lifting a heavy object from the floor is also important for everyday movements like picking up your child or lifting bags of groceries.

When your hard workout morphs into overtraining syndrome

Overtraining too long can lead to a medical condition called overtraining syndrome, or OTS.
Overtraining too long can lead to a medical condition called overtraining syndrome, or OTS.

Did doctors and mental health professionals stick with their 2024 New Year resolutions?

(Clockwise from top left) Dr Andrew Fang, Dr Edwin Chng, Dr Lim Boon Leng, Dr Martine Hill,  Dr Rie Kubota and Ms Theresa Pong.
(Clockwise from top left) Dr Andrew Fang, Dr Edwin Chng, Dr Lim Boon Leng, Dr Martine Hill,  Dr Rie Kubota and Ms Theresa Pong.

How to train for Hyrox: Injuries spike as more in Singapore take part in the fitness race 

Hyrox’s popularity here has surged in just three years, with 12,840 athletes competing in the AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 in June and 10,395 in the AIA Hyrox Singapore race (pictured) in November 2025.
Hyrox’s popularity here has surged in just three years, with 12,840 athletes competing in the AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 in June and 10,395 in the AIA Hyrox Singapore race (pictured) in November 2025.

Exit $500 SkillsFuture credit. Enter ChatGPT and joy of learning

The writer was learning with AI, rather than learning from AI, which she imagined is the scenario for much of lifelong learning.
The writer was learning with AI, rather than learning from AI, which she imagined is the scenario for much of lifelong learning.

Apple Fitness+ launches in Singapore on Dec 15 in largest expansion of service

Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service that gives users access to trainer-guided workout videos.
Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service that gives users access to trainer-guided workout videos.

Just 1 more rep: Donating or using old sports equipment keeps it out of landfills for longer time

Over the two days of its circular bazaar in October, Decathlon collected over 2.5 tonnes of pre-loved equipment.
Over the two days of its circular bazaar in October, Decathlon collected over 2.5 tonnes of pre-loved equipment.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.