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Exercise/Fitness

At the World Cup, Nike and Adidas duel over the future of football

An Adidas barge, with an image of SpaniardLamine Yamal, floats on the East River on June 26.
An Adidas barge, with an image of SpaniardLamine Yamal, floats on the East River on June 26.

Run first, burger later: Why running groups formed by eateries are gaining popularity in Singapore

Members of the Shack Track Club getting off to a running start during the 7km Shack Run which began from Shake Shack One Fullerton on July 4.
Members of the Shack Track Club getting off to a running start during the 7km Shack Run which began from Shake Shack One Fullerton on July 4.

The World Cup’s hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Referee Felix Zwayer is helped stretching his leg by Aiden O'Neill #13 of Australia after cramping during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.   Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Referee Felix Zwayer is helped stretching his leg by Aiden O'Neill #13 of Australia after cramping during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.   Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

A frozen shoulder can strike for no reason. Here’s how to fix it

People aged 40 to 60 are at higher risk of developing a frozen shoulder. Doctors do not know why.
People aged 40 to 60 are at higher risk of developing a frozen shoulder. Doctors do not know why.

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

China’s national flag flutters in the wind lit by sunrise in Beijing, China, November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
China’s national flag flutters in the wind lit by sunrise in Beijing, China, November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

The economics of women’s weight

Most people know that richer people tend to be thinner. Less appreciated is that this divide is largely driven by women, says the writer.
Most people know that richer people tend to be thinner. Less appreciated is that this divide is largely driven by women, says the writer.

NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

A Norwegian naval boarding party from the Norwegian frigate Fridtjof Nansen returns to the frigate following a maritime drill between the U.S. and its NATO allies, off the coast of North Carolina, U.S., June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
A Norwegian naval boarding party from the Norwegian frigate Fridtjof Nansen returns to the frigate following a maritime drill between the U.S. and its NATO allies, off the coast of North Carolina, U.S., June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Four ways active people can reduce the risk of hip injury

Core exercises like planks can build strong muscles to stabilise the hip joint.
Core exercises like planks can build strong muscles to stabilise the hip joint.

More younger people in Singapore are seeking help for hip pain

Before surgery, hip pain made it hard for Cherie Koh (left), 34, to bend or climb ladders. Max Khoo (right), 33, had surgery in January to address nagging hip pain.
Before surgery, hip pain made it hard for Cherie Koh (left), 34, to bend or climb ladders. Max Khoo (right), 33, had surgery in January to address nagging hip pain.

Sick of swiping, some daters would rather sweat together

The new dating apps rely on the premise that people who devote time and energy to fitness share values and interests.
The new dating apps rely on the premise that people who devote time and energy to fitness share values and interests.

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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.