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Exercise/Fitness

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.

Do these high-protein recipes live up to the hype?

Cottage cheese beef bowl, which is trending on TikTok .
Cottage cheese beef bowl, which is trending on TikTok .

Inside a China ‘fat camp’: Singapore woman shares her 2-week experience

Singaporean interior designer Alexis Tan, 32, recently attended a 14-day fat camp in Shenzhen.
Singaporean interior designer Alexis Tan, 32, recently attended a 14-day fat camp in Shenzhen.

Benjamin Kheng shuts down weight-loss drug rumours, credits health scare for fitness transformation

Singaporean singer Benjamin Kheng runs 60km every week and avoids processed food.
Singaporean singer Benjamin Kheng runs 60km every week and avoids processed food.

Norway manager Solbakken slams 'unprofessional' Scotland over friendly cancellation

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Norway v Switzerland - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - March 31, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken reacts  Fredrik Varfjell/NTB via REUTERS
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Norway v Switzerland - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - March 31, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken reacts  Fredrik Varfjell/NTB via REUTERS

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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.