Hi! My name is Joel Chong, and I’m an ACE certified PT (FIT Asia Alumni), former Head Coach of REVL Training at Raffles Place, and a competitive powerlifter under Powerlifting Singapore. Recently, I’ve moved to a consultant role with REVL Singapore assisting with REVL’s Programming. In addition, I’m a coach at F45 Tanjong Pagar and…
Bone broth is one of those food trends. It has been around for decades but gaining some attention recently. Some nutritionists and health fanatics claim bone broth is a miracle food that can alleviate a host of health issues. To start, bone broth is a type of broth that is made by simmering animal bones…
Flaxseeds are trendy in today’s health food culture yet they have been around for thousands of years. They come from flowering Linum usitatissimum plant, they are cultivated for food and fiber. Flaxseeds even have use in the textile industry due to its strong durable fibers found in the plant’s stem. Two tablespoons of ground flaxseed is…
Are all your autism and/or neurodivergent athletes motivated all the time? Likely not. “my son/daughter/students/clients aren’t motivated to exercise” is the most common question/lamentation I get. The Meaning of Motivation To understand the solution, we have to reframe the question and consider what is meant by “motivation” and “exercise.” At the risk of answering a question…
As a personal trainer, you’re always looking for ways to improve your knowledge and skills to better serve your clients. If you have clients who are runners or are interested in running, taking a course on run coaching can be a great way to expand your expertise and enhance your ability to help them achieve…
We are all very familiar with fad diets such as no or low carb, cabbage soup, Atkins, This can go on ad infinitum. Aside from diets, supplements, drugs and even potions – or in this case essential oils – are frequently marketed as miracle weight loss aids. Can essential oils really induce weight loss? What exactly…
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao plants. It stimulates the brain and central nervous system, boosting alertness and preventing fatigue. Athletes frequently use caffeine. Historically, it is said that the first tea was brewed in 2737 B.C. Several years later, the coffee bean was discovered by an Ethiopian shepherd who noticed…
Zuu is a relatively new workout program that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that combines bodyweight movements, cardio exercises, and strength training. Zuu is designed to be a full-body workout that targets every muscle group and helps participants improve their strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. In this…
The world of nutrition is no stranger to controversy. Everyone has opinions on specific foods, diets, supplements, and how to prepare foods. Soy is definitely one of those foods. Soy has been accused of decreasing male testosterone, promoting cancer, and interfering with thyroid function. Let’s take a closer look at the science and see if…
Kettlebells are a versatile and effective tool that personal trainers can use to add variety and challenge to their clients’ workouts. Incorporating kettlebells into training programs can provide a number of benefits for both personal trainers and their clients. One of the main advantages of using kettlebells is that they can be used to…
