Hidden health risks in young Singaporean women with low muscle mass, high body fat: Study
There is a need to think about identifying those at higher risk and starting preventive strategies before women get pregnant. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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the amount of women who think that going to the gym will make them look bulky and incredibly muscular is astounding. (they also seem to think protein is only for gym bros, not important for petite women) low muscle mass is linked to many health issues like diabetes and osteoporosis. strength training is incredibly important for health
It’s also because our diets (and most hawker offerings for that matter) are generally carb-heavy and low in protein and fiber. It takes a lot of intentional effort to eat enough protein and fiber.
Time to hit the gym, bros and sis
buckfrog👍 1
I wish gyms in Singapore have cheaper membership.
But you can do a lot with body weight exercises and resistance bands and running (incl. sprints and stairs). So, no excuses :).
For any ladies hoping to pick up strength training and wanna do it at home, just get a couple of sets of dumbbells and a kettlebell in varying weights, plus a yoga mat. I like watching MadFit on youtube for easy to follow exercises. Once you get the hang of it and how to properly warm up/cool down and use weights in a safe manner, you can tailor your own exercise routine.
So many women I know think that weight training is only for men and touching weights is going to make them “too bulky”. Strength training is crucial to living a long and healthy life that still has a sufficient quality of living; mobility and balance are things that will only get worse as you age and you need to invest in it now. For both guys and girls, training your posterior chain is extremely important to keep your balance as you age to prevent falls that could turn life-changing as you age. Strength training is even more important for women to maintain bone density too.
Yes that one hour of half-fuck yoga or pilates isn't going to make up for that extra large cup of chagee snow cap milk tea that you just downed as a reward for "working out"
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