If past fitness resolutions haven’t stuck, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. The new year often brings fresh motivation, but lasting change comes from building habits that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. When fitness becomes an integral part of your life, rather than just another item on your to-do list, consistency follows naturally.

Motherhood is a transformative journey — one filled with profound joy, new experiences, and challenges that test your physical and emotional strength. As your body adapts through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, it undergoes remarkable changes. Pre and post-natal personal training can become a powerful companion along the way, helping you stay strong, confident, and grounded as you embrace every stage of motherhood.

Staying consistent with your fitness routine can feel challenging—especially when juggling a demanding job, family commitments, and everything else life throws your way. To make progress that truly lasts, it’s not about overhauling your entire lifestyle overnight—it’s about starting small, building healthy habits, and keeping them consistent. We asked the team of Personal Trainers from OMNI—Core Collective Residents—to share the simple, practical tips they give their clients. From nutrition guidance to strength training strategies, their advice is focused on helping busy professionals stay on track with their routines and achieve their fitness goals in a realistic, sustainable way.

For many, fitness is about discipline and strength. For Marani, it’s about resilience — the kind that comes from falling, healing, and rising again, stronger than before.

 

Today, she’s known as the friendly a nd inspiring face at Core Collective, connecting fitness and wellness professionals across the space. But behind her war mth and energy lies a remarkable story of comeback, self-discovery, and community — one that continues to inspire everyone around her.

Recently, HYROX has taken Singapore’s fitness scene by storm. From TikTok reels to gym-floor chatter, this endurance-meets-strength competition is quickly becoming the trend to try. While the challenge can be exciting for many, it’s worth considering whether HYROX is the most suitable type of training—particularly for women over 40.

Do you find yourself catching colds often, feeling run-down, or struggling to bounce back after getting sick? It might surprise you to know that the solution isn’t just more rest or supplements—it could be found in the way you train. Research shows that regular exercise doesn’t just build strength and endurance; it also acts as a powerful shield for your immune system. By moving your body consistently, you can improve your defences, reduce your risk of illness, and even enhance recovery when you do fall sick.

 

One of the leading voices in this field is Dr David C. Nieman, a pioneer in exercise and nutrition immunology. His decades of research have uncovered the fascinating ways physical activity influences our immune response, offering practical insights into how training can keep us healthier and more resilient.

In Part 1 of this series, we spoke with Dr Foo Gen Lin, Sports & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apex Sports Clinic based at Core Clinic, who shared how he assesses patients in the post-operative stages of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) recovery. Drawing from his own experience as a former ACL patient, Dr Foo highlighted the importance of clinical assessments, timing, and collaboration with physiotherapists before patients are cleared to return to sports.

What if you could dramatically improve your health and fitness in just 38 minutes a week? Strength & Conditioning Coach Jing Zhi Chua put this idea to the test—and the results were surprising.

The holiday season is here, filled with packed schedules, indulgent meals, and the familiar excuse of having "no time to train." But what if staying fit could take just 30 minutes in the comfort of your hotel room?

 

If you're unsure how to get started, Azee from AZ Fitness has you covered! This quick and effective bodyweight hotel room workout ensures you can stay on track with your fitness goals no matter where you are. Designed to use your body weight as resistance, this workout helps you maintain your progress and pushes you close to muscle failure to stimulate growth and strength. No excuses—just results!