It’s a question many of us ask as we get older. Can exercise really turn back the clock? Well, I’m not here to say you’ll wake up looking like you did in your 20s, but the good news is—yes, exercise can have an incredible impact on how you age. And here’s the...

Menopause is natural stage in every woman's life that often come with (often too many) physical and emotional changes. We can't avoid it, but there are ways to make this time in your life a little easier. Navigating through this new phase can be overwhelming and...

Do you have trouble sticking with your aquatic fitness routine when your period comes? At the Ripple Club, we keep exercising during that time of the month - why? Because you can actually exercise in water during your period and enjoy it! In this article we will...

As the year draws to a close and the festive season is upon us, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the year behind and the one ahead. This is an ideal time to reevaluate your current fitness routine. How did you do this year? If you feel you could have...

Life after 40 is a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and newfound confidence. It's a time to celebrate the incredible woman you've become. But as the years go by, maintaining your health and well-being becomes increasingly important. One key ingredient for...

Being an adrenaline junkie, my go to workouts are usually those in which I end up a pool of perspiration, gasping for air on the floor. I have been exposed to such high intensity workouts since my military days that I have been accustomed to put my body and mind...

Where is your favourite place to workout? We asked around and got a lot of "the gym" or more recently "my living room" as an answer. Alyaa, one of our amazing Ripple P.R.Os, gave us a surprising and exciting answer:"the sea!" Alyaa likes to mix up her routine and...

Yesterday’s session was great but now you are “sore”. What should you do? Read on to find out how you could be recovering from muscle soreness First things first. Let’s explain what is muscle soreness: Muscle soreness is a feeling of mild discomfort when you move...

You went to this “hardcore fitness class” and after 30 burpees your (insert body part here) hurts A LOT. If you have read my last blog post, you know that after a few days, if the pain doesn’t go away, there is definitely something wrong. After a short visit to the...

It’s official, kids are back to school, it is getting cooler (just kidding), and it is time to get back to fitness. Even though you left Singapore with all the good intentions to be healthy and fit on holidays, sometimes it is just impossible to follow your fitness...

If you are thinking of doing a dry month or reducing your alcohol consumption, this article was written for you. Let's figure out what to drink when you are not drinking! What we call a “dry month” is a month without drinking any alcoholic drinks. Most of us try it...

So you sat down on your couch with a box of cookies to have “just one” but you ended up finishing the box. The serving at that restaurant was HUGE but you still finished your plate…does it ring a bell? Don’t worry you are not the only one - We are all guilty of...

Singapore is hot 80% of the time and hot and wet 20% of the time. How do you keep fit in this heat? When you are not a big fan of cold and smelly indoor gyms, your best option is outdoor exercise in Singapore. Here are a few tips to make your outdoor training an...

Don't worry we are not spying on you in the changing rooms 🙂 I'm writing this article as we realised that might you have a lot of questions before and after our aqua aerobics classes and some of them are left unanswered. What a shame! If you have any questions...

Have you ever tried an aqua workout class before? The aquatic fitness industry is changing and The Ripple Club is pushing the borders of what we thought was possible in the water. We know you might have pre-conceived ideas about aqua workouts and you are not alone!...

Having reduced my consumption of meat a lot for a year now, I get a lot of questions about my new diet. Is it to lose weight? Do you just eat vegetables? Doesn’t your plate look empty? Did you become a vegetarian? The answer to all these questions is a big NO. If...

On our registration form, we ask a simple question. Why would you like to workout with us? You thought we asked you that for fun but it is there for a good reason. We actually want to know. Why? Because this WHY will determine if you will achieve your goals or not....

First of all I think I need to say this out loud before I start writing this blog post: Like most normal human beings of this century, I am not what we call a morning person. I am pretty much the opposite of that. I absolutely love to stay in bed in the am until I...

Most of you have already experienced it…the terrible feeling of the muscle hardening and cramping waking you up at night or even worse making you stop pedaling while you are spinning hard in class ! Cramps can be really painful. Only thinking about cramps makes me...

One of the great perks when you work for The Ripple Club, is that you get to know a lot about pools! We have been looking for the most beautiful pools in Singapore so you get to workout at the best locations with amazing views - wanna hear our favourites? Of...

How far away are you from the goal to be healthier you set for yourself in January? Quite far? Not to worry, you are not the only one… Usually we all get motivated in January and decide to go on a crazy diet or go workout everyday…but by mid Feb (or sometimes...

  Most postpartum clients will ask: When can I start exercising? What can I do? Is it safe? If you have the same questions, you have clicked on the right article! We get so much information on what to do DURING pregnancy, but it feels like you are on your own...

How to stop overeating? Most of my personal training clients will say this sentence during our first assessment: “I eat healthy most of the time, but I love food so much I just don’t know how to stop…” insert guilty puppy face. Truth is you might not be at your...

During this pandemic one question is on everyone’s lips: How do I avoid getting Covid-19? The typical answer includes three actions: 1. Keep a good general hygiene 2. Avoid large crowds, close contact with those who are sick and wear a mask 3. Boost your immune...

When you think of exercise you might picture a run, a bootcamp or maybe even boxing which is what most people do to keep themselves fit. However, I am here to show you that low impact exercise is it the best way to keep fit in the long run. (pun 100% intended)  ...

Being a perinatal certified coach, I thought I knew everything I needed to give the best advice to my pregnant clients. After all, I had learnt about it in books, attended training and got certified by industry leaders, why would it matter that I have not been...