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No downward dog (a 10/8/08 stamp means it's expired). No pumping iron (darn that lapsed membership). No one-on-one intense spin boot camp (that just sounds crazy). And no excuses. It's time to experience the breakthrough at Croyez Studio. We know firsthand, it works! You might recall we took on the PowerCardio and PowerSculpt Challenge at Croyez Studio. And we lost 2.5kgs and 19cms from all over our body in 5 weeks. Amazing huh! Using the Power Plate machines, these simple exercises are low impact and focus on the abdominal, thigh, lower back, bottom and pelvic floor muscles. We were skeptical ...read more

Our New Year Resolutions: 1. Eat better, 2. Exercise more, 3. Sleep more, 4. Party less ... well hmm, let's not be totally unrealistic... If you are looking for some fun ways to get fit this year, here's some inspiration... you might even enjoy it! Play Tennis Want to be as hot as Rafa? Book into the newly renovated Claycourt Tennis Academy, the only clay courts in Singapore. You can hire court by the hour, organise coaching or just attend a social session. Grunting optional. Where: Claycourt Tennis Academy, 359 Winchester Rd, call Simon Mason on 9144 5223 for bookings ...read more

We came. We shook. We lost. Kilos & centimetres that is. It's official. We have the inside scoop on the best-bulge-busting exercise to blast the last of your stubborn baby weight. Recall a while ago we threw down the gauntlet for the Baby Bootylicious Challenge? That is, two Croyez Power Plate Classes a week for 5 weeks? Well, we did just that - and we lost 2.5kgs and 19cms from all over our body. Amazing huh! This wasn't just any old weight loss, this was the most stubborn, dreaded last couple of kegs - the HARDEST couple of kilos we ...read more

Some facts we love: 1. Dark chocolate is good for you. 2. Shopping IS exercise. And, 3. Lunch with the girls is good for your health. This last fact caught us by surprise. A pleasant one indeed. Our fact finding mission has deemed that women who have strong social connections and networks are not only happier, but live longer too. Yippee! We are going to live a long time! The reason is when surrounded by our gal-pals we release feel-good brain chemicals that pick us up when we are down. (It comes back to those cavemen days, women are happier ...read more

So you have done the whole nine months (actually its ten, and we are counting!), and now it's time to get that booty back into pre-baby shape. So we decided to take the five week PowerCardio and PowerSculpt challenge at Croyez Studio. Using the Power Plate machines, these simple exercises are perfect for new mothers, as not only is it low impact, but it focuses on toning the abdominal, thigh, lower back, bottom and pelvic floor muscles - basically all the bits that get a rough deal through pregnancy! We were skeptical when we started, but post-workout we know this ...read more

Fat Melting Marvel or Flippin' Fad? Flip flops, thongs, jandals, slippers...whatever you like to call them... butt-working trainers ain't going anywhere in a hurry. Do we need to get on the toning shoe bandwagon? The Promise These wonder trainers and sandals claim to generate between 27%-30% more muscle activity in the lower body (toning legs and thighs while you walk) and help with weight loss. Sounds pretty bloody amazing! The Reality Well... we hate to be the one to break it to you... but... You can't just expect to pop these gems on your feet and magically melt away unwanted ...read more

Oh, Ozfit, how we love thee, let us count the ways... 1. Aussie Awesomeness Fit and fab Australian chicks run Ozfit (hence the name deh!) not only an inspiration to look at, they are lovely ladies that take the intimidation out of exercise. They also offer Shefit classes - just for the girls! 2. Tough without Being Bootcamp Call us timid, but we don't like being yelled at by a drill sergeant! Ozfit training style is tough without being tyrannical. 3. Diverse Exercises Just when we thought our body couldn't take anymore, we'd move on to a new exercise and ...read more

With its first fitness studio tucked away in the lush greenery of Dempsey Hill, Croyez Studio is now opening in the city. Their second studio due to open this Saturday 19 Feb, is located in the heart of Purvis Street. Great for the city gals, the new studio will allow a quick dash to sessions before returning to the desk. Research has shown that 25 minutes on the Power Plate is equivalent to 2.5 hours at the gym, making it perfect for those who are looking for a quick workout before or after work, and even during lunch hour, with ...read more

Forget the corny teddy-bear hype of Valentine's Day. Instead mark this romantic occasion with something other than flowers and chocolates. Here is our pick of 5 fun and romantic things to do this Valentine's Day. Couple up, down and sideways Stretch your partner while you get up-close and intimate in a partner yoga class. Loved by celebrity couples (Brad & Ange, Posh & Becks) Partner Yoga is increasingly popular and has been interpreted in a variety of ways, each offering a unique way to relate deeply with another person. Working with a partner can also help you move beyond your ...read more

*singing* Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us, just the two of us Building castles in the sky Just the two of us, you and I *singing ends* Some things are just better tackled with your best friend by your side - and one of those is getting into shape. And that's why Croyez Studio is offering a Christmas Special with 40% Off Your Second Package on the celebrity loved Power Plate machines, right here in greenery of Dempsey. So grab your BFF and sign up for this fabulous deal ...read more

With nearly five million people squished on this sunny little island, sometimes you just need some solace. If you're feeling the need for wide open spaces, or just to get away from the madding crowd, you need to find a hideaway. Here are some of our favourites...But ssshhh...don't tell anyone. Salute the Sun Start your morning on a tranquil note with your Sun Salutation at Changi Boardwalk, while taking in the soothing sea breeze and the sight of bumboats putting their way to the offshore islands. At sunset, leave your corporate soldier in the office while you strike your Warrior ...read more

Bye bye tummy, bottom and cellulite. Hello celebrity-fit figure. Sting is keen. Madonna is a massive fan. And football players from Manchester United and Chelsea Football Club are all known to enjoy the benefits of the Power Plate machine. Wanna know why? 25 minutes on the Power Plate is equivalent to 2.5 hours at the gym. I bet that's got your attention! (It got ours!) The guys that have brought these fab machines to our shores, Croyez Studio, have also invested in NARL, a complementary treatment to the Power Plate. NARL has been clinically proven to be effective on all ...read more

You step outta the shower and you catch it in the mirror. You gasp. It's official, you have chicken wings. Nooooo. As if those 5 kegs on the thighs weren't enough, now this? Yoga? Been there, done that. Hot Yoga. Too hot. Spinning. Too hard. So while Pilates is not new, follow the footsteps of Hillary Swank, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer, Natalie Imbruglia and the Chelsea Football Club and and jiggle your way to a fit and toned bod on the new Power Plate machines. Research has shown that 25 minutes on the Power Plate is equivalent to 2.5 hours at ...read more

Monday rolls around and you have fulfilled your weekend. Drinks with friends - tick. Eating out - tick. Visit to beautician - tick. Catching up on sleep - tick. Gym session - not-so-tick... Sometimes we all need an incentive and a little positive coaching to kickstart that exercise and healthy living mindset? How does a 5-star luxury fitness escape to Koh Samui sound? Nutritional coach and personal trainer, Roz Alexander and one of her clients have launched BeachFit, a unique deluxe lifestyle retreat located in Asia, which focuses on getting fit and healthy in a five star setting. This is ...read more

When its 35 degrees outside everyday, why would you want to do yoga in a steaming 37 degrees room? Good question huh. It can't be for the natural sweaty aromas of your class mates... surely... Let us enlighten you. Hot Yoga's not about the free facial steam, (although that's another bonus), hot yoga provides an amazing work out (burning up to 700 calories), as the hot room combined with the yoga poses and breathing exercises cleanse every part of the body. You walk away with not only the feeling of how-did-I-survive-that, but you have a complete mind & body workout. ...read more