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  The Next Big Thing in Pilates for Women in River Valley

  FitNut Loft has come to River Valley! Specifically, 15 Mohamed Sultan Road. If you haven’t heard about us, FitNut Loft was established in 2017 by founder Aly Khairuddin. “Our first studio was a tiny 400 sq foot studio in Pandan Valley, which is a private condo between Holland and Clementi. It was a tiny studio which initially was meant for my own rehabilitation after breast cancer”. But there were many women who were drawn to FitNut Loft. Perhaps because we really spoke to the older, more mature woman. Women who were in their 40s and 50s, approaching menopause. We knew that women needed to get stronger, yet, they were hesitant to do ....

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  12 May 2022

  Pilates and strength training helped her tone her arms and keep her accountable

  Pilates and strength training helped her tone her arms Here at FitNut Loft we love to celebrate our clients wins. We call our clients FitNutters - Someone who is looking to improve her health and fitness through Pilates, strength training and nutrition coaching. And in April we are thrilled to have Lynette Lim as FitNutter of the month! What made her call us? Lynnette (51), runs her own company and when she got in touch with us, it was to get generally fitter. In the past she had practised pilates at other studios, but she just didn’t have the discipline to attend regularly. She was also concerned that she may get bored in the same class, every single ....

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  5 Apr 2022

  Sleep Problems - You May Have Sleep Apnea

  When I say “Sleep Apnea” do you automatically associate it with overweight men who snore? I did. Which is why I was shocked when I was diagnosed with it. Sleep apnea is abnormal breathing whilst sleeping where someone will stop breathing for periods of time. There are 2 kinds of sleep apnea. The first is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) where the airway is blocked and this is the most common. Then there is the less common Ce ntral Sleep Apnea (CSA)where your brain has a dysfunction in controlling breathing muscles which could cause shallow breathing. I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleeping Problems I always thought that I was just a “bad sleeper”. ....

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  Strong, Fit and Toned at 60

  Fitness Heroine - Our FitNutter for March is Sue! Here at FitNut Loft we love to celebrate our clients' wins. We call our clients “FitNutters” - someone who is working hard to making a better future for her health and life. We do this by combining Pilates, Strength training, Nutrition Coaching and HIIT - especially for women over 40 who want to get stronger, toned, and lean. And this month we are thrilled to have Sue Tedd as FitNutter for March! What made her call us? When Sue called she was about to turn 60 and was looking for small group training that would increase her strength and flexibility. “I didn’t want bootcamp style class where there would ....

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  Why Pilates Matters for Women

  Last time, we talked about strength–why it matters, how to build strength generally through weight training, and how it benefits us, women. If you haven’t read it yet, you can read it here . We also mentioned how lifting weights won’t magically transform you into an extremely muscular Amazon warrior (it takes a lot of time and discipline to get to that level!). But if weight training isn’t your cup of tea–don’t fret. While weight training is one of the obvious ways to build strength, it isn’t the only way to build strength. Yup. That’s right. There are numerous ways for you to build strength without having to grab a pair ....

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  5 Ways To Move And Close Your Apple Activity Rings

  We all know we need to move more. So why are we still struggling? I wear an Apple Watch and an Oura Ring. Between the two of them, they remind me to move. The Oura ring has an activity goal of me burning 300 calories a day. It “talks” to my Apple Watch when I do an activity. Closing my rings and meeting my Oura activity goals gives me a little shiver of delight! And, it keeps me accountable. Apple Rings The Apple Activity app has 3 rings. Movement (red), Exercise (green) and standing (blue). When I received my Apple watch I noticed immediately that it did not track steps. I guess that’s because it recognises that people can “move” in different ....

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• Pilates Coach Academy Certification

  Coach Academy Are you passionate about fitness and health? We are hosting an Information Zoom Call at 2pm Saturday 7th January 2023 to explain what our academy is about, who it’s for, and what you can expect. If you’re passionate about your own fitness and health, chances are you’ve never considered that others aren’t as passionate or knowledgable as you are. Or, when you’re exercising you look over at someone who is doing something incorrect or downright dangerous, and your first impulse is to want to help them. You, my friend, are exactly who we are looking for. Someone who has passion, and is already working out, and someone with ....

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  22 Feb 2022

  Why Strength Matters For Women

  Many have grown up with a distorted body image of what is healthy and what is beautiful. Many women believe that lifting weights will transform them to some sort of an Amazon with gargantuan muscular physique — First of all, that is also beautiful. But most importantly, to reach that type of physique requires purpose, commitment and intention! Why is strength important? This is a question a number of women are confronted with when they start their fitness journey. A study published by St. John Fisher College by Alexandra Rohloff stated that many women consider weight training or resistance training, usually the basis of strength, a masculine activity. ....

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  5 Feb 2022

  What Women Need To Know About Heart Disease

  I incorrectly thought Breast Cancer was the #1 disease that kills women. Turns out, it’s not the breast. I had breast cancer. My mother died from breast cancer. So, for a long time, I assumed that breast cancer was the leading cause of death in women. It was only when I was asked to do an ad for an insurance company in Singapore - where they had three breast cancer survivors tell our stories - the big reveal was that actually, breast cancer was not the number one killer. Heart disease was. In Singapore, in America, and in developed countries. So with February being Heart Awareness Month in America I decided to dig a little bit deeper. Heart Attack ....

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  26 Jan 2022

  Fitness Hero - Committed To Getting Stronger and Muscle Definition

  Fitness Hero - Our FitNutter for January is Amy Long! Here at FitNut Loft we love to celebrate our clients wins. We call our clients “FitNutters” - someone who is dedicated and passionate into making a better future for herself. And this month we are thrilled to have Amy Long as FitNutter of the month! Slipped Disc Amy (40) joined FitNut Loft a few years ago. She had a slipped disc and had recovered, but was wary of hitting the gym with a personal trainer because it was in one of those sessions that her disc slipped. Amy has two young beautiful daughters, and while she was also in a full time job, she knew that she wanted to set up a strong fitness ....

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