u/davacheron83

I'm wearing a Garmin forerunner but I'm also into mechanical watches so I would wear my watches throughout the day, and only change to the Garmin when I exercise. I will look stupid if I wear both watches together.

Anyone wearing like a exercise band or some sort that is accurate in tracking and slim on the wrist?

Hi guys,

Been seeing a lot of fellow gymmers walking treadmill on an inclined slope. I have been doing Zone 2 training for a few months now by walking on treadmill as well but I don't find that there is an increase in my stamina. Each session lasts 30 to 40 mins.

Also, my Garmin watch tells me that for me, I will hit bottom of Zone 3 when I walk/run 6km per hour (based on the speed on the treadmill). But I barely feel any intensity and feel I can go faster but of course will hit high Zone 3 or 4.

What's your take in Zone 2 training and is it an effective way to train for stamina? My ultimate goal is to lower my Heart rate and have a good cardiovascular health while improving my stamina. Appreciate advice especially from experienced runners

Been hitting the gym for many years now and past few years have seen alot more females lifting weights and focusing on hip thrusts, RDL and deadlifts.

Today I saw a young female, around 165cm and 50kg or so, doing RDLs at 90kg. That is very impressive.

I am 175cm 70kg but my lower back can't handle RDLs even at 60kg. I know the movement is to imagine using your butt to close the door but my lower back will start to ache and strain.

Any tips to improve or correct? Think my posterior chain is weak. I did had a herniated disc L5S1 more than 10 years ago while deadlifting and hence I stayed away from such lifting exercises. Only focused on other compound movements like bench press, shoulder press, lats oukl down etc that I neglected deadlifts.

Seeing them lifting so heavy really motivates me to start deadlifting again

My place nearby just opened a new Anytime gym and I missed the promo price of $89. I went in to speak to the manager but she said now it is $109.

I remembered reading before online that it is possible to negotiate to get $80 plus.

Anyone can guide on how to get a lower rate?

Will be causing HZ in Dec and my wife wants to take a photoshoot in those Hanfu attire. Anyone has any good studios to recommend? How long does a photoshoot take and what's the cost?

174cm and 68kg around 16% bodyfat. I want to gain more muscles and have been working out for a number of years now. Gained from 63 to 68kg as I am naturally small bones and slim.

Understand calories in and out to manage weight. But how to increase muscle mass and weight without increasing belly? Still need more calories intake than calories burnt right?

I been to Rome and Iceland last month in June. Rome was pretty hot as the sun was scorching and Iceland was raining the whole week. But I do love Europe. I am planning to go Europe again in the first 2 weeks of June in 2027 and thinking of Spain. My friend told me Spain will also be hot so I decided to give it a miss.

Anywhere else that you guys can recommend? I'm open to anything

Family of 4 including 2 children aged 14 and 11. Intend to travel and visit the Balakn countries in June 2027. Love nature and intend to do some short hikes as well. Also love city shopping and Abit of culture.

For a 2 week itinerary, which capitals in the Balkans do you all think we can squeeze in?

Currently training push pull legs 4 times a week. But I hardly do any cardio and I feel I should.

Thinking of changing to 3 times a week strength training but this time will do a full body workout instead. But wondering if it will be less intense and hinder muscle growth.

I see prices for full gold like the root beer are trading below retail. So does it mean it is easy to get from AD?

Hi all, i have 5 adults and 1 child aged 9 arriving at Pudong airport in the evening. There will be around 6 to 8 large suitcases and anybody could provide a driver or transport contact with a large vehicle that is big enough for all of us? What are the rates as well and how long does it take to travel from airport to Jing An?

I have krisflyer miles to redeem but it is so difficult to redeem for Saver business flights even in May 2027.

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Is it possible to use my krisflyer to redeem business on Turkish airlines for example since it is also a member of star alliance?

Hello all I'm into sneakers and are there any designs from Adidas, Nike or New Balance etc where the shoes are exclusive can only be found in Italy?

I usually aim for around 8 reps when I only have strength to lift one extra rep left.

But I'm wondering if I should lower the weight and aim for 12 reps max instead.

Hi all,

Early 40s and earning more than 200k PA. Staying in a 2m condo and loan around 800k. Have 500k in liquid assets and already hit FRS. Long term plan is to sell my condo and then move into a HDB but I do not like new HDBs

I prefer those older HDBs with bigger layout and would not mind buying an old one. Especially those with interesting design/layout with a vintage feel I'm toying with the idea of buying an even older HDB next time when I hit 55 where the remaining lease is around 40 years and that would mean lesser pool of buyers and the entry price would be lower than those units with longer leases. Understand that I wouldn't be able to use CPF and it is cash only. Potentially government will take back and will be worthless.

Pros - cheaper entry price and bigger layout

Cons - higher Reno and maintenance cost, will be worthless when lease is up but I would be dead by then.

Anyone has any comments around this approach?

Hi all. I'm on fixed rate with OCBC and I can refinance in October. Been chasing ocbc to give me the latest rates but very unresponsive.

Anyone can share the latest rates across the different FI?

I am intending to get a tablet around 12 inch and shortlisted the Oppo Pad 5 matte display. Main use is just YouTube, Netflix and notes taking so the pencil is important

Any reviews so far or any other tablets you will recommend?