Don't fret if you’re in need of a five-star lifestyle, and your bank balance is feeling decidedly three. Financial lifestyle blogger DAWN CHER susses out savvy ways to indulge in SG.

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

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The annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards serves to honour the very best in tech brands, products and services.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

Airline food embraces wellness as SIA introduces clean cuisine for premium class passengers.

Housing curated fitness concepts from small group workouts to obstacle race training under one roof, the island’s largest gym – TFX Millenia Walk – has all you need for a rewarding experience.

Why we need to rethink our workout motivation

There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

Participants studied the “ABCs” of the Mercedes-Benz model range and took a pop quiz to show what they had learnt.

Dawn Chan has channelled her life philosophies and lessons learnt to create The Yoga School, a boutique alternative to yoga studio chains.

Speed is discouraged on Asia’s first tropical rainforest immersion, where slow, silent roaming deep in Borneo’s jungle soothes the soul.

Why slog it out at the gym when you can trampoline your way to wellness? It’s great cardio, easy on the joints – and best of all – fun.

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain.

The new A-Class has grown in size and roominess, and offers more technology and greater performance, too. But is it the premium hatchback to buy?

Don’t worry if your kid doodles while revising, or fiddles with his pen. EVELINE GAN finds out how to use his innate learning style to help him study better.

Fresh from his restaurant being awarded Asia’s best, chef Julien Royer is now creating dishes for Air France.

Mummy and baby classes are workout savers when you crave the gym but want to keep an eye on your tot. Another bonus: “You’re role-modeling the importance of exercise for your child,” says Bela Moté, a national director at the YMCA of the USA. “And the earlier you do that, the better.” Here’s how three popular workouts handle your off spring.

From the wacky to the wonderful, here are the latest wellness trends everyone is obsessing over.

Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line.

More women are donning boxing gloves, getting into their fight stance and throwing jabs to break a sweat.

ANTIBIOTICS CAN HEAL YOUR BODY, BUT THE WONDER DRUG CAN ALSO UPSET YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

Challenge yourself with these unusual – and gruelling – workouts. You’ll be surprised at just what you can achieve.

More millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

Fallen out of love with fitness?

Once regarded as a gritty, male-dominated sport, Crossfit has earned the favour of many women in Singapore. Laine Tan investigates.

IN THIS TRIPLEFIT CLASS, YOU GET TO RELIVE MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD PLAY WHILE TORCHING SERIOUS CALORIES AND TONING YOUR ENTIRE BODY AT THE SAME TIME.

Everyone on the Shape team worked her butt off (literally) to bring you this prized list.

#Fitspo. #Bodygoals. And more recently, #couplegoals.

All work and no play at the moment? Give these crash courses a go. From acting to wine tasting, they’re a great way to take your mind off the nine-to-five and expand your repertoire.

New age therapies can sound kooky, but they may be the key to getting your mind out of its rut.

You’re more motivated to keep fit when you’re surrounded by fellow mums-to-be. We suss out prenatal classes, from yoga to barre and pilates.

How should you fine-tune your exercise routine for a healthy pregnancy? We ask the fitness experts.

Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling model for over a decade has been updated and looks set to keep the tills ringing.

Meet Tiong Jia En, first runner-up of Miss Universe Singapore 2018, newly-minted rhythm cycling instructor and the owner of a swimwear label.

We meet the founder of ClassPass and discover her secrets to staying sane and active on her entrepreneurial journey.

The demand for prenatal fitness classes is hitting a new high. ESTELLE LOW susses out the yoga, barre and pilates ones.

Whether you’re new or a pro, these poses are perfect for a little bit of self- care. All you need is a yoga mat, workout clothes and a positive mindset. Namaste!

A high-quality cabin with a technologically advanced cockpit gives this small Mercedes the appeal of an S-Class.

Just because you’re growing a life inside doesn’t mean that you should rest on your laurels. Here are ways to fine-tune your fitness routine during pregnancy.

Edric tries to predict what cars are set to be future classics in Singapore.

Navigating the vast field of gaming-grade systems can be a mind-boggling task, but with a little bit of know-how, it’s actually easy to find what you need to suit your gaming needs.

The three-pointed star engages the four-rings in a 2-litre battle of topless style, finesse and agility.

Shape’s art director Ray Ticsay tried the ballet-inspired workout for the first time, and walked out sore, sweaty, and super mind-blown.

Great for improving both strength and flexibility, pilates reformer classes are one of the best exercises you can do – regardless of age and fitness level.

Looking for your next challenge? Stretch your limits with endurance training. It will take you to a whole new level of fitness, physically and mentally.

Get a total-body workout and feel the adrenaline rush with every punch you make and every breath you take at an aqua boxing class.

Think yoga is for women only? We put Shape’s male art director Ray Ticsay to an aerial yoga challenge at Trium Fitness. He lived to tell the tale.

Exceptional sportiness is the name of the luxury game for the latest Lexus saloon.

Neue Fit’s Muay-HIIT class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn martial arts without getting kicked in the face.

Keen to jump on the fitness bandwagon, but don’t know where to start?

Sculpt any muscle you want (yes, really!) at these Shape-tested group exercise classes from Amore Fitness to Yoga Movement.

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ADVENTURER & MERCEDES-BENZ BRAND AMBASSADOR.

Fathers have a huge influence on tweenage girls, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON. Here’s how you can positively influence her development in these crucial years.

The third-generation Mercedes CLS is armed with a sharper design, cooler features and a sportier character, in a bid to re-assert its position as the pre-eminent four-door coupe.

Until she tried this indoor cycling class at Absolute Cycle Singapore Estelle Low used to dread cycling of any kind.

This March holidays, expand your kids’ repertoires with these enrichment classes for swimming, Maths, art and more. With classes available for infants to primary school children, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

These group workouts are crazy effective at raising your metabolism and torching calories for hours (or maybe even days) after.

Cover girl Denise Keller shares how she feels younger and happier than ever in her mid-30s – thanks to yoga, a healthy diet and living mindfully.

Some parents in Singapore send their kids for handwriting classes, but experts question the need for such courses, especially for preschoolers.

Hassle-free wellness retreat at Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia or Indonesia. Take your pick!

YOUR GYM TIME IS PRECIOUS. HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT.

How do you raise an optimistic child? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offerspractical ways to help him see the silver lining in every cloud.

Forget regular date night activities. A session of acroyoga will help you and your spouse develop trust and a newfound connection.

RAY ROBERTS’ TP52 Team Hollywood (AUS) won seven from eight races to dominate the IRC I class at the 14th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek.

Zarelda Marie Goh learns that boxing is one kickass workout, thanks to the fancy footwork and serious punches.

Divyata Raut experiences the thrills of Singapore’s first bungee workout.

We drive two of Singapore’s best-selling executive saloons to find the one with the more compelling combination of performance and luxury.

DO THESE CROSS-TRAINING EXERCISES TO BECOME A STRONGER RUNNER.

Broga is like a bridge to yoga. Many students like it because it’s so straightforward and non-abstract.”

WITH ASIA’S 2017-18 SAILING SEASON SETTING OFF IN PHUKET IN JULY, WE HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE BEST REGATTAS AND RACES IN HONG KONG, CHINA, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAIL AND AND INDONESIA TO MARK IN YOUR DIARIES …

Triple S programme at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat.

16th Samui Regatta; May 20-27, 2017

At least 10 new enrichment and preschool booking websites have launched in the last few years, but how do they differ from each other?

Mercedes-Benz E200

This is the largest event of its kind to be held in Singapore, and it’s one definitely not to be missed!

No time is no excuse, with these express exercise classes located around you.

ERNESTO ECHAUZ’S TP 52 Standard Insurance Centennial III was the overall champion of this year’s Standard Insurance Subic Bay to Boracay Race and Boracay Cup, having won IRC I in both races and IRC Overall in the Subic Bay to Boracay Race.

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a healthy oasis in the heart of Texas.

LIGHTSABER, CHECK. SWASHBUCKLING MOVES, CHECK. SWEAT, ACHES, WOBBLY KNEES? CHECK, CHECK, AND CHECK. TRUST US, BEING A JEDI IS A LOT HARDER THAN IT LOOKS. CLARA HOW TRIES THIS AND FOUR OTHER WORKOUTS THAT LOOK FUN BUT WILL TEST YOUR METTLE.

Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido – been there, done that? It’s time to experience the warm hospitality of family-friendly Okinawa.

Looking for interesting activities to keep your little ones busy during the March holidays? BAZAAR Junior rounds up popular courses from across the island in this special segment that shows learning can be thoroughly fun.

From boxing to trampolining to spinning, The Weekly breaks down the top fitness trends according to your workout personality.

The new E63 S is the fastest E-Class ever and also an excellent combination of practicality and prestige.

Mercedes-Maybach, Daimler’s ultra-upmarket sub-brand for the ridiculously rich, has unveiled the G650 Landaulet.

WITH A LIGHT 5-7 knots wind in Phuket, Thailand, President of the King’s Cup organising committee Kevin Whitcraft TP52 THA 72 won seven of the eight match racing duels and took his first title at the Phuket King’s Cup (Dec 3-10).

The latest BMW 5 Series saloon is brilliant in almost every regard and still gives the best drive in its class.

Redirect stress into renewal with Chiva-Som’s Emotional Wellbeing Retreat.

Introverted kids can have problems transitioning into the busy culture of Primary 1. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to help yours.

Singapore’s best new cars of 2016, including the newly crowned Straits Times Car of the Year, have crossed our finish line as winners.

Towkays will hanker after the latest E-Class, which is not only bigger but also more advanced and refined than its predecessor.

MOST CHALLENGING YOGA CLASS.

BEST HIGH-INTENSITY GYM CLASS

Joining group exercise classes is about the easiest way to get fit.

The globetrotter’s guide to divinely worldclass destinations for your next great escape.

Mercedes-Benz will enter the “farmer/ contractor” segment next year when it launches its X-Class line of premium pickups.

AMERICAN HAP FAUTH’S Bella Mente retained her Rolex Maxi 72 World Champion’s crown at the conclusion of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Italy Sept 4-10, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association.

AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF hard work, DNA Performance Sailing has splashed and shipped the F4 for sea trials and commissioning in the US. The shipyard’s project partners Shannon Falcone and Tommy Loughborough of Exile Expeditions coordinated operations in Newport, RI in early September.

Mercedes-Benz’s mid-range E-Class sedan is loaded with enough gadgets, it can almost drive itself.

Be prepared to be charmed by this endearing Japanese island, where happiness and hospitality are as much a way of life as throwing back an Orion beer or two. BY VERONICA CHNG.

GOOD WIND CONDITIONS in the harbour races in Langkawi helped push the frontrunners in the 2015 Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (Nov 20-28) ahead to win their respective classes.

You know that pilates whips your core into shape, but other go-to routines can seriously firm and flatten too – if you make these simple tweaks.

Thanks to the number of classes she leads, this bubbly freelance fitness instructor has a super-packed workout schedule.

Dollars & Sense, Facts, Specs, Cars Coming Soon.

Why does your kid keep saying she’s dumb? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to approach this sensitive issue.

NEW YORK YACHT CLUB RACE WEEK at Newport presented by Rolex (July 9-16) had two parts: Part I - Classics & Multihull Weekend July 9-10 with racing for Classics, 12 Metres and 6 Metres, as well as offshore Multihulls. Part II - One-Design & Handicap classes racing July 13-16.

XIE HUIQUN and her 18-month-old daughter check out three parent-accompanied programmes that nurture your baby’s body, mind and spirit.

THE 162ND NEW YORK YACHT CLUB Annual Regatta presented by Rolex (June 10-12) in the US wrapped up with Americans dominating the podiums for most classes.

The new C-Class Cabriolet impresses drivers with its sporty yet cosseting character.

Are expensive preschools better than those in the heartland? We find out what you should look out for, and compare three centres for different budgets.

Having fun and being healthy at the same time = total win-win.

HELD AT SUBIC BAY in Philippines, the 9th edition of the Commodore’s Cup wrapped up after some fierce races (Mar 28-Apr 1).

It’s not just the top sailors who are enjoying the stiffening breeze of sailing’s popularity in the region.

Because we know you like a challenge once in a while (and jogging gets boring). Her World reviews Singapore’s latest calorie-crushing classes.

Louis Vuitton America’s cup world series oman.

Are economy flatbeds coming to a plane near you?

Your sociable child is quite the chatterbox in class, and his teacher’s complained about it. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to break the news without breaking his spirit.

A woman falls into depression after becoming paralysed. But she picks herself up, finds love and has kids.

EXPERIENCE THE ADRENALIN HIGH – AND MEGA CALORIE BURN – OF TRAMPOLINING.

So many styles, so little time…

SD cards are easily available today, but with the mainstream adoption of 4K video recording and cameras that keep pushing megapixel boundaries, you’ll want high-speed memory cards that can play nice with your camera. Here are some of the best out there.

The new E-Class retains the model’s traditional values of comfort and prestige, but it is also packed to the hilt with advanced technology.

If you ask us, we think tri-band routers are the best choice for homes with many connected devices. But with so many options to pick from, which is best? We are glad you asked, and we are only too happy to help. You’re welcome.

Splurging on a business class ticket? Frequent flier TAN MIN YAN shares the simple rules she lives by to get the most out of the experience.

Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry’s largest retrospective to date is on show in Sydney. Warning: It is not for the prudish or faint of heart.

This new Mercedes-Benz may be the one to knock some sense into those who have been resisting SUVs.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Mercedes’ first AMG Sport model is a large SUV with a thirst for fuel and an appetite for tarmac.

Top fitness experts are huge fans. Plus, research proves it’s incredibly effective at getting you slim and strong. The list of other reasons to finally try this dynamic workout is long, so let’s get started already!

If you need something new and challenging to get you off the couch, these exciting workouts will rev up your metabolism and get your heart pumping.

Tales of saucy students, scandalous affairs, extravagant gifts and finding true love, as told to Aretha Loh.

We don’t want to sound ungrateful, but standard Valentine’s Day dining is so overdone. Here are some alternative ideas for couples stuck in a romance rut.

Enrichment may be a rite of passage for most kids in Singapore, but it’s important to do your homework before you sign up and keep tabs on what Junior is learning, says SASHA GONZALES. PHOTOGRAPHY

The E-Class was the best-selling Mercedes- Benz model in 2015, and its all-new successor, which will arrive in the second half of this year, might be just as successful.

If you want to try Pilates but the use of machines intimidates you, try a matwork class at PowerMoves for the same toning and strengthening benefits.

If you are looking to build strength and improve your balance and flexibility, Strala Yoga Singapore has the perfect class for you.

THE 29TH PHUKET KING’S CUP REGATTA (Dec 5-12) came to a close after five days of good breeze and close racing.

In the workout world, are you what you wear? Read on to find out if fitness fashion really sculpts your muscles

BMW’s latest flagship is finally polished enough to take on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The C-Class saloon has spawned the GLC, a rugged animal that’s happy to roam both the city and the countryside.

Whether you’re practising back bends, running 5K, or smashing a circuit, nutritionist Susie Burrell has your pre- and post-workout snacks covered.

Edric has been feeling prosperous lately, because he’s now officially a Mercedes S-Class owner.

The B-Class was rough around the edges, but after a timely facelift, it’s now the premium mini-MPV it should be.