Why we need to rethink our workout motivation

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

This mash-up brings the best of fat burning and body sculpting together in one scientifically proven, crazy-fast workout.

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

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Power up your fitness regime with these training tips that will help kick things up a notch and get you that taut tummy fast.

Want to be better in the new year? Here’s a game plan of exciting and unique options to help you stay right on track.

Improve your physical and emotional health with pilates.

We’re giving away fitness packages to help you be in your best shape this New Year!

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

Paddleboarding, surfing, beach volleyball. Kate Hudson is a fan, and so she knows what makes for the perfect sporty-sexy swimsuit. Here, she models her favourite styles and talks about what it takes to look and feel this fit.

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If you’ve always wanted that lithe dancer’s body, try pilates.

They say emotional health correlates to physical well-being. Pilates uses methods of control to improve strength while disciplining the mind. PowerMoves Pilates Workshop increases mental endurance while working towards a stronger, leaner you. It corrects bad body posture habits and eases lower back pain. With the help of PowerMoves Pilates, you can feel better, stand taller and live healthier. We have 35 passes to give away.

Here are 3 good reasons to get your much needed rest

Readers at the Simply Her Beauty and Wellness Retreat enjoyed a fulfilling day of beauty and health tips, as well as wellness activities. By Simone Wu

A car can be more than a driving machine – it can also provide you with a full body workout.

Swimming, yoga and pilates are your best bets, says Estelle Low. All this and more on www.shape.com.sg.

Couples learnt what to expect during pregnancy, from physical to psychological changes, at Simply Her’s My Happy Pregnancy Workshop.

Pilates proponents know what they’re talking about.

This new pilates is pumped up! It takes tightening abs to the next level and transforms it into a total-body lean routine.

For an all-round workout to strengthen and tone your muscles, try pilates. The exercise works your core, helps increase flexibility, reduces muscle tension and improves posture.

Is your exercise regimen letting you down? Kick it up a level with these expert tips and get one step closer to a fitter, more toned body!

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.

Ever been curious about the pilates reformer but simply don’t know how to use one? Focus Pilates helps you master the basics for strength development and also reap all the benefits of exercise.

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