From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

Fashion’s most visionary women are taking the language of femininity to new heights and depths, with the volume turned up to the max.

With the coronavirus at our doorstep, everyone is on high alert, taking steps to look after their health. It’s a good reminder that self-care isn’t just all about manicures and skincare masks.

Here’s an exercise that can boost your heart, brain and muscles. And all you need is a set of stairs

Expand your horizons with outdoor activities if you’re stuck in a rut and need a break from routine.

Time to tune in to some empowered women characters. On your watch list: The Witcher and Sex Education which are both on Netflix.

With only the weight of your body, you can get a killer strength-HIIT session – not to mention a fierce physique.

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Get to know the top fi nalists of Shape Fit Girl 2019 through these fun facts.

Pole-dancing instructor Jasmine Han refused to let breast cancer defeat her.

The key to healthier, younger-looking skin is within you.

Infuse your skin with the radiance boosting vitamin C and see your complexion instantly transform.

These are the designers and labels whose work will set the agenda and trends in the years to come, so stay woke.

No matter what your fitness goals are, TFX Funan will keep you motivated with its high-tech equipment and exciting small group training classes.

HEADLINED BY THEIR RANGE OF FLOW-FORMED, LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY WHEELS, KONIG KNOWS HIGH-TECH AND GREAT DESIGN AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIAST DESIRES.

There’s so much more to health than your body weight.

Build maximum strength using minimum equipment.

The latest science says that this simple shift – speeding the pace of your sets – accelerates your strength gains. Here’s exactly how to tap the effect.

LET THESE NEW GYMS AND YOGA STUDIOS WHET YOUR APPETITE FOR WORKING OUT.

By the time she was 29, Esther Khong was already an entrepreneur, had launched an app, dealt with a painful breakup, and made peace with her past.

This transforming workout torches calories, builds lean muscle, and unwinds your mind so thoroughly, you forget about everything else.

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Fascia is the key connective tissue below the skin that can cause a tight, knotted feeling. But show it some TLC and it will help you move well for life.

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

From the metallic shine of mesh dresses to the power of primary bold separates, celebrate spring/summer 2019 with unapologetically sexy, feminine and empowering fashion for today’s glamazons.

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

Complete your chic outfit with these timeless nail polish shades.

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

Instead of drawing focus to numbers on the scale, shimmy yourself to the mirror, study your frame and have a go at these targeted exercises to achieve your dream physique.

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.

Aside from the physical benefits, working out during your period helps counterbalance the mental and emotional side effects of hormonal fluctuations. Here, five reasons why you shouldn’t avoid exercising the next time Aunt Flo comes around.

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

They’ve been with you since puberty, but how much do you actually know about your boobs – and how they’ll change throughout the different stages of your life? Here’s a breakdown.

The right kind of exercise with the right nutrition is the way to go, say experts. Here are 10 ways you can make every minute really count

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.

No more flatlining on indoor treadmill running. Use these tricks to re-energise your strides.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

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.

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

BESIDES EATING RIGHT, FIRMING UP YOUR FLABBY ABS ALSO BOILS DOWN TO A SMART FITNESS PLAN. HERE, PERSONAL TRAINERS FROM ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE SHARE THEIR BEST EXERCISE TIPS TO TRIM YOUR MIDDLE. BYE MUFFIN TOP!

Shape Fit Girl is an annual search for the most inspiring, fresh-faced fitness personality in Singapore.

Collagen is being added to everything from protein bars to coffee creamer, and with good reason. It can help you build strength, burn fat, and beat stress. Here’s the best way to tap into its powers.

There are ways to overcome hormone shifts and metabolism dips to shrink ab fat. Just follow this expert guide to getting your best belly in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Sculpt those muscles and see a monumental shift in your strength by tapping into your rest time.

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

Kiehl’s updates one of its most iconic products by harnessing the synergistic effect of two main ingredients, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid

Turn your fit girl dream into reality by shooting for these absolutely achievable goals.

ESTELLE LOW shares her favourite basic yet very effective no-equipment exercises.

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

“I’VE NEVER BEEN AFRAID TO GET HIT. EVEN WHEN THE OPPONENT IS BIGGER, STRONGER, YOU NEVER GIVE UP WITHOUT A FIGHT.”

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

Bored of your exercise regimen or want to turn things up a notch? This month’s special section features three workouts with different end goals.

Become a calorieburning machine by boosting your strength, power and endurance with this all-in-one sculpting workout.

Our hair goes through a lot of stress daily. Here are five ways you’ve been damaging your hair without knowing it, and how you can revive it at home.

This is the first of a three-part series on Shape editor Zarelda Marie Goh’s journey to completing her first marathon. This instalment focuses on debunking running myths and strength training.

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

A lean and toned body is not hard to achieve, if you join the newly launched Les Mills GRIT™ Strength group exercise class at True Fitness.

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.

Enhance your inner glow with yoga, hiking, nutritious food and the great outdoors Writer Rachael Oakes-Ash

As descendants of hunter-gatherers, the human body evolved in an overtly dynamic, hostile environment where every day was met with challenges.

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

Are you as fit as you could be for your age? Here’s how to stay energetic and strong, whatever decade you’re in.

Having a rounder figure might not mean you’re less fit than someone who’s slim with a six-pack. Experts explain why.

Want to lose weight or have a sexy, toned body? Just start lifting! More women are embracing the physical and mental benefits of weight training, and they tell ESTHER AU YONG that the afterburn is calorifically good.

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.