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.

Not even this pandemic can stop ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong’s quest to build a global mixed martial arts empire the world has never seen.

Trailblazer Christine Amour-Levar is on a mission – and she’s not taking no for an answer.

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

Staying active is important for our health, but sports injuries are on the rise among kids, and we should look at how to protect them.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

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

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.

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

MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PSYCHOLOGICAL PRISON SENTENCE.

Tan Lay Koon, co-founder of Nature Squared, talks about the challenge working with natural resources like feathers, and egg and oyster shells, and finding artisans who are able to work with such delicate materials.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

High risk, zero error, mental and physical pressure… meet five women challenging their mettle to keep us safe from harm.

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

A sports massage may not be a blissful experience, but it’s an effective treatment that will heal old injuries and prevent new ones.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Her daughter fell off a horse and broke her back. One mum shares the traumatic incident with EVELINE GAN and cautions parents to listen to their kids.

Google had a bunch of exciting announcements at its I/O developer conference this year.

Where your work life is concerned, you don’t always have to stay in your lane. In fact, seeking professional help just might revive your career.

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

True Group’s upgraded yoga centre and gym at Pacific Plaza has everything you need for a satisfying sweat sesh.

The next big thing in sweat tech isn’t a wrist gadget. It’s in your body.

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.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

With these new running and gym shoes at your feet, bouncing back from a fitness slump and pushing past your limits will be a breeze.

As HIIT reigns, these machines are getting newfound cred as real body changers.

Try saying that to yourself the first thing you wake up every morning.

With a blockbuster movie, a killer workout routine, and a mission to help those who need it most, Amber Heard is on a roll. And she’s just getting started.

The world’s current number 1 tennis player is more than capable of holding her own court, thank you very much.

The world’s current number 1 tennis player is more than capable of holding her own court, thank you very much.

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.

FORMER SINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE BALLERINAS ALISON CARROLL AND LISHA CHIN’S QUEST TO CREATE A DANCE INSPIRED FITNESS WORKOUT LED TO THE LAUNCH OF THEIR STUDIO BALLET BODY. HERE, THEY SHOW THEIR MOVES IN THIS YEAR’S LATEST OUTFITS.

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

You'll feel the burn during this interval training workout - but it's worth all the pain

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

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

Don’t dismiss Chloe Tong’s diminutive stature.

Try these actually doable resolutions to reinvent your life.

Your wearable tech is keeping tabs on your heart rate 24/7. Now use those digits to level up your fitness.

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

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

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.

From heart rate to cholesterol levels, health trackers mean we’re discovering all our vital numbers.

These 10 common boo-boos make running more tiring than ever.

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.

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

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.

RAJAH & TANN PARTNER PAUL TAN IS COMMITTED TO BETTERING THE TRAINING AND LIVES OF YOUNG LAWYERS.

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we highlight these amazing career-oriented women, who are making significant time to pursue their fitness passions. We hope you’ll be just as inspired by them as we are.

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.

As you gear up for an active, sporty life, fitness writer Estelle Low highlights the hot trends to look out for.

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

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

Give your child a head start by unlocking the full potential of their right brain. Learn how at Heguru Method.

Cool Crowd, exCellent energy, wonderful weather – Shape run 2017 was a smashing suCCess on all Counts.

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

They’re all below 16, but look what these kids have achieved – two are champs at unusual sports, one is a classical opera singer and yet another is a TEDx speaker.

Why heart rate-monitored workouts are the way forward.

Spartan training ramps up intensity.

Health and wellness is a fully fledged part of modern life for frequent travellers. Gone are the days of suspending fitness regimes while on the road. Everyone from business travellers to honeymooners opt for healthy exploration and the hospitality industry has listened. Hotels now offer special menus and fitness centres boasting facilities to rival any conventional gym.

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

An injury forced Zarelda Marie Goh to change her strategy for her first full marathon. Here are the highs and lows of the race.

Making the sport next level in Asia and beyond.

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.

Don’t force your little one to use a potty when he clearly isn’t ready to ditch his diaper, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

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.

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

Home away from home.

BEST EXPRESS CIRCUIT TRAINING GYM CLASS

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.

Getting #strongnotskinny is the new thing. We give you the low-down on five big trends this year.

You know you’re going to be eating a lot more this festive season, so here’s how to get your body into major fat-burning mode a few weeks before the party.

Staying slim was easy in your 20s. Not so much now that you’re in your 30s. Turn your body back into a lean, fat-burning machine with these lifestyle changes.

Sailors make up almost half of the Singapore contingent participating at the 2016 Olympics. Three of them tell us what it takes to compete at the world’s biggest sporting event.

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

Meet Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce, the power couple who are revolutionising the fitness industry with a programme that’s about so much more than getting a bikini body in 12 weeks.

Give your grey matter a workout with these apps designed to boost your memory and sharpen mental skills.

Singaporean driver hones motoring skills in the arctic.

Introducing the local super star swimmers who have joined Speedo’s team of elite world ambassadors.

Take charge of life by recharging at these fitness boot camps.

Kamalaya koh samui’s new comprehensive optimal fitness programme shapes you into the best version of yourself.

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.

LAUNCHED IN EARLY 2015, the Nansha Marina Nautical Training Centre (NMNTC) held its first course in April and has since been holding the Chinese Pleasure Yacht Driving License courses on a monthly basis in Guangzhou, China.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.