Phiten Products - no pain more gain!

First of all, I must declare that I am not in any way associated with this product and I do not make any cents from this! I am merely sharing something which I think I should, for caring is sharing! hahaa...


Many weeks ago, a friend of mine lent me a rubber necklace (the one up there), supposedly to help relieve pain, accelerates natural healing, and other general health benefits. This is because I have a rotary cuff injury, and the only way for it to heal is to let it rest. But letting it rest would mean staying away from the gym for months... :(

Heng ah, luckily this guy introduced me this product. But initially i was like... wtf... this rubber thing can work meh? Seeing me soooo skeptical, this guy lend me his necklace for a week to try out.

and soo.. after a week of trying, I was back in the gym. After i sustained my rotary cuff injury, my bench press can increase only up to 50kg before the pain starts to set in... One week after using his rubber thingy, I put my shoulders to the test, and this time round, I was very very surprised. I managed to bench up to 90kg before the pain sets in! This is really amazing! But being me, I am still very skeptical, and I thought this could be psychological. But... how can pain be psychological? The fact is that the pain is really gone! So I did a little online research on this product, and took me quite some time before i decide to give this product a try.

There are many people who are skeptical of this product, but these are the ones who never try the product, yet they are making -ve comments about it! Do give this a chance before putting it down!

I am not some dumbarse who believe in pseudoscience, magic or whatever bullcrap, but a believer of things that works!

So I bought this X30 necklace, which has 30 times the concentration of the normal ones. Just like wind, we cannot see it, but we can feel the effects. I surely can feel the effects of wearing this. My pain is relieved, my energy level has increase etc. My bro-in-law also got one, and he feels that recovery from his workouts has shortened!

Its all in the mind or It is just a new science, just like accupunture - try it to feel it.

The shop assistant also let me try a titanium patch on my shoulders which is supposed to relieve my pain instantly... but sad to say... This does not works on me! =\ Maybe it does for others!

To find out more on this product:

http://www.omnititan.com.sg

http://www.phitenusa.com/

New Balance 769 NBX - New year New Shoe New achievement Older me

Many many months ago... i was saying that my Asics has officially retired. So it is used as a gym shoe only. Now... it has officially...

Asics DS Trainer XI


"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."

Then about a few months ago...

NB m1222 was introduced into the family.. and it will now be used for heavy duty run >20km for this is a very sturdy pair of shoes, can withstand most shit and still survive...

I used my left-in-the-storeroom-dirty-smelly-many-many-yrs-old-first running shoe given by SAF... er.. actually not given. I used my 2 and a half years of youth to exchange one. lol... and trade in (40%) for a...

Introducing: NBX 769

This running shoe offers a strong blend of cushioning and mild to moderate anti-pronation support. The ACTEVA LITE midsole houses rearfoot ABZORB DTS and forefoot ABZORB with full-length ABZORB strobel sock for excellent levels of cushioning. The TS2 Medial Post, STABILITY WEB and NLOCK give the runner plenty of support and stability.

Key Features Explained:

• ABZORB DTS - Dynamic Transition System combines Abzorb foam with Abzorb SBS to provide optimal cushioning and a smooth transition on heel strike.
  
• ABZORB - Provides enhanced heel and forefoot shock absorption.
  
• STABILITY WEB - Provides lightweight torsional midesole stability.
  
• TS2 TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT - Offers ultimate support for a smooth heel to toe transition. Extra support in the midfoot combined with a slightly softer density material in the heel facilitates the nuetral running gait for enhanced performance.
• ACTEVA LITE - 12% lighter than Acteva and 24% lighter than C-Cap midsoles.
  
• NLOCK - Integrated lacing and webbing system that provides optimal fit, support and security for the midfoot.
  
• LIGHTENING DRY - Superior upper material that keeps you dry and comfortable by managing moisture transfer.
  
• PHANTOM LINER - Seamless use of inner material to provide an anti-abrasion fit.

This will be used for running on threadmills and running track! Thanks for the 40% off from new balance... if not i would have spent a bomb on Asics Nimbus that i was aiming... but it cost a freaking $180 after 20% discount... now i save $80 bucks. hee. HAPPY!

New Buys

A very long time ago...

Supplements has arrived! Vitamin E and more E's for my heart. Mutli-Vitamins which i need no explain. Salmon Oil for my friends, not me. But salmon oil is for its good Omega 3. Hidden behind are 2 bottles of Caffeine pills for me, which is a must-have for me as it keep me energise during my workouts. Protein Powder 20lbs to supplement the low-in-protein Asian food. Free gym bag to dumped my shoes, clean and dirty clothes and everything else into it.

Cheap and good gloves from RBK. Made from real leather yet its cheaper than Nike ones which are made from synthetic leather. Reebok ones last about 3mth for me before holes starts appearing. Nike? 2 months!

Speedo googles at 41% off or what is 42% off at Royal Sporting House during Singapore's Birthday. Supposedly, this model is permanent anti-fog. So far it has yet to fail me!

tt's all folkS!

Abs Wheel and Swiss Ball

My World of Sports membership is coming to an end soon! so better chop chop buy as much as I can before my card expires! Going to gym to do abs is a waste of time... so...

Swiss Ball @ only $29.90 - Got 20% off for public + another 10% off for members + i use my UOB Smart$ rebate... so I paid only $10 for the ballball! Swiss ball is a under utilised equipment... but it is in fact very very useful... You can train almost every parts with it. You can even use it as a chair!

Now serious, some exercises you can do with swiss ball:

http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bl_core.htm

Abs Wheel @ $19.90, also got 20% off + 10% off... - To train stabiliser muscles/core. Train doing one rep with your feet on the ground... :) for beginners, try doing it with your knees on the ground... its not that easy too. Do not cheat! make sure that your body is flat/horizontal to the ground before you pull back again. Lots of stress on the shoulders and back area as well... so.. be gentle on yourself eh...

abs wheel rollout: http://www.beastskills.com/AbWheel.htm

Achieve New Balance Running

Finally bought a new pair of of running shoes! My old pair of running shoes really very chui, cannot make it, going "bi jiak" soon... lol. It has served me loyally for one year, covered Standard chartered run, Army half-marathon, New Balance Real run, all the morning runs, evening run, exam de-stress runs, morning 530am runs before getting to work, HIIT, long distance, trail... It is now old and dirty... but i will still keep you for my gym training!

Retired: Asics DS Trainer XI

Incoming: New Balance m1222

New Balance M1222 running shoes are custom-designed for your needs. Unique TS2® Transitional Support System enhances the transition from heel strike to forefoot.Built for over-pronators

# Specialized combination of cushioning and stability
# Abzorb® SBS footbed absorbs shock
# Extended Web for pronation control
# Stability Web® for midfoot support
# Mesh and synthetic uppers
# Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz. pr.

and i am so glad to see so many good reviews on the net!

" I use this product to train for the Ironman. I run 25-40 miles per week and this is the best shoe I have found."

"I have tried th 1223 which replaces the 1222, not near the shoe. I plan on stocking up since this shoe is no longer in production. TOO BAD"

"I run 30 - 40 miles per week in these shoes and they last 3.5 - 4 months at those mileage levels. Excellent wearing and comfortable right out of the box. First shoes that have not given me calluses in nearly 10 years!"

" Daily runner great pronation support. No roll over risk"

" Great shoe. No complaints."

Tanita Body Fat Scale

My BodyFat %
2 weeks ago:12%
Today: 11%
=)

partially extracted from: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/bodyfatscales.html

Body fat scales use a technique called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. A small and completely harmless electrical current is passed through your body. The electrical current passes more quickly through fat free tissue like muscle than it does through fat or bone tissue. So... The amount of resistance to the electrical current relates to how much fat-free mass a person has and their body density.

Like all body fat tests, body fat scales don't actually measure your body fat percentage. They determine your body density. The examiner (or the scales) then uses a formula to calculate body fat percentage based on body density. These formulas just predict your body fat. Unfortunately there is no one formula that accurately predicts body fat for the whole population. Differences in age, gender, ethnicity, body size, and fitness level all have a significant affect on the results.

Well, whether body fat scales measure your "rue" body fat percentage or not doesn't matter!monitor changes in your body composition over time, that's all you need. Your body position, the amount of water in your body, your food intake, skin temperature and recent physical activity can all adversely affect the results of body fat scales.
As long as they can accurately

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The 10 Top Tips When Buying And Using Body Fat Scales

1. Use them to measure your progress only. Don't compare your body fat percentage to tables or to your friends score. It is probably inaccurate no matter what the manufacturers say.

2. Choose body fat scales that have the right profile for you. If your children are going to use them make sure they can be calibrated for children. If you're an athlete (+10 hrs of strenuous exercise a week) same thing applies. This is important. It makes a big difference.

3. Measure out some water one hour before you test yourself. Make sure you always drink the same amount of water one hour before you test yourself.

4. Measure yourself at the same time of day for each test.

5. Your skin temperature affects the electrical current used by the scales. It's difficult but try to test yourself in a similar room temperature each time.

6. Don't test yourself after exercising. When you exercise you sweat and when you sweat you lose water. This affects your hydration levels and hence... the results.

7. Thoroughly clean the foot pads, preferably with alcohol and then dry them off each time you test.

8. Buy the most expensive body fat scales you can afford. Accuracy will almost certainly increase with price.

9. If ever you get the chance, have your body composition measured by a professional using skin fold calipers. It will give you a frame of refernece as to how accurate your scales are.

10. Read the page on body fat calipers for an alternative you could consider.

Toa Payoh Safra Gym

Today, Lunar New Year Day 2 - Went to Toa Payoh Safra Gym. Since I have been travelling to quite a number of gyms, Planet Fitness, California, Several Clubfitt gyms etc, I thought of writing a gym review, and this will be my first review on gym.

Im so glad I went today bcos i am so inspired by 2 people there whom i met... Augustine and Joan Liew. In case you dunno who they are...

this is joan's website: http://www.joanliew.com/
and this is Augustine: http://auguslee.com/

Overview of Toa Payoh Safra Gym

It measures 10,000 sq m and is the largest SAFRA’s gym. Total of 3 floors to the gym - the basement consisting a double-volume workout area with a 100-m indoor warm-up track; the second consisting the 25-pax dance studio, squash court and frontdesk.

There are two floors of changing and showering facility for both males and females, each equipped with its own jacuzzi and steam room. There is also a indoor rock wall... but so far i have no seen anyone using it, and i doubt it is in a usable condition

There are around 20 threadmills, and 20 over other cardio machines such as epileptic runner, climber, bicycle machine etc. There indoor running track are kind of obsolete as some machines are actually place on the track already.

Bench Presses are most people's favourite, and the waiting time for bench presses usually is very long. But over here, there are 4 Flat Bench Presses, 2 inclined and 1 declined bench press.

They have a cable crossover machine, seldom or never seen in clubfitt gyms.
Heaviest Dumbell is 30kg; And they sort of have a personal space for individuals to train, each person with 1 mirror... train at ur own privacy.

Overall This Gym: 4.5 /5.0

NUS Gym

Being a responsible foodie, this is where i go today! NUS gym! Looks so big rite?! but no.... its damn small.... it looks spacious cos im like the only one there...lol...who goes to school during holidays!?! *spot me in the reflection*

After paying nus gym a visit, went down to vivocity for dinner at hans... Hans is nothing spectacular about it..so no pix!

My New Toy

17.5 =)