Regaining Your Fitness Level With Active Hive Minus Calories Elliptical Machine
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"I wish 10 years later, I could still be as fit as you," says a mom 10 years my junior.
"You don't look like you are in your 40s," says another mom in her 30s.
I have received such flattering remarks in the last few years, but not many knew my gloomy days 6 years ago.
In another 4 more months, I'll be celebrating my 47th birthday, that's probably two-thirds of my life journey on earth if I have a life span of 3 scores and ten. Looking back on my health condition, I would say, all were well until I hit my big 4.
I was an athlete in my secondary school days, the track and the volleyball court were my second home. But, after leaving secondary school, I stopped running and playing volleyball, retreating from a lifestyle that was very active to one that was totally opposite. Soon, I started work and inactivity continued as the corporate world consumed my life. Sounds familiar? Not only was I inactive, but I also wasn't eating well too. When life was at our peak in our 20s and 30s, we don't really look into our health, or do we?
When I reached 40, my health condition took a sharp turn. I had many unexplainable episodes of diarrhea and swollen joints from 2013-2015, specialists could not identify the root of the problem except to broadly classify it as an autoimmune issue. In Nov 2015, I had my first-in-my-lifetime eczema broke out, a full-blast one . All these episodes brought my life to the lowest point. Honestly, I did ask if I were going to leave this world soon.
Since modern medicine couldn't help much, I began to search for help online instead. That was when I started to understand that Food is Our Medicine and Fitness is not something you have achieved and forget about it, it is something you attain and maintain. So I overhauled my diet and picked up exercise slowly.
Undeniable, the beginning was tough. The food that I liked may not be good for my health and I had to ditch them. My butt weighed a tonne when I started jogging. I was thankful that I had endured the 'hardship', but I wished I had known Active Hive that time.
I was briefly introduced to Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine in Aug 2015 but only tried them seriously in Jun 2016. In retrospect, I really wished I had started my exercise regime with Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine instead of those conventional jogging. It would certainly make my recovery smoother.
You see, when you haven't been seriously exercising for a long time, your body will experience a sudden shock when you do something exertive. Your muscles will not be able to listen to your mind, instead, they will 'persuade' your mind to stop adding these stress, so we will give up easily. The best way to kick start an exercise regime after a prolonged period of inactivity is to go SLOW. And I find using Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine a good way to start because of these factors:
1) Higher Calories Burnt
In a typical 30mins workout, a person (depending on fitness level) can burn 300-1000 calories because one could adjust the resistance level and speed stride speed.
2) Low-Impact Exercise
Because our feet never leave the pedals, the elliptical machine provides us with a low-impact workout which is suitable for people who had prior injuries, just started working out, or are more senior in age.
3) A Large Amount of Muscles Engaged
Contrary to what you might think, the elliptical machine doesn’t just work on our thighs, it builds strength and muscle endurance in the quads, hamstrings and calves. It also works on our arms, chest and back when we actively use the handles. The more muscles we engaged, the more calories we burn.
4) Near Infrared Rays (NIR)
The NIR waves help improve blood circulation and metabolism. The specific NIR wavelengths penetrate the body deeply and heat is dispersed across a greater area. It expels 80% of water and 20% of toxins. It also helps to minimize lactic acid produced in our body in any regular exercise, so one actually feels less tired and would be able to workout longer as a result.
(please read more on my previous blog post written in 2016)
"I wish 10 years later, I could still be as fit as you," says a mom 10 years my junior.
"You don't look like you are in your 40s," says another mom in her 30s.
I have received such flattering remarks in the last few years, but not many knew my gloomy days 6 years ago.
In another 4 more months, I'll be celebrating my 47th birthday, that's probably two-thirds of my life journey on earth if I have a life span of 3 scores and ten. Looking back on my health condition, I would say, all were well until I hit my big 4.
Me, and me alone, in Active Hive's private gym at Suite @Bukit Timah
I was an athlete in my secondary school days, the track and the volleyball court were my second home. But, after leaving secondary school, I stopped running and playing volleyball, retreating from a lifestyle that was very active to one that was totally opposite. Soon, I started work and inactivity continued as the corporate world consumed my life. Sounds familiar? Not only was I inactive, but I also wasn't eating well too. When life was at our peak in our 20s and 30s, we don't really look into our health, or do we?
When I reached 40, my health condition took a sharp turn. I had many unexplainable episodes of diarrhea and swollen joints from 2013-2015, specialists could not identify the root of the problem except to broadly classify it as an autoimmune issue. In Nov 2015, I had my first-in-my-lifetime eczema broke out, a full-blast one . All these episodes brought my life to the lowest point. Honestly, I did ask if I were going to leave this world soon.
Since modern medicine couldn't help much, I began to search for help online instead. That was when I started to understand that Food is Our Medicine and Fitness is not something you have achieved and forget about it, it is something you attain and maintain. So I overhauled my diet and picked up exercise slowly.
Undeniable, the beginning was tough. The food that I liked may not be good for my health and I had to ditch them. My butt weighed a tonne when I started jogging. I was thankful that I had endured the 'hardship', but I wished I had known Active Hive that time.
I was briefly introduced to Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine in Aug 2015 but only tried them seriously in Jun 2016. In retrospect, I really wished I had started my exercise regime with Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine instead of those conventional jogging. It would certainly make my recovery smoother.
You see, when you haven't been seriously exercising for a long time, your body will experience a sudden shock when you do something exertive. Your muscles will not be able to listen to your mind, instead, they will 'persuade' your mind to stop adding these stress, so we will give up easily. The best way to kick start an exercise regime after a prolonged period of inactivity is to go SLOW. And I find using Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine a good way to start because of these factors:
1) Higher Calories Burnt
In a typical 30mins workout, a person (depending on fitness level) can burn 300-1000 calories because one could adjust the resistance level and speed stride speed.
2) Low-Impact Exercise
Because our feet never leave the pedals, the elliptical machine provides us with a low-impact workout which is suitable for people who had prior injuries, just started working out, or are more senior in age.
3) A Large Amount of Muscles Engaged
Contrary to what you might think, the elliptical machine doesn’t just work on our thighs, it builds strength and muscle endurance in the quads, hamstrings and calves. It also works on our arms, chest and back when we actively use the handles. The more muscles we engaged, the more calories we burn.
4) Near Infrared Rays (NIR)
The NIR waves help improve blood circulation and metabolism. The specific NIR wavelengths penetrate the body deeply and heat is dispersed across a greater area. It expels 80% of water and 20% of toxins. It also helps to minimize lactic acid produced in our body in any regular exercise, so one actually feels less tired and would be able to workout longer as a result.
(please read more on my previous blog post written in 2016)
Now, Active Hive has made it even more convenient for us to kick start our exercise regime by bringing the machines to 2 locations walking distance from MRT stations: Farrer Park / Bendemeer and Beauty World.
I have been to both locations and the walk from the nearest MRT station exits for both locations were all under 5mins. This is incredible! Moreover, what Active Hive offers is a private gym, with 24-hours access in Parc Somme outlet (Suites @ Bukit Timah is until 10pm).
If you are kicking start a regular exercise regime, or recovering from a sports injury, Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine provides a very good headstart because of the factors I have mentioned above. It will certainly help to transit your current state to fit and fab more effortlessly.
And here's your chance to try Minus Calories Elliptical Machine at 10% off, even on promotional items! Yes! The discount is also applicable for the 1-for-1 buddy workouts and 2 trial sessions promotions, I no kid you! And, if you like, you can use the discount code on Active Hive's organic Quinoa, Chia Seeds and Makura Health and Neck Support Pillow (fyi, I am using this pillow too). There is no limit on how many times you apply this discount code but it will only be valid till 31 May 2019. So, don't miss!
I have been to both locations and the walk from the nearest MRT station exits for both locations were all under 5mins. This is incredible! Moreover, what Active Hive offers is a private gym, with 24-hours access in Parc Somme outlet (Suites @ Bukit Timah is until 10pm).
If you are kicking start a regular exercise regime, or recovering from a sports injury, Active Hive's Minus Calories Elliptical Machine provides a very good headstart because of the factors I have mentioned above. It will certainly help to transit your current state to fit and fab more effortlessly.
And here's your chance to try Minus Calories Elliptical Machine at 10% off, even on promotional items! Yes! The discount is also applicable for the 1-for-1 buddy workouts and 2 trial sessions promotions, I no kid you! And, if you like, you can use the discount code on Active Hive's organic Quinoa, Chia Seeds and Makura Health and Neck Support Pillow (fyi, I am using this pillow too). There is no limit on how many times you apply this discount code but it will only be valid till 31 May 2019. So, don't miss!
Discount Code: mylilbookworm10
1-for-1 buddy workouts: $28
Body Composition Analysis: $28
2 trial Minus Calories workout sessions: $48
1 pay-per-use Minus Calories workout session: $48
6 months unlimited Minus Calories workout sessions: $1888
(prices quoted above are before the 10% discount)
Active Hive
Parc Somme, 62 Somme Rd, #01-04, Singapore 207877
Suites@Bukit Timah, 68 Jalan Jurong Kechil, #01-33, Singapore 596180
Mobile: 9236 4678
Email: activehive@gmail.com
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