According to a Jungle School Mama I know, it’s not Jungle School unless you get dirty. By that definition alone, this doesn’t really qualify for Jungle School but it is a new trail and it does qualify as a hike. And since that same Mama agreed that “hiking” sounds cooler than “walking”, hiking it is… hikeContinue reading “Bukit Melawati Hiking Trail”
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Mama’s Workout Time
At the beginning of every flight, there is always a short video on what to do in the event of an emergency while the aircraft is in the air. One of the warnings is always to attend to yourself first before helping others. The logic behind that is obvious – if you’ve fainted because you failed to put onContinue reading “Mama’s Workout Time”
Jungle School for Adults: An Encounter with Bukit Saga
The plan was to get the kids out into nature more often, but it turns out that all the adults are also clamouring to get out there so now we have a Jungle School for Adults. If you’re looking for easily accessible hiking trails that won’t require you to drive miles to get to, here’s anotherContinue reading “Jungle School for Adults: An Encounter with Bukit Saga”
Yoga is Good for You – Let Me Count the Ways…
They say you should vary your workout routines because it helps: prevent boredom associated with doing the same things workout after workout to avoid or delay reaching a plateau in workout performance and, subsequently, training results So we’ve added Yoga into our mix of regular weekly exercise sessions. Why Yoga? Yoga is good for the brain:Continue reading “Yoga is Good for You – Let Me Count the Ways…”
Bukit Gasing – the All-Natural StairMaster…
Who needs a StairMaster when you can do the real thing in the great outdoors? I have been meaning to take the boys to Bukit Gasing for a hike to the old suspension bridge for a while now but we haven’t quite made it there yet. One morning, on the spur of the moment, I decided toContinue reading “Bukit Gasing – the All-Natural StairMaster…”
Mission: Take Down the Power Station in District 21!
Ever since I took the boys to District 21 they have been pining for a return trip. Although my initial intention was to sneak in a visit sans boys so I could take on my own challenges, I’m afraid that dream visit has yet to come into fruition. So there I was back at District 21 with boysContinue reading “Mission: Take Down the Power Station in District 21!”
Weekend Biker: Back in the Saddle
Love is… Getting up at an ungodly hour on the weekend to go biking with your partner even though you would much rather negotiate with the sandman for a dream instead. The hubs finally convinced me to go biking one Sunday morning when the roads in the city were closed for KL Car Free Morning. My veryContinue reading “Weekend Biker: Back in the Saddle”
Home Fitness: Rowing with the WaterRower
Since DH joined the ranks of the Uber Mamil, he has been pestering me to go biking with him. It seems ironic how the tables have turned and he is now the fitness enthusiast who gets cranky if he doesn’t get his exercise fix, while I’m the couch potato struggling to get in an exercise session that doesn’t involveContinue reading “Home Fitness: Rowing with the WaterRower”
Fancy Fitness Gadgets: Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor
Aliens have abducted my husband. I’m sure it must be the case because this new person that they’ve returned in his place is a fitness fanatic. I even found a copy of Fitness lying around and I didn’t buy it! It’s not a bad thing, though… Boys love their toys and my husband is a typical boy.Continue reading “Fancy Fitness Gadgets: Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor”
