THE STAR, TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017

SPORTING LIFESTYLE

More than
just fitness
Being active can yield a host
of benefits. Turn the page to
learn how sports is not merely
a method to stay fit.
2 Sporting Lifestyle
Championing
self-fulfilment
By IAN JEROME LEONG
THE many benefits associated
with sports are obvious, with
physicians, medical experts and
fitness instructors being quick
to point out how just a few hours
of sports a week can greatly
improve ones health by ways
such as fat reduction and
cholesterol decrease while also
improving blood circulation and
cardiovascular endurance.
Sports, however, offers more
than just a means of obtaining a
slim figure as it is also a great
teacher of important lessons,
values and transferable skills that
can be applied throughout life.
Therefore, sports is something
that has to be encouraged from a
tender age.
For many Asian families,
academic grades and tuition
continue to take precedence over
co-curricular activities, physical
education classes or sports
practices, but this mindset has to
change.
First to the line
Among the first things one will
realise about sports is that they
often go hand in hand with
competition.
The very act of outdoing
another person by either being
ahead in a race, producing faster
times or achieving higher scores
is only possible with self-
motivation and determination,
which are excellent qualities to
possess and inculcate among
young children.
The reason is simple people
are faced with challenges in
every stage of their lives and
having traits such as tenacity, a
strong desire to triumph and the
will to overcome obstacles will
help them achieve success in any
given situation.
After all, it was this same
determination that pushed
Another key
value that sports
often promotes is
teamwork. Sports
such as football,
basketball and
hockey require every
member of the
team to pull their
weight, performing
to the best of their
abilities to support
one another for a
common goal.
Michael Jordan from being rejected
from his high school basketball
team to becoming the most
successful and skilled basketball
player of all time.
A strong desire to succeed is
very useful in all aspects of life,
from winning a medal at a sport
meet to achieving better grades in
school to completing projects
efficiently and effectively at the
workplace.
Punching above
ones weight
Sporting success, as everyone
knows, is only achievable through
hard work and rigorous training.
The more a person indulges in
sports, the better he will be at them
and that is why children should
always be encouraged to
participate in physical education
classes and take up new sports.
Sports teaches children to push
themselves harder, forcing them to
explore their physical and mental
boundaries that, in the long run,
will instil another important life
trait that will forever come in
handy confidence.
Every additional hour on the
court, field or in the pool increases
childrens ability to perform and
this will help them have a greater
belief in overcoming obstacles that
lie before them and achieve
greater things.
From sporting icons to successful
entrepreneurs and senior
executives, each-individual would
surely attest to how hard work,
perseverance, self-confidence and
a never-say-die attitude were what
allowed them to leave their mark
in the world.
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao
is one such sportsman who has
overcome adversities and has been
defying the odds throughout his
life.
He came from a broken family,
dropped out of high school due to
poverty, left home at the age of 14
but later grew to live an illustrious
career that includes being the only
boxer in history to win titles in
eight different weight divisions as
well as have experience in
basketball, singing, acting and,
most currently, politics.
No I in team
Another key value that sports
often promotes is teamwork.
Sports such as football, basketball
and hockey require every member
of the team to pull their weight,
performing to the best of their
abilities to support one another for
a common goal.
Teamwork may appear to be a
natural trait of any sports team
and a given for any top-class
athlete but it is much easier said
than done.
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Need another
reason?
THE fitness industry in Malaysia
has experienced a massive boom
over the last two decades, with a
large number of the countrys
population claiming to adopt a
more active lifestyle in the name
of good health.
The evidence of this boom
is apparent such as the many
international gym chains that
seem to be mushrooming in
every shopping mall, the
number of people who are
frequenting these gyms after
work, the success of specialised
facilities such as rock climbing
gyms, trampoline parks and
outdoor obstacle courses as
well as the high uptake of fitness
gear and equipment, from
dry-fit clothing to heart rate
monitors.
Furthermore, due to the high
accessibility of the Internet and
paid television services, there is
also a growing level of interest
in sports and fitness regimes
that were, in the past, relatively
unheard of or unpopular among
Malaysians such as mixed
martial arts, CrossFit, floorball
and dodgeball.
The private sector and the
Government have also shown
their support in encouraging
the public to be more active
through large-scale events such
as fun runs, marathons and
obstacle races that are steadily
recording a higher number of
participants with each
subsequent edition.
Yet, despite the growth,
Malaysia continues to be among
the most obese nations in Asia,
so it can be safely concluded that
there are still many who do not
play sports or exercise on a
regular basis.
Are you leading a sedentary
lifestyle and potentially risking
your health despite the many
tools, opportunities and health
programmes available?
There isnt a better time to
start getting active than now and
Sporting Lifestyle lists a few
additional reasons for you to
start sweating today.
Fellowship and
comradery
Many sports require you to
play in a group or at least with a
partner such as badminton,
tennis, football and basketball,
which encourages people to
network and socialise.
It is not uncommon to hear of
top-level officials sealing
business deals after a round of
golf as the sport allows people to
get to know one another in a less
formal setting.
Among the most special things
about sports is that when
players pair up with different
partners and teammates, they
need to communicate with one
another and understand each
others gameplay for the win.
By knowing each other better,
friendships are formed and
existing friendships are
strengthened.
Why not replace a regular
hangout session at the mamak
with a game of badminton? You
will not only form a stronger
bond with your mates but keep
fit in the process.
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Motivation
Deciding to pick up a new
sport is also much easier when
you have a friend. Not only will
you be able to spar and practise
your game with your friend but
both of you can constantly
motivate and support each other
throughout the process.
For example, you can wake
each other up early on a
weekend for a morning jog or
try to beat the others personal
best times and weight records
during your sessions together in
the gym.
In addition, do not let better
skilled or more experienced
players be your escape to stop
playing.
Rather than feeling
discouraged, you should look at
it as an opportunity to improve
your game and make it your aim
to eventually outdo them.
Sense of belonging
Many people do not pick up a
sport as they are ashamed of
their fitness levels and physical
capabilities. This is the exact
reason for the establishment of
sport clubs.
Playing a sport together with
a large group of people is fun
and offers people a sense of
belonging.
Club members are there to
support you irrespective of your
skill level and they are always
willing to share some pointers to
help you improve your game.
For professional swimming
instructor and former national
swimmer Cindy Ong, the
members of her swimming club
where she trains and teaches
Learn to Swim are like family.
We are a very tight-knit
group and we do everything
together. You need to be part of
a group of like-minded people.
Here, we all have one common
goal, which is to swim, keep fit
and remain agile, she says.
Mental health
Did you know that besides
physical strength, sports also
improves mental health? In a
study published in BMJ (British
Medical Journal) in 2001,
exercise and physical activity
trigger brain chemicals to help
you feel happy and more
relaxed.
Exercise also reduces the
levels of stress hormones while
stimulating the production of
endorphins.
In addition, varying dynamics
and situations in team sports
help keep your mental skills
such as critical thinking,
judgement and decision-making
sharp as you age.
Ultimately, sports is meant to
be fun. If you do not enjoy lifting
weights at the gym, try going for
a run outdoors or play some
tennis. Keep trying different
sports until you find something
that suits you.
If sports that involve running
are too harsh on your joints, you
can always try cycling or
swimming. There are countless
ways to elevate your heart rate
and put your body outside its
comfort zone.
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Onward and upward

THINKING of kick-starting your
personal fitness regimen but not
sure where to begin? Looking to
try a new sport but unsure of what
you need?
Take a trip to your nearest
Sports Direct store to check out an
amazing selection of sports
products to suit your every need.
Whatever your age, experience or
fitness level, Sports Direct has
something for you.
The Sports Direct big-box store
concept allows for the widest range
of products across a variety of
sports and brands to be displayed
under one roof.
At Sports Direct, products are
arranged into specific zones of
sports and other physical activities,
including running, fitness, football,
hiking, camping, swimming,
cycling, racquet sports, team sports,
kids sports and sports lifestyle.
For example, consumers who
are interested in football-related
products can go directly to the Boot
Room.
Sports Direct carries more than
72 leading international sporting
brands covering a variety of sports
activities. which offers the ultimate sports
We are very pleased to work shopping destination for city
closely with all leading brands, shoppers and tourists in the heart
including Nike, Adidas, Under of Kuala Lumpur city.
Armour, Puma, Yonex and many This store concept differs slightly
others, to offer the widest product from the others as it will soon
selection to our customers. feature fitness classes on its rooftop
There are many unique level, which customers can sign up
international brands and products for.
brought in by Sports Direct One frequent issue for our
exclusively to serve our customers
locally, says Paul Gibbons,
Sports do not customers is navigating the size of
our stores. As it is easy to miss
managing director of Sports Direct discriminate and deals and new product

Malaysia.
Whether it is to look for an
entry-point-price product or a
technically advanced piece of
equipment, Sports Direct presents
should be enjoyed
introductions, we encourage our
customers to take their time when
by all, which is why visiting.
Its important to compare prices
we pride ourselves and technologies by brand and our

a tailored shopping experience for
the whole family.
Gibbons notes that a growing
emphasis on higher quality of life,
health and wellness has led to an
increase in the uptake of sports
among Malaysians.
In recent years, more Malaysians
both young and old have taken up
a form of exercise or sport, with
the most popular being group
activities such as cycling, hiking,
running, obstacle courses and
general fitness.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is
further encouraged through
inclusive, communally shared
activities with the family, friends
and even neighbours, which are
evident from the increase of sports
event websites and emerging
sporting communities on social
media.
We are pleased that Sports
Direct is in the position to help
Malaysians find an activity that
they love and help the country
transform from a sports-watching
nation to a sporting nation, he
adds.
in providing a great
range of authentic
brands and products
at competitive price
points to address
individual wants and
needs.
Paul Gibbons
Sports do not discriminate and
should be enjoyed by all, which is
why we pride ourselves in
providing a great range of
authentic brands and products at
very competitive price points to
address individual wants and
needs.
It doesnt matter which sport
interests you or how frequent you
engage in it, its about actually
doing something to keep active.
We are working to create a
sporting atmosphere that is
Carrying more than 72 leading international sporting brands, Sports Direct
offers a wide range of products to suit your needs.
inclusive and motivating.
Sports Direct first made its way
into Malaysia in 2011. With the
loyal support of an expanding
customer base, the company
recently opened its 28th store a
new 14,000sq ft (1,300.6sq m) store
in Kuantan City Mall.
This marks an unprecedented
growth across Malaysia that
reflects the demand for
genuine value and
variety.
Another of its most
recently opened outlets is a
26,000sq ft (2,415.5sq m)
five-storey standalone
flagship superstore
in Bukit
Bintang,
staff are on hand to provide
assistance according to customer
needs. In addition, Sports Direct is
available online through our
partnership with Lazada and we
will soon launch the SportsDirect.
com proprietary site, says
Gibbons.
Sports Direct is inviting
Malaysians to take charge of their
fitness by offering irresistible deals
in conjunction with Hari Sukan
Negara 2017.
n For more information
about the deals and other
in-store promotions, visit
www.sportsdirect.com.my.

Since 2011, Sports Direct has grown from strength to strength alongside Malaysia's growing
emphasis on health and wellness.
4 Sporting Lifestyle THE STAR, TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017

True sportsmanship
> FROM PAGE 2
In the late 1990s, Teddy Sheringham and
Andy Cole of Manchester United were two
strikers who hardly spoke a word to each
team captain, all athletes are bound to
observe the rules of the game and adhere to
the directions of the referee.
Rules are a constant in any sport, the one
thing that keeps everyone aligned and a

other on and off the field. It did not help that
they were both regulars for the English
national football team.
However, they understood that even
though they disliked each other, they needed
to rely on each other for the best of the team.
Must-have
reminder that all competitors are equal.
Other values that children will pick up along
the way are discipline, respect for others,
fair play and sportsmanship.
Granted, not every child has the
mouldings to be the next Mokhtar Dahari,

Their professionalism helped the club
experience its most decorated periods in
history, which include the famed Treble of
1999 winning the Premier League, FA Cup
and UEFA Champions League.
fitness
Shalin Zulkifli, Lee Chong Wei or Nicol
David, but do you not at least owe it to your
children to let them participate in various
sporting activities to have fun and for
self-discovery?

Fast forward to the early 2000s and
halfway around the globe, the Los Angeles
Lakers dominated the NBA largely thanks
to their key stars, Shaquille ONeal and
Kobe Bryant.
The duo had a formidable partnership
that enabled the team to defeat every
opponent, but even after winning three
consecutive league titles together, the
tension and unending feuds between the two
charismatic and influential stars eventually
led to ONeal being traded to a different
team.
Situations like these are bound to happen
from time to time. When they do, someone
has to step forward to resolve the issue.
Leadership may come naturally to some
individuals but it takes a true leader to fully
understand the inner workings and
dynamics of a team as well as manage such
situations to achieve the best outcome.
Every team has a captain who is vital in
influencing teammates, be it during a game
or within the locker room in terms of
attitude, gameplay, morale or relationship.
Band of brothers
Besides following the leadership of the
accessory
Even if sports is not their forte, the values
and life lessons they learn will ultimately
turn them into respectable individuals and
will forever be with them regardless of
where their journeys take them in the
future.
ACTI-TAPE has its origins in therapeutic
tapes for rehabilitation in injuries, providing
support to joints and muscles, and enhancing
sports performance without affecting a
range of motion.
Acti-Tape provides a new option in muscle
rehabilitation and pain relief for everyone. If
you have watched the Olympics last year,
you may have noticed strips of colourful tape
over athletes muscles or joints.
These strips may look like bandages but
they are actually pieces of non-medicated
sports tape used by physiotherapists
worldwide. Sports tapes may have come into
the limelight only recently but the idea
behind it was created by a Japanese scholar
in the 1970s.
Acti-Tape is a high-quality therapeutic
sport tape that is manufactured in
accordance to strict quality and hygiene
standards. It is a highly elastic, non-latex
body surgical tape made of thin porous
cotton fabric with adhesive.
Lines of adhesive are applied in a special
wave-like pattern with areas between these
waves that are adhesive-free. This pattern
allows for greater air permeability.
For best results, Acti-Tape should be
applied to clean, dry skin. Body warmth
helps the adhesive to set so it is best applied
at least 10 minutes before an activity and
about 60 minutes prior if the activity is
water-based.
In any application method, the two ends
of the tape should not be stretched. This
reduces the chance of the ends from peeling
off.
How does Acti-Tape work?
The principle of Acti-Tape depends on the
bodys natural healing processes. When
applied, the tape may assist the body to
return to its normal function.
The tape is as elastic as the skin, allowing
it to lift the skin under the point of
application fractionally when applied.
This lifting supports the alleviation of pain
and facilitates lymphatic drainage by
increasing the space between the skin and
muscle to allow the flow of body fluid under
the application area.
Three major benefits of Acti-Tape:
l Water friendly Suitable for any
water sports and can also be worn when
showering
l Breathable Contains a wave-cut
pattern to let your skin breathe naturally
l Hypoallergenic Latex free and can
be used for three to four days
All-round protection:
l Protects muscles and joints from further
injury during exercise
l Reduces post-exercise pain or swelling
l Speeds up recovery from recent or old
injuries
Unlike traditional joint guards, Acti-Tape
does not restrict movements or blood flow.
Its unique nature allows the wearer to move
throughout the day into the gym and shower
without any restriction while promoting
blood flow and self-healing.
Its applications are designed to follow the
contour of your body and muscles, using
surrounding muscle groups to aid in support
and pain relief. It can be used for a myriad
of situations from shoulder ache to
menstrual pain and its application is easy.
Who can use Acti-Tape?
Everyone can use and benefit from it.
Acti-Tape, a drug-free therapeutic tape, is
now widely used by professional and
amateur athletes, trainers, physiotherapists
and chiropractors worldwide.
Since it is non-medicated, pregnant
women, children, working adults and the
elderly who need muscle support and
protection will also find it useful.
Concurrent application while undergoing
physical therapy may optimise the effect of
such therapy.
Acti-Tape can be purchased in local
Watsons stores, Alpro Pharmacy, Aeon
Wellness, AA Pharmacy, Big Pharmacy and
independent pharmacies.
n For more information, visit
www.acti-tape.com.

Used by many
elite athletes,
non-medicated
sports tape
helps in muscle
rehabilitation
and pain relief.
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6 Sporting Lifestyle
Interesting
world of sports
SPORTS has been uniting people across the
world for generations and it continues to
draw fans both young and old alike.
There are, however, many facts that even
some hardcore sports fans do not know
about. How many of these facts have you
heard?
l A mighty pull Tug of war may be a
fun telematch during school canteen days or
at carnivals but between 1900 and 1920, tug
of war was an official Olympic sport.
Great Britain is the most successful nation
in the event with a record of two golds, two
silvers and one bronze.
l Only men The first modern Olympic
Games was held in Athens in 1896 and
featured athletes from 14 countries. Women
only started to compete in the subsequent
Olympiad in Paris four years later.
l Grand ace Winning one of the four
Grand Slams is the best achievement any
tennis player can hope for and that is why
players give it their all to reach the final.
The longest tennis match that ever took
place was at Wimbledon 2010 between John
Isner and Nicolar Mahut. Isner finally beat
Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68 in a
match that lasted 11 hours and five minutes
over the duration of three days.
l No gold Speaking of great
achievements, Olympians constantly dream
of winning the elusive gold medal.
However, this highly desired medal is
actually made of 494g of silver (92.5%) and
only 6g of gold. The last time a solid gold
medal was awarded was at the 1912
Stockholm Olympics.
l Inner core The very first volleyball is
said to be the rubber bladder of a basketball.
l It's called football Some people get
irked when the beautiful game is referred to
as soccer. Interestingly, the word soccer is a
result of evolution.
To distinguish the sport from rugby
football, the original name of the sport in the
United States was association football. Soon,
people started abbreviating association to
socca, socker and eventually the term we
know of today.
John Isner
(left) and
Nicolar
Mahut will
long be
remembered
for their epic
match at
Wimbledon
2010.
Offering true
football experience
LOCATED on the third floor of the bustling
Suria KLCC, Football Republic is a sports
retailer that mainly provides premium
football goods.
It offers lines of high-end products such
as Lionel Messis Adidas Nemeziz and
Christiano Ronaldos Mercurial Superfly CR7.
Football Republic is built with a vision to
create the ultimate football experience for
people who are obsessed with the game.
Football Republics vision is to offer a true
football experience for fans, players and club
followers alike. The word republic stands
for a united team, a country with a common
goal or vision, says Vach Pillutla, chief
executive officer of Al-Ikhsan Sports.
Just like every country has a constitution
with a purpose to work towards improving
the lives of its people, at Football Republic,
our purpose is to work towards offering
truly beautiful products from global
brands in a world-class environment for
professional and amateur footballers
as well as passionate fans of this beautiful
THE STAR, TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017
A variety of
high-end
football cleats
is available at
Football
Republic.
game, he adds.
Al-Ikhsan Sports senior marketing
manager Ellisya Abdullah says, When we
first came up with the idea to launch
Football Republic, our goal was to touch the
hearts of football fans with a fabulous
customer experience.
Since the day of the launch, we have
received very positive feedback from our
customers who find the customer experience
unique staff that is extremely friendly and
well-versed with the game, strong club
affiliation, good understanding of various
brand technologies as well as the ability to
personalise your boots and your favourite
club jersey. This ensures a strong start for
Football Republic.
Step into Football Republic on the third
level (LOT 332A/332) of Suria KLCC and
experience the worlds favourite game of all
time.
n For more information, email
ellisya.abdullah@al-ikhsan.com.my.
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8 Sporting Lifestyle THE STAR, TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017

Defying the odds

BORN into a family of former
Olympic swimmers, it was only a
matter of time before Cindy Ong
made her own name in the pool.
I started swimming at the age of
five and there was always some
pressure to be like my auntie and
brother but that also paved the
way for me to succeed. All I had to
do was to work hard to get there,
says the former national swimmer
who competed in her first Sukma
Games at the age of 12 in 1996.
Since then, Ong has not only
participated in four of the
subsequent editions but powered
her way to win six gold medals at
Sukma 2004, breaking five national
swimming records in the process
and becoming sportswoman of the
games that year.
The following months became all
the sweeter as she went on to
break a United States 200m
butterfly record while she was
studying there and qualified for
the Olympic Games.
Fast forward to this year,
swimming continues to be her
passion and Ong spends most of Ong clinched three medals at the FINA World Masters Championships this year and hopes her story inpires people to swim.
her days in the pool as a
professional swimming instructor swam at the Singapore National
at a swimming club in Kelana Jaya
where she also trains and
Swimming Championships while I
was two months pregnant.
In addition to
maintains her fitness. Ong went on to achieve even picking up the
However, things were not
always a bed of roses for the
greater feats, winning five golds
and a silver among 7,000 sport to keep fit
former national athlete. After
deciding to retire from the sport
participants at the Japan Masters
Swimming Championship while
and strengthen
while at her peak, completing her she was three months pregnant, the various muscle
studies and starting a family, Ong
began to gain excess weight and it
one gold, two silver and three
bronze medals at the Singapore groups, she asserts
caused her to feel insecure.
Her life might have continued to
Masters while she was six months
pregnant, and one silver medal
that it is important
revolve around the pool as she behind former Olympian Siow Yi to have proper
taught children how to swim, but
Ong admits she never even dipped
Ting at the Speedo Malaysia
Masters Swimming Championship swimming gear
her head into the water and it was
only at the beginning of last year
in December last year while eight
and a half months pregnant.
irrespective of age
did she decide to work towards The highlight of her competitive so as not to damage
having a healthier life. Naturally,
or compromise ones
comeback was when she won
she chose swimming to get back in three medals at the FINA World
shape. Masters Championships in
Budapest recently.
biomechanics in the
An inspiring comeback There were 12,000 participants water. Proper swimming gear is
at this years competition and I
My entire goal was to be fit competed in the 30 to 34 age important as it helps swimmers
again. From being a first-class category, she says. learn the right techiniques.
athlete to being overweight, I was Medals are awarded for the
conscious and judgemental top six places and these medals are likelihood of injuries. various muscle groups, she asserts a Speedo Malaysia ambassador
towards myself for not fitting into very dear to me as I trained very Due to her love for the water, that it is important to have proper who actively competes in Speedo-
the clothes I used to fit into. hard for these and our positions Ong finds time within her busy swimming gear irrespective of sponsored swimming events and
As the weight came off, my are world rankings. I was fifth in schedule to organise free age so as not to damage or tries out the labels latest products
confidence started to come back. I the 100m freestyle and sixth in swimming sessions at her compromise ones biomechanics to provide technical feedback
felt healthier and better able to the 50m breaststroke and 50m condominium. in the water. based on her professional
take care of the kids, and then I got butterfly events. The residents who join the Speedo has a lot of great experience.
pregnant again, says Ong with a Regarding the level of sessions come from diverse equipment to help children learn To people who doubt their
proud smile. competition at the tournament, backgrounds and lifestyles, how to swim and I teach using its abilities in the pool, she
Her third pregnancy, however, Ong reveals that participants were including busy homemakers who products such as the back float, encourages, Just dive in. Do not
did not stop this determined clocking times that were want to get fit, children who are noodle, pullbuoy and kickboard, think about starting tomorrow,
mother from accomplishing her comparable if not better than those learning to swim and seasoned says Ong. next week, when you feel better or
mission as she defied norms and set at the recent SEA Games. triathletes who intend to cross- I have many parents telling me finding the right time. That day
expectations by participating in a train and recover after a gruelling that their children do not need a will never come because you will
number of international swimming
competitions well into her
Making a splash competition.
Addressing the common
kickboard as they know how to
swim, but even up to the Olympic
always give yourself excuses.
Using the example of the many
pregnancy. Proving that losing weight and misconceptions among parents level, an athlete uses a kickboard mothers who have gradually
She adds, When I first started keeping fit is all about willpower that their children will get really to train on proper stroke increased the number of laps they
swimming last year, I did not think and determination, Ong hopes her tanned and grow big shoulder techniques. complete in each of the free
that I would ever compete again. I story serves as an inspiration for muscles if they learn to swim, Ong Fins also help with ankle sessions at her condominium, Ong
did not even have a pair of goggles, all Malaysians to start swimming. discloses that skin tones are largely flexibility as the weight stretches believes anyone can take up
but four months after I started, my She says, Swimming is not hereditary and depend on the time the right muscles while a noodle swimming and it is all a matter of
swim team competed in Singapore only a life skill but a fitness of the day one chooses to swim helps children find their balance in taking the initial step to get into the
and my times were surprisingly regimen that can be a regimen for while it takes years and a lot of the water. You would always want pool.
not too bad considering I had not life. It has no age barrier and the hard work before athletes develop to swim properly with the best
swam in more than 10 years. water is the best medium to avoid large shoulder muscles. technique possible. n For more information, visit
I later decided to sign up for wear and tear on the joints and In addition to picking up the Besides teaching children and www.speedo.com or the Speedo
something of a higher level and muscles as well as minimise the sport to keep fit and strengthen the encouraging others to swim, Ong is Malaysia Facebook page.