Finding the Right Personal Trainer for You

Finding a personal trainer is easy, but finding the right trainer for you may not be as such.

Each trainer is different, and so it is important to know exactly what kind of trainer you need.

Here are some things that you should look out for when finding the right personal trainer for you!

Asks about your goals

Personal training is – as you probably know – personal. This means that your personal trainer must be willing to ask about your goals so that they know exactly what to plan for your exercise journey in order to achieve them.

Not only that, they should be able to explain how their program will get you there in an easy to understand manner so you understand what you are doing weekly!

Ask about you

Not just about your medical history or on any preexisting conditions, personal trainers need to take into account your daily routines, your diet and your exercise habits in order to prescribe an effective program for you.

Exercise is only one aspect of your health and fitness journey. Your recovery, nutrition and habits all play a part, and a good personal trainer will know how to plan accordingly.

Flexible

Flexibility and adaptability is extremely important in a personal trainer. Holding you accountable is one part of the job, but being flexible is crucial in establishing a routine.

Our routines are not fixed, and there are weeks where you may not be able to attend your session. With a flexible trainer, you won’t miss out on sessions unnecessarily and can keep up on your weekly exercise even with a busy schedule.

Are you ready to begin your personal training journey?

Why not begin it with us here at Active Zone! Not only do we have great personal trainers who definitely can cater to you and your fitness goals, we provide both gym based and kickboxing based personal training which you can choose from!

Want to know more? Contact us today using our contact details below!

Name:     Active Zone by Active Red
Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Online Store: www.activelife-shop.weebly.com

To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

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Hydration Tips During Your Workout

Hydration is extremely important in ensuring that your body temperature is regulated, to keep your joints lubricated, deliver nutrients to keep organs functioning and much more.

Being hydrated will also result in improved sleep quality, cognition and better moods.

Many know that the recommended amount of water we are to drink daily is roughly 11 cups of water a day for women and 16 cups for men.

But when we exercise, especially if outside and the weather is hot, we lose a lot of our water through sweat and transpiration.

Hydration can be tough if you are in the middle of exercise, so what can we do to make sure that we are properly hydrated throughout?

Before and After

While it is ideal to drink during exercise, we have to ensure that if we are not able to to drink before and after exercise.

Drinking before ensures that we have enough fluid in our bodies to last throughout our workout, and drinking after replenishes all the water that was lost in the process.

There is no excuse to not drink enough during exercise!

Drink Cold Water

Maybe it is not the best idea to drink cold water when down with the flu or right before bed. But cold water during exercise is actually a good thing!

Drinking cold water actually helps to reduce our body’s core temperature during exercise. This is especially helpful because when we exercise, the body’s temperature rises and more water is lost through sweat. So by reducing the core temperature, you also reduce water loss and help hydrate your body better.

Not only that, your body actually works extra hard to warm the cold water so you actually burn a few extra calories! Not to mention, sometimes cold water just tastes better.

Sports / Isotonic Drinks

Isotonic drinks like 100 Plus or Pocari Sweat are good alternatives for hydrating during exercise especially if you prefer something with more flavour compared to plain water.

Isotonic drinks can help to replace carbohydrates and electrolytes that are burned off from exercise and lost through sweat. If electrolytes are not replaced, sodium in your blood could potentially drop to dangerously low levels.

However, do be careful that taking isotonic drinks is only recommended if you exercise for more than an hour as they have similar content to normal sugary drinks!

Drink Throughout the Day

Nothing beats constant and consistent hydration throughout the day. Drinking water frequently reduces the risk of dehydration in general, and is important especially for someone that exercises daily.

Aim to drink at least a cup of water every hour if you have trouble remember to hydrate, and soon enough you will start to build the healthy habit of hydration!

Remember to carry a water bottle with you at all times to encourage yourself to drink more.

Stay safe and healthy – drink up!

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To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

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Should I Try Circuit Training?

People are often intimidated by high intensity interval workouts, regardless of what form they take. While it can seem scary to engage in high-energy exercises, things like circuit training are worth a shot depending on your fitness goals!

• To Improve your Cardiovascular Health

By engaging in high-speed, high-intensity exercises, you’ll strengthen your heart health! This is important for everyone, no matter your age or fitness level. Circuit training can be of great help with this aspect of your health, and you’ll definitely see and feel yourself getting stronger over time!

• To Lose Weight

This is a common fitness goal for many of us, especially in a city with amazing food at every corner. Circuit training’s intensity can help increase your calorie output, and over time, you can increase your body’s metabolic rate. So even when you’re not exercising, you can burn more calories!

• To Improve Stamina

Circuit training is all about endurance, both physical and mental. Having intervals of different exercises will help you keep your stamina up. By needing to put more effort into sustaining your energy over different movements, you’ll increase your stamina for all kinds of workouts!

Active Zone offers Active Circuit Training System (ACTS), our specialised circuit training class that utilises both body weight and equipment. Your workouts are sure to make you break a sweat! Our classes are for women only, and we welcome all fitness levels!

Name:     Active Zone by Active Red
Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Phone:    8363 5661
Website: www.ActiveZone.sg

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To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

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Should I Do Circuit Training Every Day?

Circuit training is a type of workouts that involves a series of repetitive exercises in quick succession. These circuits normally feature low weight or bodyweight, so it can help to increase strength and endurance. This workout brings lots of benefits, but it can be most helpful only with an optimal weekly schedule.

How often should you do circuit training workouts?

At the first place, you should consider your goal is to lose weight, gain strength, or increase cardiovascular endurance? Circuit training always gear consecutive movements with small weight, but you can make adjustment depending on your goals. If you aim to build muscle with slight heavier weight, more days you need to recover, since you muscle need more time to rebuild; if you aim to focus on repetition and cardio, there is less rest days you need.

In theory, there is nothing wrong with doing cardio on back-to-back days, if you limit the scope of the strength-training elements, in other words, one day workout upper-body and next day workout lower-body. However, in practical term, your major muscles, which include upper and lower muscles, be trained in one session is inherent meaning of circuit training. So, unless you are in a very specialised program, it’s best to take at least 48 hours of rest, or saying-skipping a day, between your circuit training workouts.

Conclusion:

Most circuit training programs blend weight-training exercises for your entire body with full-body cardiovascular exercise, moving you quickly from one exercise to the next with minimal rest in between. Because of this, it’s not a good idea to do circuit strength training every day. Your muscles need at least 48 hours to recover between workouts — sometimes more, if you’re still very sore once that 48-hour clock elapses. For optimal results, it’s better to have a rest day between two circuit training sessions and we recommend exercisers do circuit training 2 or 3 times per week.

Circuit training at Active Zone: ACTS —— (Active Circuit Training System) Class

Active Zone has designed ACTS class for different fitness levels. There are experienced trainer guide you and guarantee your workouts are safe and effective.

For any inquiry please contact us info@activered.sg or WhatsApp us at 8363 5661.

Read more:

Is Circuit Training Good or Bad?

https://activered.wordpress.com/2021/02/09/is-circuit-training-good-or-bad/

Common Myths in Circuit Training Workouts:

https://activered.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/common-myths-in-circuit-training-workouts/

About Active Zone:

Located at the heart of City Hall/Bugis.

All female gym in Singapore.

In just 45 minutes, we can get you sweating buckets. It’s easy and quick, so what are you waiting for, contact us to book your slot now!

Also, you can check out some of our other group classes if you’re looking for something else (or both!)

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For more information on our group classes, contact us at:

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Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Phone:    8363 5661
Website: www.ActiveZone.sg

Online Store: www.activelife-shop.weebly.com

To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

To be a Certified Active Kickboxing Fitness Trainer, click on WAKO logo below:

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I’m Not Motivated to Work Out. What Can I Do?

A month has already come and gone, and you might be losing steam with your new year resolutions and health goals. It happens to the best of us: life catches up with us and we don’t prioritise our health as much. If you’re looking for some tips to get you out of that fitness slump, look no further!

• Dress the Part!

Sometimes wearing nicer clothes can help us get in the mood for a certain event. If you’re looking for a small, simple way to get back into working out, you can consider buying new workout gear! This can be something like a new shirt to run in or a new yoga mat for stretching before and after your workouts. Physical reminders like what we wear and what we use can be really helpful in getting us in the right mindset to achieve our goals.

Things like matching pieces of exercise clothing can help you get in the right mood for your workout!

• Join an Exercise Class

If you’ve tried scheduling in time to work out but don’t have the discipline to hit the gym, joining a class might be the trick! Not only do you hold yourself accountable by subscribing to the class, there’ll be an instructor and other classmates who can help hold you accountable. This way, you’ll have a designated workout time with specific people who can cheer you on and help you along the way!

Working out with others can be a great source of motivation!

• Personal Training

Group classes might not be your thing. Maybe you like working out alone, or prefer direct attention from an instructor who can help you correct your form. If that’s the case, a personal trainer would be of great help. You can set aside specific times in a week to meet up with them and design a workout plan that works best for you!

Personal training can be more flexible based on your schedule!

At Active Zone, we can help you with all three of these tips! We’ve launched some new merchandise that can spice up your workouts: two new dri-fit shirts and a new racerback top!

Our new dri-fit shirts, available in black and maroon!

Our new racerback, available in black!

We also have a variety of workout classes available for all women of all fitness levels! We currently offer Active Kickboxing, Active Circuit Training System (ACTS), Metabolic Conditioning (METCON), and Active Kickboxing Bootcamp. Our classes are 45 minutes long (temporarily shortened due to COVID-19). We also offer personal training, and our experienced instructors are more than happy to help you with a workout routine!

If you’re interested to find out more about our classes and facilities, feel free to contact us! We hope to see you soon at Active Zone!

Name:     Active Zone by Active Red
Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Phone:    8363 5661
Website: www.ActiveZone.sg

Online Store: www.activelife-shop.weebly.com

To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

To be a Certified Active Kickboxing Fitness Trainer, click on WAKO logo below:

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Metabolic Conditioning: FAQs

Metabolic conditioning typically involves high-intensity, circuit workouts: a mix of cardio and strength training. If intense workouts sound intimidating or you want to learn more about metabolic conditioning, this article will help to quell some of those fears by sharing the benefits of this exercise!

• What is metabolic conditioning?

Metabolic conditioning is a type of exercise that combines high-intensity exercises with short rest times in between them. The specific time ratio of exercise to rest is more efficient than pure cardio exercise, and provides variety to your workout! Metabolic conditioning aims to increase excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) to raise the body’s metabolism and to burn more calories.

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• What’s in it for me?

This challenging anaerobic exercise is sure to pump up your heart rate while targeting different parts of your body. Most metabolic conditioning workouts comprise of sets with 3 to 4 moves, often including both body weight moves and moves that use weights (such as dumbbells and kettlebells). Metabolic conditioning is great for any skill level, as the workout sets can be adjusted based on the challenge level you’re seeking!

You can adjust the weights used in metabolic conditioning exercises based on your needs.
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• Where can I try it out?

Active Zone offers metabolic conditioning classes (for women only), and each class is 45 minutes (temporarily shortened due to COVID-19). Our qualified and experienced instructors are here to support you, and to assist you with any concerns you might have regarding metabolic conditioning!

We also offer other classes such as Active Kickboxing and active circuit training system (ACTS). Feel free to get in touch with us to learn more about our classes and our facilities!

For more information on our group classes, contact us at:

Name:     Active Zone by Active Red
Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Phone:    8363 5661
Website: www.ActiveZone.sg

Online Store: www.activelife-shop.weebly.com

To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

To be a Certified Active Kickboxing Fitness Trainer, click on WAKO logo below:

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Ageing and Fitness

Most people have known for a while that there’s a general increase link between exercise and longevity. New research provides an explanation for this relationship: exercise maintains our immune system’s youth and effectiveness. British studies found that in physically active seniors, the size of their thymus (the organ responsible for creating immunity T-cells) was significantly larger than that of their non-active counterparts.

The link between regular exercise and improved brain functioning

One of the scariest side-effects of ageing is the possibility of contracting conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. The idea of forgetting everyone you know and even your own identity is extremely frightening, especially because we can’t really control our brain’s degeneration… or can we? Regular exercise has been scientifically proven to improve our brain’s cognitive and executive functions, psychomotor speed and memory.

Many people refuse to exercise because they feel like they haven’t done it in forever and are too old to start now. That’s not true at all! However, starting at an older age means you will most likely have a weaker aerobic base, so it’s necessary to take it slow and steady and start with lower-intensity aerobic exercises.

5 kinds of exercises

1. Brisk walking

Exercise type: Aerobic

Brisk walking is a less intense type of aerobic exercise as compared to jogging, but it’s still a very beneficial exercise that gets your heart rate up and your muscles working. Brisk walking also has advantages over jogging in that it exerts less impact on your joints, so if you have weak knees or ankles, brisk walking will be a much better choice of exercise than jogging.

Unlike normal walking, brisk walking is about improving your gait – that is, how fast you switch legs – as well as increasing your stride by swinging your hips slightly every step you take. Brisk walking is also about maintaining good posture: your back should be held straight, and shoulders should be set back for maximum benefits.

2. Arm weights

Exercise type: Strength-training

Lifting arm weights doesn’t only give you stronger arms, it also strengthens your upper back muscles and shoulders, so you’ll build a better posture and gain a stronger upper body. Lifting these weights is really simple: you just start from a sitting or standing position with the weights held at shoulder level and then lift them up all the way before lowering them back down to the original position.

3. Squats

Exercise type: Balance

Squats are a simple and effective way to get your daily dose of balance exercise. You won’t need any equipment to do a squat other than your bodyweight at first. This exercise requires you to lower yourself from a standing position into a semi-sitting position. Squats are sometimes done wrongly so it’s important to monitor your form. To keep your back straight as you squat, you can hold your arms out in front of you. Another variation of the squat is to start from a sitting position in a chair and to slowly get up, with your arms held out parallel to the ground and not gripping anything for support.

4. Swimming

Exercise type: Aerobic

Like cycling, swimming is a great form of aerobic exercise because your joints aren’t put under heavy stress since your body weight is supported by the water. This makes swimming a great exercise for those suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis. Furthermore, the additional resistance provided by the water grants some strength training benefits.

5. Regular stretching

Exercise type: Flexibility

Stretching should be done every day because it’s an essential exercise to keep your muscles in top condition. Make sure you stretch all the different muscles in your body: neck, back, chest, abdomen, sides, arms, thighs and calves. Also, work the joints in your body regularly to keep them from getting stiff. These include your shoulders, hips, knees and ankles.

5 benefits of exercising

1. Prevent Disease

Studies have shown that maintaining regular physical activity can help prevent many common diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Exercise improves overall immune function, which is important for seniors as their immune systems are often compromised. Even light exercise, such as walking, can be a powerful tool for preventable disease management.

2. Improved Mental Health

The mental health benefits of exercise are nearly endless. Exercise produces endorphins (the “feel good” hormone), which act as a stress reliever and leaves you feeling happy and satisfied. In addition, exercise has been linked to improving sleep, which is especially important for older adults who often suffer from insomnia and disrupted sleep patterns.  

3. Decreased Risk of Falls

Older adults are at a higher risk of falls, which can prove to be potentially disastrous for maintaining independence. Exercise improves strength and flexibility, which also help improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls. Seniors take much longer to recover from falls, so anything that helps avoid them in the first place is extremely important.  

4. Social Engagement
Whether you join a walking group, go to group fitness classes or visit a gardening club, exercise can be made into a fun social event. Maintaining strong social ties is important for aging adults to feel a sense of purpose and avoid feelings of loneliness or depression. The key is to find a form of exercise you love, and it will never feel like a chore again.5. Improved Cognitive Function
Regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills benefit cognitive function. Countless studies suggest a lower risk of dementia for physically active individuals, regardless of when you begin a routine.

5. Improved Cognitive Function
Regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills benefit cognitive function. Countless studies suggest a lower risk of dementia for physically active individuals, regardless of when you begin a routine.

Exercise has so many benefits for the elderly that it should definitely be a part of every senior’s lifestyle, retired or not. In the aging population, exercise has been shown to prevent disease, lower the risk of falls, improve mental health and well-being, strengthen social ties, and improve cognitive function.

Source: https://thegreenfields.org/5-benefits-exercise-seniors-aging-adults/

https://www.activehealth.sg/read/physical-activity/9-best-exercises-for-the-elderly

Active Zone on Instagram

All Female Gym . Kickboxing Fitness . HIIT classes and more

As you know, at Active Zone, we have a variety of classes that we teach. Currently, due to Covid, we have the Active Kickboxing Fitness, Active Circuit Training Systems (ACTS) and Metabolic Conditioning (METCON) classes.

In addition to physical classes, we upload snippets of workouts on our Instagram. We have Workout On Your Own (WOYO), Exercise of the Week and our Youtube Live Workouts with Valencia, our kickboxing trainer!!

Example of out Youtube Live on Thursdays

A short 15 minutes HIIT workout with Valencia to sweat the stress from work away! The workouts will vary from week to week and they are easy to follow from home!

Example of our Work Out on Your Own

We post workout routines that are doable at home every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Workouts usually are 4 rounds of 4 different movements.

Lastly, our Exercise of the Week! Every monday, we will feature a movement and input tips or steps on how to better your posture and what to avoid when executing the movement.

So if you’re interested in following us for our workouts, check us out at @activezonesg on Instagram!

Interested in kickboxing?

You can contact us. Also, you can check out some of our other group classes if you’re looking for something else (or both!)

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Contact

For more information on our group classes, contact us at:

Name:     Active Zone by Active Red
Email:     ActiveZoneSG@gmail.com

Phone:    8363 5661
Website: www.ActiveZone.sg

Online Store: www.activelife-shop.weebly.com

To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

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How Important Is Flexibility?

Not everyone is trained in flexibility since young.

Being able to do a split or a complicated yoga pose is what many of us would consider to be flexible, but when do we really need that kind of flexibility?

As a result, it is cast aside in favour of strength or cardio.

While these are important aspects of our physical fitness, flexibility is often overlooked.

So why is it important to work on our flexibility when we work out?

Benefits of Flexibility

Reduce injury

Having more flexibility would mean that your body is able to withstand more physical stress.

In addition your body will be rid of any muscle imbalances by strengthening the under-active muscles and stretching the overactive ones, reducing the chance of straining and injuring yourself when exercising.

Reduce pain

Improved flexibility lengthens and opens up your muscles, causing them to be looser and less tense.

As a result, you will be less likely to experience muscle aches or muscle cramps, reducing any overall pain that you feel in your body.

Improved posture

Along the lines of correcting muscle imbalances, focusing on flexibility will allow you to have better alignment.

A greater range of motion would also make it easier for you to sit or stand in certain ways, improving your posture especially when sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Improved state of mind

Have you ever felt relaxed after stretching out your body after being sedentary for a period of time?

That feeling of relaxation can extend to your mind and help you to unwind after a long day at work.

Improved performance

Flexibility improves the movement in your body, allowing the muscles in the body to work more effectively, and thus perform better physically.

Your strength will also increase in order to support the larger range of movements, allowing you to be more physically fit.

How Can I Become More Flexible?

Just like any other exercise, regular practice is necessary. Every time before we workout, we should engage in dynamic stretching.

Dynamic stretching is the performance of active movements of muscle that lead to a stretch but are not held in the end position. This helps you to warm up your muscles and increase your flexibility.

After we do our workout, we should engage in static stretching.

Static stretching is staying in a stretching position and holding for at least 10 seconds. These stretches should be done only when your muscles are warmed up so as to not strain them.

Keeping up with this routine will help you to slowly improve your flexibility and help you reap all the benefits listed above.

Start with mores stretches today! We guarantee you will be feeling and moving better in no time!

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Phone:    8363 5661
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To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

To choose an Active Kickboxing Programme, read about our different Kickboxing Programmes here.

Book your introductory workshop at Active Schedules

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Going Caffeine-Free – Is It Worth it?

Almost everyone needs that cup of coffee or tea to start off their mornings awake and ready to work.

We push ourselves in our daily lives – working 8 hours a day, exercise, cook, and doing chores, leaving a mere 6 hours to sleep before the cycle repeats.

It’s no wonder we depend on caffeine to keep us awake!

However, as with everything, there are risks.

Having too much caffeine can lead to a whole range of side effects such as:

• Headache
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Frequent urination or inability to control urination
• Fast heartbeat
• Muscle tremors

The opposite in fact, what kind of benefits would going caffeine-free be?

Reduce Anxiety

Caffeine will provide that burst of energy we want, however, it also stimulates our “fight or flight” hormones. This can worsen any anxiety, nervousness and heart palpitations.

This will affect those that are already prone to stress and anxiety even more, especially those more sensitive to caffeine.

Better sleep

We all know not to drink coffee in the evenings as it will keep you awake at night.

Daily coffee intake can actually alter your sleep cycle, and even cause restless sleep and drowsiness during the day – particularly when consumed less than 6 hours before bed.

By going caffeine free, you may find it easier to fall asleep and have a better quality of sleep as well to make up for the lack of caffeine the next morning.

More Efficient Nutrient Absorption

Tannins found in caffeine can inhibit the absorption of calcium, iron and B vitamins.

Particularly risky to those who take higher doses of caffeine daily and have an unbalanced diet, without caffeine you are sure to get all the nutrients you need from your diet.

Healthier and Whiter Teeth

The tannins in caffeine also stain teeth, causing discolouration of the tooth enamel.

In addition, the acidity in caffeinated drinks can also lead to decay to the enamel.

Avoiding caffeine means avoiding this problem as well!

Lower blood pressure

Caffeine is known to raise blood pressure levels, which too high of an intake can actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Balanced brain chemistry

There is no doubt that caffeine alters brain chemistry, boosting the mood of the consumer almost immediately.

However, they do so in the same way other drugs do and has an addictive quality about it. Those that drink regularly and decide to stop will experience withdrawal symptoms and slowly wean off of it.

Less headaches

For the rare times that you wake up slightly late and don’t have time to make your morning cup of coffee, some side effects like headaches, fatigue, irritability, brain fog and difficulty concentrating will affect your performance on that day.

Going caffeine-free would then reduce the chance of that happening to 0%!

Even then, caffeine intake is shown to be a risk factor in developing chronic headaches as well.

Healthy Digestion

Coffee creates a laxative effect which stimulates bowel movement. Consuming too much can lead to diarrhoea and loose stools.

Improve Aging

Collagen is the protein responsible for skin elasticity and also helps joint and bone health.

Caffeine however interferes with collagen formation by reducing collagen synthesis in human skin

Thus going caffein-free can help smoothen your skin even as time goes on!

While all these sound great, you do not necessarily have to cut out caffeine completely.

As long as we take it in moderation, we don’t have to fear caffeine at all! What works for others may not always work for yourself, so always see what works best for you and stick to it.

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Phone:    8363 5661
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To find out more about Active Red, read about us here.

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