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Malay Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Keeping fit together': King joins palace staff for 2.5km walk around Istana Negara grounds
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — His Majesty Sulltan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today graciously took part in a Brisk Walk programme with staff of Istana Negara, in an effort to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, the casual activity was also aimed at strengthening the bond between His Majesty and the staff of Istana Negara. 'His Majesty walked a distance of 2.5 kilometres around the perimeter within the grounds of Istana Negara. 'The programme, organised by the Istana Negara Welfare and Sports Club (KEKSIN), was joined by about 200 officers and staff of Istana Negara, the palace security team as well as facility management personnel,' the post said. Among those who took part were Comptroller of the Royal Household Tan Sri Azmi Rohani; Grand Chamberlain of Istana Negara Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini; KEKSIN chairman Zulkifly Yunus, as well as senior officials of Istana Negara. — Bernama
Zawya
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 promotes healthy living and ramps up excitement during Abu Dhabi Summer Sports
Games are expected to be the largest international sports event in the UAE to date, bringing people from all walks of life and uniting the community Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is proudly participating at Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, located at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, to promote healthy lifestyles and build excitement for next year's landmark Games. The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is set to be the largest and most diverse international sports event ever held in the Middle East. It will take place across the UAE from February 6-15, with more than 25,000 expected participants competing across 33 sports, including four traditional sports that celebrate the nation's rich heritage. The event will create a platform for social connection, healthy living, pride in the UAE and excellence that transcends age limits. The Open Masters' presence at Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, running from June 5 to August 21 in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, offers several engagement points. These include a dedicated booth where participants and volunteers can sign up for the Games and discover their overarching purpose, reinforcing its vision and underscoring the critical importance of active living for older generations. The Open Masters Games team is working with the wider wellness ecosystem to promote healthy, active lifestyles in line with the UAE's vision, as expressed in initiatives such as the National Sports Strategy – 2031, which aspires to increase the proportion of people practising diverse sports to 71 per cent of the population. To learn more about the Open Masters Games and register for Abu Dhabi 2026, visit us at the Community Village at ADSS, or go to Connect with us on social media: Instagram: Facebook: @OpenMastersGamesAbuDhabi2026 X: LinkedIn: TikTok: -Ends- About the event The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 takes place from 6-15 February 2026 at over 20 venues across the United Arab Emirates, solidifying the UAE's standing as an international sporting hub and its commitment to developing global sports events. The event embodies the inspiring vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to adopt sports and movement as a lifestyle for all segments of society and age groups, particularly senior citizens. Furthermore, it looks to support and develop the sports sector as a space for intergenerational and intercultural communication. Focused on encouraging a healthy lifestyle and fostering a sense of community amongst UAE residents, in addition to celebrating the collective love for sports, the event is expected to attract more than 25,000 participants in 33 sports including archery, shooting, football, basketball, volleyball, netball, rugby, athletics, swimming, cycling, golf, tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, weightlifting, judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, sailing, kayaking/canoeing, camel racing, bowling, cricket, orienteering, padel, traditional falconry, traditional horse racing, triathlon/duathlon, wrestling, traditional equestrian events, and obstacle course racing. The minimum age for competitors is 30; there is no maximum age. The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 spotlights the UAE's values of tolerance and inclusivity, and its capabilities and world-class facilities for hosting international events. For more information, please visit For media and PR inquiries, contact: admastersgames@
Free Malaysia Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Pickleball now a passion project for Amelia Henderson
Amelia Henderson is thrilled to be the co-founder of Pickle Depot, located in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. PETALING JAYA : In addition to having millions of followers on In addition to having millions of followers on social media , Amelia Henderson – the striking actress and host of Indian-Scottish heritage who frequently graces Malaysian big and small screens – hosts her own podcast, ' Studio Sembang '. Now, the Klang-born star of films such as 'Talentime', 'J2: J Retribusi', 'Pulau', and 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' is encouraging her fans and followers to embrace a healthy lifestyle through sports. Like many Malaysians, the older of two siblings has taken a liking to pickleball, the popular paddle activity that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. 'I'm not really into going to the gym as it stresses me out. But when I play pickleball, I feel happy – I get to sweat and socialise, without even realising I'm actually exercising,' Henderson, 29, told FMT. Her interest in sports doesn't come out of nowhere: she previously hosted sports programmes on Astro SuperSport, and also covered the US Open in 2022. Henderson hopes Pickle Depot will become the go-to spot for those who wish to unwind and stay active. So, when the opportunity came about, she didn't hesitate to venture into setting up a pickleball court with four business partners, including her younger brother. Henderson describes Pickle Depot, located in a green lung in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, as an 'oasis in the city'. 'When I first step foot into this space, I saw huge potential – not just for a business, but to build a healthy and active community,' said the actress, who began her career as a model in commercials before branching out into acting with the sitcom 'Keluarga Adam'. Henderson hopes Pickle Depot will become a destination of choice for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and for the sport to serve as a form of therapy for those coping with daily stress. Learn more about Pickle Depot here and on Instagram. Pickle Depot Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A woman did yoga every day for 5 years. Here's how her body and diet changed.
A woman restricted what she ate and went to the gym out of obligation, but she didn't enjoy it. An online yoga workout was the catalyst for her changing her attitude toward exercise and food. Five years later, she can do a pull-up and enjoys eating nutritious whole foods. Klavdiya Finogina can do a pull-up, eats nutritious whole foods, and meditates daily — but she never set out to lead such a healthy lifestyle. It started with a 20-minute yoga class in 2020. Like many young women, Finogina, a 25-year-old freelance photographer in Toronto, felt pressure to work out to look a certain way and restricted her diet in the hope of looking thin and "toned." Before the COVID pandemic, she went to the gym once or twice a week, where she used leg, arm, and core machines, but she didn't enjoy it. "It was very passive, mostly just out of obligation. There was no passion involved," Finogina told Business Insider. But when lockdown hit, she switched to doing home workouts, mainly 20-minute abs-focused videos. One day, she stumbled across a yoga channel and selected a video, and something clicked. "It seemed challenging enough and also fun because it wasn't just a repetition, it was kind of a flow," she said. It featured elements such as balance, coordination, and flexibility that she said her previous workouts were missing. Finogina was having fun and wanted to get better at yoga, so, inspired by a YouTube video about building new habits, she committed to doing 50 consecutive days of at-home yoga workouts. She felt more coordinated, and it boosted her mood. "I really got sort of addicted to the lifestyle of moving every day, where that wasn't the norm for me before," she said. Five years later, it's a daily habit that she said has transformed her body and helped her change her relationship with body image, exercise, and diet, she said. Her experience chimes with advice from personal trainers who recommend choosing a form of physical activity that you actually enjoy if you want to build a sustainable workout routine. Sohee Lee, a personal trainer, previously told BI that "it's important that you're enjoying the exercise you do" as it's hard to do something consistently if it feels like a chore or punishment. Without intending to, Finogina has helped build her strength and muscle with yoga. "I definitely look more powerful. I have a lot more defined muscle," she said. But she measures progress according to the poses she can do, not what her body looks like. Muscle mass is important for metabolic health and helps keep us strong and mobile. By the age of 30, we start to naturally lose muscle mass, but strength training can help us live healthier for longer. More intense forms of yoga, such as vinyasa or ashtanga, can count as strength training. Over time, Finogina selected more advanced workouts that included inversions, poses in which your heart is above your head, such as handstands, headstands, and arm balances like crow pose, which require good balance and coordination. "I wasn't yet capable, it was just a fun challenge," she said. With lots of repetition, Finogina got strong enough to hold these poses and felt motivated to add calisthenics and bodyweight exercises such as push-ups to her repertoire. "I recently got my first pull-up," she said. "That was something I had never thought I could do." Daily movement made Finogina feel more in touch with her body, including noticing whether a meal left her feeling full, energetic, and light or heavy and sluggish. She described her past relationship with food as unhealthy, and she was filled with guilt if she ate "too much" or had foods she thought she "shouldn't." Now she eats more intuitively and gravitates toward whole foods and larger portions. "When I work out a lot, I eat a lot, and I let myself do that," she said. She's found that whole grains, beans, and nuts make her feel most energized. These foods are features of the Mediterranean diet, which has been voted the healthiest way to eat for eight years running. In the past, the only reason Finogina exercised was for aesthetics. Now she loves exercising because it gives her an opportunity to connect with her body and let loose. "It's like having a dog in a way, just let it run, just let it have fun," she said. This shift has helped her let go of the beauty ideal she used to strive for and appreciate her body as it is. "With yoga, I kind of got familiar with my body," she said, "and my body had the opportunity to be itself and express itself." Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A woman did yoga every day for 5 years. Here's how her body and diet changed.
A woman restricted what she ate and went to the gym out of obligation, but she didn't enjoy it. An online yoga workout was the catalyst for her changing her attitude toward exercise and food. Five years later, she can do a pull-up and enjoys eating nutritious whole foods. Klavdiya Finogina can do a pull-up, eats nutritious whole foods, and meditates daily — but she never set out to lead such a healthy lifestyle. It started with a 20-minute yoga class in 2020. Like many young women, Finogina, a 25-year-old freelance photographer in Toronto, felt pressure to work out to look a certain way and restricted her diet in the hope of looking thin and "toned." Before the COVID pandemic, she went to the gym once or twice a week, where she used leg, arm, and core machines, but she didn't enjoy it. "It was very passive, mostly just out of obligation. There was no passion involved," Finogina told Business Insider. But when lockdown hit, she switched to doing home workouts, mainly 20-minute abs-focused videos. One day, she stumbled across a yoga channel and selected a video, and something clicked. "It seemed challenging enough and also fun because it wasn't just a repetition, it was kind of a flow," she said. It featured elements such as balance, coordination, and flexibility that she said her previous workouts were missing. Finogina was having fun and wanted to get better at yoga, so, inspired by a YouTube video about building new habits, she committed to doing 50 consecutive days of at-home yoga workouts. She felt more coordinated, and it boosted her mood. "I really got sort of addicted to the lifestyle of moving every day, where that wasn't the norm for me before," she said. Five years later, it's a daily habit that she said has transformed her body and helped her change her relationship with body image, exercise, and diet, she said. Her experience chimes with advice from personal trainers who recommend choosing a form of physical activity that you actually enjoy if you want to build a sustainable workout routine. Sohee Lee, a personal trainer, previously told BI that "it's important that you're enjoying the exercise you do" as it's hard to do something consistently if it feels like a chore or punishment. Without intending to, Finogina has helped build her strength and muscle with yoga. "I definitely look more powerful. I have a lot more defined muscle," she said. But she measures progress according to the poses she can do, not what her body looks like. Muscle mass is important for metabolic health and helps keep us strong and mobile. By the age of 30, we start to naturally lose muscle mass, but strength training can help us live healthier for longer. More intense forms of yoga, such as vinyasa or ashtanga, can count as strength training. Over time, Finogina selected more advanced workouts that included inversions, poses in which your heart is above your head, such as handstands, headstands, and arm balances like crow pose, which require good balance and coordination. "I wasn't yet capable, it was just a fun challenge," she said. With lots of repetition, Finogina got strong enough to hold these poses and felt motivated to add calisthenics and bodyweight exercises such as push-ups to her repertoire. "I recently got my first pull-up," she said. "That was something I had never thought I could do." Daily movement made Finogina feel more in touch with her body, including noticing whether a meal left her feeling full, energetic, and light or heavy and sluggish. She described her past relationship with food as unhealthy, and she was filled with guilt if she ate "too much" or had foods she thought she "shouldn't." Now she eats more intuitively and gravitates toward whole foods and larger portions. "When I work out a lot, I eat a lot, and I let myself do that," she said. She's found that whole grains, beans, and nuts make her feel most energized. These foods are features of the Mediterranean diet, which has been voted the healthiest way to eat for eight years running. In the past, the only reason Finogina exercised was for aesthetics. Now she loves exercising because it gives her an opportunity to connect with her body and let loose. "It's like having a dog in a way, just let it run, just let it have fun," she said. This shift has helped her let go of the beauty ideal she used to strive for and appreciate her body as it is. "With yoga, I kind of got familiar with my body," she said, "and my body had the opportunity to be itself and express itself." Read the original article on Business Insider
