Stretches for the front of the body

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In our last movement blog, we discussed the importance of priming the core before dynamic movement, and how by doing so, you ensure safer, more efficient movement when you exercise. This week, we’ll continue to explore the topic of posture. We all generally spend too much time sitting down in…

In our last movement blog, we discussed the importance of priming the core before dynamic movement, and how by doing so, you ensure safer, more efficient movement when you exercise. This week, we’ll continue to explore the topic of posture. We all generally spend too much time sitting down in…

BE REALISTIC

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It’s the end of January, which usually means one of two thoughts for most of us: “I am crushing it! I’ve exercised hard 5 days a week all month – I’m all in this year!” Or “Damn, I missed the boat again this year, so much for healthy change…” So…

It’s the end of January, which usually means one of two thoughts for most of us: “I am crushing it! I’ve exercised hard 5 days a week all month – I’m all in this year!” Or “Damn, I missed the boat again this year, so much for healthy change…” So…

My Ritual: Don Richmond

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Don Richmond needs no introduction. A face recognizable to not only the Ritual family, but also to pretty much the entire entertainment industry in Singapore – I guess you could say that Don is more often than not welcomed into pretty much any environment he graces himself into. His witty,…

Don Richmond needs no introduction. A face recognizable to not only the Ritual family, but also to pretty much the entire entertainment industry in Singapore – I guess you could say that Don is more often than not welcomed into pretty much any environment he graces himself into. His witty,…

4 ways to improve your core strength

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Before each session at Ritual, we spend a few minutes warming up our muscles to prepare them for action. The warm-up includes a couple of hip and spinal mobility drills, followed by specific postural exercises to get everything firing right. While it may seem like not much is happening during…

Before each session at Ritual, we spend a few minutes warming up our muscles to prepare them for action. The warm-up includes a couple of hip and spinal mobility drills, followed by specific postural exercises to get everything firing right. While it may seem like not much is happening during…

Top 3 Questions asked by Ritual Clients

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1. Is 20 Minutes enough? While a lot of people like to brag about the hours they spend in the gym, that’s just ego. Who wants to spend countless hours in the gym? The time you spend in the gym is an inaccurate representation of your commitment to your health….

1. Is 20 Minutes enough? While a lot of people like to brag about the hours they spend in the gym, that’s just ego. Who wants to spend countless hours in the gym? The time you spend in the gym is an inaccurate representation of your commitment to your health….

What is the training at Ritual like?

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The training at Ritual combines both cardio and strength training into one efficient 20-minute session. We stick to the no-nonsense stuff that works: the most effective and safest progressions and regressions of the fundamental human movement patterns. Amongst other things, the sessions vary daily in terms of the work-to-rest ratios,…

The training at Ritual combines both cardio and strength training into one efficient 20-minute session. We stick to the no-nonsense stuff that works: the most effective and safest progressions and regressions of the fundamental human movement patterns. Amongst other things, the sessions vary daily in terms of the work-to-rest ratios,…

Is 20 minutes enough?

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Short answer: Yes, it absolutely is. Long answer: Hundreds of studies have been published over the last decade or so on the style of training we do (albeit, using a variety of different exercise modalities), and the research is pretty clear – for safe, efficient and lasting adaptations, it’s less…

Short answer: Yes, it absolutely is. Long answer: Hundreds of studies have been published over the last decade or so on the style of training we do (albeit, using a variety of different exercise modalities), and the research is pretty clear – for safe, efficient and lasting adaptations, it’s less…

There’s more to it (part 1)

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We’re the gym for busy people. Our intention is simple – cut out the fluff, and help clients get the most out of each training session. The ideal session for us might be quite different from what you’d expect: we’re interested in helping you get the appropriate dose of exercise…

We’re the gym for busy people. Our intention is simple – cut out the fluff, and help clients get the most out of each training session. The ideal session for us might be quite different from what you’d expect: we’re interested in helping you get the appropriate dose of exercise…

Client Testimonial: Matt Greatorex

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Matt’s a busy man – General Manager of Great New Places by day, competitive runner by night. He’s been a member for over a year now, and in this post he gives us his take on the Ritual experience. Enjoy! Complement becomes obsession! I started with Ritual Gym as it…

Matt’s a busy man – General Manager of Great New Places by day, competitive runner by night. He’s been a member for over a year now, and in this post he gives us his take on the Ritual experience. Enjoy! Complement becomes obsession! I started with Ritual Gym as it…

The Insider’s Guide to Ritual: Female Edition

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by Lydia Wong Whenever I tell my friends that I work out at Ritual, the usual responses I get are questions about the gym and what it’s like behind the scenes, from the difficulty of the workouts to what kind of guy-candy one can see in the co-ed changing room….

by Lydia Wong Whenever I tell my friends that I work out at Ritual, the usual responses I get are questions about the gym and what it’s like behind the scenes, from the difficulty of the workouts to what kind of guy-candy one can see in the co-ed changing room….

Client Testimonial: Mark Bonafide

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Everyone’s got their own version of busy, and Mark’s time is mostly spent making great music . In this post, he opens up about his struggles with health and fitness in the past, and what finally pushed him to make Ritual a part of his life. Enjoy! Here’s my story…

Everyone’s got their own version of busy, and Mark’s time is mostly spent making great music . In this post, he opens up about his struggles with health and fitness in the past, and what finally pushed him to make Ritual a part of his life. Enjoy! Here’s my story…

Client Testimonial: Charles (Part 2)

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Charles has been a Ritual client since December 2013. He was kind enough to write his first post in December 2014, which you can read here, and in this post he expands on his thoughts about what keeps him coming back. Enjoy! Ritual – My Third Place The term “third…

Charles has been a Ritual client since December 2013. He was kind enough to write his first post in December 2014, which you can read here, and in this post he expands on his thoughts about what keeps him coming back. Enjoy! Ritual – My Third Place The term “third…