How Elva first started doing Pilates?I was first introduced to Pilates by my Physiotherapist in 2009 due to a muscle tear injury. I also fractured my leg in a ski accident in 2012 and Pilates not only helped with my recovery from these 2 serious injuries, but it also improved my body awareness for injury prevention and balance control. After doing a few sessions of Pilates, I became more aware of how I move and realised that my posture naturally improved and thus my chronic lower back pain was improved, from then on, I just fell in love with Pilates, and it has become an important activity in ..read more

Passionfruit Warabi Mochi Warabi mochi is a chilled, jelly-like mochi covered with a nutty roasted soybean powder and sometimes with brown sugar syrup. Unlike the mochi made from glutinous rice, warabi mochi is made of bracken starch and tastes softer and chewier. The team at Focus was lucky to taste this soft delicious warabi mochi hand-made with love by Instructor Jia Ying! Give this recipe a try especially if you love having desserts, it’s definitely a healthy one Ingredients to make Mochi: 280ml Passionfruit puree (without seeds) 80g Warabi mochi flour (King’s food brand – can be found i ..read more

Learn the 3 key areas to focus on to minimise the chances of injury on the slopes and be prepared and snow-fit for your upcoming holiday. Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for, the official opening of Japan’s borders for travelers, and just in time to make all the necessary arrangements for an awesome ski holiday in Japan. While securing your favorite accommodation and restaurants is likely at the top of your to-do list, it is also important to focus on getting physically prepared for the trip. It may well have been two seasons since you were last on the slopes and if you recall, h ..read more

How Chami first started Pilates and what spurs/inspires her to become a Pilates instructor?I started Pilates through a friend’s introduction when I was suffering from a back pain after childbirth. It has helped me tremendously and as my body improved, I became more confident. Simultaneously, my Pilates teachers then introduced me to take up the instructor certification course. Ever since, I have been teaching Pilates for 7 years and I never get bored practicing and teaching Pilates . Teaching Pilates continues to give me an immensely satisfying career. Thanks Joseph! If it wasn’t for Joseph Pi ..read more

Here’s one of Senior Instructor Julie’s go to lunch recipe! If you are a fan of pasta/lasagna, give this low carb eggplant recipe a try , we promised it’s yummy! Ingredients:  2 large eggplants 1 teaspoon sea salt, add more to taste olive oil, to taste 5 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 can crushed tomato 1 large egg 15 oz cottage cheese(425 g), 1 container 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese(200 g), divided 1 cup grated parmesan cheese(110 g), divided 2 teaspoons italian seasoning Optional: If you want to add meat in y ..read more

Jia Ying shares on when she first started Pilates and started taking it more professionallyI started Pilates about 10 years ago although admittedly I was not that serious. Eventually, I started doing Pilates more seriously when I experienced firsthand from my Physio sessions how Pilates helped me to rehab from my injuries and improved my flexibility and strength.   What do you like about Pilates in particular?I love that Pilates is able to help one restore or even improve functional movement and at the same time is customisable to each individual’s fitness/rehab needs via the use of diffe ..read more

How can Pilates complement your Yoga practice? Are you a yoga practitioner and curious about Pilates? A Pilates enthusiast wondering how many of your favourite exercises are yoga-inspired? Or maybe you haven’t tried either and interested to know what the difference might be? This month, we shall be answering some of the most popular questions such as the similarities and distinctions between the two disciplines, and the benefits of experiencing Pilates for yogis.   How is Pilates similar yet different to Yoga?There are great many different types of both Pilates and yoga (referring to just ..read more

How Xuewei first started Pilates and fell in love with it.I’ve always been more of a cardio fiend – running and spinning are my staples. But I always knew I needed to complement my workout routine with strength and conditioning work. I started with mat Pilates and immediately loved how much it challenges your body in terms of strength and control. Exercises that looked simple were so much harder when you have to slow down to make sure you are not compensating with momentum and more dominant muscle groups. I stumbled upon reformer Pilates 8 years ago at Focus Movement and immediately loved how ..read more

Though these crispy, golden brown, juicy zucchini chips looks plain, it’s deliciously addictive and I bet you will devour all in one shot. It’s a great side dish to your meals or can be serve as a snack! What’s more, it’s very easy to whip it up as long as you have an air fryer machine! It’s fine to treat yourself to a munch once in a while   Ingredients (Serves 4) 2medium zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds 1egg ½cup panko bread crumbs ½cup almond flour almond flour ¼cup parmesan cheese ½teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizz ..read more

How Xuewei first started Pilates and fell in love with it.I’ve always been more of a cardio fiend – running and spinning are my staples. But I always knew I needed to complement my workout routine with strength and conditioning work. I started with mat Pilates and immediately loved how much it challenges your body in terms of strength and control. Exercises that looked simple were so much harder when you have to slow down to make sure you are not compensating with momentum and more dominant muscle groups. I stumbled upon reformer Pilates 8 years ago at Focus Movement and immediately loved how ..read more