Duration: 1 hour

Losing Weight Effectively and Safely
Obesity is on the rise, along with its related health problems like hypertension and diabetes. There are many seeking to lose weight for health and aesthetic reasons, perhaps prompting the rise in advertisements of slimming programs, pills, and diets. Unfortunately, false claims are common, along with practices that are either ineffective or dangerous. This talk clears the misconceptions, and it describes an evidence-based, scientific, effective, proven and safe approach to losing weight.

Getting Started on a Complete and Balanced Exercise Program
There are numerous benefits related to regular exercise, including reduced risk of lifestyle diseases, improved functional capacity, reduced stress, and a general sense of well being. However, to enjoy such benefits, not just any exercise program will do - one needs a complete and balanced exercise program. Jogging alone is not enough. This talk describes the basic principles of exercise prescription, and at the end of the talk, participants should be able to draw up their own exercise program and get started on it.

Managing Common Sports Injuries
Increased physical activity brings with it many health and other benefits. Unfortunately injuries do occur occasionally. The detrimental effects of many injuries can be minimized if we know how to manage them quickly and effectively. The talk covers the common injuries that are sustained in active individuals and how they are managed or prevented.

Exercise and Osteoporosis
There is an increasing prevalence of osteoporosis, especially in developed countries. Osteoporosis presents significant health risks like fractures which, in turn, may lead to further complications in the elderly. Although it presents in our later years, osteoporosis is best prevented earlier on in life. One of the mainstays of preventing osteoporosis is exercise, but not just any form of exercise will do. This talk describes a simple exercise program that women should embark on to prevent osteoporsis.

Women & Exercise
There are many physiological differences between women and men. Hence, exercise in women may present unique problems, like the relationship between exercise and menstruation, or between exercise and pregnancy. This talk describes practical pointers for women who exercise.

The Practical Guide to Weight Training
Weight or resistance training, together with cardiovascular training and stretching, should form the core components of everyone's regular exercise program. However, one needs to understand the principles behind resistance training to get the most out of each training session. The talk also covers practical pointers to get an effective and safe, yet less time-consuming workout session.

Nutrition for Active Individuals
Exercise and diet go hand-in-hand. Individuals who are physically active have special needs. The talk covers practical pointers on how one should eat to improve the results of his or her exercise program

Effective Dieting
There are many seeking to lose weight for health and aesthetic reasons, perhaps prompting the rise in advertisements of slimming programs, pills, and crash diets. Unfortunately, false claims are common, along with dietary practices that are either ineffective or dangerous. This talk clears the misconceptions, and explains why many popular diets are not as successful as one thinks. It also describes an evidence-based, scientific, effective, proven and safe dietary strategy.

Supplements - Are they useful?
Many dietary supplements are strongly marketed, and it is common to hear or read of spectacular claims. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible for the lay person to differentiate fact from fiction. This talk explains simply how our body deals with the food we ingest, and describes situations when supplements are necessary or redundant. The common supplements are described, and the claims are discussed along with scientific evidence of the efficacy of each supplement.

Mental Health Awareness Talks
Organisations may wish to raise their employees' mental health awareness through specific one-hour lunchtime talks at the workplace. Talks may cover areas including but not limited to:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress Arising From A Traumatic Experience
• Stress Management
  

For corporate enquiries, please contact:
Business Development at 6850 2987/ 3389 or email BD@cgh.com.sg