Fitness Photoshoot with Herworld Singapore

Was called up for a photoshoot last November with Herworld Singapore and here are some of the photos taken. Enjoy!

Final product from the shoot

Behind the scene

A photo with Richmond & Raz

 And finally, Q&A segment video :)

There's a hidden story behind every photoshoot and that's what make every shoot special and unique. As for this shoot, i pulled my back from deadlift just 5 days before the shoot. Went for 2 treatment sessions without the 5 days and non stop stretching. I couldn't do any form of cardio after hurting myself so it was done purely with core workouts and stretching.

I'll remember this shoot for a long long time :)

Till the next post my friends.

MTG ReFa Active Review

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As a fitness enthusiast, I always get excited to try out new fitness related products or services. And today, I'm really happy to share with you this wonderful product from MTG. As both Limaran and myself are selected as fitness influencers, we are fortunate enough to try out ReFa Active & Pao Facial Fitness.

ReFa Active

Full review of Pao Facial Fitness can be found at Limaran's blog (www.limaranagustina.blogspot.sg)

As for me, I'll be doing a review of this product called the ReFa Active.

What is MTG ReFa Active?

ReFa Active is an advanced hybrid massage roller that is specially designed for use on the body and face. This product is designed and manufactured in Japan.The titanium coated rollers and flexible handle replicate the gentle pinching and kneading sensation that an Aesthetician might include as part of your treatment. These actions stimulate your skin and the muscles below and increase circulation.

As I'm someone who's very skeptical when it comes to such products, I really have to try it personally to believe it. We were fortunate enough to have an in-depth product demonstration and got to try out the ReFa Active first hand. I have tried some old school massage roller that look pretty similar to the ReFa Active, just that it is made from wood, so I was expecting more or less the same sensation when using the ReFa Active. But to my amazement, the ReFa Active really feels like having a masseuse treating you. There is a personal touch when the titanium coated roller is moving on the surface of the body. I later found of that it is due to the flexibility of the handle as well as the microcurrent that is generated.

Let's find out more about what ReFA Active actually do:

 When a masseuse is massaging for you, his/her biological current is present during the session. That is why, regardless of how much one can spend on a massage chair, it will never as close as a human touch.


I was given the ReFa Active for product testing and guess what...I hurt my back a few days after. I told myself that there's no better way to test this product than this. Of course I still went to see a chinese physician and all but I used the ReFa Active 2 times a day, working on my lower back as well as the surrounding areas. My back felt loose and warm every single time after using the ReFa Active. With the help of the chinese physician, loads of rehab work and the ReFa Active, my back recovered in less than 2 weeks. I do not want to give full credit to the product because I believe it is just one of the reason why my back recovered. But I'm certain that without the ReFa Active, I may need an additional 1-2 weeks before I reach full recovery.

Now that I'm injury free, I still use it every evening on the muscle groups that I trained on that day. Knowing that it helps to promote good blood circulation and better recovery, I can have 5-6 quality trainings every week. I really like it that I'm able to give myself a good massage with this product and of course, I'll get Limaran to give me a hand for my neck and hard to reach areas. 

Shiokness written all over my face!

For Limaran, the ReFA Active is most frequently used on her very stiff neck and on her legs as she is always standing the whole day training clients. She also uses it on her clients after their workouts, which makes it a lot easier her. 

Dutiful husband at work!

It's been 3 months since we've used the ReFa Active and I must say that I can really feel the rewards from using this product diligently.


Feel free to find out more on http://www.mtg-sg.com and quote “JLnetwork” for a discount of 5% on any product! Thanks for reading and have a great week ahead everyone!

Supplement Review: Cellucor Alpha Amino

Today, I'm going to share with you guys my experience with Cellucor Alpha Amino. But before I do that, let's find out what Amino Acid is and if it's important to take them.

What is Amino Acid?

A large proportion of our cells, muscles and tissue is made up of amino acids, meaning they carry out many important bodily functions, such as giving cells their structure. They also play a key role in the transport and the storage of nutrients. Amino acids have an influence on the function of organs, glands, tendons and arteries. They are furthermore essential for healing wounds and repairing tissue, especially in the muscles, bones, skin and hair as well as for the removal of all kinds of waste deposits produced in connection with the metabolism.

Amino Acid is very important for everyone, even more so if you're intending to build muscles. 

Amino Acid generally helps in 3 areas: 1. Improves overall strength 2.Aids recovery 3.Promote muscle growth

I'm not going to delve any further into its function for now so visit this link for more information: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/catamino.htm

Closer look at the ingredients in Cellucor Alpha Amino:

I will like to bring your attention to some of the amazing ingredients that have been added into this product.

1.  L-Leucine: This ingredient help in muscle building & recovery, increases protein synthesis as you are working out.  It also increases the growth hormone levels in your body.

2. Leucine Nitrate: Responsible for giving you a good pump when you work out!

3. Glutamine: Having this during your workout is essential as it reduces muscle soreness so that you can push on for that extra rep! It also boost your immune system.  

4. Arginine: This ingredient works closely with Leucine to improve blood flow, allowing nutrients and oxygen to flow to the muscles worked.

5. Raw coconut water & Taurine: Helps to reduce cramps!

I have been taking Optimum Nutrition's Amino Energy for the longest time as an intra workout drink and it has been working pretty well for me. But after trying the Cellucor's Alpha Amino, this product has surpassed my expectations! Amino drinks always come with a weird after taste but this one doesn't, it also mixes really well, which is really important for an intra workout drink.

I work 7 days a week and often find it hard to concentrate during my workout. This product is suitable for individuals who want to take their workout really seriously.

Here's my rating for this product:

Taste: 4.5/5

Mixibility: 5 / 5

Price: 4 / 5

Head over to www.richnutrition.com to get your Alpha Amino and check out with "JJLJ85" for additional 5% discount on top of any existing offers!

That's all folks! 

Supplement review: Cellucor COR-Performance Whey

Hey guys, hope everyone has been working out hard and eating well. Today I'm going share with you my experience with Cellucor COR-Performance Whey.

As all of you may already know, I'm a huge fan of protein blend. Love the taste of the Musclepharm Combat Powder as well as BSN Syntha 6. After having such delicious protein shakes for the longest time, I'm pretty worried if my pampered taste buds will accept anything below average.

Before we begin, let's find out alittle more about Cellucor COR-Performance Whey.

Cellucor® COR-Performance™ Whey was created with one goal in mind—to deliver a pure protein that packs more protein, and better flavors, into each and every scoop.

COR-Performance™ Whey features a fast digesting Whey Protein Isolate based formula that packs 25G of protein per serving to satisfy protein needs any time of day. Featuring 100% Whey Protein, minimal fat or carbs, added digestive enzymes, perfect mixability and the best flavors on the market, it’s safe to say COR-Performance™ Whey is here to set the new standard in protein.

Even though protein blend is my favourite choice, I always think of it as a more sinful option due to the fact that it is slightly higher in fat content. But to my amazement, both Cellucor COR-Performance Whey and Musclepharm Combat Powder share the same amount of fats per serving.



I've tasted some really bad protein shakes even from big reputable brands and I sometimes wonder if they spent all their money on Marketing and left nothing for the research team.

However, the taste of Cellucor COR-Performance Whey surpassed my expectations. Definitely the best tasting whey isolate I've ever tasted. Hard to find a whey isolate with a rich taste.

Here are the flavours available at www.richnutrition.com:
- Cookies and Cream
- Strawberry Milkshake
- Cinnamon Swirl
- Whipped Vanilla
- Molten Chocolate

So all in all, here's my verdict:

Brand: Cellucor

Product: COR-Performance Whey

Taste: 4 / 5

Mixibility: 4.5 / 5

Price: 4 / 5

So who will I recommend Cellucor COR-Performance Whey to?

Anyone who wants great tasting Whey Isolate. This is a fast digesting protein that is best for pre and post workouts. But don't forget, supplements work best on individuals with a good training programme and good diet.

Here are some of the other products that I'll be reviewing.

That's about all I have for you today.

So head over to www.richnutrition.com to get your supplements before it runs out. Checkout with "JJLJ85" and get an additional 5% off.

Till the next post!

Supplement Review: Musclepharm Combat Powder

Hi guys, it's been a long time since I last updated my blog due to my hectic schedule. But hey, I'm back and that's all that matters right? :)

There has been quite a large number of friends asking me about the sports supplements that I'm taking and it's not very easy to answer everyone. So I'll be using my blog as a platform to slowly introduce the various sports supplements that I'm currently taking. I will also give a short review about my experience taking them.

I'm lucky enough to be chosen as a sponsored athlete with Rich Nutrition and I have to say that the team running the whole show is really impressive. Here are the brands that Rich Nutrition is currently carrying.

Alright, let's begin with the featured product for this entry:

I've always been a fan of protein blend and BSN was my number one choice for the longest time. Well until the MusclePharm Combat came about.

Here's some details of the Combat Powder:

With a precision-engineered matrix that contains whey protein concentrates, hydrolysates, and isolates, as well as egg albumin and micellar casein, COMBAT is the ultimate timed-released protein super-food! Because each of the distinct protein sources found within COMBAT digest at varying rates, amino acids are not only flooded into the bloodstream within minutes after consumption, but will continuously be trickle fed to your muscles for up to 8 hours afterward!

Supplement fact for Combat Powder

After my encounter with BSN Syntha 6, I came to realise that if you're really in need of good tasting protein shakes, you must get protein blend! IT'S A MUST! I believe that it's the egg protein that is contributing to the rich taste. Normal whey protein is usually more flat tasting and most of the time slightly artificial.

In my humble opinion, Musclepharm Combat Powder taste as good or if not, slightly better than BSN Syntha 6. But the winning factor will be due to the variety of flavours that this brand offers!

I've tasted 3 different flavours(Milk Choc, Choc Mint & Choc Peanut Butter) and all 3 flavours taste amazing. Why did I choose all chocolate flavours, some might ask. I personally feel that the safest bet for protein shakes will be their line of chocolate flavours and if any company screws up the taste for their chocolate flavoured shakes, you can forget about the rest!

So all in all, here's my verdict:

Brand: Musclepharm
Product: Combat Powder

Taste: 4.5 / 5
Mixibility: 4.5 / 5
Price: 4 / 5

Who will I recommend this product to?

Anyone who is serious is their training and needs a good dose of rich tasting protein shake. But remember, protein blend tends to be slightly higher in the calorie count as compared to the normal whey protein but if you're managing your meals properly, having the Combat Powder will not affect at all.

Head over to www.richnutrition.com to get all your sports supplements today and get an additional 5% discount when you check out with "JJLJ85".

Thanks for reading and let's all continue to train hard!

Journey to Manhunt Singapore 2014 (Part 8)

We're exactly 2 months away from the Final show of Manhunt Singapore 2014 and everything seems to be building up now! Loads of media coverage and publicity events!

So in this post, I'm going to share with you guys what went down on Manhunt Singapore 2014 Press Conference.

Date: 26 June 2014
Time: 3pm
Venue: Filmgarde Cineplex at Bugis+

All 26 of us reported at 12pm and in this short 3 hours, we had to go through rehearsals, collect our outfits and most importantly, getting our hair styled and make up done!

A shot with Ram after claiming our sponsored outfit, PUDU Singapore

We were told to be creative with our outfits

Putting my new flops from Bali into good use

Next stop, we had to gather for rehearsals.....

In position! (frm left: Daryl, Baron, Khalis, Ehten, Jason)

Some random shots while Reeve and I were queuing up for hair styling & make up

Another shot with the guys!

When we were all styled and ready to rock the stage, there was a segment called "Relac one corner!!!"

Don't we look Badass?!

The 3 sleepy guys!

And the moment that we've all been waiting for..... time to rock the stage!!!

Love this shot! Paparazzi feel!!

Lining up before entering the hall

Our lovely makeup artist, Ben, making sure that everyone look their best

Time for my self intro

Done with the 1st segment.. moving on to SWIMWEAR!!

Shot with Reeve!

Gun were definitely not loaded! SKINNY!

Guess what we did immediately after the swim wear segment?? Put our clothes back on la!!!! haha.. so we all went back up to level 7 for group photo taking..

16 Junior Manhunt contestants

I was also lucky enough to be one of the few to be featured on The Newpaper & Newpaper Video.

Feels really great to be featured when it comes to health & fitness

Click here to find out why some of the contestants think they are sexy!!
Manhunt Singapore 2014 Press Conference

So that's all for the happenings during the Press Conference. It was a super fun experience! Really enjoyed the company of all the contestants. It doesn't feel like we're competing again each other at all. I will like to thank Edward for taking all these wonderful photos and keeping us entertained throughout the entire event.

Many more events and happenings coming up so you better stay tuned. Meanwhile, train hard & God bless!

Journey to Manhunt Singapore 2014 (Part 6)

Now now.. with the increase of Manhunt events happening, I'm quite behind in my blog post for my Manhunt journey. So I'll be using this post to clear 3 events and all of them are by the amazing LAB SERIES.

Received a phone call from Debbie (our hardworking coordinator) that myself, together with 4 other contestants, were invited to the Introducing of Singapore's New Celebrity Endorser at Kuro bar.

Everyone should know who the new Celebrity endorser is by now but if you're still unaware, it is the one and only Shane Pow.

Courtesy of www.hisstylediary.com

I've always heard of the skin care brand Lab Series but I was really impressed with the history, vision as well as the brand positioning of Lab Series when the Brand Manager, Christine did the opening speech for this event.

Shane was then introduced to the public as the new Celebrity Endorser. We were then directed to this really cool room with 3 huge posters of Shane for the signing of the event.

We managed to grab a shot with Shane too!

Kelvin Lee(Beam Artistes Manager), Nicholas Ngo, Reeeve, GuoJin, Me, Baron

A shot of Samuel Seow

The following Monday, the 5 of us we invited to Lab Series store at Ion Orchard for a mini tour as well as to get our skin tested. I was really impressed with the amount of thought put in when designing of the store. As you may already know, Lab Series is a skin care brand that only focuses on Men. So naturally, the store is designed  for the convenience and comfort of men. That's such a refreshing thought isn't it? Been awhile since I heard some emphasis on men being placed during any decision making process!! *Two thumbs up for Lab Series*

After the introduction to the store, it was time to get our individual skin analysed. As there were only 2 counters to do that, the rest of us decided to have some fun!

Next, it was my turn to get tested!!

The consultant explained every step clearly to allow me to understand what she was actually testing with the diagnostic tool. The result is broken down into 5 components: Flakiness, Tone, Texture, Oil Level & Firmness.

Next, based on the results from the analysis, the consultant will use the recommended products to do the 3 steps facial regime. Any one from the public can enjoy this service too!

And like every event, we always end of with a nice group shot! Thank you so much to Edward for taking time off to snap photos for us! Really nice of u.

Really though I have the time to cover the Lab Series workshop in this post. Seems like my wrong! Will be back really soon to cover that!

Have a great weekend everyone and stay fit & healthy!