Hi All,
I would like to update on my previous post about Synargym. Well, after joining this gym for more than a year, I saw many changes in the gym. I have lots of opinions about this gym
Firstly, trainers keep on changing. Almost all the trainers has left and new faces in every 2-3 mths.
2) The rock climbing ... i think is for decoration only. When i asked around whether any trainers can guide on rock climbing, they said have to make appointment and the way they answer was not so confident and unsure on that...
3) Group classes - not much variety and very limited. Only once a week for a particular class and not crowded at all. I had been 1-1 with the trainers!! Imagine the crowd! & no classes on weekend!
4) As for the weights, my boyfriend actually complaint the weights are very light and limited.
5) Good thing is the gym is not too crowded and don't need to wait for some machines that you wanted to workout, they include towel service and key for locker ( instead of pad locks that sometimes you might forget).
6) As for the membership price, the staff are not pushy at all so dont worry. The price is fixed for RM150 or sign up 6mths for Rm120 and do ask for student price if you are a student RM90/mth. Minimum membership is only 3 mths!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Mount Kinabalu packing list
Well well, I just went to climb Mount Kinabalu last two months. Thank god, I made it to the top! For those are preparing for the climb, here the list of things you must prepare! Trust me!
Must Bring:
1) A pair of comfortable shoe
- Hiking shoe highly recommended. There are rocks to climb with some string-pulling and it is very steep at the first 2 hours of the night climb. So make sure your shoe not too loose or too tight. I got my hiking at those shops that sells school shoes and it cost only RM10.
Alternatively, get sport shoe with some good brand (do not use Power , recommend Puma or Nike). According to my friend who went with lousy shoe (Power) it get torn during the climb.
2) Socks
- 1 pair of winter socks - when sleeping at Laban Rata and climbing to the summit
- 3 pair of normal socks - wear two pair of socks with your hiking shoes.There will be a lot of stones at the last 2 hours of climb to laban rata. If you can't take 6 hours of non-stop foot reflexology, please double layer your socks for those wearing hiking shoes is not as thick as sport shoe. & spare some socks to change fr the next day of course.
3) Gloves & Raincoat
You only need it when you climb to the summit. Get winter gloves but no leather one coz you need to pull string during the climb. Get disposable raincoat in case it rain.
4) Winter jacket & long john
Wind breaker, long john n long sleeve clothes are enough. People like me, get cold easily can stand with only wind breaker.
5) Short & long pants, T-shirts
-2 pair of short pants & 2 t-shirts to climb to laban rata & back to the base.
-1 pair of long pant. any long pant will do as long as it is not jeans. recommend track suit with long john.
- Long sleeve shirt
6) Energy food and drinks
Get 1-2 chocolate bar and 100plus a must! Dont worry, you wouldnt want to eat much! 2 bottle of 0.5L mineral water and 2 bottle of 0.5L 100 plus. There will be water supply along for refill. Apple give u pleasure!
7)Hand Warmer
-can get it at shops selling those climbing necessities at RM5/packet - can be found in a shop in Warisan Square in 2nd floor or somewhere near Jetty few shops from Cock & bull Bar.
8) Medicines
Panadol (paracetamol) for fever & headache, Some anti-cramp pills (dont know what it called), yokoyoko.
9) Confidence & Determination
Believe that you can make it, take it slowly and follow your own speed. Be careful of the roads, dont step on the tree roots. Enjoy the scenery & no rushing.
Remember! It is tired but you can still make it!
Must Bring:
1) A pair of comfortable shoe
- Hiking shoe highly recommended. There are rocks to climb with some string-pulling and it is very steep at the first 2 hours of the night climb. So make sure your shoe not too loose or too tight. I got my hiking at those shops that sells school shoes and it cost only RM10.
Alternatively, get sport shoe with some good brand (do not use Power , recommend Puma or Nike). According to my friend who went with lousy shoe (Power) it get torn during the climb.
2) Socks
- 1 pair of winter socks - when sleeping at Laban Rata and climbing to the summit
- 3 pair of normal socks - wear two pair of socks with your hiking shoes.There will be a lot of stones at the last 2 hours of climb to laban rata. If you can't take 6 hours of non-stop foot reflexology, please double layer your socks for those wearing hiking shoes is not as thick as sport shoe. & spare some socks to change fr the next day of course.
3) Gloves & Raincoat
You only need it when you climb to the summit. Get winter gloves but no leather one coz you need to pull string during the climb. Get disposable raincoat in case it rain.
4) Winter jacket & long john
Wind breaker, long john n long sleeve clothes are enough. People like me, get cold easily can stand with only wind breaker.
5) Short & long pants, T-shirts
-2 pair of short pants & 2 t-shirts to climb to laban rata & back to the base.
-1 pair of long pant. any long pant will do as long as it is not jeans. recommend track suit with long john.
- Long sleeve shirt
6) Energy food and drinks
Get 1-2 chocolate bar and 100plus a must! Dont worry, you wouldnt want to eat much! 2 bottle of 0.5L mineral water and 2 bottle of 0.5L 100 plus. There will be water supply along for refill. Apple give u pleasure!
7)Hand Warmer
-can get it at shops selling those climbing necessities at RM5/packet - can be found in a shop in Warisan Square in 2nd floor or somewhere near Jetty few shops from Cock & bull Bar.
8) Medicines
Panadol (paracetamol) for fever & headache, Some anti-cramp pills (dont know what it called), yokoyoko.
9) Confidence & Determination
Believe that you can make it, take it slowly and follow your own speed. Be careful of the roads, dont step on the tree roots. Enjoy the scenery & no rushing.
Remember! It is tired but you can still make it!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Dangerous ingredients that can harm your skin and health.
Ladies, you must read this! Do check on your skin care products label and ingredients to make sure it is safe. I read this on newspaper today and decided post it in my blog to share with others.
Findings:
- USA Environment Working group (EWG) had 7,500 beauty products tested and only 28 with safety stamp!!
- nearly 1/3 of the products contained ingredients classified as possible carcinogens (tend to cause cancer)
- those dangerous ingredients can expose to carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, allergens, irritations, headache, nausea and even depression!
*The 'beware' list
1) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- used in almost 90% of all shampoo tested positive for eye damage, depression, laboured breathing and severe skin irritation when tested on animals.
2) Mineral Oil
-typically found in lipsticks, lotions, makeup removers & liquid foundations. It is actually crude oil derived from petroleum that coats the skin like a film, preventing pores from breathing.
3) Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
-Yes AHA is organic, hydrating and natural exfoliant but high percentage of this only removes dead skin cells and also natural protective layer. long term use can leave skin more susceptible to harmful UV rays.
4) Formalin
- found in nail polish, shampoos and skin creams. It is linked to asthma and cancer.
- also used in labs to preserve the dead bodies!!
5) Talc
- found in loose and pressed powders, blushes and baby powder. Talc is potentially hamrful ingredient when inhaled.
6) Collagen (the wonderful pumping effects)
- found in cosmetic creams and moisturisers and are actually extracted from animal skins
- it canot penetrate the pores and only clogs the pores and keep skin from functioning properly.
7) Lanolin
- a fat derived from wool which can cause irritations and rashes on the skin.
8) DEA, MEA and TEA
- found in shampoos, soaps and facial cleanser. The three are hormone-disrupting chemicals known to form cancer.
9) Fragrance
- many are carcinogenic or toxic and synthenic. Clinical observations shown that exposure to fragrance can affect the central nervous system causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope and even behaviourial changes.
10) Paraben
- used to prolong shelf life of products. regular use can result in allergic reactions
11) Benzaldehyde
- regular use can cause irritation to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin lungs, nausea and pain. Long term use can result in kidney damage.
12) Synthetic colours
- used many in lipstick, believed to be carcinogenic especially Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5,6 and Red 33. Many contain coal tar and even arsenic and lead.
13) Propylene Glycol
- found in beauty creams, cosmetics and cleansers
- can cause skin rashes, contact dermatitis, damage to kidney and liver.
Findings:
- USA Environment Working group (EWG) had 7,500 beauty products tested and only 28 with safety stamp!!
- nearly 1/3 of the products contained ingredients classified as possible carcinogens (tend to cause cancer)
- those dangerous ingredients can expose to carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, allergens, irritations, headache, nausea and even depression!
*The 'beware' list
1) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- used in almost 90% of all shampoo tested positive for eye damage, depression, laboured breathing and severe skin irritation when tested on animals.
2) Mineral Oil
-typically found in lipsticks, lotions, makeup removers & liquid foundations. It is actually crude oil derived from petroleum that coats the skin like a film, preventing pores from breathing.
3) Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
-Yes AHA is organic, hydrating and natural exfoliant but high percentage of this only removes dead skin cells and also natural protective layer. long term use can leave skin more susceptible to harmful UV rays.
4) Formalin
- found in nail polish, shampoos and skin creams. It is linked to asthma and cancer.
- also used in labs to preserve the dead bodies!!
5) Talc
- found in loose and pressed powders, blushes and baby powder. Talc is potentially hamrful ingredient when inhaled.
6) Collagen (the wonderful pumping effects)
- found in cosmetic creams and moisturisers and are actually extracted from animal skins
- it canot penetrate the pores and only clogs the pores and keep skin from functioning properly.
7) Lanolin
- a fat derived from wool which can cause irritations and rashes on the skin.
8) DEA, MEA and TEA
- found in shampoos, soaps and facial cleanser. The three are hormone-disrupting chemicals known to form cancer.
9) Fragrance
- many are carcinogenic or toxic and synthenic. Clinical observations shown that exposure to fragrance can affect the central nervous system causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope and even behaviourial changes.
10) Paraben
- used to prolong shelf life of products. regular use can result in allergic reactions
11) Benzaldehyde
- regular use can cause irritation to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin lungs, nausea and pain. Long term use can result in kidney damage.
12) Synthetic colours
- used many in lipstick, believed to be carcinogenic especially Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5,6 and Red 33. Many contain coal tar and even arsenic and lead.
13) Propylene Glycol
- found in beauty creams, cosmetics and cleansers
- can cause skin rashes, contact dermatitis, damage to kidney and liver.
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