In Circular Strength Training (CST), our fitness hierarchy is:

1. Health – being pain-free

2. Mobility – having full range of pain-free motion in all directions

3. Function – being able to move normally with good technique

4. Attribute – strength, endurance, qualities for performance

5. Physique – having a beautiful body

What most people don’t realize is that all these physical goals must come in this order. Like in most other systems, doing it in any other way and putting the cart before the horse could result in injury.

The basic proposition i am making is that God made our bodies very good. But we, in urbanized society, has done a lot of harm to our bodies to our detriment.

Look at a child move and you would know what i mean. Children can move in many ways and not get injured. Playing around, falling, tumbling etc is normal movement for kids. Kids can do prefect dead-lift and squat without being taught.

As we go through life, through:

-Misuse, e.g. lifting heavy objects without proper movement,

-Disuse, e.g. sedentary lifestyle,

-Abuse, e.g. hard training without proper preparation and rehab,

We lose a lot of this movements.

Don't believe me? Just ask any adult if they want to pick up gymnastics or breakdance or capoeira. Most people would reply you with “i am too old and stiff” or “i would break my bones” etc.

Movement is our inheritance. It is our birthright. I am referring to everyone who is born normal, not people who are born with certain disorders. Movement is our duty. Movement reflects God's beauty as Creator. When you see a wild animal move in it's natural habitat, aren't you amazed by the power and finesse with which it moves?

How about human movement? Humans have the most varied movement within a species compared to other animals. There are weightlifters, gymnasts, martial artists, builders or a combination of a few.

But you don't see animals moving this way. You don't expect the elephant (weightlifter) to move like a monkey (gymnast). You don't expect the tiger (martial artist) to pull/carry heavy loads like an elephant (weightlifter). Etc.

We are commanded to “have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth”. (Genesis 1:28)(emphasis mine) Is human being a living thing? So doesn't that include having dominion over our own bodies?

Jesus Christ is The Great Physician, who restores our bodies and soul in the absolute sense. We, as medical practitioners (of various disciplines) are just His servants and representatives. We cannot and do not restore bodies 100 percent. Nevertheless our calling is to bring healing and relief to this broken world so that others may see the glory of the Great Physician.

Postural Assessment, Gait Assessment, Circular Strength Training®, Injury Prevention, Intu-Flow® Joint Mobility, Prasara Yoga(TM), Joint Mobilization, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Foam Rolling, Stretching, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Core Stability / Stabilization, Strength Training, Endurance Training, Weightlifting, Kettlebell Lifting, Clubbell® Swinging, Artistic Gymnastics, Aerobics, Calisthenics, Martial Arts, Fat Loss, Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Muscle Toning, High Intensity Interval Training, Density Training, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Post Surgery Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation,

Head Injury Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

And many more.

Personal Trainer since 2003

Head Coach, Singapore Kettlebell Club, 2009-present

Head Coach, Fitness Fuzion, 2005-present

Personal Trainer, The Pines, 2007-2008

Assisted with strength and conditioning of Nanyang Polytechnic pole vaulters, 2005-2007

Gymnastics Coach, Above & Beyond Gymnastics, 2004-2006

Gymnastics Coach, Prime Gymnastics, 2003

Member, Association of Capoeira Argola De Ouro, 2003-2005

Assistant Coach, Singapore Amateur Gymnastics Association, 2002

Captain, Victoria Junior College Wushu Team, 1998-1999

Member, The Chinese High School Gymnastics Team, 1993-1997

Blue-red Belt (3rd) Kup, Singapore Taekwondo Federation, 1997-1999