Travelwise

Travel Health with Travelwise
Another service brought to you by Singapore Airlines for on board health and comfort, Travelwise introduces the passenger to various relaxation and stretching techniques to enhance physical and mental well-being during the flight.

The series of easy head-to-toe exercises utilises the techniques of Pilates, an increasingly popular body and mind conditioning programme that promotes an overall state of wellness. In line with Pilates' key principles of low-impact, resistance control exercises and special breathing techniques. All the exercises in the clip are also suitable to be done in the confines of your cabin.

The video guides passengers, step-by-step, through various exercises targeted at different areas of the body, most importantly, the deep muscles and the spine. Enhanced blood circulation, a better-balanced nervous system, as well as relief from joint, neck and back pains are some of the benefits travelers can experience after this brief but concentrated workout.

The content in Travelwise has been developed in consultation with Alvin Giam, Studio Director of Pilates Bodyworks, the first full-fledged studio in Singapore and Asia dedicated to this fitness regime. Mr. Giam is the only instructor in Asia certified by master Pilates teacher Ron Fletcher, who was the last active protégé of Joseph and Clara Pilates - the original creators of this proven exercise method. He has also studied with other master teachers and is able to bring forth a broader and wider repertoire of the Pilates works to the public.

If you enjoy the exercises on Travelwise and wish to explore and experience the benefits of Pilates further, the Pilates Bodyworks studio is an ideal starting point. The studio advocates discipline of movements and precise instructions, according to an individually customised Pilates programme for each client. It has generated numerous accolades from its students. And don't forget to catch Travelwise on the Documentary or Bulletin Channel.