Fit Talk with Chermaine and Jiaxuan

 Singapore’s newest SEA Games marathon debutants Goh Shing Ling (26) and Richard Heng (23) join hosts Chermaine Zhou and Haw Jiaxuan on the Fit Talk Podcast for an honest, inspiring deep dive into their journey to the 2025 SEA Games.  They share how they balance intense marathon training with work and studies, the challenges of tough workouts, their mindset on setbacks, and the unforgettable momen...

What does it take to break a national record while working a 9–5 corporate job? In the latest episode of the Fit Talk Podcast with Chermaine and Jiaxuan, national 100m hurdler Kerstin Ong shares her journey of chasing excellence on the track, in the workplace, and in life. From battling burnout and imposter syndrome to rewriting the definition of success for herself, Kerstin’s story is a powerful...

Fit Talk Podcast Breaks Down the Truth About Recovery with National Duathlete Ng Xuan Jie. From cold plunges to massage guns and red light therapy, recovery has become the new flex across Instagram, TikTok, and even among pro athletes. But is it all science-backed — or just wellness theatre? To get clarity, they bring on Ng Xuan Jie , a Team Singapore duathlete and student physiotherapist, to help...

This week, Fit Talk Podcast hosts Chermaine Zhou and Haw Jiaxuan welcome popular Singapore spin instructor Ria Chen onto the show to discuss the the latest fitness trends - and is spin still in trend?  Find out more by listening in on the full episode. 

This episode of the Fit Talk Podcast highlights the excitement surrounding the 45th anniversary of the Gold Coast Marathon 2025, which has sold out in record time.  Featuring insights from the "Fit Talk" podcast hosted by Chermaine Zhou and Haw Jiaxuan, it shares the stories of two inspiring runners—April Cheong, attempting the challenging 63.3km Double-Up race, and Doris Teo, joining th...

Studies have shown that participating in sports together within a romantic relationship can significantly boost connection and satisfaction by creating shared experiences, promoting teamwork, building mutual support, and enhancing positive emotions, leading to a stronger bond between partners; essentially, "sweating together" can strengthen your relationship by providing a fun, challengi...

This week we debunk a common myth that women who gym are at a higher risk of becoming big and bulky. Lifting heavy weights are not only great for building strength, but it can help girls develop a lean, muscular body and develop a higher resting metabolic rate. We also explore the transformative benefits of holistic workouts such as yoga that benefit us not just physically, but mentally and emotio...

As the global appeal of overseas marathons increase, SportPlus.sg highlights the importance of building a marathon culture locally and the risks for our running community if we do not look beyond ourselves. Despite increased exposure to overseas marathons for Singapore runners, the marathon culture in Singapore falls somewhat short of the race experience that many overseas marathons have to offer....

In the second episode of "Fit Talk", SportPlus.sg hosts Haw Jiaxuan and Chermaine Zhou debate whether athletes and active individuals should date within the fitness scene or look for someone who have different interests and lifestyle.  The topic of whether athletes have to date people within the fitness scene is an interesting one, and our podcast debate explored a variety of reasons - b...

In recent years, the landscape of sports and fitness has evolved significantly, with women taking centre stage in what was once a male-dominated arena.  Podcasts have emerged as a powerful platform to amplify these voices, and to celebrate the achievement of women in sports, SportPlus.sg is pleased to provide a space for women to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.  Our new podcast...