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Singapore Slingers' Pero Vasiljevic
Playing with balls—basketballs that is—is a daily activity for sportsman Pero Vasiljevic. I-S sits down with this player of the professional basketball team Singapore Slingers and sees what is it...
Line dancer Joseph Woon
I-S recently took a step in the right direction and spoke to Joseph Woon, a line dance instructor, on the quirks of the trade as well as the myths about the whole cowboy get-up.
Pumping Iron
Weight A Minute
We look at the shift from cardio to weight workouts.
Pearl's Hill City Park
Beat Around the Bush
Whether it’s an innocent afternoon of cycling or raunchier evening activities, Singapore’s parks have something for everyone.
Subaru Action Asia Challenge's Alvin Tan and Yeo Kim Hong
I-S speaks to Alvin Tan and Yeo Kim Hong—competitors at the Subaru Action Asia Challenge 2006—on what it’s like to embark on crazy tasks in the heart of Singapore.
FESPIC Games' Jovin Tan
Twenty year old Jovin Tan may be wheelchair bound, but he certainly goes places. I-S speaks to this disabled athlete—who’ll soon be taking part in the Far East and South Pacific (FESPIC) Games—on...
G.I. Jane
Give up potatoes and desserts to try out the latest diet to enter the market, the G.I. Diet.
DanceSport's Melvin Tan and Sharon Tan
Melvin Tan and Sharon Tan (no relation) have been dance partners for close to six years now, and participate in DanceSport, which is competitive ballroom and Latin dancing. I-S talks to these...
Nude model Harris Jahim
Performing arts lecturer and nude art model Harris Jahim tells I-S what it takes to strike a pose.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Bring On The Pain!
We uncover some of Singapore’s more badass full contact sports.
Male stripper "Bryan"
I-S finds out from male stripper Bryan (not his real name) what it’s like to have women scream for his body.
Bikram Yoga
Yoga Style
Don’t know your ashtanga from your iyengar? I-S sums up the differences between the different forms of yoga.
Culture of Fear
As double ghost month looms ominously, we look at Singapore’s very own phobias.
Tri and Tri Again
Triathlons aren’t just for the über fit.
In The Know
Everyone’s favorite smart-aleck returns to help you with your problems.
Bacteria
Supercharge Your System
With our germy tropical climate, it seems like it’s always flu season in Singapore. Beat the bugs by getting your immune system into shape.
Wet and Wild
A splashing good time is in store.
David Gan
Singapore’s most talked about celebrity hairstylist David Gan dresses the tresses of local stars and is also responsible for Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi’s coiffure at major international events and...
La Vida Loft
Fiery Fortress
The mammoth red dot Traffic building is an amalgam of cool bars and eateries, and a hot spot for lifestyle events.
Grassroots
How going organic has benefits for the environment, the community, your health and your taste buds.
Gorgeous Groomer, Bernice Wong
I-S sits down with Miss Singapore Universe 2003 for a course preview.
Beautiful Boy: Mens' Spas in Singapore
Find your inner metrosexual at these specialty men’s spas.
Spa Botanica
Sumptuous Spas
Spoil mum (or yourself) in style at our city’s most luxurious spas.
Love Doctor
Dr. Peter Chew is an obstetrician and gynecologist with Gleneagles Medical Center. Besides being a trained physician, he conducts sex education talks in schools. At a time when Singapore is mocked...