AQ: (1) In pairs, select any argument here and find at least 1 relevant example (upload the link to the article/video etc.) to the column. (2) Copy the [Sample] template and answer the given questions in the template with your selected argument and researched example(s) in mind. by Wong Sui Lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4 "Exercise, in moderation, can be both constructive andliberating. But the modern obsession with exercise, taken too far, will only condemn users to anendless and destructive cycle of perfectionism." en-us 2023-05-18 01:03:42 UTC 2025-12-04 01:55:03 UTC hello@padlet.com [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595493670 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 01:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595493670 The author also extolls the communal value of exercise, particularly group exercise. She argues that it facilitates the coming together of individuals who are typically segregated and isolated by modern living, and allows for the creation of diverse and inclusive groups. (Para 3) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595509375 2023-05-18 01:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595509375 The author argues that exercise allows us to meet like-minded people who share our interests. For the urban-dweller, it energises and rejuvenates both the physical body and the mind. The mind is free of all thought as the focus is on completing the exercise routine. (Para 4 and 5) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595511027 2023-05-18 01:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595511027 The author argues that exercise offers not only physical benefits, but also spiritual comforts. She argues that the intensity of the experience is a gateway to a higher plane of existence, allowing one to find a more significant and sustained state of fulfilment. (Para 2 and 6) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595511976 2023-05-18 01:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595511976 Romanoff even ventures that despite the purported health benefits of exercise, there are many modern gyms which cut corners on staffing and are under-regulated, leading to customers’ being in danger of injury from underqualified and unscrupulous instructors. (Para 8) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595513595 2023-05-18 01:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595513595 A deeper issue raised by Romanoff with the cult of modern fitness is that it thrives on a deeply unhealthy, almost pathological pattern of self-punishment. People are driven to obsessive exercise by harmful feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction, spurred by the unrealistic images of perfection on social media. She argues that this appearance of being ‘better versions of ourselves', ultimately undermines the benefits exercise is meant to endow, as people are trapped in unending cycles of negativity. (Para 9 and 10) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595515052 2023-05-18 01:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595515052 [SAMPLE] wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595538309 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 
  • Nearly 6,800 people participated in the 11th OCBC Cycle's community rides - The ST Ride (23km) and The Sportive Ride (42km) - at the Singapore Sports Hub, including families at the Mighty Savers Family Ride.
  • Participation of families in this event
  • Participation of participants with different disabilities: One participant was hand cyclist Prashant Arkal, 33, from the Para Cycling Federation of Singapore, who spent about three months preparing for the event. While others focused on speed, he focused on the technical aspects of riding in such a big group. Still, this shows how diverse and inclusive the event is.

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here?  

- Fast-paced hectic liefstyle in SG, need for work-life-family balance: such activities encourages people to practise healthy living and gets the community to exercise together.
- Rich, diverse SG society: Exercise/ sporting activities cater to the rich diversity of SG and seeks to promote causes and well as participation by indi to promote inclusivity (as seen in this example). 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here?

- While some may feel that such events are one-off events that are not regular, the increasing popularity as seen from the increased sign-up rates is a testament to the interest and willingness of Singaporeans to commit both time and money (there is usually a sign-up fee) to this. 
- Some may also feel that the social bonding and appreciation of diversity in SG through such one-off events may be superficial. While I do agree that there could be more regular events such as those hosted more consistently at our community centres, these large-scale events do collectively bring our society together and create a celebratory spirit for the nation. Even hosting such events would have allowed various organisations and individuals to collaborate and work together for a common social cause.



]]> 2023-05-18 02:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595538309 [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595539337 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 02:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595539337 [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595539772 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 02:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595539772 [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540068 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 02:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540068 [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540433 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 02:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540433 [Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.) wong_sui_lee https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540798 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: 

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 02:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595540798 Yuanhao&Yuetong https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595780226 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: 
The overweight are discriminated when exercising in the gym because of their body shape, which discourages them from exercising. However, they are the ones who really need to exercise.
2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
Singaporeans practises kiasuism which means the fear to lose. This makes them regularly comparing themselves with others better than them. Therefore, the fat people in Singapore particularly get a sense of failure when exercising in the gym with the people of better physiques. This discourages them from exercising.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? 
Some people may argue that this situation is due to the weak mentality of the fat people instead of  the unhealthy trend in the society. 
Rebuttal: this is not the case.
]]> 2023-05-18 05:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595780226 Kai Xin, Kaleb https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595783389 https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2012/01/30/do-stigmas-and-stereotypes-keep-you-from-working-out-in-a-gym/ 

1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: A personal account about how one might experience reluctance towards exercise and the reasons for it. 


2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
Singapore places heavy emphasis on fitness. For schools, there are the programs exclusively for students who are overweight, which creates a division in schools. This demonstrates SG’s concern over the health and physical well-being of its citizens.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? 
This view is mostly reliant on the social notion of being judged, especially if they have an ingrained fear. Furthermore, the modern cult of fitness can bring people together since they have common interests and can exercise together. In our opinion, this psychological barrier ,when ‘entering’ into exercise, becomes their only obstacle to reaping the benefits of exercise. ]]> 2023-05-18 05:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595783389 At the same time, the author acknowledges that not everyone reaps these benefits. She argues that the modern cult of fitness can ironically alienate those who need it the most and create divisions in society between the fat and the fit. (Para 7) https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595785412 2023-05-18 05:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595785412 Reiner & xavier https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595788222 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/nourish-mind-and-body-at-yoga-and-wellness-events

1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: 

-Large-scale wellness and fitness events were cancelled or scaled down in the last two years as a result of social distancing rules during the Covid-19 pandemic.

-This year Yogafest World Edition is back, which organisers say is the first large-scale in-person yoga event since the pandemic.

-The highlight of the festival is the AcroYoga Village, which will offer yoga enthusiasts a space to perform a combination of yoga and acrobatics known as acroyoga.


2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
 
- wellness became a priority during the pandemic following periods of circuit breaker in Singapore. This has taken a toll on people’s mental health.
- this experience has helped Singaporeans enrich their lives by forming personal connections with people they meet in the class.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? 
However, some may argue that this is only applicable for people who are willing to step out of their comfort zones and join this progrmme. Although we comcede to this, We still agree that on a larer scale, this has positively impacted singaporeansk mental health]]> 2023-05-18 05:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595788222 Tom khengzhe https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595788671 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Exercise-with-a-friend




Exercise often needs a spotting partner with trust. It helps bring friends together and many friendships are made in this way. However this may also arise rivals as they compare who is more jacked. 

Sg is very competitive in gyms hence more rivals than friends. In Singapore we are all stuck in the rat race where we strive to be better than others rather than improving ourselves.

Rivalries is helpful as long as it is healthy.  E.g junwei he is a gym fanatic, and he often ask friends to go to the gym which is bringing friends together and creating a better community. however, the downside is he is so obssessed he cannot find a girlfriend. (Logically flawed...) 

]]> 2023-05-18 05:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595788671 Yuan hao https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595789582 Hi am yuanhao I hate Singapore, and I want to go back to china 😡 because Singapore is not communist :(  ZHONG GUO DI YI 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🆙️🆙️🆙️🆙️]]> 2023-05-18 05:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595789582 Excercise can help to relieve stress, which is very necessary to Singapore, revitalising our minds. (ashwin jovan junwei nishanth) https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595794604

2)
Top five most overworked cities 2022 | Human Resources Online
-Singapore is the 4th most overworked country in the world, and as citizens are increasingly busy, stress would start to build up. Hence, exercise is increasingly a more prominent outlet to release stress.

Exercising to Relax - Harvard Health Publishing - Harvard Health
-It is known that exercise helps to relieve stress

Fitness study shows 8 out of 10 Singaporeans exercise once a week: Our thoughts, Lifestyle News - AsiaOne
- Yes, 84% of Singaporeans do exercise.

3)
Balance: 
With people having more work, taking time away from work to exercise may worsen people's stress and workloads, feeling that they are "wasting time" exercising. 

However, it is proven that exercise can even boost productivity, helping Singaporeans cope with increasing workloads, rather than adding on. ]]> 2023-05-18 05:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595794604 jeraldlyn & kimberly https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595799176 1) provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument:
https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/year-end-depression-exercise-walking-yoga-lifting-weights-339711

it is proven that exercise can benefit one’s mental health by reducing stress levels and also improves one’s mood and cognition

2) what are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here?

many people suffer from anxiety and depression from working in singapore due to the stressful environment

3) how would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here?

however, this will only work for people who do minimal or the right amount of exercise. those who overly exercise might lead to it becoming an obsession which will result in them comparing themselves to other peopl e, making exercise an unhealthy obsession

]]> 2023-05-18 05:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595799176 jenna and liyi (s21) https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595801317 1) people with similar sports interest will join or form a sports club to compete together professionally. as they train and grow closer through training, they motivate each other to press on and it heals their soul.

2) SG has a high stress rate and long working hours, hence they are inclined to turn to playing sports with their friends to heal the soul

3) however, not all sports are team sports. sports like golf is more healing when done alone.]]> 2023-05-18 05:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595801317 Mark and Jeremy https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595808890 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: 

2 women who signed up for spin classes got rhabdomyolysis, were not given prior instructions or tutorials before the class and underestimated the intensity of the workout. This resulted in spending DAYS in pain and discolouration in their skin and urine.

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 

Most Singaporeans are impatient and competetive, taught to continuously strive and push themselves thanks to the pressure cooker nature of our education system


3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 05:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595808890 Dylan, Edbert, Audrey https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595809574 https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/cheryl-tay-interview-body-positivity/
[Sample] Copy this template and answer the following questions based on your selected example (article/video etc.)
1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevamt to this selected argument: a Singapore citizens faces anxiety that her body was not up to standard with social media influencers. She started working out excessively until she suffered from bulimia and she felt she is abusing her body

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
Kiasu culture that always want to be the best
Meritocracy culture - only by merit and one's skills and talents can one succeed

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here?

Specific to only some people not everyone will suffer from this obssesions. Youth are most vulnerable but older generation suffer less from this]]> 2023-05-18 05:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595809574 rx aden charlottw https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595810054 1. the article explains why exercise might benefit both physically and mentally. examples such as stress relief and relief of different physical conditions. according to the report, exercise also helps us to attain inner peace more easily.
https://www.sweatboxyoga.com.sg/how-yoga-can-improve-spirituality/

2. The results of Virgin Active’s recent Singapore Fitness Trends Study 2022 - conducted on 798 respondents in Singapore aged between 18 to 75, who are "at least moderately active/ keen to improve", and/or to whom "nutrition and fitness is at least somewhat of a priority in their life" - showed that more Singaporeans want to improve their fitness, health, and wellness, especially after the pandemic. 8/10 of singaporeans exercise at least once a week, according to the same article.


3. although exercise might provide some sort of spiritual benefits, over-exercising might lead to negative effects instead. Unhealthy comparison might also lead to us being overly obsessed with exercise, leading to negative side effects as well.

]]> 2023-05-18 05:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595810054 Ejay & shermaine https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595811211 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/standard-chartered-singapore-marathon-marks-return-of-in-person-mass-participation-running#:~:text=On%20Sunday%2C%20the%2010km%20event,follow%20new%20safe%20management%20measures.

1. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race that is held annually in Singapore. The event returned in 2021 (due to the pandemic) and there were 4000 participants in this 10km event. This event gathered people from all walks of life to run together, though restrictions were still implemented. 

  1. People coming together despite adversities, especially since singapore had the circuit breaker that left our society segregated
  2. some people are not able to participate in the marathon due to various reasons


]]> 2023-05-18 05:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595811211 Anthony Amelia https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595811742 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument:
https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/aq-1-in-pairs-select-any-argument-here-and-find-at-least-1-r-ima8c6zefv8w5qj4
The Hub that can be used for sports may be used for people to gather to watch and play sports, which will bring together people from different backgrounds.


2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
Singapore has integrated free sports facilities in the neighbourhood. eg basketball badminton courts downstairs HDB. Allows people from different backgrounds to engage in exercise together while getting to know others.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? 
However, some people may choose to exercise individually for example run in the park connector.]]> 2023-05-18 05:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595811742 Tricia and Kristen https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595812610 1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: Mcdonalds arranged for the entire organisation to be initiated in the Active Health Programme by the end of 2018 to encourage employees to exercise

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? :Singaporeans, especially locally based companies are gradually shifting towards a work-life balance approach by incorporating exercise into the lives of workers by signing their employees for exercise events. Mcdonalds has collaborated with ActiveSG and organised a family sport day to encourage workers to exercise with their families.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? : This is contradictory to how modern cult of fitness attempts to alienate those who need it most as this sports day even does not discriminate against those who are unfit and those who are unfit can exercise together with those who are fit, thus there is no division between the fat and fit as they can come together to exercise]]> 2023-05-18 05:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595812610 Jenson and Jenson altrahawk2 https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595815528 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise.htm

Essentially, exercise helps to relieve stress, calm the mind and make people more energised. Endorphins released during exercise help to reduce anxiety by focusing on the routine, and exertion helps to release tension in the muscles by forcing them to work their muscles, which in turn improves the mental state.

Sg context:
Singapore is a fast paced society, where people are always working to try to improve themselves and be better than others to earn prestigious placings in companies or school. Add on to the Kiasuness of Singaporean which means the fear of missing out, it means that Singaporeans spends absurd amounts of time and gains a lot of stress from all the enrichment programs they take to stand out from the crowd. Exercise is a simple way to relax and relieve stress, and can help Singaporeans to work more effectively.

Balance:
Not everyone has time to have sufficient exercise to gain the full benefits. Some may work late and are too tired to engage in workout and would prefer to sleep instead. However, we can try to weave in small exercise during breaks, like calf exercise while in the MRT to gain the benefits of exercise over a period of time.


]]> 2023-05-18 05:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595815528 joshua&jiayi (s21) https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595815655 https://www.pa.gov.sg/our-programmes/community-sports/

1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument: 
sports activities held in community centers, such as football, so as to keep people of the community bonded, promote family and community bonding while developing participant’s physical and social skills through football.

2) What are the relevant SG context/ SG characteristics that you would like to highlight here? 
Sg is kept united via the multiple Community Centres that provide activities for like-Minded individuals.

3) How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance here? ]]> 2023-05-18 05:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595815655 https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595816694 Cedrick and Alden

1) Provide a summary of the article that is relevant to this selected argument:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Exercise-with-a-friend#:~:text=You%20can%20build%20new%20friendships&text=You'll%20be%20starting%20with,better%2C%20and%20make%20new%20friends.

This articale summarises that exercises help to bring people together with a common goal of improving their physical health. This creates brotherhood and camaraderie. This helps people to see past their differences be it racial or ideals.

Characteristics of Singapore: 
For example, ActiveSG is a government sponsored gym that allows all Singaporean Citizens and PR to use their facilities at an extremely low cost. This helps people of different generations to come together

How would you evaluate and attempt to provide balance?
While facilities may help to bring people together, it is not a full solution to help people to come together and form communities. Some people may still be reluctant and still not use the facilities provided by the SG government.]]> 2023-05-18 05:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wong_sui_lee/ima8c6zefv8w5qj4/wish/2595816694