Anytime Fitness Raises the Bar with Launch of Les Mills Classes and New Club in Johor Region

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 MAY 2023 - Anytime Fitness, the world's largest and fastest-growing 24-hour fitness franchise, has announced a game-changing development in the fitness industry in Malaysia with the launch of Les Mills classes and the opening of a new club in the Johor region.

Starting from June onwards, members of Anytime Fitness can experience the latest in fitness innovation with Les Mills classes, which combine high-energy music and choreographed movements to deliver an effective and enjoyable workout for participants of all fitness levels. 

In addition to the Les Mills classes launch, Anytime Fitness has opened a new club in the Johor region. The new club boasts state-of-the-art equipment, spacious workout areas, and expert trainers to help members achieve their fitness goals. This expansion of the brand's footprint further cements its position as the leader in the fitness industry.

"This is a game-changing development in the fitness industry in Malaysia, the launch of Les Mills classes and the opening of our new club in the Johor region will revolutionize the fitness experience for our members and cement our position as the leader in the industry,” said Ryan Cheal, COO of Anytime Fitness Malaysia. 

To celebrate these exciting developments, Anytime Fitness is holding a Mega Sale & Anniversary Sales with attractive membership prices” added Ryan. 

The sales will be held from mid-May across several locations, including R&F Mall, Setia Tropika, Tasek Central, and Sunway Big Box.

From mid-May, interested individuals can sign up for a membership at location below :-

Time : 10am – 10pm

Date : 15 May – 21 May , R&F Mall

          22 May – 28 May, Setia Tropika

          29 May – 4 June, Tasek Central

          5 June – 11 June, Sunway Big Box

To kickstart their fitness journey, Ryan Cheal said new members can join Anytime Fitness' 60-day transformation plan. 

The plan includes a personalized workout plan, nutritional guidance, and support from expert trainers to help members achieve their fitness goals.

For more information about the Les Mills class launch, the new club opening in Johor region, and the Mega Sale, please visit Anytime Fitness website at www.anytimefitness.com.my

GUARDIAN HOLDS HYGIENE WORKSHOP AND DONATES BATH CARE PRODUCTS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN - Part of Guardian’s ‘Together, Keeping Kids Clean And Healthy’ Community Service Campaign

About 200 Year 2 and Special Needs students of Sek Kebangsaan Shah Alam recently enjoyed an interactive Guardian Hygiene Workshop organised by Guardian Malaysia as part of its nationwide community service programme, “Together, Keeping Kids Clean and Healthy” aimed at helping children from low income families stay clean and, consequently, healthy. 

Soren Lauridsen, Chief Executive Officer, Health and Beauty, South East Asia, Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd said;

“It gives us great joy and pride when we see the happy faces of these children learning about good hygiene practices at our Hygiene Workshop. At Guardian, we believe that everyone deserves to feel clean and healthy. It is a basic human right. It should not be a luxury or privilege, especially for children. Children from low income families are especially vulnerable because these families do not have the resources, especially post Covid-19, to be able to buy hygiene products when their priority is to buy food to feed their children.”

“Which is why Guardian’s ‘Together, Keeping Kids Clean And Healthy’ Campaign has been launched to aim to provide 20 million baths to underprivileged children not only in Malaysia but in other South East Asian countries, namely, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. This is a Guardian region wide Corporate Social Responsibility campaign.”

Apart from the Hygiene Workshop, the children at the school also received complimentary Guardian bath care products. A total of 820 bottles of bath care and hand wash products were donated to the children of the school.

In addition, Guardian volunteers also painted a colourful mural featuring the Guardiancares Bear at the school depicting the importance of hygiene and bathing.

Headmistress of SK Shah Alam, Pn Hamidah Bt Shamsudin also expressed her gratitude for Guardian’s contribution.

“We are very grateful for this timely donation and Guardian’s campaign to keep our children clean and healthy. We also appreciate their effort to spruce up our school by painting such a colourful mural. The school children really are inspired by it,” Pn Hamidah said.

Also present was Dato’ Lawrence Low, Founding Chairman, MyPerintis & School of Life Malaysia, Guardian’s NGO partner in this programme. 

Soren added;“Additionally, for every one litre of Guardian bath care product sold in Malaysia, 15 sen will be donated to buying bath care products for these underprivileged children. So we hope our customers will support our community service effort by buying Guardian bath care products.”

In addition, the Guardiancares Bear will be on sale at RM30 only, at all Guardian stores throughout Malaysia and through Guardian’s online store and the Guardian mobile app. All proceeds from the sale of Guardiancares Bears will go to the #guardiancares fund to support the bath care needs of underprivileged children in Malaysia.

GUARDIAN INTRODUCES NEW AND EXCLUSIVE BRANDS FOR 55TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Guardian Malaysia today introduced a slew of new and exclusive brands in conjunction with its 55th Anniversary in October 2022.

 

“What started with a modest 200 square feet of trading space inside the Weld Supermarket, has over the last 5 decades become the leading pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in the country, that has been voted the number one Malaysian-grown retailing brand at the recent 2021 Putra Brand Awards. Today, Guardian has more than 520 stores all over the country, and a booming e-store and an app that is accessible 24/7,” said Angela Teo, Head of Marketing, Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd.

 

 

“Today, as part of our 55th Anniversary celebrations, we are introducing 24 new arrivals to our stores and to our Guardian Gaya Squad members. These new and exclusive brands cover various product segments which include skincare, make-up, hair care, health and beauty.

 

“Furthermore, in conjunction with our 55th Anniversary celebration, Guardian will be offering fantastic promotions and offers from now until 30th October 2022. In fact, we have 1,000 products that have a 55% discount on the 2nd item bought and many, many other promotional offers too,” added Teo.

 

Guardian’s Gaya Squad were given a special preview on the new and exclusive brands on offer today in a special event to mark the 5th Anniversary of its formation.  

 

 

The Guardian Gaya Squad movement, an initiative by Guardian Malaysia to build relationship with customers through social media is now a key delivery channel for customers to access ideas and information for smart and healthy living.

 

“The Guardian Gaya Squad initiative which was launched five years ago is now widely accepted by our customers as a channel for the latest in health and wellness trends and products,” 

 

“We started the Guardian Gaya Squad as an important channel for the various new international and local brands that we sell instore to educate and raise awareness about their brand to our customers via the social media influencers that we invite to these sessions,” said Teo. 

 

These Gaya Squad sessions are small and intimate gatherings where the social media influencers invited, have a unique opportunity to touch, feel and try the brand products and more importantly ask all questions that they need to ask to know the brand better. So that in the end, whatever reviews they post on social media for their readers and our customers will be an informed and educated piece of information that is accurate and useful.      

 

“In this way, our customers learn more about the brands that we stock,” added Teo.

 

“It is really a win-win initiative for our customers who will get more in-depth info about the latest health and beauty brands in the market and the latest trends while our brand owners get brand exposure to raise the customer awareness,” Teo said.

 

“As part of our 55th Anniversary celebration we are proud of what we have achieved over the years and will continue to work harder because we are committed to help our customers afford a healthy and beautiful life – everyday,” concluded Teo.

Testing out the electric toothbrush with ASMR sound.

Thank you Guardian for inviting me to the Guardian Gaya Squad, Happy 5th Anniversary to Guardian Gaya Squad. 

 

Now don't just read here, if you like to know more about the New & Exclusive Brands of 55th Anniversary of Guardian do head to the Guardian outlets.

 

Lets for the update of Guardian on following social media:

Facebook: @Guardianmy 

Instagram: @Guardianmy 

YouTube: @Guardian MY

Telegram: @GuardianMY

#GuardianMYApp

#No1StoreMalaysia

 

 

About Guardian Malaysia 

Guardian Malaysia started as a 200-sqft pharmaceutical retail outlet catering to the expatriate community 55 years ago. Today, it is the leading pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain in the country, with more than 500 stores nationwide, providing an unrivalled variety of pharmaceutical, health and beauty products. Each year, our stores serve more than 30 million customers across the country.  

ASCENSIA AND ALPRO PHARMACY FIRST-IN-KIND DIABETES MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

In addressing the need for greater affordability and accessibility in managing diabetes, Ascensia Diabetes Care (Ascensia), together with Alpro Pharmacy, a home grown retail pharmacy chain in Malaysia, today launched sugO365, a first-of-its-kind diabetes subscription plan in Malaysia.  

sugO365, which was conceptualised by a group of highly-trained and visionary individuals from Malaysia’s health care industry, is an innovative platform that allows Malaysians living with diabetes the ability to manage and learn how to manage their diabetes effectively through the use of digital technology. 

Speaking at the launch of sugO365, Maximillian Lim, Managing Director of Ascensia Diabetes Care Malaysia, said, “Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) is undeniably an important aspect for those living with diabetes. As the world’s leading diabetes care solutions provider, we are committed to simplify the lives of people with diabetes, empowering them to take charge of their health. With sugO365, they can focus on what matters the most: their diabetes control.” 

According to Lim, Ascensia recently spearheaded a grassroots diabetes survey that found that those living with diabetes are discouraged from performing appropriate self-monitoring blood glucose because of the cost. The survey also found that over 50% of the diabetic respondents believe that the primary responsibility of diabetes management is very much a doctor’s duty, not the patients. 

“We believe that the subscription plan will address the issue of affordability and accessibility to timely and accurate information. With that, we hope to empower people with diabetes to take charge of their diabetes,"Lim said.sugO365 comes in four different plans-sugO Trial, sugOVIP, sugO COMBO and sugOMAX, exclusive for diabetes mellitus type 1 patient. Upon signing up,subscribers will be given a free COUNTOUR®PLUS ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The device is wireless-enabled with Bluetooth® connectivity and can seamlessly connect to the mobile app on a smartphone.The app collects, stores and analyses the subscriber’s blood glucose readings in real-time. Through this easy-to-use app, the subscriber will have a better understanding of how their daily activities affect their blood glucose results that may impact their diabetes management. 

Subscribers will get personalized care from Alpro Pharmacy’s certified health care professionals, including pharmacists, nutritionists and dieticians, through LIVE chat and face-to-face consultation. There will also be webinar and diabetes health tips available. According to Ph. Lee Yin Chen, Branding, Promotion and Trade Marketing Director from Alpro Pharmacy,the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) estimated that the medical cost for a person living with diabetes is approximately RM71,000 ($16,750) per year and of that amount RM4,100 ($9,601) is attributed to diabetes treatment. This is more than twice the medical cost for those without diabetes.“With sugO365, we can help to relieve the burden on patients who are faced with high diabetes expenses. Most importantly, they will get to access to accurate information at their fingertips.”

“Moving forward, both Ascensia and Alpro will continue to bring about more features to this subscription plan. Our ultimate goal is to encourage Malaysians to take charge of their own livesand encourage their loved ones to do the same,” he concluded. 

SugOVIP, the most comprehensive plan, is priced at RM360 onwards for one year and is available to all members of Alpro Pharmacy. In conjunction with the launch of sugO365, customers of Alpro Pharmacy who have successfully purchased MSIG Gluco SafeGuard Insurance during the campaign period will be entitled to a complimentary sugO VIP package worth RM360.00. 

 

Sharing is caring, share this info with your loved ones and friends too. For further information on sugO365, visit www.sugo365.com.my or the nearest Alpro Pharmacy.


About Ascensia Diabetes Care 
Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high-quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people with diabetes.

Home to the world-renowned CONTOUR® portfolio of blood glucose monitoring systems, our products combine advanced technology with user-friendly functionality that helps people with diabetes to manage their condition. We are committed to continued research, innovation, and development of new products and solutions. As a trusted partner in the diabetes community, we collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and other partners to ensure our products meet the highest standards of accuracy, precision and reliability, and that we conduct our business compliantly and with integrity. 

Ascensia Diabetes Care was established in 2016 through the sale of Bayer Diabetes Care to Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd. Ascensia Diabetes Care products are sold in more than 125 countries. Ascensia Diabetes Care has around 1,700 employees and operations in 31 countries. 
For further information, please visit the Ascensia Diabetes Care website at: http://www.ascensia.com.

About Alpro Pharmacy 
Alpro Pharmacy is one of the fastest-growing homegrown pharmacy retail chains in Malaysia. Founded by Ph. Low Swee Siong and Ph. Hiew Fei Tsong, the first Alpro Pharmacy, opened at Negeri Sembilan in February 2002. 

As a strong advocate of Medication Safety, Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only pharmacy in Malaysia that has insured all the medication sold for its Genuity and safety up to RM1million. It has also won two (2)Star Outstanding Business Awards and two (2) Sinchew Business Excellence Awards from the year 2016 to 2018 for its innovation in providing patient care and corporate social responsibility.  

Currently, Alpro Pharmacy has over 800employees and85outlets all over Malaysia, including 23 in Negeri Sembilan, 11 in Klang Valley, 12 in Johor, 8 in Sarawak, 8 in Pahang, 7 in Penang and other major cities in Malaysia.

A Woman's Journey Through Health with menarini

Last Sunday morning, I attended a workshop it is related to A Woman's Journey Through Health. It's interesting as I didn't know much of the contraceptive pills and menopause. This is one stop workshop with various topics that relates to women's from all walks of life, making women feel good about themselves, empowering them to take control of their lives with adequate knowledge, finding happiness and always feel young at heart. This workshop suitable for woman from age 28 to 45 years old. One of the healthy activities in the morning include of cycling. 

Family planning is important as at the workshop today get to know family that have 11 children because they don't know of importance of family planning. All tickets sales to the worskhop RM25 each will be donated to Ragunathan family.

Women's hormonal changes from her wonder years through golden years, talked by Dr. Ho Choon Moy, O&G Specialist.

Unplanned pregnancy with more than 50% of pregnancies worldwide are unplanned, they are more than a half in Asia. Sad to know half ended in abortion, this may reflect the poor contraceptive knowledge. Today there's short term contraceptives and long term contraceptives to choose from for the woman and man. There are oral contraceptive pills which is not just for family planning, but has other benefits like regulating women's hormones which could reduce some health issues. Oral contraceptive pill has low dose vs ultralow dose it's important to seek your doctor advice on which is suitable for you. Each year in the worldwide trends in contraception usage, contraception prevents 188 million unplanned pregnancies. It results in 122 millions few abortions. Proper timing and spacing of pregnancies & births reduce pregnancy-related health complications in women. This results in a lower infant mortality rate. Do you know about the sexual transmitted infections? They are Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes Simplex, Syphillis, Genital warts, HPV ( Human Papilloma Virus), HIV (Human Imunodefiency Virus). This is why 'Double-Dutch' approach to contraception gives the best protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

I am glad that I attended this workshop as it's not only educate public on certain disease and health issues related also get to know about oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs for menopausal women.

Talking of menopause, do you know what it is? It is the final menstrual period of a woman. Post-menopause is 1 year after the last menstrual period. Peri-menopause begins anytime from 40 years old onwards until the beginning of post-menopause. Menopause is a natural and inevitable event that happens on average at age 51 years. I recalled this happened to my mom when she was in her late 40s.

What are the symptoms of menopause?
Hot Flushes

• Nearly 75% of women entering perimenopause experience hot flushes
• Intense heat: 30 secs - few minutes; followed by sweating, palpitations, anxiety.
• Major cause of sleep disturbance.

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term that refers to the changes at the vulva, vagina, urethra and bladder that happen to women after menopause. The term GSM came about in 2013 when experts from the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) got together to discuss the best way to describe the symptoms at the private parts of menopausal women so that patients can feel more comfortable seeking medical attention for their problem instead of suffering in silence.

GSM is not one single problem but a set of different problems happening at the same anatomical area, hence the treatment will vary according to woman's individual needs. Not all treatments require medication; some may be lifestyle changes or topical applications. Generally, treatment can consists of water-based lubricants, moisturisers, low-dose hormone therapy, local estrogen creams, suppositories or tablets.

Menopause is a new beginning or the beginning of the end? It's important to have a healthy lifestyle which consists of diet and exercise. Weight gain after menopause is caused by lifestyle factors. Healthy diet with several servings of fruits & vegetables each day, whole grain fibres, fish and low total fat (cooking coconut oil/olive oil). Limit sugar and salt intake, eat slowly chew longer be mindful and enjoy your food. Socialized and be physically & mentally active.

Besides woman's health talk there's also Atopiclair cream/lotion which is suitable for eczema patients. This is a non-steroidal product that is suitable even for baby and children. I might want to check this out as my dear sometimes like to scratch and makes him difficult to sleep.

I also find many woman interested in the Papulex, this is for acne skin, there are other range in Papulex as well.

The workshop session has slips to few session in a day and activities lining up for participants of the talk namely the learn about health through activities like booth tour & stamping, photography, cycling, hair grooming, blending your own healthy juices, slimming & pampering, health assessment/bone scan. There were also health talk on Myth about the virgin coconut oil and weight management, where Celebrity Testimonial, they are the Celebrity Sharing: Ms Aenie Wong & Mother. There are breakfast, buffet lunch and tea break provided.

The workshop is jointly organized by Feminine Magazine, Mommy Baby; Caring Pharmacy as the healthcare partner and Menarini as the official main sponsor, and other co-sponsors.

Group photo with the Ragunathan Family with the sponsors

I am glad I attended the workshop, know more about important of woman's health and lifestyle.