MARCEL DAANE @ UNLEASHED 2012

Marcel’s passion lies in the realm of maximizing cognitive and physical performance by using an integrated combination of Neuroscience, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. His Post Graduate work in Neuroscience coupled with undergraduate degrees in Complementary Medicine and Applied Nutrition and professional qualifications as an ACE “Gold Standard” Advanced Fitness Specialist and NSCA Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, in combination with over 15 years experience in cognitive performance coaching, rehabilitation, and strength conditioning, have enabled Marcel to developed a unique, integrated model, of coaching that is highly sought after in the sports, fitness and corporate arenas.

Marcel is the Managing Director of The Body Brain Performance Institute (Singapore), which specializes in Executive Performance Coaching for organizations such as SAP-Asia Pacific, Accenture, Google, and HERMES. In addition to this, he is also the director of Singapore’s largest sports performance centre, SPEED Institute as well as Marcel-Fit Education and Training through which he authors and runs body-brain, movement based, fitness education courses for fitness professionals.

Specialty:

1)   Obesity: The brain hypothesis

Marcel examines the role of the frontal lobes, reward system and appetite centers in the etiology of obesity and the environmental factors that contribute to the process. Participants will learn strategies to repair the dysfunction by tackling the source of the problem.

2)      MET – Connecting Body and Brain through Exercise

This practical session shows participants how to engage the brain while exercising and shows practical progressions how to safely increase complexity of movement to keep both body and brain synchronized during training.

FABIANA SANTUCCI @ UNLEASHED 2012

Fabiana has had the passion for fitness since the age of 9 and has been in the fitness industry  for more than 15 years.  This native Brazilian who hailed from Sao Paolo comes equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education & Sports by the University of FEFISO ( Faculdade de Educação Física de Sorocaba) in Brazil and has participated in the Aerobic Competition in 1997 and Miss Fitness Competition in Brazil in 2000. 

The multi-talented instructor teaches  Power Jump, ABT, Power Stretch, Core Ex, Circuit Training, Sculpt, Latin Fiesta, MTV Style, Freestyle Step, Hip Hop, Jazz, ABS Workout, as well as TRX Group Suspension Training. The former  Master trainer for Body Systems, is currently a BODYCOMBAT ™ Presenter for Les Mills Asia Pacific and teaches a  wide series of the Les Mills programs.

Fabi, as she is often known, lives by one philosophy  :- Fitness is not a quick fix, it is a lifestyle. 

We believe you, Fabi..  :-)

 

 Specialty:

•  Latin Fiesta

Groove to the perfect fusion of Latin dance movements and music with high-energy aerobics !  The exciting combinations and great music will be a fun way to get your exercise in as Fabi shows off her crazy sexy cool moves to the beat of the tunes she grows up with. Experience LATIN like you never had before from the land where it all started  !!!!

• Core-X

Core muscles conditioning. The ultimate solution to achieving better posture, leaner muscles, increased strength, improved balance and athletic performance. Learn new training methods proven to be safe and effective to boost your classes to a whole new level of strength and fitness.

INDRA BALARATNAM @ UNLEASHED 2012

Indra Balaratnam is a US educated Consultant Dietitian with 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. 

Presently, she runs her own private practice in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she conducts one-on-one and group dietary counseling sessions for clients with as diabetes, coronary heart disease, weight issues, pregnancy, childhood nutrition and active individuals. 

Indra’s nutrition and dietetics works extensively with the media to promote healthy eating as she is passionate that people should have access to credible, practical information. Her articles have appeared in regional publications such as Health Today, Men’s Health (Malaysia), The Finder, Malaysian & Singapore Women’s Weekly, Health & Beauty and several online health portals.   

She is the co-author of the nutrition cookbook “Healthy Eating – Recipes for the Asian Palate” (Times Edition – Marshall Cavendish) launched in September 2004. 

SPECIALTY

1. Nutrition for Active People 

How to lose weight or gain weight safely and effectively? Do you really need supplements? How much calories do you really need to consume for a day? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Indra dispells fad diets and ‘disects’ food groups,  local foods as well as their caloric contents.   

2. Maintaining Your Nutrition Success 

Learn how to read food labels and  how to manage stress and emotional eating. Learn also how to manage your diet when you eat at home, eat out and visiting open houses during festive seasons. Get great healthy cooking tips and find out how to get your family members to eat healthier too. 

ANGE ONG @ UNLEASHED 2012

Ange Ong, founder and owner of ANGE dansfit has more than 10 years of experience as a fitness instructor, dancer, performer and choreographer.  With an array of dance certifications in Jazz, Ballet, Street Jazz, Hip-Hop and Salsa, she is also a master choreographer and is no stranger in the fitness scene in Singapore.

Certified by the Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) and the Singapore Sports Council (SSC), Ange also holds a certification in advanced Pilates by STOTT.

Specialty:

1)      Hip-Hop Jam

Experience a unique cardiovascular workout using hip-hop dance moves. This class will inspire you to burn calories and whip your heart and lungs into shape while having a great time. Whether your goal is to lose weight, strengthen, stretch or tone your body, Hip-Hop Jam is suited for all levels. Be prepared to raise your heart rate, sweat, laugh and have fun!

2)      ZumFit Party Rock

Ditch the workout, join the party!! Featuring simple but seriously hot dance moves, ZumFit Party Rock is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star! Set to a soundtrack of chart-topping popular hits, ZumFit Party Rock combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that help participants to dance away their worries.