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“It has to be something you actually look forward to”—a trainer shares the exact workout routine she does as a busy mom, Pilates instructor and studio owner

“It has to be something you actually look forward to”—a trainer shares the exact workout routine she does as a busy mom, Pilates instructor and studio owner

Published by Jenni Sidey

Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine. Emma Mahama is a Pilates instructor and the founder of Everbody Reformer, which has grown to three studios in London, U.K. The most important thing for Mahama when working out is that she has fun. Latest Videos From You may like “My priority is enjoyment,” she says. “If I don’t enjoy it, I won’t stick to it.” She tells Fit&Well that her love of working out inspired her to become a Pilates instructor. She loved the method, and wanted to do more of it and share it with others. “It’s the same with going to the gym and weightlifting,” she adds. “I’ve found workouts I love, I feel good after doing them and that feeling is super motivating to me.” Emma Mahama’s weekly workout routine Mahama always works out in the morning, aiming for five training sessions a …

Nelly’s Retro Snacks in Toa Payoh offers over 100 nostalgic treats like iced gem biscuits and ear crackers from S.50

Nelly’s Retro Snacks in Toa Payoh offers over 100 nostalgic treats like iced gem biscuits and ear crackers from S$1.50

Published by Sam Flores

Her now-defunct Century Square outlet closed last month. “Rent was too expensive,” says the now Singaporean PR, who paid about S$17,000 a month. “We were making losses, that’s why we closed the outlet,” says Laurel, who helps out at her mother’s stores, though she declined to specify the amount incurred. To offset the closure, Nelly opened a new outlet at a Toa Payoh HDB void deck on Apr 1, 2026. Compared to the mall store, the new space has a more charming old-school feel. “Rent is more affordable here,” Nelly says, though she declined to reveal any figures. “I’m still able to profit from the business, which is why we’re able to keep opening stores.” The mother-daughter duo now work together daily at the Toa Payoh outlet. “It’s not just about selling snacks – it’s about keeping the tradition alive so the next generation still gets to enjoy it,” Nelly says. Prices at the Toa Payoh outlet are also kept slightly lower as many customers there are elderly. “We try to keep prices down because …