ASICS Athletes & Coaches
At ASICS, we believe in the positive impact of sport on the mind. Take our name, an acronym for Anima Sana in Corpore Sano or "a sound mind in a sound body." Our founding philosophy is perhaps more relevant than ever and we're recommitting to promoting the positive, uplifting power of sport.
Having a Sound Mind, Sound Body™ means being focused and completely in-tuned with my physical and mental being. That is when I truly enjoy and excel on the court!
- Liang Xiao Yu, Former National Badminton Player [Singapore]
Running provides an outlet for me to relieve stress and space to reset my priorities even on the worst days. There is nothing like getting a run in before starting my day and strutting into work full of energy like you can conquer whatever the world has to throw you!
- Elaine Young, Triathlete
Fitness is not just about swim, bike and run; it is also about an inner happiness and an overall well-being
- Arthur Tong, Triathlete Coach
Through sports, I have learnt the pain and beauty of grit and tenacity, to show up and persevere through good times and the bad.
- Goh Chui Ling, National Middle Distance Runner
Running has provided me with an outlet to relieve my stress, energising me so that I can concentrate on my work at the end of the day.
- Bernice Liew, National Sprinter
Running has given me the opportunity to push my physical and mental limits, teaching me values that I can apply to every aspect of life.
- Clara Goh, National Sprinter
As stressful as work can be, I believe in staying healthy - both physically and mentally. Hitting the track after a day’s work is my solution!
- Tan Zong Yang, National Sprinter
Having a Sound Mind and a Sound Body is essential in everything you do in life. I constantly remind myself that, on and off the tennis court, whenever I am facing adversity.
- Lynelle Lim, National Tennis Player
Having a Sound Mind in a Sound Body is my holistic approach to being the best that I can be. I work towards being physically and mentally stronger to be ready to take on each match day.
- Deanne Choo, National Tennis Player
Tennis is not just a physically demanding sport, but it is a mentally demanding one as well. To excel in this sport, one must have a Sound Mind and a Sound Body.
- Shaheed Alam, National Tennis Player
After a long day of work, the easiest thing to do is to just Netflix, but what if you decide to put on those shoes instead? Instead of feeling tired - you clear your headspace, and work on pounding that pavement, to get that endorphin fix and have a good night's sleep to start the day fresh again.
- Feroz, Head Coach of ASICS Running Club
Being a hurdler reminds me that no matter what obstacles I face, as long as my mind and body is in synergy, I can conquer anything that is in my way.
- Aw Yong Liang Qi, National Hurdler
Having a sound mind and body is crucial in sustaining what I like and want to do, so I constantly remind myself to carve out time to wind down even after a long day.
- Serena Teoh, National Marathoner
Having a sound mind will (in the long term) differentiates an average athlete from a good, a good athlete from an excellent. We are definitely what we think, we are surely what we believe! With a clear and positive mind comes a healthy body.
- Charmaine Soh, National Netballer
The body and mind works hand in hand. A healthy mind, sits in a healthy body.
- Aqilah Andin, National Netballer
I believe that every workout starts from the preparation of the mind.
- Zac Leow, National Sprinter