The man behind S.O.50

I’m Lionel. I’m 50-something, a Singaporean husband, a father, and a 9-5 worker (打工仔) who finally stopped making excuses.

If you're looking for a polished, airbrushed fitness "influencer," you've got the wrong tab open. But if you want to know how a regular guy reclaimed his edge without giving up his soul (or his appetite), stick around.

The "Savage" Stats

• Weight: 75kg (though I’ll hover up to 79kg when I’m in a build phase). Down from a previous high of 105kg in 2013.

• Fuel: Electrolytes, high ANIMAL protein, and the occasional "I earned this" binge.

• Vices: Still working on them. Nobody’s perfect.

• Current Jam: AC/DC, Metallica, Motley Crue. (Because you can't hit a PR without a bit of 80s thunder).

What I’m Into Right Now

• The Arena: In love with HYROX. It’s the closest I’ve felt to being back in my young army days—just with more burpees and better shoes.

• The Gear: I’m a sucker for the right tools. Currently rotating the ASICS Novablast and Superblast, paired with compression leggings that actually keep the engine together.

• The Mission: Proving to myself that the "Second Act" can be better than the first.