Just when we thought we’d seen it all, the handsome Bollywood hunk Siddhartha Malhotra raised the bar for physical aptitude goals in the absence of a gym, with only “a tree” to support your exercise routine. Putting aside our exercise procrastination, Sidharth was seen exercising in a tree in yodha‘s set in Bhopal this Saturday … Read more
Like many of us, the 2020 lockdown was a wake-up call for Pratul Maheshwari. Maheshwari, 31, based in Mumbai, who weighed 106kg, had a busy schedule involving a lot of travelling, before everything was shut down due to covid-19. The pandemic further increased his anxiety and his doctor had strictly asked him to lose weight … Read more
Is your outdoor exercise routine down due to cold weather? Don’t stop going outside until spring. Whether you’ve been a regular outdoor runner for years or just starting a new exercise routine, freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather force many people to stay indoors for the season. Exercise can help combat winter blues, boost energy, … Read more
Weight is usually one of the most common concerns after the festive period. The extra calories accumulated take their toll in the form of tighter clothing and unwanted bulges along the contour of the body. However, losing these extra measures through physical activity can be a sweaty affair in our climate, not always a pretty … Read more
With the weather still very nice and some restrictions eased, this is probably the best time to go beyond training and play sports to keep your lifestyle active, fun and interesting. A 1993 study published in the Sports Behavior Magazine compared differences in motivation for sport and exercise. The researchers found that people who play … Read more
Downward Facing Dog is an excellent yoga asana for reducing neck strain and back pain, common side effects of sitting all day. Step 1: Come to your four, so that your body forms a table-like structure. Your shoulders below your wrists and your hips above your knees. Step 2: Inhale and lift your hips up … Read more
<!– –> Dancing is one of the best workout solutions for winters as it is a full body workout. Losing weight or maintaining a fitness level is never easy. During winters, when we tend to become less mobile, our metabolism rate drops and digestion slows down. All these problems complicate our health and the results … Read more
Age, accidents, conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and complications of more common diseases such as diabetes can all lead to decreased mobility or range of motion. Samia Rafeediea associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at the University of Southern California and member of the California Occupational Therapy Associationsaid exercise is key to helping … Read more