Tag Articles

How to use the treadmill effectively

May 22, 2013
Are you one of those who think the treadmill is an overrated cardio machine? That it’s just a waste of time or something unpleasant that you need to get over with? Most people who hit the gym treat the treadmill with disdain, a …

Rice – good or bad?

May 21, 2013
Rice has been a staple food item of the Indian cuisine. For many, it is more than just food; it is a tradition, part of their culture to have a heap of rice every day along with some curry come what may. But with the sudden …

Top 8 mobile fitness apps

May 16, 2013
Living a healthy life just got simpler! Mobile  fitness apps today can help you track your exercise routine, whether it includes running, cycling, weight training, yoga, or just about any other fitness regime. In this article, …

Fish oil can help you lose weight!

May 15, 2013
The team at the University's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease reviewed research from around the world to see whether there was sufficient data available to suggest that omega-3s had a role to play in aiding weight …

Smaller breakfasts key to losing weight

May 14, 2013
A new study has revealed the smaller breakfasts can help people lose weight. Researchers served cereal, milk, scrambled egg, ham, brown toast with butter and orange juice to 33 overweight people in the study. However, they …

Silent heart attacks: Why you need to be aware

May 14, 2013
When anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart attack’, the phenomenon …

Mediterranean diet can help lower bad cholesterol level

May 3, 2013
A new study suggests that a heart-healthy diet can help reduce bad cholesterol in men even if it doesn’t facilitate weight loss. The 19 24- to 62-year-old men in the study had metabolic syndrome, which refers to three or more …

Are web-based programmes for weight-loss effective?

April 28, 2013
According to a study, web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management. Weight loss is a topic of concern for nearly 36 percent of Americans who are considered obese. There are many …

Quick-fix weight loss products, treatments and services: Do they work?

April 23, 2013
It’s impossible to go a single day without looking at advertisements for weight loss products. Pills, shakes, belts, slimming centres and herbs – there are thousands of products or services that guarantee results for your …

Weight loss diet by expert dietician

April 16, 2013
Losing weight is not just about sweating it out for hours in the gym, but also about what you eat. Many people may work out regularly but not see any results as they do not eat the right food. Having junk or unhealthy food can …

How supermodel Heidi Klum stays fit

April 15, 2013
German supermodel Heidi Klum tries to incorporate exercise into whatever she does in order to keep herself fit. ‘My schedule is always really hectic, so I try to incorporate exercise into my everyday routine as much as …

Is 7 pm on a Sunday night fat o’ clock?

April 12, 2013
Now a study has zoned in on 7pm on Sunday as the time when most people are likely to comfort eat and break their dietary regime. The study also found that other high-risk unhealthy hours was between 3pm and 5 pm, while the …

Exercises for flat abs

April 10, 2013
Who doesn’t want dreamy washboard abs that you see on actors like John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan and Lara Dutta? But flat abs actually serves a greater purpose than just looking dishy. Getting rid of your belly fat will also help …

Unable to lose weight due to night shift (Fitness query of the day)

April 9, 2013
I am 25 years old and my height is 5 ft and weight is around 62 kg. I have a night shift – my shift timing is 5.30 pm to 4.30 am. I get up by 3 pm to get ready for office. I have my lunch by 3.30 pm. By 5 pm, I reach office and …