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, …
Think you’re a pro when it comes to exercise and fitness? Happy realisation people! We’ve just picked up the top 10 exercise myths that you were probably fed ever since you started working on. Read on…
Myth #1: Morning …
My name is Nirmalya Dutta and I am the sub-editor of health.india.com. Before I worked here, I was a grossly obese person who packed 123 kg in a 5’9’’ frame. I had had enough and went on a strict weight loss regime and …
The arms or guns as they called in bodybuilder lingo are the most noticeable part of the anatomy and the first ones you are ever going to work out when you start weight training. You need to exercise them not just to bulk up but …
Perhaps because the back muscles aren’t readily visible in the mirror they are often more neglected than other muscle groups that gym-goers love to work out like the chest, biceps or abs. If you lift weights and don’t …
Some people want to lose weight while others want to gain it. But most of them want to do it quickly, without too much effort. Getting into shape is not hard but it requires a little effort. Whether you want to lose weight, gain …
I still remember the first time I walked into the gym as an overweight 123 kg. The sight of able-bodied men and women pumping iron was quite intimidating. Little did I know that weight training would play a very crucial role in …
When it comes to exercise the fairer sex have to work out more than their partners. According to scientists, to get the same health benefits as men, women have to do a lot more exercise. Obese men and women were put on the same …
If you are planning to join a gym this is a must-read for you. If you’ve never been to one before, the chances are you will be suckered into choosing the flashiest gym in the neighbourhood, one that is part of an established …
Bollywood is a dog-eat-dog world and looking young, fit, ravishing or ripped is the sole criteria for survival. Here’s what some of our hottest Bollywood stars do to keep fit. Read about Salman Khan’s love for cycling, Aamir …
Aerobic exercises are the best for burning fat and losing weight, according to a US study. The study, conducted by the Duke University Medical Centre, is the largest randomised trial to analyse changes in body composition from …
John Abraham is one of the fittest actors around. Even though he is 39 years old, he hardly looks the age and could give the younger lot a run for their money. Unlike other actors who dealt with childhood obesity (Sonam, Arjun …
A study has shown that men who train with weights are less likelier to have diabetes. Adding aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or running, can lead to even greater benefits.
Scientists has analysed data on 32,000 …
Why women shouldn’t avoid weight training
Did you think only men need weight training? That if women do weight train, they end up looking bulky and masculine? Well, nothing could be further from the truth.
The reason …
