With an eye on the future Olympics and to groom more Indian children to take up sports, a pilot scheme has been launched for toddlers in schools that will groom them to become future sports stars. Brainchild of district welfare officer Subhash Sasane, the pre-primary fitness and sports school (PPFNS) scheme will be implemented at […]
Drinking Juice: Do’s and Don’ts
With rising health concerns and increasing awareness about the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, juicing has become a way of life. To get the maximum benefit from drinking juice, you must drink your juice as fresh as possible. You must use methods that help retain the nutrients of fruits and […]
Khelo India initiative gets massive allocation of funds
Khelo India scheme gets big hike in allocation of funds, at the expense of Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore defends decision saying it will change the sports scenario in India. Mr. Rathore says India has the potential to produce 100 Usain Bolts if the country’s sports culture undergoes transformation. “This marks […]
For a head-to-toe detox, head to Kalari Kovilakom in Kerala
If you need a head-to-toe detox, you should head to the Kalari Kovilakom, an Ayurvedic retreat, in Kerala, India. Specific programmes such as anti aging, weight management, detoxification, stress management, are also offered. Kalari Kovilakom used to be the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, but now serves as a resort/ retreat offering […]
Italian company Tecnobody sets up cutting-edge fitness training systems at Abhinav Bindra’s Chandigarh office
Italian company Tecnobody sets up cutting-edge fitness training systems at Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s Chandigarh office. The centre will be used to train top class Indian athletes. Abhinav Bindra’s a state-of-the-art high-performance centre now has sophisticated fitness and training systems that will be available to elite Indian athletes for free. Abhinav Bindra spent close […]
Global sports nutrition market to reach $44 Billion By 2021
A study done by Allied Market Research suggests that the Global Sports Nutrition Market will be $44 Billion in the next 5 years (By 2021); countries like India and China will witness high demand. Increase in the number of gyms & fitness clubs, rise in trend of online retail, growth in the number of recreational […]
Hot stone bath, Bhutanese wellness ritual that heals joint pains (and even your soul)
Hot stone bath is a Bhutanese wellness ritual that heals joint pains (and even your soul). Many believe that the ritual is a mix of Tibetan Kum Nye medicine and Indian Ayurveda. The stones release their minerals and the leaves in the water release their essential oils in the traditional DOTSHO or Bhutanese hot tub. […]
Top health risks that India inc’s executives face
The salaries of top Indian corporate executive may have risen in the last few years, but so have working hours and work related injuries. Long hours in office and a sedentary lifestyle are affecting more and more executives, who are developing medical conditions at a much younger age. Here are the common health risks that […]
How to Design a Corporate Wellness Plan that actually works
There are many who see the benefits of having a workplace health promotion program (more commonly known as wellness program). But not many companies know how to implement one. There’s also lots of misconceptions about wellness programs, which means companies leaders choose options fairly blindly, doing their employees a disservice. Besides, some programs are more […]
Virtual Reality is thrilling but it can have dangerous effects on your health
Almost everybody around is gung-ho about Virtual Reality (VR) nowadays, its thrill and the potential it holds, but VR can also have a bad effect on your health. Anything that needs to be worn around your eyes for an immersive experience (VR or even 3D), does provide a better experience, but there are many who […]