Fitness & Exercise

Every Olympics, be it the Summer or the Winter, athletes get injured (and some are really serious ones). In fact, experts say that the frequency and severity of injuries at the Olympics have not varied much in the past decade, as athletes continue to push themselves for the ultimate glory. “The overall rate of injury […]

Its very easy to get influenced by Bollywood stars…by what they do, wear and the kind of physique they develop. Almost all the men wanted six packs like SRK in “Om Shanti Om” or a rugged body Aamir Khan in “Ghajini”. Almost all the women wanted a size-zero figure like Kareena at one point of […]

Mountain bikes may not be very popular in India yet, but its just a matter of time before these bikes get popular with fitness enthusiasts who want to mix fitness with outdoor activity. Mountain Bikes helps in fat burning, reduces body fat, enhances endurance, increases body strength and is a fun way to exercise and […]

Step aerobics is gaining popularity all around the world as it can help you to tone the muscles of your thighs, legs and hips. The step aerobic session helps you burn maximum calories to help you achieve a slim and trim body. For performing these exercises, an elevated platform known as the step is used […]

Life is a gift and must be preserved with care because it is our right to protect it. But what we do to protect it depends on the information we have at a given time, and this boils down to our choices. So we must make conscious effort to seek the right information and build […]

So you are determined to lose that extra fat that shows up in your paunch, or have just embarked upon a fitness plan after a long break, and I’m sure you must be enjoying. But have you ever given any thought as to how professional athlete’s train themselves? What sort of fitness program they must […]

Coaches of several Indian sports team (especially those associated with the younger teams) have stressed the importance of mental toughness along with high physical fitness levels, so that they cam compete at the highest levels. For a long time now, foreign coaches in India have been stressing on the fact that the mental aspect is […]

A hybrid of tennis and squash, the sport of Padel tennis has been moving up the popularity charts around Europe and the UK. In fact, the sport has superseded tennis and football as Spain’s most popular sport. It’s a social sport that is much easier and more fun to play. Spanish culture focuses on family […]

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of your weight and height, and depending on the value one can be categorised as underweight, ideal, overweight or obese. Usually, BMI from 18.5 up to 25 is considered to be healthy. Using a BMI Chart and calculator, one can easily determine the BMI. BMI (along with other […]

Body Composition refers to the amount of fat & muscle you have in your body. It is one of the most important indicators of your health and fitness. Want to get rid of that extra fat in your body for better fitness results? Worried that you are on the thinner side and want to gain […]