exercise

Looking at the photographs of the fitness pursuits of your friends on the social media, whether on the elliptical at the gym, hiking through the wilderness or crossing a 10km finish line, can make some of you feel terrible about your shape,…

Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, ageing hearts and help prevent risk of future heart failure - if it’s enough exercise, and if it’s begun in time, says a new study by cardiologists at UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources.…

By Jasmin Waldmann What’s the right time to exercise? Is there a specific time of the day to exercise? Many people have this question. And it’s very relevant. Let me start with the morning v/s evening time that people seem to wonder…

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center examines what may cause chronic back pain in runners and the exercises to help prevent it.  The study, published in the ‘Journal of Biomechanics’, suggests that runners with…

Can physical fitness in children affect their academic performance? New research shows that it may very well be so. Researchers from the University of Granada have proven, for the first time in history, that physical fitness in children…

By Jasmin Waldmann Stretching can enhance your physical performance as far as the range of motion goes. Regular stretching will relax all your muscles. The more flexible you are, the bigger will be the range of motion, making the exercise…

Surya Namaskar is the salutation to the Sun and traditionally performed early in the morning as the sun rises. It is one of the finest yoga asanas for the overall development of your body, mind and soul. Comprising 12 yogic postures, this…

The health advantages of high-intensity exercise are widely known but new research from McMaster University points to another major benefit: Better memory. The findings could have implications for an ageing population, which is grappling…

Health warriors, fitness enthusiasts and the weight-conscious are often drawn to ‘fitness foods’ like granola bars, trail mixes, energy drinks, certain breakfast cereals and more. The packaging of all these products suggests that they…

The slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi hold promise as an alternative exercise option for patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation, according to research published in the ‘Journal of the American Heart Association’, the…

By Jasmin Waldmann Whether you are making a public speech, are in the process of closing a business deal, or merely sitting and chatting as a part of a group of friends, a good posture enhances the way you come across. An upright posture…

Whether you are a university student trying to get better grades, or an executive climbing the corporate ladder, or a stay-at-home mom attempting to multitask, life often turns stressful. This psychological distress can manifest as…

If you believe that exercising is the best way you can blow off steam when you’re angry, think again. A study in the journal ‘Circulation’ says that working out when mad at something or someone could be extra risky for your heart. In fact,…

By Jasmin Waldmann If you’re a regular gym-goer, you know that following the right exercise techniques is absolutely essential or you might end up with gym injuries. These injuries can set you back and, if you are passionate about fitness,…

Researchers from Brigham Young University in the US say they’ve found that a certain type of exercise can slow the ageing process within our cells, meaning we can enjoy better health and physical condition that matches the body of someone…

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and the special class of amino acids, known as BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), stimulate the muscle growth response. These supplements are considered to be an important part of the…