It’s not planks or sit-ups — the starburst plank is torture on your abs, obliques and shoulders (so I tried it, and here’s my verdict)
I don’t mind planks, but one of my problems with a standard plank is that the obliques don’t…
Shilpa Shetty’s fitness challenge: Actress performs a dumbbell squat and asks followers to show their version |
No one does fitness in Bollywood like Shilpa Shetty does, and she has a fitness challenge for everyone…
Calisthenics and body-weight exercises are making a comeback
You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it’s…
I tried using a weights bench for 30 days and it’s the piece of equipment I didn’t know I needed—here’s why
I’ve never really been a gym girl, preferring to work out at home where I can exercise in…
A trainer says this is the most underrated move for building strength in your core, shoulders, arms and back
If you’re new to working out, you might not have come across the term compound exercise yet—but there…
The two-minute daily Pilates exercise that is ‘great for posture, alignment and mobility’
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How the ‘Thamma’ star keeps fit amidst a busy schedule
It sure looks glamorous from the front row, but in the fast-paced world of entertainment, especially in Indian…
Five exercise swaps you should consider for more muscle growth, says a fitness expert
Just because an exercise is considered a ‘classic’ or everyone on the gym floor is doing it, doesn’t…
do I really have to get naked?
For thousands of years our Nordic cousins have enjoyed getting hot and sweaty in a sauna. As well…
Short walks or long walks for your heart health? Researchers explore
A long walk in nature looking at trees, flowers, and green spaces can do wonders for my mood…
Doctors explain: How just 30 minutes of daily exercise can help control diabetes naturally
Most of us know that walking and exercise help in dealing with diabetes for ages, however it’s the…
How a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health
Car headlights cut through the darkness of an early morning bootcamp. Photo: Ke-Xin Li It’s 6am in Pukehina…