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How many of us take resolutions every year to join the gym for a fitter body and fail miserably at the time of sticking to that fitness regimen? The number will not be very less if we go by...
There is no denying that squats are the best bet for strong legs and a booty to die for, which is why most of us are squatting diligently and, some, religiously even. But if all the hours spent squatting...
When you see celebrities like Bipasha Basu (or) Deepika Padukone working out at the gym and looking flawless after sweating out, doesn’t your soul cry for that magic wand which can give you that fresh dewy look? Of course,...
At 7.30 A.M on 10th July @Bluefrog, Bangalore, Soul-O-Fit is all set to make a mark in the hearts of Bangaloreans as the ultimate morning fitness bash. Before the D-day arrives, we thought we will take you through what...
Even the workout beginners know the importance of stretching and how each stretching session, before and after workouts, goes a long way in preventing injuries and soreness. But while the need for stretching is felt by both novice and...
In our mundane and hectic lifestyle we strive to reach to the level where we can experience tranquility. The tumultuous situations in our lives incite impulsive and reactive emotions in us, which make us oblivious to the obvious, and hence creating...
Many of us hit the gym without knowing the proper regime and end up rushing from one machine to the other. How many times have you randomly done some exercises assuming that it will work for you? And then,...
It’s Summer and the Sun is all ablaze to raise the mercury level high! To cope with the scorching heat and humidity that deplete all the energy, it becomes essential to take necessary precautions while setting out for your summer workout; so that...
With International Women’s Day just a few days away, our eyes cannot escape the huge billboards of all that is pink and feminine and beautiful, everywhere we go. But, of course - who doesn’t want to take care of...
Time and again, you would have heard some experts swear by a certain workout to be the single best full-body workout while others swear by another. They may not all be wrong but that does not necessarily mean they’re...
Fad diets come and go but the actual practice of dieting has been around for centuries. From supermodels and actresses to bodybuilders, athletes, corporate professionals, young teens and housewives, the idea of dieting is nothing new. Another thing of...
You’re life partners, why not lifestyle partners (a healthy one, that is)? Snuggling in the couch everyday and watching ‘Gone with the Wind’ sounds pretty tempting - we know. But that couch could soon be too small to accommodate...
It does strike as ironic when the latest trend in fitness needs no other equipment but some good old rope. But battle ropes are gaining more and more popularity as they prove their aptness in providing both strength training...
Do you know it takes just 3 simple exercises to achieve a flat tummy? All that, of course, complemented by 120% commitment, proper nutritional intake and a 20-minute brisk walk every day. The best thing about these exercises is they...
If you are looking to achieve a great, lean body and do that while saving time, a good circuit training workout is what you need. It is a form of body conditioning which targets strength training and muscular endurance....
Even before 2016 arrived, fitness experts all around the world were already putting forward their own theories as to what changes they thought would hit the fitness world in the new year. While most theories are debatable, there are...
New Year Resolutions are not new to anyone and, no matter how much some people scorn them, no one can deny that they have, at least once, made some resolutions at some point in their lives. The same goes...
Christmas came and went and so did the New Year celebrations, but it looks like that holiday weight you’re carrying seem determined to stay. If you are starting to regret all the cake and cookie binging you have been...
Are you tired of all that weight training? Does the thought of dumbbells, barbells, and kettle-bells bore you and discourage you from getting on with your fitness routine? Maybe it’s time for a break! Yes, just a break; quitting...
The weather may be a little chilly and damp, but don’t let it dampen your spirits or hold you back from staying in shape. Not everyone is keen on jogging through the misty dawn or the damp dusk, nor...
Firmly based on the traditional eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga, as expounded by Patanjali in the 2500-year old The Yoga Sutras, Iyengar Yoga is propagated by BKS Iyengar who began his teaching in 1936 after studying in Mysore with...
Held in a room heated to 45 degrees, Bikram Yoga is a 90 minute class which consists of 26 asanas and breathing exercises repeated twice. Humidity is 40% - that’s right – so if you’re thinking you’re going to...
Hatha Yoga is the most well-known style of yoga in the western world and is the foundation of all movement-based styles of yoga, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Vinyasa, and others. It is a very apt introduction to yoga for...
Power yoga, a highly dynamic, fitness-based derivative of yoga, is modeled on Ashtanga yoga. It is a western term to describe a series of vigorous postures with an emphasis on strength and flexibility. However, unlike traditional yoga which encourages...
Vinyasa Flow or just Flow Yoga, as it is sometimes referred to, is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling. Each movement is smoothly flowing and almost dance-like, which explains the...
