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The moment you tell people that you’re a software engineer you can actually see the admiration in their eyes. But look more closely; you will also see pity. Wondering Why? They, along with everyone else in the world, know...
Summer has barely started and it’s already taking a toll on my will to maintain my physical fitness. Oh, the desire is there and it’s strong (like each determined ray of the Sun) but sadly, the body is weak...
Since its emergence as a sport in ancient Greece, boxing is continually refined and perfected. Its popularity is increasing day by day with movies like Rocky and Million Dollar Baby making waves and pay-per-view boxing events attracting the masses....
Saina Nehwal - the Haryanvi girl who has single-handedly done the impossible - turn the attention of our cricket crazed nation away from the cricket pitches to the badminton courts! And why not? It’s not every day that an...
Temperature’s rising, it’s sweltering, you’re sweating and the heat seems determined to keep that rhythm going. There IS a way out though – WATER, the elixir of life itself. If you’re taking in more heat than you should be...
With the recent BBC documentary on Nirbhaya case going viral, it’s clear that violence on women is unpredictable and safety is a concern in our society. Though we often talk about women empowerment, are we ensuring safety to women...
Our bones are mainly made of two types of minerals, calcium and phosphorus. When these are not sufficiently provided in the diet, the bones lose the minerals, and become weak, and leads to a condition called osteoporosis in the...
This is a question that has been asked many times before, but the answers to that question continue to vary and remain inconsistent. It’s a known fact that the nicotine in cigarettes speeds the metabolism, which causes the body to...
To get the most out of exercise, you should monitor your intensity throughout your workout. This will insure that you are working within your heart rate zone, thus getting an effective workout without killing yourself. Working too hard could...
Walking and running are the most popular physical activities for American adults. But whether one is preferable to the other in terms of improving health has long been debated. Now a variety of new studies that pitted running directly...
It’s that time of the year again! Holi, the ‘Festival of Colours’, is here to welcome the Spring – the season of hope and fresh beginnings. Food and festivity immediately comes to mind when we think ‘Holi’ and while...
Who said walking, jogging and running are possible only outdoors? If you’re a health conscious person and prefer exercising indoors, then you sure ought to know the benefits that a treadmill can offer you as an indoor exercise. Considered...
Yoga has been around for a really very long time. With time we are seeing more awareness spreading and yoga is becoming a favourite to many from varied diversities. From gyms to fitness centers, most places are now offering...
The current trend of enrolling kids into various extracurricular activities like dance, music and martial arts is quite common. The busy work schedule seldom provides an opportunity for the parents to spend time with their kids. And to keep...
“Ouch! This pain is terrible, maybe I’m getting older.” We may think that sentences like these are expressed only by grannies and grandpas. But we are not entirely right. Back, shoulder, and knee aches are becoming a rather common...
Ushering in a new born is a precious occasion that every woman would look forward to in her life. Motherhood is the greatest boon for a woman in her life; however, there are certain concerns after pregnancy that every...
Dance has always been imbibed into the cultural heritage of almost every country, be it western dance styles like salsa, jazz, ballet or the various dance styles followed in our own country. Bollywood has gained recognition worldwide for the...
We’ve discussed across several posts that obesity and health problems in kids are interlinked. This makes it mandatory for you as parents to be considerate about the fitness of your kids. As a parent you must ensure that your...
“Why am I not as active as I was before?” Thoughts such as these are common as you approach your golden years and the first signs of pain and stiffness start showing up. But you know what? You are not...
The previous post on Yoga discussed on how it can promote weight loss due to the enormous health benefits it bestows on the body. Obesity is a major concern as it invites lot of health disease. With the rush...
Can a peaceful and stress free mind help to shed those extra flabs? Yes, your routine workouts coupled with a 20 minutes of spiritual exercise can do wonders to promote weight loss. This traditional and ancient science that addresses...
There have been a lot of discussions on how and why physical activities benefit kids. We all, as parents know well the risks our children will face for leading a sedentary lifestyle. There’s a risk of obesity and then...
How about we tweak the old proverb to ‘All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy’’. Yes, we agree to this statement, and we admit it even more with the latest trend where we see children busy...
German Volume training is a technique created during the mid-70s in Germany. This method, also known as the “10 sets method” and was used by off-season weightlifters to gain lean body mass and shed unnecessary body-fat. It wasn’t abnormal...
Who wants a six pack? Everyone!! And everyone can. Do leg raises, oblique twists and crunches for a while - and I 101% guarantee that you'll get a six pack. But there's one small problem. The problem is it won't...
