Photo by Unsplash By MONIQUE KOERNERCottonwood Extension District Many people, for a variety of reasons, such as arthritis or other painful conditions, don’t participate in regular physical activity, despite the health benefits it would offer. The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease program was developed to help people with or without arthritis form walking groups whose…
Let’s face it: life is busy. Between work deadlines, errands, and trying to have some semblance of a social life, squeezing in self-care can feel impossible. Often, we find ourselves multitasking just to keep up. Eating lunch while answering emails? Check. Listening to podcasts while doing the dishes? Yep. And of sex as a workout?…
Maintaining your enthusiasm for a long-term fitness goal is challenging for any exerciser. Whether you are hoping to run a marathon or do your first pull-up this year, you need a plan to get there. That means setting up a series of benchmarks, like how many push-ups you can do, with assessments along the way…
Dubai Capitals have confirmed that Dasun Shanaka was medically cleared to play in the ILT20 2025 season only after passing a fitness test on February 2. Shanaka, who reportedly suffered a neck injury while playing in Sri Lanka, underwent a clinical examination by physiotherapist Deep Tomar, which confirmed mild tenderness but no significant discomfort, Dubai…
A video of a man attempting a heavy bench press has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers shocked. The footage captures the moment he tried to “ego lift” a staggering 165 kg weight at a gym. What started as an impressive display of strength quickly turned into a distressing scene when the lifter found…
From Joe Rogan to Jennifer Aniston, numerous celebrities, influencers and athletes have been extolling the benefits of ice baths and cold plunges for years. Cold-water immersions have become a famous trend. Its proponents say it reduces stress, softens the degree of exercise-induced muscle damage and supports immune system function. However, new research has revealed that…
A week after Annie Thorisdottir shared she would not register for the 2025 CrossFit Open, Elisa Fuliano has announced that she also not be competing this year. Fuliano, a three-time CrossFit Games veteran, explained her decision on Instagram this morning. Fuliano withdrew from the 2024 CrossFit Games following the death of Lazar Đukić during Event…
During the pandemic, many people turned to online workouts to help them stay in shape, and, frankly, avoid insanity. I found these sessions invaluable, but I didn’t stick with them when the world returned to what we consider normal, so when I was challenged to try an online workout, I was keen to dive back…
A PERSONAL trainer has warned of the dangers of a common gym mistake after she snapped her right hip bone – leaving her “crying with every single step” due to the pain. Kristina Schmidt, 24, started incorporating barbell hip thrusts into her gym routine in an attempt to grow her glutes, after seeing her favourite…
If you work at a desk, you’ll likely catch yourself hunching over your work at some point in the day. This rounded position can lead to stiffness and discomfort in the shoulder muscles and neck, which can be difficult to shake, especially if you have to sit at a desk again tomorrow. I spoke to…
