I’m a fitness editor and marathon runner, but I have a higher risk of osteoporosis than most people my age, as I also have coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue in the small intestine when gluten is ingested. 75% of people with coeliac disease…
Throughout my adult life, I’ve been fairly fit—give or take two pregnancies. But until somewhat recently, my efforts were primarily focused on the short term. I’d eat whole foods, track my calorie intake, count my steps, go to 6 a.m. barre classes or, in the late aughts, follow along to Tracy Anderson DVDs in the…
Pre-workout nutrition, workout prep—whatever you call it—has changed, and what you consume in the hours before exercise matters. Here’s an expert guide to the best pre-workout food and drink. Carbs are your friend When it comes to energy, carbohydrates are where your focus should be. There’s been a big debate about carbs (bread, pasta, bananas,…
Published on: Aug 11, 2025 05:27 pm IST Kareena Kapoor’s fitness routine is all about consistency and strength. Here’s a closer look at her home workout that keeps her toned and glowing at 44. Kareena Kapoor is definitely one of those stars who seem to be ageing in reverse, and it’s all thanks to her…
Do you or your parents think it is too late for them to start strength training? Often, it is believed that as we age, our muscles weaken and our ability to do intense exercises also diminishes. However, numerous studies have shown the benefits of hitting the gym, no matter the age. Weight training helps older…
Celebrity Pilates trainer Yasmin Karachiwala is known for training stars like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Jacqueline Fernandez, among others. In a podcast with Bhavishya Sindwani, shared on YouTube on May 17, Yasmin shared her insights on how celebrities actually train, what their workout routines look like, and how they stay fit despite…
In our modern, time-squeezed lives, it’s tempting to do everything as fast as possible: listen to podcasts on double speed, work in email-free sprints, or train at lung-bursting intensity in the gaps between your morning meditation and the school run. But evidence is piling up that the last one might not be as beneficial as…
BANGLADESH CRICKET Mushfiqur Rahim was among the fastest to complete the 1600-meter run © Cricbuzz While Nahid Rana impressed in the fitness training, few other cricketers failed to live up to the expectations in the 1600-meter running at the National Stadium on Sunday. Earlier, players’ fitness was monitored by the Yo-Yo or beep tests. However,…
ALKHOBAR: It starts with a stretch. Then a breath. And for many women in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, what follows is far more than just physical movement. It’s calm, clarity and control. But not everyone gets to experience it. While pilates and yoga classes have become increasingly popular in Alkhobar, Dhahran and beyond, the women…
The narrative ahead of his Middleweight title fight versus Dricus Du Plessis is clear, and every analyst and UFC fighter polled has roughly the same opinion: Khamzat has to win this fight quickly. The Chechen standout is a sprinter, a man possessed to tackle his opponent immediately and secure the early stoppage. In the two…
