When it comes to exercising for heart’s sake, you don’t want to peak too early in life. Research suggests that if you want to protect yourself against high blood pressure in your twilight years you need to keep your exercise levels up through middle age. But according to a study of more than 5,000 people…
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time. Based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking, Japanese walking was developed by Professor Hiroshi Nose and Associate Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Japan. It involves alternating between three minutes of…
Losing weight isn’t just about diet and exercise, it’s often about making tough lifestyle choices and staying committed through highs and lows. When done right, it transforms more than just your body, it reshapes your mindset and habits. Nutritionist Simrun Chopra reveals key changes for successful weight loss journey. (Freepik) Nutritionist Simrun Chopra who shed…
The sun was just beginning to rise on Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, and Lazar Ðukić was feeling confident. A 28-year-old from Serbia, Ðukić was known in the CrossFit community for his easygoing attitude — a relentless optimism that showed up as a beaming smile, the first thing many people noticed about him….
Former athlete Prachi Tehlan, known for her film roles, achieved a remarkable 18-kilogram weight loss in months by returning to basics. Eschewing extreme measures, she embraced clean eating, regular badminton, and consistent workouts. Tehlan emphasized the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet, guided by nutritionists, and a disciplined fitness regime including functional training. Former basketball and…
1Fit was known for offering a wide range of classes, including Pilates, Bouldering, Swimming, and Gym workouts, all at an incredibly affordable price. Recently, many users have been left shocked after 1Fit has announced it’s closing in Malaysia publicly in their socials. In the post, 1Fit has mentioned that due to insufficient funding, they have…
A new study in pre-print shows that doing fewer reps at higher volume weight can yield muscle gains. The findings suggests that even just doing two to three sets could see muscle growth. Here’s what that means for you and your workouts. We’ve all been there: You overslept your alarm, or a meeting ran late,…
“A 20-minute jog will burn calories, not fat specifically, which will help you lose overall weight,” MacPherson says. “However that weight can come from fat and muscle. It’s vital to also perform weight-bearing activities like strength training to preserve muscle and keep your metabolism up while focusing on fat loss.” There’s a (research-backed) rule of…
Bad news for extreme exercise junkies out there: too much vigorous exercise could temporarily make your immune system less efficient. At least, that’s what the evidence shows. An analysis from 2023 of over 4,700 post-exercise fluid molecules from firefighters suggests workers who require intense fitness training, such as emergency workers and athletes, may put themselves…
When back pain strikes it can be debilitating and most of us will try anything to make it feel better. After a recent bout of horrible lower-back pain (thanks to some overzealous weeding) I found using a massage gun provided some relief—but I know that to stop this happening again I need to strengthen my…
