Yogic exercises for brain health In the fast-paced world we live in, mental clarity, memory retention, and emotional balance are more important than ever. Yoga, rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, offers powerful techniques that not only strengthen the body but also rejuvenate the brain. From boosting focus to calming anxiety, here are yogic exercises that…
“Make me a muscle.” Even at 5, 6, 7, 8 years old, I knew to stick my arm out obligingly and contract my biceps. My father, passing through the room on his way somewhere else, would give my upper arm a squeeze and laugh. “Very good,” he’d say. Then he’d make a muscle back and…
Walking is one of the simplest ways to move your body and it’s very, very good for you. It can help you lose weight, de-stress and improve your bone health. But it might not feel so easy to put your trainers on and get out the house if you experience pain or discomfort while walking….
Call it a necessary occupational hazard, but logging hours on my laptop and phone (yes, scrolling TikTok for the latest wellness trends is part of the job description) hasn’t done my posture and tech neck any favors. And I’m in good company—nearly 65 percent of people who work from home have neck or back pain,…
Strength Training After 40: 7 Essential Exercises Image: Unsplash 23 May 2025 Goblet Squats: Holding a dumbbell at chest level, perform squats to strengthen legs, core, and glutes Image: Unsplash Deadlifts: Hinge at the hips with weights to engage hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles effectively Image: Unsplash Push-Ups: Utilize bodyweight to work the chest,…
In 2023, Pilates stole the crown from strength training for the most-booked workout class on ClassPass, with reservations up 92%. It reigned supreme in 2024, with another +84% increase in bookings. But its popularity isn’t necessarily reflective of the benefits; while it may be the most sought-after form of exercise right now, the science shows…
Amaka is a fitness coach who went through a drastic weight transformation and dropped 25 kilos in just 4 months. Amaka keeps sharing snippets of her weight loss journey on her Instagram profile. From diet to workout tips, Amaka also shares insightful information about weight loss. Also read | Fitness coach who dropped 25 kilos…
“I’m really excited and a little nervous. These events are on a completely different scale to what I am used to,” she said. “I see it as an opportunity to keep learning, keep pushing myself and hopefully inspire the young people and staff in my school community along the way,” she added. Earlier this year,…
Sitting might be a comfortable and convenient way to spend much of your day, but a new study of older adults suggests it can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive issues, irrespective of how much exercise you’re managing to fit in. The research counters the idea that periods of sitting can be balanced out by…
Sitting all day comes with health risks, such as obesity, high blood pressure and blood sugar, and increased cholesterol levels. It may also be linked to death from heart disease and cancer, according to Mayo Clinic. But a lesser known side effect of sitting all day is that it can impact the muscles throughout your…
