Finding an effective workout routine that targets every major muscle can be difficult. And although it’s important to consistently activate a wide-range of muscles, you might be wondering which ones to prioritize if you’re short on time. According to Laura Wilson, physical therapist and founder of The Swiss Touch, there’s one muscle that’s often neglected….
Whether pounding the pavements on your way to work, or pacing around the park, reaching your daily 10,000 step count has been hailed as the holy grail of micro fitness metrics – and let’s face it, the satisfaction you get when your Whoop or Oura says you’ve hit your step goal is pretty addictive. Getting…
Kareena Kapoor is an epitome of fitness and good looks even at 44. The K3G actress still has that sass and small waist that made her fit for her most loved character, ‘Poo.’ Now a mother to two little munchkins, Kareena still dedicates a lot of her time to fitness through various workout forms, including…
Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer treatment, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind. Several studies have evaluated how physical activity affects the health outcomes of patients with the disease, but significant gaps in the evidence have remained until now. The review of pooled data analyses of randomised controlled trial results…
Humans have long glamorized suffering, hailing it as an essential ingredient of growth. In the ancient Greek tragedy Elektra, Sophocles wrote: “Nothing truly succeeds without pain.” In the 1980s, the actor and aerobics instructor Jane Fonda told people: “No pain, no gain.” But when it comes to workouts, how much pain – specifically, how much…
When it comes to fitness, most of us are familiar with the mantra: exercise is essential for health. But what if the exercise we think is beneficial for us—especially the running, the long workouts—isn’t as natural as we’ve been led to believe? This perspective is brought to light by Harvard professor Daniel E. Lieberman in…
Dame Helen Mirren has urged people in midlife to embrace exercise, saying it is “never too late” to make small changes that could transform their health. The actress, 79, said they should not fear getting older but instead view ageing as something to be prepared for with optimism and practical action. “Whatever you may think…
Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to “fear” ageing as she encouraged them to embrace exercise. The 79-year-old actress said people should make “little changes now to help them later in life”. This “doesn’t have to include joining a gym” but could include short walks or yoga, the Oscar winner said. It…
Significantly, good balance will help prevent the likelihood of falls, which can lead to serious injuries. “Studies have found that a combination of balance training and functional exercise for at least three hours weekly reduces falls by 42 per cent in people over 65. Tai chi also appears to reduce the risk, probably because it…
It may sound silly, but physicians say farting on the street following a meal can help to improve long-term health. “Crop dusting” the patio, avenue or boardwalk can improve intestinal function, according to Dr. Tim Tiutan, an internal medicine physician at New York City’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “Walking after meals does promote intestinal…
