GEORGE TOWN: Gym-goers these days are moving away from training for a muscular, action-hero physique like that of actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Jason Momoa. According to fitness trainer Dwayne Ang, 38, the priority has shifted from bulking up to staying fit and healthy, a trend that accelerated after the Covid-19 pandemic. “In the…
There are two types of people in this world: people who impulse buy and people with superhuman willpower. Does this sound familiar? You’re tapping through Instagram stories, and it appears. A cropped t-shirt starring Hello Kitty as a teeny, kitten-sized tomato, ripe and still on the vine. It’s the crop top of your dreams. Or…
Exercise is not only a great way to fight back against sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), but it has also been linked to decreased dementia risk. For instance, a 2022 paper found that just 3,800 steps a day may lower your likelihood of developing dementia by 25%, with increasing benefits up to 9,800 steps. Strength training…
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…
Peloton, the struggling New York-based fitness tech company, announced today that it plans to cut roughly six percent of its workforce in an effort to save costs and turn the company around. Additionally, the company’s new CEO, Peter Stern, told investors that the company would be expanding beyond its cardio roots and into the general…
So how do you cut through the noise and confusion and get what you need without breaking the bank? Matt Wood, AUT senior lecturer and registered clinical exercise physiologist, and ShadowCamp founder and trainer Moni Meredith explain what equipment and gear you really need for a basic fitness plan. All the gear and no idea…
It’s a crisp, winter morning, but the cool breeze isn’t stopping Caroline Holliday from hitting the water for a surf. “For one morning a week, I can do something I absolutely love,” she smiled. Ms Holliday, 68, is a member of the Gold Coast Granny Grommets, a fun-loving group for women over 50 who enjoy…
Metrics like BMI or weight won’t tell the full story of how your body truly functions. Instead, movement challenges show whether you’ve maintained balance, control, and strength as you age, says Amanda Dvorak, certified personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews. That’s why we learned the top exercises you should be able to do at 60…
If you have knee, hip or joint pain or mobility issues that make it difficult to stay active, or you despise sitting all day, one of the best ways to expel extra energy is to use a low-impact seated elliptical. Government studies show this, by the way. These little devices work like recumbent bikes, letting…
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand from , has announced its latest . Billed by its maker as the ideal entry-level fitness watch, the $99 is the most advanced wearable to date, promising updated health tracking and various built-in AI coaching features. The Watch 3 Pro introduces dual-band GPS, which should make its route tracking more accurate,…
