Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photo: Getty Few group workouts are as punishing as Solidcore. The boutique chain — which started in D.C. in 2013 and has since expanded to over 110 studios nationwide — has earned a cult following for swapping out the more restorative aspects of classical Pilates, like breathing and flexibility, for brutal resistance…
A 63-year-old cabbie undertook a six-month intensive training plan to ditch his moobs and “get a 25-year-old’s body.” Perry Wilson says his age and job meant he got out of shape — and last summer while peering in the mirror to shave, the grandfather of two said he noticed he had developed “moobs.” He then…
Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago. She works out five to six days a week and does a combination of strength training and cardio. Duff’s advice includes committing to being active three times a week. Celia Duff has never exercised more or had more energy than she does now at…
If you’re a regular viewer of ITV’s Lorraine, you’ll be familiar with the show’s resident fitness expert, Shakira Akabusi. A bundle of energy and optimism, Shakira frequently lights up our TV screens offering easy-to-follow advice and inspiration when it comes to fitness and health. As well as being a constant source of optimism for women…
From fitness classes to financial information sessions, public libraries are modernising and offering more amid a surge in users and a cost-of-living crisis. Alyson Hockey and her husband Kelvin are the instructors of a free fitness class held at libraries in the Rockhampton region. For some of their participants, it is their only regular social…
Alarming news: A new study finds that several brands of fitness tracker and smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of a man-made chemical that can harm our health. University of Notre Dame researchers tested 22 wristbands at various price points — many were manufactured with fluoroelastomers, synthetic rubbers designed to repel sweat, skin oils and…
“I bought the Niceday Steppers hoping for a simple way to get some exercise at home. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a journey to fitness heaven! First of all, let’s talk about the setup. It was so easy, I think even my cat could have put it together if she…
No time for the gym? 5 alternative ways to get fit in Aberdeen Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. Email An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook…
Jan 11, 2025 03:04 PM IST In a recent interview, Sonu Sood shares his fitness secrets at 51, from his vegetarian diet to disciplined workouts, revealing how he stays in top shape. Actor Sonu Sood recently ventured into direction with his action-packed debut film, ‘Fateh’. The 51-year-old star opened up about his fitness routine in…
Some people won’t brave the gym until they’re caffeinated, while others might quickly scarf down a banana. Many gym-goers have a pre-workout ritual centred around food and drink; some more complicated (and expensive) than others. If you’ve vowed to hit the gym in 2025, you may well encounter “pre-workouts”: powders containing a range of supplements…
