Are you struggling to lose weight? If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel unsure about what exactly they should do to drop kilos. Our daily routine plays a crucial role in weight loss, yet it often goes unnoticed. Fitness and nutrition coach Raj Ganpath frequently shares valuable insights on health and weight loss with…
By MEIKE LEONARD Published: 00:01 GMT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 00:15 GMT, 12 March 2025 Doing your favourite workout underwater could help you shed half a stone in as little as 10 weeks, a new study has suggested. Participants who took part in regular hour-long aqua exercise classes — including aerobics, zumba, yoga and…
If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’s a common misconception that exercising in a fasted state improves performance or burns more calories, said Abby Langer, a dietitian in Toronto. “The research shows that in terms of gains,…
It may not take extensive blood tests or multiple body scans to determine how healthy you are. It turns out, a classic workout move could reveal the truth. Experts at the Mayo Clinic said pushups are a good measurement of muscular strength and endurance. The exercise engages most major muscle groups throughout the entire body, including…
Covid made at-home and online workouts popular, with people streaming YouTube videos of high intensity classes or joining the Peloton craze and adding a spin bike as a permanent fixture in their living rooms. And while gyms have long since reopened, the virtual fitness craze hasn’t died down. Capitalizing on that, FitXR created a virtual reality…
Exercise is important for everyone, no matter your age. It can keep your cardiovascular system healthy, your bones and muscles strong, help you get better sleep and benefit your mental health. The official physical activity guidelines for Americans recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (like brisk walking or bike…
You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards. Exercising as you age is important. It’s not only good for physical health to help prevent falls or enable you to do basic…
A doctor in central China has caused astonishment by losing 25kg in just 42 days before winning a slew of honours in a bodybuilding competition. Wu Tiangen, 31, was the only doctor to take part in the Tianrui Cup Fitness and Bodybuilding Match held in southern Guangdong province in January. Wu, who is 182cm tall…
Yesterday, I left my weekly spin class ― with its lovely dim lighting ― only to feel a hand on my bicep seconds after facing the bright lights of the gym. A fellow cycle class member wanted to know if I was alright, which confused me until I spotted my scarlet, sweat-drenched face and slicked…
A longevity expert has revealed the simple exercise that may predict how healthy you age. Dr Peter Attia, a physician who specializes in longevity medicine, said in a TikTok that men and women in their 40s and 50s should be able to carry a certain percentage of their body weight in each hand for one…
