HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session…
Are you falling short on fitness? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week — yet only a scant one-quarter of American adults are meeting that minimum. While it’s clear that we should move more, experts suggest that…
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…
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…
Participants work out at Barry’s Bootcamp at Red Studios in Los Angeles. Wally Skalij | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images As the boutique fitness sector starts to buckle, Barry’s Bootcamp on Monday announced new investment from Princeton Equity Group. “The reason why this [boutique fitness] works for Barry’s is that our positioning in the…
Experts have warned against trying a new, viral fitness challenge that involves hitting the gym twice a day and drinking extreme quantities of water in order to optimise fitness levels in just two and a half months. The ’75-Hard’ challenge has taken social media by storm, with more than a million video clips shared by…
Last Updated:December 26, 2024, 14:52 IST In 2024, the Indian fitness landscape has moved towards a more holistic, longevity-focused approach The fusion of strength training, wearable technology, and a shift in mindset from vanity to health is reshaping how people view fitness and wellness. (In frame: Disha Patani) The fitness landscape in India has undergone…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Let’s be honest with each other: going to the gym is a lot of work. There’s the travel time (and if you live somewhere like NYC, there’s the added task of schlepping your…
