Yann Magnan, 53, is the CEO of a software startup who lives in New York City and London. He told BI’s Fitness Money Diaries series that he spends around $1,300 a month on keeping fit. Magnan does 12 fitness classes a week. Every other week day he does two classes back-to-back from 6:10 a.m. To…
One simple lifestyle change was the first step to a 36 year-old woman’s astonishing body transformation — which saw her shed over half her weight in just over a year. Leah Hope Mancuso decided the time had come for change after a 2022 trip to Disneyland with her nephew left her suffering a migraine, foot and back…
Going from ‘ugly to supermodel’ in just a year is within the reach of any man, according to an online video guide. The clip, which has been viewed almost 150,000 times, has forensically broken down the simple three steps reportedly used by social media influencer Baby Stickley. Stickley, now 19, has amassed 17million followers across…
Ah, the gym. You either love it or really hate it. Regardless of your allegiance, when you’re in the gym and see other members, do you ever wonder what their personal goals are? Why do they show up every day? Or better yet, why are you there? For years, we’ve been told that the key…
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…
