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…
Go with the flow! Harnessing the power of the spleen — a fist-sized organ near the stomach that stores and filters blood — has been shown to enhance athletic performance. When the spleen contracts, it releases stored red blood cells into the bloodstream, improving oxygen delivery to muscles. Researchers from Greece kept the spleen in…
A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that it’s possible to contract chlamydia from touching gym equipment. Fears were first raised by a TikTok user who claimed he contracted the infection at the gym after wiping his eye with a towel that was placed on a seat. User @grinny45 initially visited his…
King Charles’s morning routines have long been a subject of speculation – according to Prince Harry in his autobiography Spare, his father is fond of doing headstands in his undies. But there’s another secret to the monarch’s slim stature – an exercise regimen devised by the Royal Canadian Air Force which takes only 11 minutes…
By KATE PICKLES Published: 00:08 GMT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 00:08 GMT, 4 December 2024 Carrying heavy shopping bags or climbing the stairs in short bursts can slash the chances of a heart attack by half in women, a research project suggests. The day-to-day activities can help to stave off heart problems in those…
How long can you do it for? (Picture: Getty Images) A quick minute(ish) activity can reveal a lot about your health. We know our bodies change physically as we get age: from our skin and hair, to the ability to digest certain foods. And now, recent research reveals the length of time you can stand…
Getty Images / Unsplash+ High levels of physical fitness are linked to a lower risk of dementia for people with a genetic predisposition for the disease, according to a new study. Enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness could therefore be a strategy when a patient has a high genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease—and researchers say it may be…
