Author: Dileep B. Shivaram
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5 important weight loss lessons to learn from The Biggest Loser study
The Biggest Loser study, which weight-watcher doesn’t know of The Biggest Loser, the reality show that pushes contestants into being the biggest loser when it comes to weight? A recent study of former contestants of the reality show has thrown some interesting insights into weight loss and the phenomenon of trying to stay in shape…
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5 reasons you need to re-resolve to be fit and healthy
With long commutes, work-related stress, sedentary jobs and unhealthy eating habits, the modern lifestyle are taking a toll on both the mental and physical health of people. Obesity is a growing problem and it is estimated that cardiovascular disease will be the cause of over 40 per cent deaths in India by 2020, making the…
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Why your face needs a workout?
You may have a waist as small as that of a 16-year-old girl, but there’s no way you can pass off as “young” if wrinkles form around your mouth and eyes every time you smile. The first thing people see – and the one thing that makes a lasting impression – is your face. Not…
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Cross-Country Running: Taking your first steps
Cross-country running is different from other forms of running because in this you’re not just competing with the competition, but it’s also a mental challenge in naturally varying terrains. You run over several surfaces – from grass to mud to asphalt to gravel to dirt. You encounter hills, streams, rivulets, sharp turns, logs and bridges…
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3 Simple Pool Workouts For Cross-Training Days
Running regularly places an immense amount of pressure on our joints, muscles and muscle tissue. The way to relax these core areas while also maintaining a healthy fitness routine is to cross-train. As we have gone over a few times, cross training helps you develop muscles ancillary to running, which helps you gain overall, not…