Author: Saravanan “Sharu” Hariram
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Expert tips to get thin and stay that way
“Raise your hand if you think you look fat. You’re not alone. Almost every woman I know thinks she does—even those who exercise every day, eat nothing but salads and salmon, and wear a size six or less!” So wrote Charla Krupp in the foreword to her New York Times best-seller How to Never Look…
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What happens to your body after yo-yo workouts
One of the cardinal rules of exercise – being consistent – is also among the most neglected. Like yo-yo diets, yo-yo workouts are a worryingly common trend despite people being keen to improve their health and fitness. The term yo-yo workouts refers to the phenomenon of setting up very challenging goals in the beginning and…
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11 reasons to start cycling
Tired of the treadmill and had enough of Zumba? Give your fitness routine a spin by getting onto a bicycle. We give you 10 reasons to start cycling today. 1. It’s one of the easiest ways to exercise Cycling doesn’t need inordinate skills; just one that you picked up in childhood. You can ride a…
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Exercise alone won’t help you lose weight
You’ve been hitting the gym 6 days a week but aren’t losing any weight. Why are you going around in circles when it comes to weight loss? Relax for there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing. A new study conducted at the City University of New York and published in the journal Current Biology…
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Why you should count macros to lose weight
Want to lose weight? There seem to be only two ways to get there: Counting calories and amping up exercise. But may we suggest a replacement? Forget the calories and focus on macro-nutrients – or macros as they are popularly called – and see the difference. Experts are now advising that you count your macros…