Zumba is the latest addition to fitness and dance; it is an aerobic dance program inspired by several Latin and American style dance forms such as hip-hop and salsa. Currently, there are 200,000 Zumba dance class locations in 180 countries globally. Unlike the traditional fitness classes where you hear grunts, you will hear Latin music […]

The simplest way to stay protected from common ailments, strengthen the mind and body is practicing yoga daily. In some ways, good hygiene and proper eating habits are beneficial, but yoga for immunity can also improve the body’s ability to combat infection and enable you to live a healthy and happy life. As a way […]

Skipping a rope translated to hours of joy and peals of laughter during our childhood. It was the best ice-breaker on the playground. Gaining the muscle strength and the agility, it brought on was a bonus. But now, with the pandemic in place which has led to hours of staying at home, you need strength […]

Kids have an ample supply of energy fuel in their bodies. They can toss between studies and games, then between meals and playing sports outside, then between reading and watching television; all of this and a lot more. While they are busy exploring the world around them, they often forget to stay in their best […]

Stress, anxiety, and tiredness are now an integral part of our lives. The non-stop, fast-paced living has pushed every individual to lead an unwelcoming stressful existence, which is unlikely to go away any soon. While some people face nervousness only under extreme work pressure or personal life, others go through such episodes daily. But every […]

Life during COVID 19 has brought its set of struggles. Juggling work meetings from home with cooking, cleaning, and catching up on gossip is exhausting. As gyms are ordered to remain shut, even amidst the lockdown, most dedicated workaholics have turned to yoga. Yoga has long been the talk of the town – from B-town celebrities […]

The unprecedented lockdown around the world due to the pandemic is a challenge for gym-goers and fitness lovers since gyms are closed and movement outside is limited. Well, we at HealthifyMe say “We can overcome this challenge!”. Here are a set of 5 exercises (we call them “The Lockdown Exercises”) that can be easily done […]

Balancing the demands of career, family, significant other, and sometimes even coping with societal pressures to look good or conduct oneself in a certain way can be quite draining for women. As she passes through several milestones in her life, it is necessary that every woman out there makes sure to put her health above […]

While jogging is most commonly associated with improved cardiovascular fitness, there are many other benefits to be gained from lacing up and setting out on a jog. This article will provide an overview on jogging, explain why it can serve as an excellent training tool, provide training recommendations and highlight nine benefits of jogging. Table […]

Running is one of the most popular exercises ever practiced by humans. The activity is adopted by several sports and forms an essential part of a lot of exercise routines. People often have a misconception that running is only meant for those who are accustomed to intense activity, but this cannot be further from the […]

Are you as focused on your appearance as you are at building strength and mass? The best place to kill these two birds with one stone is to work on your biceps. The bicep is made of a long as well as a short head. These two heads work together to tackle movements such as […]

Dance is said to be as old as time itself. It is art. It has thrived and advanced elaborately over the millennia. Usually used to express oneself, dance is now being popularized as a weight loss routine. If you want to lose weight and have fun, dancing is the answer. Usually, an average human should […]

Are you unhappy with your current body weight? Do you wish you could lose those extra kilos somehow? Perhaps, you’ve been trying to eat clean and avoid fried, fatty food to the best of your ability without any apparent results? You need to work out. Eating healthy alone will not help you lose weight. You […]

Yoga is not just about asanas; It’s also about maintaining a balance between your spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. HealthifyMe’s Senior Yoga coach Pragya shares quick tips and to-dos when it comes to implementing yoga in your life. 5 simple tips for a holistic approach to your day with Yoga 1.Focus on Breathing for […]

The formula to get six-pack abs is simple – you need to exercise every day and eat a healthy diet. Also, staying away from junk food is essential, as they can have the opposite effect on achieving your fitness goals. While you focus on giving your abdominal region a good workout, there are a lot […]

Too lazy to hit the gym? Or maybe you don’t have the time because you are always drowning in work. These are everyday experiences of many people who wish to stay in shape or improve their health and fitness, but can’t find the time for it. This is where at-home workouts come in. At-home workouts […]

What is International Day of Yoga? International Day of Yoga came into existence on December 11, 2014, when the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, as the official day to celebrate the wondrous discipline, Yoga. Celebrating #IDYWithReebok Celebrating International Day of Yoga has been […]

While HealthifyMe delivers fitness at your fingertips, this International Day of Yoga we’ve partnered with Reebok as Official Health Partners, to bring to you a power-packed Yoga session in three major cities. Hosted by Reebok India in association with Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, join us as we take you through  26 asanas for […]

The widespread benefits of Yoga never cease to amaze us. Here’s a story of Shalini Pillai, a working professional residing in Dubai who adopted Yoga to lose weight and manage her medical conditions. The Beginning Shalini Pillai had a tough time when it came to losing those extra kilos until she came across HealthifyMe. Shalini […]

Summer is almost here, which means it is time to get your beach body ready. Have you already started with your workout regime, but finding it hard to get toned thigh muscles ? Your solution is here. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. While many exercises […]

Find yourself feeling sluggish and exhausted as you go through the day? Try 10 minute Yoga! doing small amounts of exercise can help you stay alert when you’re tired as well as improve your health. The mind-body practice of yoga is especially beneficial for people who have time only for a quick workout since it […]

Are you one of the many people who have resolved to start running this 2017? Then it is important to start with a caveat: many of those who begin the activity give up after a short while. Why? Some major reasons are:   The inability to get up early in the morning! You may face […]

Chilly winters are known to dampen spirits when it comes to keeping up with fitness plans, but a bit of ingenuity could help you get around. You want to get to the gym, walk or run outdoors, but can’t because of really low temperatures? Turn to a few simple indoor exercises which can be performed […]

It’s easy to rid your skin off toxins. All you need to do is dry brush and scrub, but what should one do to get rid of the toxins present inside the body? The answer to that is, yoga. Stretching and contracting muscles improves blood circulation and eliminates toxins from the body. Also, given our […]

Squats are a fundamental exercise for any fitness routine, catering to weight loss, endurance, power, strength, and overall fitness goals. Their widespread appeal lies in their simplicity, making them suitable for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.  These versatile exercises effectively engage numerous muscle groups, including glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and erector spinae, while also promoting […]

The most common excuse most people have for not exercising is lack of time. You can’t make it to the gym because it’s not conveniently located or your schedule doesn’t permit it. And while these are very legitimate problems majority of us face, have you ever stopped to consider that you don’t have to hit […]

Holding your upper body off the ground, in a straight line, may seem easy — only if you’ve never done it before! Performing a plank requires strength and endurance, but the gains to your fitness make it well worth the effort. Plank exercises have several benefits, the most important one being core conditioning. The core […]

Do you regularly hit the gym to counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle? You could be exposing yourself to injury if you jump right into the workout without activating the glutes, first. The glutes or gluteus maximus refers to the buttock muscles which play a key role during exercise. A sedentary lifestyle tends to […]

Feeling blue? Curled up into a ball? Bingeing on a bar of chocolate? Get up and move around, because chocolate won’t solve your problems! You can, however, use healthy food and exercise to keep your stress & anxiety levels in check and boost your mental health.   Nearly 5% of India’s population suffers from common […]

When it comes to heart health, most people swing into action when a blood test result brings worrisome news, but that approach is short sighted. If you really want to make a difference to your heart health and increase your stamina, you have to think ahead, especially when it comes to your diet. Eating healthy […]