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 […]
By Pragya Bhatt
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 […]
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 […]
By Meenakshi S.
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 […]
By Varun Nagar
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 […]
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 […]
Have you found yourself agonising over how to work out the knots in your muscles after a long day spent hunched over a workstation? Using a foam roller is the quickest, most affordable way to give yourself a deep tissue massage. Also called Self-Myofascial Release (SMR), foam rolling is one of the most effective ways […]
The common notion “Exercising when you’re injury prone increases the risk of further injuries”, is debatable. With so many views available, how do you make a choice? Since working out strengthens weak muscles and improves the biomechanics of the human body, the chances of incurring new injuries is reduced; muscles and joints that are prone […]
Most of us structure our days around comfort and rest. But what we fail to see is that these lifestyle choices pose a major threat to our health. From choosing fast food over home-cooked meals, and a sedentary pace of life over an active one, we’ve created a host of new problems that are popularly […]
Often, people who don’t gain weight regardless of how and what they eat, brag about having a high metabolism, but what does that really mean? Simply put, metabolism is a set of chemical reactions that occur inside the body so that our cells stay alive and energised. How do you incerase metabolism? A high metabolic […]
Do you love grooving to pulsating beats, over lifting weights at the gym? Then Zumba is apt for you! Tried out by 12 million people across 125 countries, this Latin-American fitness programme has taken over the world. A typical Zumba class ranges between 60-90 minutes, and comprises of alternating fast and slow rhythms that help […]
By Habil
Too busy to hit the gym? Don’t fret! Here are some nifty ways to get fit without making drastic changes to your daily routine. Taking your dog for a walk gives you more than eight hours of exercise a week, according to a study by the UK-based pet care company Bob Martin. Giving up […]
Sculpt your upper body in only 20 minutes. Yes, it’s possible. We tell you how: Perform this routine twice and end with a brisk 5-minute walk. Push-Ups Reps.: 20 Knee-Ups Reps.: 15 Burpees Reps.:10 Jumping Jacks Reps.: 30 Planks with Cross-Overs Reps.: 15, each side Wall-press sit Reps.: 2 sets – 15 seconds Planks Reps.: 3, 30 seconds Glute Bridges Reps.: 12, […]
You started out the New Year, full of promise and hope. 2016 was going to be your year, the one in which you made a difference to your health and fitness by getting to your ideal weight and staying there. Cut to six months later. The resolutions have failed and so – it seems but […]
By Habil
The tummy is the most difficult to get rid of when you’re trying to get into shape. Just following a diet is not enough and you need to have an exercise regime to get that dashboard flat tummy. Here are 7 exercises that will zap away belly fat without the need to hit a gym. […]
Yoga to beat stress! it’s more than just exercise. It is a way to connect the physical existence with the mind. This is exactly why yoga has the power to heal you from within to overcome the overwhelming stress that today’s fast-paced life brings. On International Yoga Day, we suggest you wholeheartedly embrace these 5 […]
Yoga moves that work at the office, sitting at a desk all day long earn you a pay packet and also a sore back, stiff neck, and shoulders, tightness in the hips, and stress injuries. If a time for a workout is something you can ill afford because of a hectic work schedule, we suggest […]
In our fast-paced modern world, maintaining a healthy metabolism has become increasingly important. The state of our metabolism impacts our energy levels, weight management, and overall well-being. While diet and exercise play crucial roles in supporting a healthy metabolic rate, the ancient practice of yoga offers a unique and holistic approach to optimizing your body’s […]
Have you ever shied away from wearing a sleeveless or cocktail dress because you can’t dare to bare your bulging arms? No more! These five simple exercises to tone your triceps will let you wave your hellos in a sleeveless top. That arm jiggle? It will be a thing of the past. As will the […]
When it comes to your back, you can’t back down. You may want the booty that Kim Kardashian or J Lo flaunt, but remember that only muscle can lift your butt and give it a well-rounded shape. Try these seven moves to get the best butt in town (almost!). Squats Every butt workout begins with […]
As kids, we enjoyed playing with friends. Is there any reason why the games – fitness ones, we mean – can’t continue once we’re older? Group exercise, typically defined as exercise performed by a group of individuals led by an instructor, can be a great way to mix up your workout and add a fun […]
It’s marathon season and almost everybody seems to be running one. You want to but are you marathon ready? If you start training now, you may well be by next season. Try our training tips for marathon beginners and get started. Announce it out loud: The race remains a pipe dream till you start talking about […]
Love them or hate them, squats are an important part of any exercise routine. Apart from being an exercise that you can do anywhere and at any time, they are the best way to tone your legs and butt. But there are lots more reasons to get down. We give you the top nine reasons […]
