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The heart is a vital organ that beats tirelessly, ensuring the body gets oxygen and other nutrients it needs. The heart rate, often referred to as the pulse, measures the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm). The average/regular heart rate for adults (15 years and older) is 60 to 100 beats per…

Vajrasana derives its name from the divine weapon “Vajra”, which belongs to Indra, the king of Gods, as per Hindu beliefs. Vajra is one of the most potent weapons in the celestial universe. The pose is so powerful that it gets its name from Vajra, which also means thunderbolt. This posture is integral to a…

Do you feel some people are naturally blessed with a lean body while you have to struggle hard to lose those extra kilos? Well, the blessing in disguise here is their high metabolic rate which plays a vital role in keeping them fit. Metabolism is the chemical reaction in our body that converts the food…

There are different definitions of fitness for everyone. The societal norms and beliefs, over the years, tricked many of us into believing that being fir means being extra skinny. Most of us fail to realise that this is one of the most prevalent misconceptions one could ever come across related to fitness and your body.…

India is the land of festivals, and we love to celebrate all of them. In a calendar year, we have more festivals than we can celebrate. We celebrate each festival with devotion, paying attention to every custom, ritual and tradition.  Every festival in India is associated with community gatherings, meeting up with friends and families,…