Tag: fitness
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5 Zumba Instructional Workout Videos to get you started
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…
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10 easy ways to boost your fitness levels
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…
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Climb stairs to stay in shape
When you return home from work this evening, ditch the elevator and climb up the stairs to your apartment. Better still, put down your bag and go up and down a few times before finally entering your home. Actor Akshay Kumar does this almost daily. The Khiladi, who prefers “natural workouts” to gymming, used…
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Seeds May Prevent Weight Gain
Seeds may be tiny, but they’re packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. They may also be good for your waistline, a recent study shows. The study, conducted by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and published in an August issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, revealed…
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5 tech gadgets that will put you on the road to fitness
The latest crop of fitness tech products comprises wearables that can be worn through the day and can decode your movement patterns, calorie count and sleep functions. According to HIS, an industry forecaster, sales of wearable technology that can link to the Internet or work with mobile apps will grow from $8.6 billion in 2012…