Tag: gym
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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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7 Indian Women Instagrammers You Must follow for Daily Fitness Inspiration
If a picture paints a thousand words, it stands to reason that a visual fitness diary with recipes, exercise demos and inspiring words can punch up your workout routine. So when you find yourself in need of some healthy encouragement, check out these Indian Women Instagrammers. Shweta Rathore @shwetarathore13 The 28-year-old from Jaipur is the…
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Going back to the gym after a C-section
New mothers are keen to drop the weight they’ve gained post-pregnancy, but most are unsure about when they can start exercising again. Women who’ve had C-sections need to take extra care as it is major surgery. Most doctors recommend little activity for the first six weeks after, as the body needs to heal during this…
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Three signs you may be overtraining
Overtraining is best defined as a state where a fitness enthusiast has been repeatedly stressed by training to a point where rest is no longer adequate for recovery. It is manifest in a collection of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms, which are commonly referred to as “burnout”. It is different from post exercise tiredness; it…
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Find a workout you love to lose weight
Most people approach exercise with a feeling of dread. Excuses like ‘We just don’t want to go for a workout’ or ‘I’m not feeling up to it’ are commonly made when lethargy sets in after office hours or a draining day of housework. Fitness is the last thing on your mind at this point so…