Tag: workout
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Build Core Strength with 4 Plank Exercises
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 […]
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How to Train When You’re Injury Prone
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 […]
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Osteoporosis – A new health threat on the rise
This article on Osteoporosis was originally featured in Your Wellness Magazine and is written by Senior Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach, Meenakshi S. Aches are a normal part of aging, but it’s important to know when pain may be signalling something more. In women, bone mass or density starts to decrease after 35 years of age […]
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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 […]