[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am Aparna.. wife, mother,working professional ( how good is debatable) but do try my best to be a good person- true to myself- most times Being an Indian Army officer’s daughter being fit and active was a part of life as a child -was a sportsperson throughout school and college- truly enjoyed running , […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am 43 and have a family history of diabetes. However, it is an interesting conversation every time I meet the doctor annually with my blood reports. They are surprised how with a strong family history, I control my sugar levels without any medication at 43. They are curious to know how I keep my […]
Once my doctor joked “At 10 you were one dimensional, at 20 you are 2 dimensional and by 30 you will be 3 dimensional.” While it is true for both men and women, women find it increasingly difficult to lose weight after 30. Before we start discussing why it is a challenge, let us first […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A must read for women and men of all ages. Osteoporosis is a condition of fragile bone with an increased susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporosis weakens bone and increases risk of bones breaking. Bone mass (bone density) decreases after 35 years of age, and bone loss occurs more rapidly in women after menopause. Alarming data […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fitness is an all encompassing word relating to physical, mental and emotional well being. A healthy body makes one mentally and emotionally strong to face the challenges that life has to offer. Deep down everyone desires fitness but the ones who are able to see it’s benefits are the ones who are self motivated to […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World wide dietitians recommend and swear by the results of detox for weight loss, liver cleansing etc. Some even go as far to say that they administer the detox diets to cancer patients as well. Off late this has caught up with celebrities claiming to lose weight by following a detox diet. However, before you […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From an impulsive “I want to lose weight” to a sensible “I want to lose weight to feel better ” my fitness journey has evolved over time. As a University teacher, a single child and a mother to a 12 year old, I have been juggling multiple responsibilities at home and work. This meant de-prioritizing […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was an Sportsperson during my childhood days and played Cricket as a Batsman cum Wicket keeper (did represent Kerala and then further South India in U-13 cricket matches). I was good at athletics too more in Sprints rather than endurance categories. Most of this I left post College when I started to work due […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s normal. Your teenager is not as bothered about health, low blood pressure, low sugar levels, cardiac health as much as you are. They are more bothered about how they look and how attractive their friends find them. They are looking for that acceptance in their friends’ circle. Study shows positive body image increases self […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The urban Indian is waking up to the growing health concerns and is trying to get fit. This demand is being matched by the fitness industry. This is an exciting trend for everyone in the fitness industry. The fitness centre business is also seeing a growth, thanks to this trend. And often times, “fitness gets […]
