How should your teenager train?

[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 […]

Making fitness accessible

[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 […]

Baddy fit!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Play to be Fit, Be Fit to Play” – Yours truly This January, I saw hundreds march out of their cozy homes to participate in variety of athletic events at my apartment complex. Sports have always motivated and brought people together – it’s fun, it’s competitive, it’s social and a great way to be […]

Starting the new year

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I witness this every year. Peopl犀利士 e end every year with guilt and start a new year with resolution of hitting the gym regularly and sobering down. Fitness industry is the biggest benefactor of this drama. Gym memberships, fitbit, zumba classes suddenly but timely start floating out with hard to resist offers. Don’t you […]

R.I.P.E – Plan and Execute

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you have Resolved for a life of health and fitness. You have Investigated all the resources available to help you in this journey. Now is the time to take action. With competing responsibilities of home, children, work, planning is imperative else you face the risk of putting your health and fitness on the back […]

R.I.P.E : Investigate – Pt 2

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people struggle to pick the right set of activities for themselves to keep fit and healthy. There is so much on the net. You hear people talk kettleball, cardio, aerobics, pilates, zumba, swinging, yoga, power yoga and you wonder which one should you pick as your head goes reeling. It does n’t help when […]

R.I.P.E : Investigate – Pt 1

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the companies I worked for was situated in a beautiful green campus. During one of the company all hands meeting, one employee posed a suggestion to the President of the company – Please get us a fitness center in the office premises. President replied – “To be fit all you need is a […]

Your investment towards a healthy life : R.I.P.E

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My parents were worried when I signed up for Kathak(Indian classical dance) class 3 months back. They felt I was “too old” to pick up a dance form that has high impact on knees and ankles. When I persisted my mom complained I was stubborn – Yes of course! I have her genes. When I […]

Interesting 40s

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 40s is interesting. We are old enough to have matured through our experiences in life and young enough to not be dogmatic but open to other views. 40s is also beautifully laced with challenges. Growing children, ageing parents, high pressure job. Amidst the competing priorities, we lurk somewhere there hoping and wishing for sometime […]