For those of us absolutely obsessed with training, taking a rest day can seem like a curse. We could be done for the week, finished with our recovery drinks and our training plan calls for a rest day the next day. But we don’t want to be stuck inside, we want to stay active. What should we do? The universal solution seems to be: REST But that doesn’t... Continue Reading

Let’s be honest, completely changing your existing routine can be extremely terrifying. For some it’s fear of the unknown, while for some it’s resistance to change. You’ve walked by the weights area multiple times on the way to the treadmill. Heck, you’ve even thought about giving it a shot. But then you think, where the hell to I start? What should a beginner do? You need clarity. You’ve got... Continue Reading

Not every transformation story is fat to fit one. In truth, it’s just as hard for a conventionally “skinny” person to gain size as it is for an “overweight” person to lose it. Due to their genetics and inherent body types, ectomorphs may find it harder to put on muscle mass, as compared to mesomorphs and endomorphs. Getting stronger and bigger is a whole lot more than just the quest... Continue Reading

You want to get back into shape. Quickly. What do you do? Join a gym, take on some extreme diet or skim through a magazine to read “The Best Way To Get Rid Of Belly Fat”? After all the clock’s ticking. Once you’re given the age old wisdom, “Cut Carbs At Night”, “Go Gluten Free”, “ Run like an animal” and even “Crunch your way to a 6 pack”. Sure, some... Continue Reading

You want to get back into shape. Quickly. What do you do? Join a gym, take on some extreme diet or skim through a magazine to read “The Best Way To Get Rid Of Belly Fat”? After all the clock’s ticking. Once you’re given the age old wisdom, “Cut Carbs At Night”, “Go Gluten Free”, “ Run like an animal” and even “Crunch your way to a 6 pack”. Sure, some... Continue Reading

We usually associate strength, endurance and the likes with fitness. But there’s so much more to it than just raw, brute force. Flexibility and mobility, two vital keys to being fitter are often overlooked. We tend to keep them last on our priority list when it comes to working out. We all think we’re ironclad. We also tend to equate the terms; flexibility and mobility; often using them interchangeably.... Continue Reading

When it comes to fitness, there are certain “golden rules”, you’ve been told you must not break. Don’t eat carbs at night, crunch your way to a 6 pack, you can’t lift if you’re old, vegetarians can’t build muscle and so on. You get the drift. But I’m not here to repeat the conventional holier than thou traditions here. There is plenty of questionable weight loss and health care advice... Continue Reading

When it comes to fitness, there are certain “golden rules”, you’ve been told you must not break. Don’t eat carbs at night, crunch your way to a 6 pack, you can’t lift if you’re old, vegetarians can’t build muscle and so on. You get the drift. But I’m not here to repeat the conventional holier than thou traditions here. There is plenty of questionable weight loss and health care advice... Continue Reading

Just like fashion, the fitness industry witnesses a multitude of trends every year. One year its Calisthenics, the next it could be Pilates. CrossFit could be shrugged off as just another fad. Some may be quick to question this “craze” and wonder why it seems to have taken over the world. Some may go as far as to call it a cult. Some may call it a call for injury.... Continue Reading

Gone are the days, where men single-handedly ran the fitness sphere. It’s no longer a rare sight to see a woman pumping some serious iron at the gym, going that extra mile in a marathon, or engaging in a core crushing Pilate’s routine. Since time immemorial there have been these preconceived notions about how a woman’s body should be. She shouldn’t be too “fat” nor should she be to “skinny”. The... Continue Reading

Myths Addressed: Only Cardio will help you lose weight Muscle weights more than fat Guys train differently from girls Weight training make you bulky Tested diets, guaranteed results East less, lose more Protein supplements affect your kidneys Low weight and high rep training to get toned   Continue Reading

You’ve spent months training for the upcoming marathon(s). Early mornings, long distances, sore calves. You’ve done the training bit. So you definitely want to get the most out of race day. Whether you’re a novice or a pro-marathoner, you want to show up at the starting line fully prepared. Hitting The Wall For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to run with the example of a car. Think... Continue Reading

You’re engaged - Congratulations! Now in between the planning, pinning up wedding inspiration, and gushing about your happy day - you’ve probably hopped onto the internet, googled “Wedding diets”, and seen a hundred million articles promising you flawless skin, luscious hair and a paper-thin waistline. Quickly. One of the happiest times of your life becomes plagued with stress, negativity, and guilt - over and above dictating terms... Continue Reading

It’s the 21st century, saying we’re busy has become the new norm. We constantly feel like we’re being slapped in the face by a never-ending to-do list.  Don’t get me wrong - putting yourself first doesn’t mean you stop caring about others. It just means having the grounded realization that you matter. That when you start respecting your own wellbeing, you begin to command the same of others.... Continue Reading

When we’re exhausted, everything feels hard. We feel heavy. We feel like nothing comes easy. We lose our glow and vibrancy. Life quite literally feels like a drag.  We all have days where our energy just falls flat, and we assume it’s just something we have to live with. That it’s a part and parcel of adulthood. While it is completely normal to feel sleepy sometimes, if it’s happening... Continue Reading