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

Nothing hinders progress like injuries. They can be emotionally and physically devastating, sending months if not years of hard work, down the drain. Injuries seem to be an unavoidable part of any sort of physical activity. Yes, there are measures you can take to avoid them. But even if they do occur, don’t lose your mind. Rehab, ice packs and the likes are definitely vital to recovery, but... 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’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

When we think of anxiety, we think of worry, stress, and tension. We think of it as something that just happens to us; something we can’t control. But the truth is that anxiety is, to a certain extent, aggravated by this one thing that we take for granted. That thing is food. The food you put in your body can often be the greatest cause of your anxiety. We often don’t pay it... Continue Reading