For most of us our fitness plans begin and end on a gym membership. We think it’s obvious – a gym has all the machines and free weights required to…

Having an injury can be frustrating and painful to endure, plus have you sidelined from your regular workout routine as well. The next thing you are worried about is, “Am…

Running is one of the best ways to exercise the heart. As you run, the muscles in the legs work harder, requiring more oxygen. This need is fulfilled by the heart, which pumps faster to distribute more oxygen rich blood to these muscles. Although it sounds counter-intuitive that tiring the heart out should be good for it, it’s true. The heart gets strengthened on such workouts.

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, many of the local races or the major marathons are either postponed or cancelled. Under these circumstances, many races have opted for a…

Driven by motivation, at times, we tend to forget our human limitations. Sure, your will can take down the mountains, but your body has to cooperate! If both do not…

Your pregnancy test is positive, and you are ecstatic. Although it is a wonderful time for the mom,  growing a little human inside brings nausea, excursion, mood swings, and many…

Walking is a basic form of exercise for everyone. With that being said, there are certain benefits of walking, especially for seniors. Including walking in your daily lifestyle for at…

Running is the simplest exercise for everyone. What you need is just a pair of shoes and a treadmill or open road. If you are new to running, by now…

Every year, we face another mutation of the flu virus. This deadly disease changes its genetic makeup every year, making it difficult for doctors to adapt to its new form. The flu can originate in pigs or birds and then make the leap to humans by mutating. Instances peak every year in flu season, and the medical world always tries to have a new vaccine ready each year for the new mutations that have appeared since last flu season.

Ever experienced a stabbing pain in your heel when running? That’s your plantar fascia talking to you.  The plantar fascia is the thick band of tissue that runs under your…

In a very short period, the Coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way we lead our lives. With social distancing measures being prescribed by most governments, the things we once…

Inhale and exhale slowly. Breathing may seem like a simple action, but often it has been neglected. Simple breathing exercises like deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress…