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Yoga for diabetes: 7 simple poses to support blood sugar levels

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:16:52 +0530

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is essential for effectively managing diabetes. While medication and diet play significant roles, incorporating regular physical activity, such as yoga, can provide additional benefits for diabetes management. Although yoga may not directly lower blood sugar levels, it promotes overall well-being and encourages an active lifestyle, both of which are essential …

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Yoga expert shares 7 poses to relieve chronic pain and body stiffness

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:47 +0530

Practising yoga can be an excellent solution for relieving chronic body stiffness, a common issue for many people, often arising from a sedentary lifestyle, extended hours at a desk, or poor posture. This stiffness can cause discomfort, fatigue, and reduced mobility. However, yoga for chronic pain offers a holistic remedy to release muscular tension and …

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Top 8 fitness equipment to build your home gym: Amazon Prime Day Sale offers pre-deals at up to 70% off

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:00:29 +0530

Building a consistent fitness routine starts with the right tools. Basic equipment like dumbbells, yoga mats, resistance bands, and skipping ropes can help you stay on top of your fitness game. These essentials help improve strength, flexibility, stamina, and posture while supporting weight management, heart health, and stress relief. From helping you engage in home …

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7 warm-up exercises for runners, approved by a physiotherapist and fitness expert

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:18:22 +0530

Do you usually just wake up, wash your face, brush your teeth, change your nightwear to your running gear, and set out for a run? Whether you are a beginner or a professional, remember that your body needs a proper wake-up all before you hit the ground running. According to fitness expert Shwetambhari Shetty, indulging …

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Best dumbbells for home gym: Top 8 picks for strength training

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:00:15 +0530

Strength training plays a crucial role in building muscle, enhancing endurance, and improving overall fitness. For those working out at home, dumbbells are a smart and space-efficient investment. Their versatility allows for full-body workouts like chest presses, bicep curls, squats, and more without the need for bulky equipment. A quality pair of dumbbells can help …

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6 effective yoga poses to relieve constipation and enhance digestive health

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:24 +0530

Practising yoga can be an excellent way to enhance digestive health and relieve discomfort associated with digestive issues, such as constipation. This can benefit individuals of all ages, as yoga’s gentle movements and stretches promote relaxation and improved blood flow to the digestive organs. Yoga for constipation relief includes numerous poses that can help ease …

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This pushup variation is a winner for weight loss and a stronger core!

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:00:54 +0530

When you think of an exercise that can be done just about anywhere, your mind will probably take you to pushups. It may seem like a basic and simple exercise, but it is great for your upper body. Want to build hip mobility as well? Then try one of the variations of this popular bodyweight …

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6 yoga poses for menstrual health - and why they can benefit you

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:30:30 +0530

From irregular periods and painful cramps to PCOD and Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, menstrual symptoms can reflect deeper imbalances in the hormonal, metabolic, or nervous systems. While medical treatments are often necessary, incorporating yoga into one’s lifestyle offers a holistic and evidence-backed way to support menstrual and reproductive health. Practicing the best yoga poses for menstrual health, …

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Cycling vs running: Which exercise is better to reduce belly fat?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:30:14 +0530

Belly fat, the fat stored around your stomach, is not just about your physical appearance. You should get rid of it, as it can have a negative impact on your health. It may increase the risk of heart disease as well as diabetes. When your stomach keeps growing, it means you probably need to make …

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Can 30 minutes of cardio a day help to lose weight?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:23:11 +0530

Running, cycling, swimming and walking are some of the exercises that increase your heart rate. Cardio workout is not only associated with good heart health, but also weight loss. It is considered to be one of the most effective ways to burn fat. You may have the list of exercises with you, but you may …

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International Day of Yoga 2025: 10 yoga poses to avoid in pregnancy

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:56:02 +0530

Practicing yoga can be a great way to support both physical and emotional well-being. This holds true for pregnant mothers too. The ancient practice may help to reduce stress in pregnant women, and help them in postpartum recovery. While some poses may help to increase spinal flexibility, and others may improve digestion, they may not …

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12-3-30 treadmill workout: Incline walking better than running for fat loss, reveals a study

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:47:23 +0530

If your goal is to reduce fat mass, and not fat along with muscle and water, then trying out the 12-3-30 treadmill workout may help. The viral exercise, which involves setting the gym equipment to 12 percent incline and walking at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes, is good for fat loss. Going by …

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International Yoga Day 2025: Prenatal yoga helps women combat anxiety and mood swings, says gynaecologist

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:45:43 +0530

Pregnancy is often described as a miraculous journey filled with joy, anticipation, and excitement. But alongside the glowing skin and baby kicks, many women experience an emotional rollercoaster—anxiety, mood swings, irritability, and even depressive thoughts. These are not just “hormonal changes” to be brushed aside but important signals that a woman’s mental health needs just …

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International Yoga Day Sale: Up to 70% off on yoga mats, blocks, and other props for home practice

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:00:18 +0530

Yoga is a path to physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In fact, there is the International Yoga Day, which is observed on June 21 across the globe. It celebrates the transformative power of this ancient practice. From improving posture and flexibility to reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness, yoga offers benefits that extend far …

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Want a stronger core? Try weighted planks to burn more fat and build muscles

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:12:19 +0530

Planks are among the top core strengthening exercises. They not only engage muscles of the core, but also of shoulders, glutes, back and arms. They can help improve stability, strength and overall posture of the body. All you need to do is take support of your toes and forearms to hold a straight horizontal position …

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Malaika Arora reveals her favourite exercise to tone her hips and lose thigh fat

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:12:22 +0530

At 50, Malaika Arora continues to set fitness standards! Whether she’s doing yoga or sweating it out at the gym, her commitment to staying fit reflects in her strong physique and glowing skin. With over a million followers on social media, the Bollywood diva regularly shares glimpses of her workout routines, often giving fitness motivation …

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Tired of doing pushups? Try these 7 alternatives for upper body strength

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:15 +0530

It might look easy to just lie face down, place your hands on the ground, and push your body up and down using your arms and chest. But pushups, a bodyweight exercise where your body stays in a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement, can be difficult for some people. If not, …

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Fitness expert swears by these 11 standing exercises to strengthen the core

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:00:05 +0530

Exercises like push-ups, crunches, planks and Russian twists involve the hands, forearms, buttocks or the back touching the ground. But what if you don’t want to sit or lie down or use your hands to touch the ground or the padded mat, and still work on your abs? In that case, standing ab workout is …

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Celebrity trainer Anshuka Parwani shares 5 simple yoga poses you can do anywhere, anytime

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:41:10 +0530

Want to address hip tightness and digestion issues? You may find yoga to be quite helpful, without having to do a lot of twists, turns or bend your body to do complex poses. There are also beginner yoga poses that can introduce you to this ancient practice and support your health. In the run up …

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10 last-minute Father's Day gifts to support your dad's health and fitness

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:13 +0530

Do you remember how your father would sit next to you through the entire night when you were ill? True, not every superhero wears capes; some just tough it out through pain silently. Though he does not have any hesitation in taking you for a checkup, he is the first to overlook his own well-being. …

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Best gym gloves for women: Top 7 picks for comfort and grip

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:00:39 +0530

Protecting your hands during workouts is essential for both safety and performance. Gloves for gym help prevent painful blisters, calluses, and skin irritation while also offering a better grip on weights and gym equipment. They reduce slippage, improve control, and allow you to focus fully on each rep and set. With features like padded palms, …

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Malaika Arora approves this simple exercise to build core strength

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:13:12 +0530

Malaika Arora continues to prove that age is just a number! At 51, the Bollywood diva is a true inspiration when it comes to fitness. Her toned physique and strong core speak volumes about her dedication to health and wellness. From yoga and Pilates to strength training and meditation, Malaika combines it all to maintain …

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15 HIIT exercises to make your belly fat melt like butter!

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:32:58 +0530

It is not easy to get rid of belly fat. Between long work hours, stress, irregular meals, and lack of movement, you may find yourself stuck with extra inches around your midsection. And even with strict diets and endless ab workouts, shedding belly fat can feel like an uphill task. The truth is that targeting …

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12 standing exercises for weight loss to help you burn calories without hitting the floor

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:22:55 +0530

There are many unhealthy ways to gain weight. Eating junk food is not the only reason behind the extra body fat. Even sitting for long can lead to weight gain, which is why standing and moving around for some time is important. In fact, there are standing exercises for weight loss. There is no need …

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Ankur Warikoo is fat-free at 44, flaunts six-pack abs: Grateful for second life, he says

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:45:34 +0530

Indian entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo is a transformed man. A life-changing diagnosis of Avascular Necrosis, a painful bone tissue-related condition, led him to take on a personal challenge to fight it and come back stronger. His doctor had asked him to stop walking, but he was persistent in his pursue to transform his …

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