Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. But with the lives of the urban middle class becoming both busy and increasingly dislocated, working is often a compromise. With our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, sitting is the new smoking, asserts Dr. Thomas Paloschi. (Pexel) Also Read | Hyderabad neurologist reveals that fruits are not optional … Read more
Written by Juliana Goodway. Published: March 29, 2026 (Photo: Yoga with Birds / YouTube) Yoga is one of the best practices for building physical and mental strength with its combination of challenging poses and mindfulness. Yoga classes can be great for building a habit and community, but attending private classes requires time, money, and energy … Read more
At a tiny 4 feet, 10 inches, Misty Posey couldn’t rely on her height to clear a Marine Corps obstacle course as a potential young recruit. Instead, she learned to pull her whole body on it, eventually creating the pull-up program now used throughout the service. Loading audio description… Posey, now 49 and the commanding … Read more
As far as popular opinion goes, the lack of a skinny waistline is immediately associated with being fit. Walk into a room with a sign that announces your arrival before your stay, and chances are people will question your lack of fitness. Next comes West Indies and Rajasthan Royals cricketer Shimron Hetmyer who set a … Read more
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A photo collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows a woman lying on a sofa with a glass of popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, Image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a wall calendar, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment Couch potatoes, … Read more
A personal trainer turned fitness mogul reveals why so many gyms in the UK are ‘failing’ their members and how he is tackling the crisis with his fast-growing business. Speaking to GB News, Transform Hub founder and CEO James Calderbank broke down how he ended up operating dozens of gyms across the country and his … Read more
Knowing where to start with strength training can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new later in life. But while you might think it requires spending hours in the gym, that’s far from the truth—you can build meaningful strength in the comfort of your own home with short, effective workouts. As you age, upper body strength … Read more
Achinomia, Achi — “Good match!” The “macho carer” is sounding strong through a day care facility for people with disabilities. Their bright white smiles paired with this enthusiastic encouragement create an infectiously cheerful mood, encouraging a man in a wheelchair to participate in muscle training with laughter. Nagoya-based Visionary Inc., a company that provides disability … Read more
With commitment and persistence, regular exercise supports greater mobility, freedom, and independence among senior citizens. (image of Envato Elements) PETALING JAYA: During family gatherings, it is common to ask about the health of elderly relatives. However, most of the time, their response voices resignation: “Old man, what to do?” Such statements reflect the belief that … Read more