A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more
There’s an online version of fitness that seems to exist in a vacuum: the perfect program, dialed-in nutrition, unlimited time. And then there’s fitness for the rest of us, living in the real world. For Will Simpson—former rugby player turned military officer and founder of performance nutrition brand Real Meal—training doesn’t happen in isolation. It … Read more
Virgin Active South Africa has launched its Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town, the first of a new “community fitness club” concept it will promote to its 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dan Quarsky said in an interview that the new concept differs from the traditional view of … Read more
While Pilates evolved from a method developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, some still swear by the original 34-movement sequence. But, as you can imagine, sticking to this method is a waste of time, so what do you do if you’re in a hurry? Sophie Hutton, classic Pilates instructor and founder of Reformer Retreats … Read more
By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more
A fitness expert reveals a board benchmark that separates the strong cores from the weak after 60. Building a strong, resilient home is essential to making everyday tasks and hobbies easier. There are many beneficial exercises you can add to your workout to build and maintain core strength—with planks being one of the most common. … Read more
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