Why it’s time to rethink fitness beyond the flat stomach | Mint

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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

Why hour-long workouts may be killing your fitness progress

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Personal trainer – fitness mogul reveals why most gyms ‘fail people’ – and how to fix it

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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

The Best Fitness Deals in Amazon’s Spring Sale 2026: Gym Equipment, Weights, and More

The Best Fitness Deals in Amazon's Spring Sale 2026: Gym Equipment, Weights, and More

of the Amazon’s Big Spring Sale It launched on March 25th, and it’s still going strong. Amazon is known for bringing stellar savings on popular tech gear, including Televisions and laptopbut we also see some great fitness deals. With discounts on everything from water bottles and smart scales to treadmills and fitness trackers, there’s never … Read more

11 Incredible Fitness Changes That Will Inspire You

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1 Jill McLaughlin “Finding Crunch was instrumental in my journey; I work out there six to seven days a week. I strength train with weights on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, do a TRX circuit on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and do a cardio dance class on Sundays. I also walk for about an hour every night.” … Read more

Fitness coach shares 5 worst foods for over-40s: ‘Your biology is changing’

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Healthy eating is an essential part of staying fit for people of all ages. However, its importance grows significantly for an individual as they grow older. Don Gu shares, one should avoid processed meats above the age of 40. (not open) Going to X on March 24th, Dean Guo, a fitness trainer with more than … Read more

Dr. Aamir Khan has asked everyone to eat one meal three times a day like him

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Health experts recommend eating dry fruits every day 14:20, 23 March 2026Updated 14:21, 23 March 2026 Three dates provide about 3g of fiber (stock photo).(Image: Getty) ITV’s Dr Amir Khan is encouraging people to possibly follow his lead and eat three dates a day. The health expert, who is a regular on TV shows like … Read more

Cardiologists warn anyone taking omeprazole, ibuprofen and naproxen

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Cardiologists have warned people that they may need to consult their doctor Ben Hurst, Maria Ortega External content specialist and Robert Rowlands Deputy Editor, Money and Life, Content Center 14:17, 21 March 2026Updated 09:39, 23 March 2026 A man holds an omeprazole pill in his hand(Image: Getty) A cardiologist has sounded the alarm about the … Read more