Looking for a new fitness challenge to keep you motivated this autumn? Writer Priyankaa Joshi – whose squat holds have never exceeded 60 seconds – took on a two-week challenge to see if she could build up to a five-minute…
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Move of the week: American kettlebell swing – the ultimate full-body mover
Welcome to our weekly Move of the Week series. Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your…
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‘Time to lose those kilos’: Here’s some fitness inspiration from Neha Kakkar
There is some fitness inspiration right from Neha Kakkar. Watch the video here Many people have been experiencing pandemic fatigue and have even taken a backseat from their everyday fitness regime. But instead of giving up on your goals, you…
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8 yoga poses for hip, glute and hamstring pain after running
Looking to smash your PB? These active yoga stretches target key muscles used in running to increase strength and mobility. From tweaked hamstrings to clicky hips, I’ve had my fair share of running-related niggles. A fed-up friend dragged me to…
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Hooray! Group workouts are back – here are the rules
Confused by the new government guidelines on exercising outdoors since 29 March? Here, we answer your questions on whether you’re allowed to work out with a friend, share exercise equipment, and continue your personal training sessions. In the excitement of…
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How long should you rest between sets for the best workout?
Not resting during your workout can have as negative of an impact as taking a breaking for too long. So, what’s the perfect amount of time to rest in between sets? Have you ever picked up your phone after finishing…
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Don‘t feel like exercising? Try these 5-minute skipping workouts
This skipping workout might only last five minutes, but it will improve your cardiovascular fitness, co-ordination and core strength. There are many reasons not to exercise: you’re busy, bored of home workouts and would rather spend an hour catching up…
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“I missed my weekly spin class so much I trialled a home exercise bike – here’s how it went”
There’s nothing better than jumping on a bike in a pitch black room with music blaring and peddling until you sweat from your shins, according to Fliss Thistlethwaite. But could an at-home bike replace weekly spin sessions? Sometimes I sit…
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A 10 minute full body workout to squeeze into your day
It’s not always easy to keep on top of our fitness, especially if other plans and commitments keep getting in the way. But this quick 10-minute workout requires no equipment and can easily be fitted into a packed schedule. Lockdowns…
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4 plank variations to strengthen all of your core
Bored of planking? Mix up your training with these variations – and reap the benefits. What is your go-to exercise when it comes to working your core? For so many of you, the answer will be a plank. It’s a…
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