Author: Meenakshi S.
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World Heart Day – 6 Cardio Workouts for a Healthy Heart
There are many reasons to be pumped about cardio exercises. For starters, it is great for stress relief and burning calories. But more importantly, cardio offers the best workouts for a healthy heart. Short for ‘cardiovascular fitness’, cardio is a form of exercise that stimulates the heart to beat at a higher rate than normal,…
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Osteoporosis – A new health threat on the rise
This article on Osteoporosis was originally featured in Your Wellness Magazine and is written by Senior Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach, Meenakshi S. Aches are a normal part of aging, but it’s important to know when pain may be signalling something more. In women, bone mass or density starts to decrease after 35 years of age…
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The four pillars to adopt a healthy lifestyle
Embarked on a detox week after binge eating over the weekend, but forgot to slot in the exercise in your daily routine? Started your day with yoga, but ended it with an entire pizza? Eating small meals at frequent intervals, working out regularly, but failing to get enough sleep? Do you relate to this? If…
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10 weight loss mistakes we all make
On the face of it, weight loss sounds like a simple formula – burn more calories than you consume, eat less, move more and workout regularly. But we all know it is a lot harder than it sounds! However, this is because we often make mistakes without even realising it. We share 10 weight loss…
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7 reasons to sign up for aqua aerobics
Move over aerobics, aqua aerobics is here. Water aerobics is gaining in popularity in India but not enough is known about this form of exercise. Why should you choose it instead of a traditional gym-based exercise plan? Syd Hoffman, health and wellness educator and author of All-Day Energy: 100 Ways to Boost Your Energy…Now!, has…