Fitness

Indian kids now spend less time than adults on physical activities: Survey

The top two reasons for the low participation of kids are 'lack of time' and the need to 'focus on studies': PUMA-Nielsen sports survey

Apple to add kickboxing, Beyonce's music, sleep meditations to Fitness+

The service will also add three new trainers and kick off a new season of Time to Walk, starting January 9

Deep breathing oxygenates blood effectively, improves lung capacity

Breathing exercises and certain techniques can help increase lung capacity and oxygen levels in the body, some of the key benefits that one gets through a workout or exercise, according to doctors and fitness experts. Lung capacity shows how much air one's lungs can hold. The experts have also noted that improved breathing can enhance physical endurance by boosting respiratory health. According to Dr Deepak Sharma, consultant pulmonologist at Moradabad's Ujala Cygnus Brightstar Hospital, improving breathing techniques and patterns by different exercises like incentive spirometry or deep breathing exercises oxygenates the blood more effectively and improves lung capacity. This involves using the full depths of the diaphragm and chest volume that are fully focused on the rhythm of the breathing cycle with inhalation and exhalation in an approximate 1:2 ratio. "More importantly, it also helps slow down the heart's overall metabolic rate and activates the body's oxygen-conserving ...

Muscle & Strength to add 20 more stores in north India by next year

Muscle & Strength's revenue grew by more than 25 per cent during the past one year

boAt joins cult.fit to launch at-home workout programme to promote fitness

By customising workout routines and run plans, our smartwatches enable users to move beyond basic activity tracking and advance in their fitness journeys

The running life: How to take up marathon without breaking into a sweat

The gear, the training and the lifestyle you need to take this toughest of physical challenges

How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu buff and a biohacker built fitness biz Ultrahuman

By using glucose and other biomarkers, Ultrahuman is helping people improve their energy levels, lose fat and avoid metabolic disorders

Move-to-Earn' startup Fitmint raises over Rs 12.6 crore in seed funding

Fitmint said in a statement on Wednesday it will be using the amount raised for hiring and team expansion, marketing and optimising tech infrastructure

Obello Life - A luxury Salon with expertise and innovation in beauty world

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Cult.fit acquires Gold's Gym fitness chain in India, value of deal unknown

In December, food delivery company Zomato invested $100 million in Cult.fit, as part of a Series F fundraise of $150 million, making the health start-up a unicorn

TrainerGoesOnline - Grossed over $1.5 Million for fitness trainers online, despite the gyms being shut amid the Pandemic.

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Health and wellness startup Cult.fit acquires 4 cardio equipment brands

Fitness and wellness startup Cult.fit on Monday said it has acquired cardio equipment brands RPM fitness, Fitkit and Onefitplus in a single transaction

Picking the right sports gear to enhance your fitness performance

Appropriate sportswear also helps you feel more comfortable and confident even after a strenuous workout or playing an extreme sport

Guide for a healthy lifestyle by Adarsh Somani

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The Yash Thakur: Man on a mission to transform future of millions

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'Brand dissidence': Ronaldo eschewing Coca-Cola has a lesson for companies

In taking on Coke, Ronaldo may have unintentionally set a precedent for other players

Cult.fit forays into hardware, acquires fitness equipment startup Tread

Company to set up fitness equipment vertical, sell smart workout bikes in India market

Cure.Fit to hive off business verticals; virtual classes in focus

The company's virtual training sessions, which saw traction as gyms were closed during the pandemic, are expected to be housed under a separate entity headed by Ankit Gupta

HealthifyMe eyes $400 million revenue run rate by March 2025

The firm said it has seen a significant acceleration in business with a strong growth in user base

Apple to add new 'Time to Walk' audio feature for its Fitness+ subscribers

Apple is adding a new 'Time to Walk' feature for its Fitness+ subscribers, which is an audio experience in the Workout app where guests will share inspiring stories while walking.