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Spin the pedals and be ever onward

A group of youngsters has set up the "Madurai Pedallers Club" to 'cyclologically' care for their own and environmental health




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The organic way

Evelyn Sharma believes in working out for a healthy life and not just because her work demands it




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Say cheers to this one!

Cold pressed juices are the latest health fad to hit Bengaluru. Nikhil Varma takes a sip.




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A handful of health

Learn some lesser-known facts about almonds




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Run. Period.




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Health in a box

With longer work hours, little exercise time and crazy schedules, staying fit can be a challenge. But with these healthy food deliveries, it’s a challenge you can tackle, writes RANJANI RAJENDRA




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Jumpstart: Sweating it out with Yoga

Yoga is often dissed by the younger generation as light, easy, slow exercise. BHUMIKA K. begs to differ after going through a ‘happy yoga’ class




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Why your family matters for your fitness

RAJ GANPATH explains why it’s important to explain your lifestyle changes to those closest to you




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Grin and bear it

Parineeti Chopra explains what all she did to lose those extra calories




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Don’t forget your water bottle

Why staying hydrated in summer is important for every aspect of your health




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How to start running




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Jumpstart: Drumming up a fitness boost

Who would have thought that drumming would be a fun fitness workout? ALLAN MOSES RODRICKS drops the beat on the rhythmic regimen




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Get set go for health

It’s time to bring out those running shoes; Pinkathon is back again




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Knowing what you want

What you’re looking for out of your fitness regimen will dictate what you need to do to get there, writes RAJ GANPATH




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Taming Siachen’s raging waters

Making a world record for first ever rafting expedition in the Siachen Glacier, Madurai man Captain K.R.C. Pratap shares his experience of rafting through the Nubra and Shyok rivers.




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Discover the punch in power yoga

We tried out Power Yoga and found there are many incorrect assumptions the mind makes about the body




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Sprinting over every hurdle

Being a woman doesn’t mean you need to be bogged down with household and office chores. With some planning, you too can start off by being a runner.




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Gear up for that fitness routine

Sheela Nambiar stresses on the importance of exercise to change the course of your life.




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Healthier than thou

All this mindful eating is much too old to be called a fad




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The first steps to healthy living

Being healthy is not easy. It includes a little hard work on the choices you make about how you eat and live




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The aam aadmi party

The consensus is that the mango has to be eaten as messily as possible




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Weight and watch

Kunal Kapoor is able to maintain good physique despite his fondness for rich food




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The summer shape-up challenge

Experts share cool tips for a hot weather workout.




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Let us go then you and I

Walking your dog is good for your body, mind and soul as Mini Anthikad Chhibber discovers




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Aiming for Salman standard

Ruslaan Mumtaz tells us what all he does to have lean and fit body




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Royal rigours

SOORAJ RAJMOHAN discovers that owning an Enfield also makes for a good exercise routine




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The fitness icon

From the value of proteins to his love for Parsi food, John Abraham reveals what keeps him in action




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A kickstart to self defence

There are ways to safeguard your physical and mental well being, say martial arts trainer Kyoshi K.S. Sekar and Krav Maga master S. Sreeram who will soon teach in Coimbatore




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The long walk to fitness

A recent panel discussion on wellness emphasised on the need for women to take care of themselves




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Racing against time

Well past their prime, three athletes from Madurai, P. Senthan, V. Thirunavukkarasu and P. Thiruselvam, qualify for the World Masters Athletics Championship in Perth, Australia.




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Are you (still) on track?

Time to introspect and see if our lifestyle is good enough to make us live happier and healthier




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Running is just symbolic: Milind Soman

Exhorting women to take charge of their health, Milind Soman says they should not feel guilty of stealing time away from their family responsibilities




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Running during Ramadan

Running during a fast can be physically challenging, but not impossible.




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A new beginning

The Madurai taekwondo team has returned home with a rich haul of medals from the international taekwondo championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia




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Five thoughts on yoga




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Beat the heat at work




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Ticket to Turkey

It’s a proud moment for Samyasri, the athlete from Coimbatore, who is set to participate in the World School Athletics Championship in Turkey




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Building a ‘perfect meal’

Is it possible to have that balanced meal with the right amount of protein, starch and veggies? Read on and find out.




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A healthy partnership

Zubin Atre, one of the leading yoga teachers in the city, talks about the art of partner yoga.




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From C to I

Yoga helps students and teachers in improving their posture, says Zameer Uddin Shah, the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University




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‘Yoga is life for me’: Tejasvi Kumar Sharma

Tejasvi Kumar Sharma is a standing example of how grit and determination can challenge physical disability




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A sense of community

The importance of the Anjali mudra, and how to do it




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Yoga with a dose of mindfulness

Bend into a pretzel, if you can, but do so with a better understanding of yoga




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Stretch if you can

Moonlight yoga, yoga with sticks, chair yoga… take your pick from this deluge of novel offerings on this World Yoga Day. SHAILAJA TRIPATHI takes a stock




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In good health

Why are cold-pressed oils said to be the best? K. JESHI finds out




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Consultation, just a flick away

Here is a look at how technology is getting people connected to healthcare, thanks to your Smartphone




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Scoring a self goal

Inspired by the free flowing style of the Copa America and the Euro, NIKHIL VARMA decides to give football a try and realises that he is not up for the challenge




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Take this 1,000 day test

If you can tick off every item on this checklist, you are on the track to achieving good health




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App-solutely healthy

On the occasion of the recently concluded Doctor’s Day, Dr. P. Guhan draws attention to health apps on breast cancer awareness and tobacco cessation




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A jog through Bengaluru’s parks

Open-air gyms, yoga sessions, walking. There is a flurry of activity happening in Bengaluru’s parks, and these spaces are accessible to all, irrespective of class and age.