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India’s cycling communities are pedalling for a sustainable commute option post-COVID-19

Praveen Sudevan Spokes of Change: Could the new normal be better?

Fitness hits the reset button

team weekend The gyms may be shut and the workouts now virtual, but trainers and HIIT outfits are keeping up with digital trends to make sure they are ready for post-lockdown reality. In this package, we look at how the design of gyms will change, how outdoor exercise sessions are going virtual, the future of swimming, outdoor sports and fitness apps to track.

Ascreen shot from the youtube video by Aravind Eye Hospial doctors

Saying it with dance: How doctors spread awareness on COVID-19

Soma Basu 30 women ophthalmologists from Aravind Eye Care System act and dance to some peppy music to show people how to stay safe during the pandemic

Time to dust off that skipping rope

Nisha Varma Most people have a skipping rope at home, and you can build this into either a workout or a part of play with your children

Girl works at a computer and eats fast food. Unhealthy food: chips, crackers, candy, waffles, cola. Junk food, concept.

Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

Coimbatore’s Pink Fitness offers personalised online training

Susan Joe Philip This 15-day programme will help strengthen the body and also reduce stress, says centre head Reshma L

Chair dancing to kushti: Hassle-free workout routines you can try at home

Deepa Alexander Priyadarshini Paitandy Sweta Akundi Srivatsan S At the risk of looking like unwieldy masses of jelly, we try out everything from Bhangra to ballet. These fun but challenging workouts can be done with zero equipment at home

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The bed: Suitable for restorative exercises like leg raises (pictured here), legs up the wall, seated forward bend, reclining bound angle pose.

Working out from home? Make use of your furniture

Western Naval Command personnel all set to do Yoga on board ex-Viraat, Mumbai.

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What is it: Vita parcours

How to be fit and have fun after 40

Scientists spot 29 new genes behind problem drinking

India’s cycling communities are pedalling for a sustainable commute option post-COVID-19

Experts from Ananda in the Himalayas live on Instagram on The Hindu Weekend

Adding blend of spices to meal may help reduce inflammation: Study

Walking or cycling to work may reduce early death risk: Study

For the findings, published in the journal ‘The Lancet Planetary Health,’ the researchers conducted a study on more than 300,000 commuters

Diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect heart health: Study

The findings were published in the journal ‘Annals of Internal Medicine’

COVID-19: Deepika Padukone has joined hands with Instagram to curate a ‘Wellness Guide’

This is a part of Instagram’s new feature to keep people inspired during these tough times

Strong relationships boost physical activity in older adults: Study

The research studied 1,193 adults and the results were published in the ‘Journal of Aging and Physical Activity’

Fitness hits the reset button

The gyms may be shut and the workouts now virtual, but trainers and HIIT outfits are keeping up with digital trends to make sure they are ready for post-lockdown reality. In this package, we look at how the design of gyms will change, how outdoor exercise sessions are going virtual, the future of swimming, outdoor sports and fitness apps to track.

The future of swimming post-Covid

How swimming coaches are working their way around the lockdown

Home gyms or stadium workouts?

Be prepared for both, say fitness experts as they weigh in on team sports, running groups and useful equipment

How Indian fitness apps are all the rage this lockdown

How apps are witnessing record downloads thanks to offers and weight-conscious users

Fitness hits the reset button: a deep dive into how outdoor workouts will look like in the post-lockdown world

The gyms may be shut and the workouts now virtual, but trainers and HIIT outfits are keeping up with digital trends to make sure they are ready for post-lockdown reality

Saying it with dance: How doctors spread awareness on COVID-19

30 women ophthalmologists from Aravind Eye Care System act and dance to some peppy music to show people how to stay safe during the pandemic

Sugary drinks up heart disease risk in women by 20 percent: Study

The study included more than 106,000 women and the results were published in the JAHA: Journal of the American Heart Association’

The history of yoga in a readable book

Alistair Shearer’s The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one

Staying hygienic cuts risk of common infections by 50 percent: Study

The research was published in the ‘American Journal of Infection Control’

The fundamentals of caring

Ahead of International Nurses Day on May 12, we tip our hats to nursing attendants who without technically being nurses still offer care and support to families

Mother's Day 2020: A session to address pregnancy, natural birthing and other related topics

For a happy pregnancy: Coimbatore Parenting Network rings in Mother’s Day with a two-day online session on pregnancy, raising babies, and making informed birthing choices

Spend some time in garden for good health, mental wellbeing: Study

The research analysed data from nearly 8,000 people and the findings were published in the journal ‘Landscape and Urban Planning’

Higher alcohol consumption linked to increased stroke risk: Study

The research was published in the ‘Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine Journal Report’

‘The only thing that helped me was yoga’

A young doctor takes to teaching yoga online, during the COVID-19 lockdown, to help people ease their stress

Is speed keto diet healthy?

The diet combines keto and intermittent fasting and puts the body in a state of ketosis where it burns fat instead of glucose or sugar for energy

Time to dust off that skipping rope

Most people have a skipping rope at home, and you can build this into either a workout or a part of play with your children

New genes linked to severe childhood speech disorder discovered

The research was led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), the University of Melbourne and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Work-related stress may up risk for peripheral artery disease

The study is published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and researchers evaluated the records of 139,000 men and women for the findings

Men and women may develop heart disease differently: Study

The research team analysed damaged heart valves from people who had undergone transplants and the study was published in the journal, ‘Acta Biomaterialia’

Who are the immunocompromised?

Several factors like diseases, treatments and age can make one immunocompomised and they are at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

Prenatal exposure to air pollutants linked to growth delays

The study was published in the journal ‘Environment International’ and analysed data from more than 1,700 mother-child pairs

COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

Now, dental consultation through telemedicine

The is an initiative by the Dental Surgeons Association of India along with the Anti-Corona Task Force and the consultation will be through CallDoc App

Coimbatore’s Pink Fitness offers personalised online training

This 15-day programme will help strengthen the body and also reduce stress, says centre head Reshma L

Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

If your anxiety is leading you to drink, snack, game like never before, here are signs you need to stop before it turns harmful

Obesity can up type 2 diabetes risk by six times: study

The study was published in the journal Diabetologia and included samples of 4,729 individuals

Childhood exposure to parental smoking linked to poor memory in midlife

The cognitive performance of over 2,000 participants were measured for the study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology

Sports stars and adventure enthusiasts offer tips for a proactive routine during the COVID-19 lockdown

For all those of you who are missing the great outdoors, here is some help from sports stars and adventure enthusiasts. Hint: wake up early, work out and allow yourself the occasional onion pakoda

Live fitness sessions for school children from Wednesday

It is organised by Fit India in association with Central Board of Secondary Education

COVID19 and its mind games with the young and old

Instagram live, sessions over video calls and awareness posts: here’s how mental health experts are helping people deal with the psychological effects of the lockdown

Response to online yoga classes by Indian embassy in U.S. encouraging: Ambassador

Online yoga classes have become popular during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sleep loss for five consecutive nights fosters negativity

The study was done on 42 people and the findings were published on the Journal of Sleep Research

Why ergonomics plays an important role during this work-from-home period

Dr Maj S Bakhtiar Choudhary speaks about the connection between good ergonomics and work output, which is especially important during the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown

How to make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D during the lockdown

Experts offer tips on how to maintain your intake of this vital prohormone, while staying at home

Chair dancing to kushti: Hassle-free workout routines you can try at home

At the risk of looking like unwieldy masses of jelly, we try out everything from Bhangra to ballet. These fun but challenging workouts can be done with zero equipment at home

Obese kids may be at higher bone fracture risk

The research studied 466,997 children and the result was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Balcony extensions in COVID-19 times

This Ironman enthusiast put himself through an online challenge via the platform, due to the Coronoavirus lockdown

Early bedtime may help children maintain healthy weight

The study was done on 1,258 Indigenous Australian children and the findings were published in in the journal Acta Paediatrica

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