Are you among the people planning to lose weight as part of your New Year resolution? Wait, before you join a gym, here's a small test you can take and check out your fitness level and determine where you stand.The Rockport Walk Test (RWT) is a noninvasive assessment that was developed in 1986 and the …
Often you must have heard people saying how they lose weight simply by walking. And this is a fact! Walking can be an incredibly effective way to lose weight for some people when combined with certain habits and lifestyle changes. So, let's discuss how you can reap the benefits of this exercise and lose weight. …
In the quest for fitness, two simple yet effective exercises often stand out: walking and spot jogging. Both are accessible, require no fancy equipment, and can be tailored to individual fitness levels. But when it comes to burning calories, improving cardiovascular health, or achieving overall fitness, which one is better and is more effective? Spot …
Jyoti, a YouTuber, embarked on a life-changing weight loss journey after the pandemic and motherhood left her feeling unhealthy and lethargic. Gaining weight during her pregnancy in 2020 caused her physical discomfort, shortness of breath, and a decline in her skin and hair health. Here’s her weight loss story of achieving her confidence and reclaiming …
Walking may seem like a simple activity, but did you know it can be a powerful tool for burning belly fat. Many people struggle with stubborn belly fat, which is not only frustrating but also poses many health risks. So, how can you make your walks more effective in shedding that extra weight? Here are …
File photo of Virat Kohli and R Ashwin© BCCI/Sportzpics As the cricket world flooded social media with its tributes for Ravichandran Ashwin, a post from Virat Kohli stood out. The Kohli-Ashwin duo formed the backbone of India's Test team over the last decade, stitching numerous memories together as two ever-reliant pillars. As Ashwin …
Walking is regarded as one of the most basic forms of exercise, did you know that just 5,000 steps a day could substantially decrease the risk of depression? Interesting links between daily step counts and mental health, especially in lowering depressed symptoms, have been found in a recent study done in 2024. Here is everything …
The 6-minute walking test is a simple, non-invasive measure of functional capacity; in this case, it focuses on endurance and aerobic capacity. It measures how far one can walk on a hard, flat surface within six minutes at his or her own pace. While not much of a test at first glance, it holds valuable …
For many individuals, walking is a sole workout because it fits into their daily routine, it is easy to do and it requires almost nothing to do. But, if walking is the only form of workout you do, are you getting maximum benefits from it, so that you don't have to rely on other forms …
Creative advertising and marketing ideas often go viral on social media - receiving attention for the uniqueness of their conception or execution. However, a recent viral ad example has received mixed reactions online for its unconventional approach. A person took to X to share a photo of "human ads" being used by a food delivery …
