I first walked into a CrossFit gym - usually called 'the box' (a warehouse-type set up rather than a gym packed with conventional machine equipment) in June 2019. My main personal reason for doing so was to improve my upper-body strength in order to get better at the aerial hoop, and my plan was to ...

TikTok now has over 800 million active users worldwide. A surge in downloads came during the lockdown as many people used it to pass the time or to join in with viral dances. Research shows that doing TikTok dances brings both physical and mental benefits. While gyms remain closed, many people have ...

Hemp is a variation of the plant cannabis sativa. Similar to cannabis, hemp has psychoactive properties that contain psychoactive compounds tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but the strain is considerably different. Hemp has a lower calibre of THC, but higher amounts of cannabidiol (CBD). With a recorded ...

It’s often believed that you can’t easily have food that's healthy, time-efficient and cheap all at once. You can tick two of the above boxes with junk food as it's both cheap and quick, but it most definitely isn’t going to get you or keep you healthy! One style of cooking challenges this dilemma: ...

Are you what you eat? Probably not totally, but you do feel what you eat? Making healthier decisions when it comes to eating doesn’t only help control your waistline, it can also add a tremendous boost to your mood and health, providing a sustainable long-term lift in your energy overall. Read on ...

During the lockdown period, if you're getting some challenging workouts in, you've probably had to deal with DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). In this article I will be giving you 5 ways to prevent DOMS which normally is the pain you feel a day or two after a good, solid workout. The soreness ...

Breakfast is not necessarily the most important meal of the day. That is just another myth that marketing has created to sell us breakfast foods, there are actually no studies proving that. However, you can’t deny that breakfast (or brunch) is the most delicious meal of the day! So why miss out on ...

As the leading global supplier of sustainable water dispenser solutions, Waterlogic holds hydration at its core. They promote proper hydration in the workplace and as part of a daily routine, helping people understand the benefits of taking enough fluids throughout the day and encouraging them to ...

“Like the sun, we are in a state of transformation.” Among the hum of chatter on Palolem Beach, (one of Goa's iconically-perfect, palm-fringed beaches), my yoga teacher’s voice rings with a clarity and assurance. As she denotes, the world around me is in flux, from the folding red and orange glow ...

Now let’s open the 'gift boxes' of 2020 Fitness Resolutions. One of mine is to be able to do strict muscle-ups in 2020 as well as keeping my health as the topmost priority. Now you’re going to do the same, aren’t you? Remember, investing in your physical health and well-being can only turn out to ...