A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively.

The data also showed that regular exercise can end up reducing health risks by almost 30 per cent.

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In the report, WHO urged the governments to actively encourage the citizens to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to stop the growth of such diseases. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare costs have risen around the world and the trend is expected to continue in the future.

“There are few areas in public health … where evidence on required action is so convincing, cost effective and practical,” the global report published by WHO stated.

“A consequence of this ‘inaction’ is that already stretched health systems are burdened with preventable disease today and even more so in the future, and communities fail to benefit from the wider social, environmental and economic benefits associated with more people being more active.”

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While the advantages of exercise and physical activities are quite clear, the WHO noted that governments have not paid much attention to raising awareness. The situation is considerably worse in low-income countries where the standard of living is low and there is a lack of proper healthcare.

Among the 194 countries included in the report, WHO found that less than 50 per cent have a clear national policy when it comes to healthy living, but it is not fully functional in all of those countries.

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A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively.

A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively. The data also showed that regular exercise can end up reducing health risks by almost 30 per cent. Also read | UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices In the report, WHO urged the governments to actively encourage the citizens to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to stop the growth of such diseases. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare costs have risen around the world and the trend is expected to continue in the future. “There are few areas in public health … where evidence on required action is so convincing, cost effective and practical,” the global report published by WHO stated. “A consequence of this ‘inaction’ is that already stretched health systems are burdened with preventable disease today and even more so in the future, and communities fail to benefit from the wider social, environmental and economic benefits associated with more people being more active.” Also read | Bomb blasts at Myanmar's Insein prison leave 8 dead, 18 injured While the advantages of exercise and physical activities are quite clear, the WHO noted that governments have not paid much attention to raising awareness. The situation is considerably worse in low-income countries where the standard of living is low and there is a lack of proper healthcare. Among the 194 countries included in the report, WHO found that less than 50 per cent have a clear national policy when it comes to healthy living, but it is not fully functional in all of those countries.

People's lack of exercise can cost global govts $27bn a year by 2030, WHO warns

One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British&nbsp;Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death.

The research found that those who did 'regular' weightlifting had a 14 per cent lower risk while those who met the aerobic activity levels had a 32 per cent lower risk of premature death.

The study also added that adults who reported meeting the aerobic activity guidelines and weightlifting at least one or two times every week were found to have a 41 per cent&nbsp;to 47 per cent&nbsp;lower risk of premature death.

To arrive at the numbers, US’s National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland examined the research data from almost 100,000 US adults that took part in the study, spread across more than nine years.

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Reportedly, the study took participants who had an average age of 71 and asked them about the kind of exercise regimen they partake in. While 23&nbsp;per cent reported having been involved in weightlifting, 16 per cent said they used weights at least one time to six times a week.&nbsp;

Over&nbsp;the next 9.6 years of the study, more than 28,447 deaths were reported with the researchers observing that participants who did weightlifting&nbsp;had a 9 per cent&nbsp;lower “all-cause mortality risk”

The researchers stated that using weights in a workout can make a body leaner as total lean mass is independently associated with a lower risk of premature death.

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“Our finding that mortality risk appeared to be lowest for those who participated in both types of exercise provides strong support for current recommendations to engage in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities,” said the authors of the study.&nbsp;

In conclusion, adults were urged to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout a week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity workout.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death.

One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death. The research found that those who did 'regular' weightlifting had a 14 per cent lower risk while those who met the aerobic activity levels had a 32 per cent lower risk of premature death. The study also added that adults who reported meeting the aerobic activity guidelines and weightlifting at least one or two times every week were found to have a 41 per cent to 47 per cent lower risk of premature death. To arrive at the numbers, US’s National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland examined the research data from almost 100,000 US adults that took part in the study, spread across more than nine years. Read more: Exercising regularly and engaging socially helps you with ageing, says expert Reportedly, the study took participants who had an average age of 71 and asked them about the kind of exercise regimen they partake in. While 23 per cent reported having been involved in weightlifting, 16 per cent said they used weights at least one time to six times a week. Over the next 9.6 years of the study, more than 28,447 deaths were reported with the researchers observing that participants who did weightlifting had a 9 per cent lower “all-cause mortality risk” The researchers stated that using weights in a workout can make a body leaner as total lean mass is independently associated with a lower risk of premature death. Read more: Minutes of daily breathing exercises can lower blood pressure, study finds “Our finding that mortality risk appeared to be lowest for those who participated in both types of exercise provides strong support for current recommendations to engage in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities,” said the authors of the study. In conclusion, adults were urged to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout a week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity workout. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Weight exercise can lower risk of premature death: Study

To make seas and oceans safer for fellow mariners, the Indian Coast Guard conducted the SAREX-2022 exercise. The search and rescue exercise had in its attendance international participants and delegates. Have a look at this special report by WION's Disha Shah and Video Journalist Gopal Choudhary.

SAREX-2022: The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise

SAREX-2022: The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Search & Rescue

Should you exercise only to lose wight? Should you talk to kids about weight? Fitness expert Sumaya Dalmia tells us why women should stop fearing strength training.

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Should we work out all seven days or squeeze in maximum minutes across three or simply throw caution to the winds and be a weekend warrior?

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Don’t workout to fit into a dress, a pair of jeans or for a wedding. Exercise for the right reasons. We tell you why!

The Good Life: Why should we exercise?

The Good Life | Why should we exercise?

Another January is upon us, and with your holiday feasting over, you might be hearing the voice of an invisible trainer in your head, telling you to hit the gym, the pool, the track or the hiking trail, and hit it fast. But the guilt we may feel about putting it off is usually a waste of time. We need rest, too.

Sometimes it’s good to take a break from exercise — give your joints, tendons and ligaments a rest, and your mind as well. But sometimes a break lasts far longer than you had planned or ever imagined. This was my story for a while. And when I say I took a break, I’m not talking about weeks. It was about three years.

Injuries played a small part. I developed plantar fasciitis — inflammation of tissue on the heel, a consequence of aging and overuse — which inhibited doing cardio. I’d had plenty of exercise-related injuries before — a torn rotator cuff, herniated discs, “swimmers’ shoulder” — but I’d been a gym rat since I was a teenager, and in the past I could usually push through.

Now, at age 54, I’d stopped caring about pushing through, stopped caring about exercise altogether. This was a problem beyond the potential effect on my health; I had spent years researching and writing a book on the history of exercise, tracing its evolution from antiquity to the present, and I was still far from the finish line.

But sore feet were just a somatic expression of what was really going on. You see, this whole phase, this breakup that exercise and I had, started not long after I lost my partner, Oliver Sacks, who died at 82 in 2015.

Oliver and I used to swim together two or three times a week — usually a mile at a nearby pool — sharing a lane and often splitting a weekly session with a swim coach. We swam wherever we could — in cold mountain lakes, in salty seas, at elegant hotels in London and Iceland, Jerusalem and San Francisco.

One of the funniest memories I have is of swimming with Oliver in the huge public pool in Central Park on a steamy hot summer night. The pool was jammed with swimmers, kids, families, New Yorkers. The few lifeguards on deck were frantically trying to impose some order, keeping boys from cannonballing or divebombing, their whistles blaring above the din. It was like swimming in Times Square. And there in the middle of it all was Oliver, half-blind but indomitable, trying to do laps as I swam right beside him, his stressed-out bodyguard.

Oliver continued to exercise until nearly the very end of his life — still swimming, albeit more slowly and at shorter distances. When he could no longer safely walk to the gym, his trainer came to the apartment and took him through a cycle of simple exercises using light dumbbells, stretch cords and a Bosu ball. For some cardio, he’d stride up and down the corridor. Even when confined to bed, he made a point of moving his limbs this way and that as vigorously as he could. “Exercise for the dying,” Oliver sardonically called it. But he did it because exercise made him feel good, made him feel alive.

Once Oliver was gone, though, all went silent, and my interest in exercise went silent, too. Suddenly the history of exercise seemed quite unimportant. I put my half-written book aside and did not even open up the file on my computer for years.

Single, alone, bored, depressed, I also began hanging out at a neighborhood pub, drinking more than I should, and on weekends, smoking more weed than I could justify. I still got some exercise, in a desultory way — but I’d lost my passion for it. The gym or the pool or a yoga class seemed like increasingly far-off destinations. Then, early in 2018, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. This wasn’t unexpected — three of my five sisters also had it, as did my mother, and my numbers had always run a bit high. My doctor prescribed medication, but also told me this: “You need to step up your cardio.”

“Right,” I replied. “I thought you’d say that.”

At age 57, exercise changed from something I freely wanted to do — to look good, to feel good — to something I really should do to stay healthy. No excuses.

It took time, but exercise and I reunited, one might say, albeit in a different way. Since Oliver’s death, I had changed. I felt like a different person, and exercise had changed for me, too. My relationship with it lacked the obsessiveness of youth, feeling more like a civilized arrangement between former lovers now well into middle age. I resumed working out and swimming regularly, and my blood pressure returned to normal, my weight dropped, and by my 59th birthday, in January 2020, I felt better, physically and mentally, than I had in a long time.

Then the pandemic hit. I had no choice but to adapt when my gym closed.

I was OK with just doing my own thing at home for a while. But as it became clear that gyms were not going to reopen anytime soon, I found that I missed the pump you get from lifting weights, from supersets and reps to exhaustion, and even the ache from sore muscles the next day. I missed swimming. And perhaps more than anything, I missed the sense of community I’d always found in gyms.

But there was one big upside to all this time I had to myself, at home alone: I resumed work on my book on the history of exercise, called “Sweat,” with a renewed perspective. I had my own history of exercise now, too.

I waited until pools were allowed to reopen, six months after the lockdown, before I reactivated my gym membership. And then I went on the very first day. I saw only two other men in the locker room, matched in number by masked janitors busily disinfecting surfaces. The sauna and spacious steam room were closed indefinitely, perhaps forever, bringing to mind the crumbling, ancient baths, or thermae, found in Rome — ruins from another time, another culture. It was all so depressing. But I told myself not to dwell. I quickly changed into a swimsuit and headed to the pool. My swim reservation — 30 minutes, maximum — was for 2:10 p.m. I felt like I was going to a doctor’s appointment.

The lifeguard confirmed my reservation and explained the rules: Wear your mask at all times, except for right before you get into the pool. He handed me a plastic sandwich bag to store it in at poolside. Unlike in the past, swimmers would have a lane to themselves — no lane sharing or circle swimming allowed. Lane 1 was empty, he told me, and I could go ahead and swim.

Oliver’s lane, I thought: He always swam in Lane 1. The lifeguard would even transfer swimmers from that lane to another just for him because that’s where a ladder was. He always held tightly onto my arm as I guided him to the ladder, his huge flat feet flopping in swim fins.

I took off my mask, put on goggles and plunged in.

The water was cold — cold! The pool must have been drained, cleaned, then refilled. Oof! I pushed off, arms outstretched in a V, legs in a scissor kick, until I surfaced about a third of the way down and launched into freestyle. My stroke immediately kicked in, as if not a day had passed since March. I had wondered if it would take time — time to find my rhythm, to synchronize bilateral breathing with crawling arms and legs. But no, my body knew exactly what to do: thrust, pull, kick, rotate — swim. I touched the wall, flipped, pushed off.

Lap after lap, I just swam, grateful to forget about the pandemic, grateful for my health, grateful simply to be alive — my heart racing, my body darting through the water like a dolphin freed from captivity.

Another January is upon us, and with your holiday feasting over, you might be hearing the voice of an invisible trainer in your head, telling you to hit the gym, the pool, the track or the hiking trail, and hit it fast.

Another January is upon us, and with your holiday feasting over, you might be hearing the voice of an invisible trainer in your head, telling you to hit the gym, the pool, the track or the hiking trail, and hit it fast. But the guilt we may feel about putting it off is usually a waste of time. We need rest, too. Sometimes it’s good to take a break from exercise — give your joints, tendons and ligaments a rest, and your mind as well. But sometimes a break lasts far longer than you had planned or ever imagined. This was my story for a while. And when I say I took a break, I’m not talking about weeks. It was about three years. Injuries played a small part. I developed plantar fasciitis — inflammation of tissue on the heel, a consequence of aging and overuse — which inhibited doing cardio. I’d had plenty of exercise-related injuries before — a torn rotator cuff, herniated discs, “swimmers’ shoulder” — but I’d been a gym rat since I was a teenager, and in the past I could usually push through. Now, at age 54, I’d stopped caring about pushing through, stopped caring about exercise altogether. This was a problem beyond the potential effect on my health; I had spent years researching and writing a book on the history of exercise, tracing its evolution from antiquity to the present, and I was still far from the finish line. But sore feet were just a somatic expression of what was really going on. You see, this whole phase, this breakup that exercise and I had, started not long after I lost my partner, Oliver Sacks, who died at 82 in 2015. Oliver and I used to swim together two or three times a week — usually a mile at a nearby pool — sharing a lane and often splitting a weekly session with a swim coach. We swam wherever we could — in cold mountain lakes, in salty seas, at elegant hotels in London and Iceland, Jerusalem and San Francisco. One of the funniest memories I have is of swimming with Oliver in the huge public pool in Central Park on a steamy hot summer night. The pool was jammed with swimmers, kids, families, New Yorkers. The few lifeguards on deck were frantically trying to impose some order, keeping boys from cannonballing or divebombing, their whistles blaring above the din. It was like swimming in Times Square. And there in the middle of it all was Oliver, half-blind but indomitable, trying to do laps as I swam right beside him, his stressed-out bodyguard. Oliver continued to exercise until nearly the very end of his life — still swimming, albeit more slowly and at shorter distances. When he could no longer safely walk to the gym, his trainer came to the apartment and took him through a cycle of simple exercises using light dumbbells, stretch cords and a Bosu ball. For some cardio, he’d stride up and down the corridor. Even when confined to bed, he made a point of moving his limbs this way and that as vigorously as he could. “Exercise for the dying,” Oliver sardonically called it. But he did it because exercise made him feel good, made him feel alive. Once Oliver was gone, though, all went silent, and my interest in exercise went silent, too. Suddenly the history of exercise seemed quite unimportant. I put my half-written book aside and did not even open up the file on my computer for years. Single, alone, bored, depressed, I also began hanging out at a neighborhood pub, drinking more than I should, and on weekends, smoking more weed than I could justify. I still got some exercise, in a desultory way — but I’d lost my passion for it. The gym or the pool or a yoga class seemed like increasingly far-off destinations. Then, early in 2018, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. This wasn’t unexpected — three of my five sisters also had it, as did my mother, and my numbers had always run a bit high. My doctor prescribed medication, but also told me this: “You need to step up your cardio.” “Right,” I replied. “I thought you’d say that.” At age 57, exercise changed from something I freely wanted to do — to look good, to feel good — to something I really should do to stay healthy. No excuses. It took time, but exercise and I reunited, one might say, albeit in a different way. Since Oliver’s death, I had changed. I felt like a different person, and exercise had changed for me, too. My relationship with it lacked the obsessiveness of youth, feeling more like a civilized arrangement between former lovers now well into middle age. I resumed working out and swimming regularly, and my blood pressure returned to normal, my weight dropped, and by my 59th birthday, in January 2020, I felt better, physically and mentally, than I had in a long time. Then the pandemic hit. I had no choice but to adapt when my gym closed. I was OK with just doing my own thing at home for a while. But as it became clear that gyms were not going to reopen anytime soon, I found that I missed the pump you get from lifting weights, from supersets and reps to exhaustion, and even the ache from sore muscles the next day. I missed swimming. And perhaps more than anything, I missed the sense of community I’d always found in gyms. But there was one big upside to all this time I had to myself, at home alone: I resumed work on my book on the history of exercise, called “Sweat,” with a renewed perspective. I had my own history of exercise now, too. I waited until pools were allowed to reopen, six months after the lockdown, before I reactivated my gym membership. And then I went on the very first day. I saw only two other men in the locker room, matched in number by masked janitors busily disinfecting surfaces. The sauna and spacious steam room were closed indefinitely, perhaps forever, bringing to mind the crumbling, ancient baths, or thermae, found in Rome — ruins from another time, another culture. It was all so depressing. But I told myself not to dwell. I quickly changed into a swimsuit and headed to the pool. My swim reservation — 30 minutes, maximum — was for 2:10 p.m. I felt like I was going to a doctor’s appointment. The lifeguard confirmed my reservation and explained the rules: Wear your mask at all times, except for right before you get into the pool. He handed me a plastic sandwich bag to store it in at poolside. Unlike in the past, swimmers would have a lane to themselves — no lane sharing or circle swimming allowed. Lane 1 was empty, he told me, and I could go ahead and swim. Oliver’s lane, I thought: He always swam in Lane 1. The lifeguard would even transfer swimmers from that lane to another just for him because that’s where a ladder was. He always held tightly onto my arm as I guided him to the ladder, his huge flat feet flopping in swim fins. I took off my mask, put on goggles and plunged in. The water was cold — cold! The pool must have been drained, cleaned, then refilled. Oof! I pushed off, arms outstretched in a V, legs in a scissor kick, until I surfaced about a third of the way down and launched into freestyle. My stroke immediately kicked in, as if not a day had passed since March. I had wondered if it would take time — time to find my rhythm, to synchronize bilateral breathing with crawling arms and legs. But no, my body knew exactly what to do: thrust, pull, kick, rotate — swim. I touched the wall, flipped, pushed off. Lap after lap, I just swam, grateful to forget about the pandemic, grateful for my health, grateful simply to be alive — my heart racing, my body darting through the water like a dolphin freed from captivity.

Sometimes you have to hate exercise before you can love it again

A McDonald's outlet in China has swapped out regular seats for exercise cycles. Will this help customers cancel out their Big Macs and milkshakes? Or is working out while eating a bad idea? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Exercise cycles in Chinese McDonald's

Exercise benefits us all. There is no surer way to good health. Of course modern medicine has made progress and lot of things previously unachievable are well within our grasp, but exercise retains its primacy. A dedicated person can reap benefits that will last lifetime.

But there are many among us who are not able to exercise due to variety of reasons. Disability can be a factor, old age can be another. Such factors may keep an individual from gaining benefits of exercise.

But modern medicine has come to our aid again. Scientist have made a discovery that may develop into manufacture of an 'exercise pill' that will improve health of eyes and brain at least. This will be especially useful for those who have physical disabilities.

Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have identified molecular signals that are sent to brain, the Central nervous System and eyes when we exercise.

These signals are reportedly beneficial for brain health and that of eyes.

Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli, Head of Clear Vision Research at ANU thinks that these molecular signals can be bottled up and taken just like a vitamin pill.

“The beneficial messages being sent to the central nervous system during exercise are packaged up in what are known as lipid particles. We are essentially prescribing the molecular message of exercise to those who physically aren’t able to,” he was quoted as saying by SciTechDaily.

Exercise benefits us all. There is no surer way to good health. Of course modern medicine has made progress and lot of things previously unachievable are well within our grasp, but exercise retains its primacy.

Exercise benefits us all. There is no surer way to good health. Of course modern medicine has made progress and lot of things previously unachievable are well within our grasp, but exercise retains its primacy. A dedicated person can reap benefits that will last lifetime. But there are many among us who are not able to exercise due to variety of reasons. Disability can be a factor, old age can be another. Such factors may keep an individual from gaining benefits of exercise. But modern medicine has come to our aid again. Scientist have made a discovery that may develop into manufacture of an 'exercise pill' that will improve health of eyes and brain at least. This will be especially useful for those who have physical disabilities. Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have identified molecular signals that are sent to brain, the Central nervous System and eyes when we exercise. These signals are reportedly beneficial for brain health and that of eyes. Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli, Head of Clear Vision Research at ANU thinks that these molecular signals can be bottled up and taken just like a vitamin pill. “The beneficial messages being sent to the central nervous system during exercise are packaged up in what are known as lipid particles. We are essentially prescribing the molecular message of exercise to those who physically aren’t able to,” he was quoted as saying by SciTechDaily.

This 'Exercise in a Pill' can be ray of hope for those incapable of physical activity

When a product starts making a lot of noise on social media, it can be attributed either to good marketing or sheer customer curiosity. This is the reason why the FlexBike's popularity across social media intrigued me.

I was excited to try out the product on three counts.&nbsp;

One, it has been launched by an Indian start-up, a Gurugram-based fitness technology start-up called Flexnest. Capitalising on the at-home fitness trend, the start-up offers multiple fitness equipment — from equipment stands, kettlebells, barbells, a fitness scale and the most popular one, a Bluetooth-enabled smart bike called FlexBike.

Two, I am a fitness enthusiast and since the pandemic took over our lives, I have been wary of heading to a gym. If you're someone who is counting on at-home workouts to keep up with your fitness levels, then this review is for you.

Three, the simple offering of a smart bike with preloaded workouts is hard to resist. Especially when the fitness industry has overwhelmed us all with terms like HIIT, strength training, AMRAP, and what not. The Flexbike is more than just a cycle, it's a workout experience.

Who shouldn't bother reading this review? All those who have resumed their gym memberships and are habitual runners in the great outdoors. No matter how many features I propose, this is not for the outdoor fitness enthusiast or iron-pumping gym rat.

The FlexBike is priced at INR 29,990 which is steep for an indoor cycle. But do note it is cheaper than quite a few popular fitness smartwatches that are in the market currently.

<h2>Looks</h2>

I was pleasantly surprised to see a compact box make way into my living room which had different parts of the FlexBike. Once it's set up, you'll be surprised to see how chic and sturdy it looks. It&nbsp;won't be an eyesore in your interiors. It's all black with orange accents and doesn't look like those clunky, intimidating exercise bikes which you find inside gyms. The wheels at the front make it easy to lift and move around the house, depending on where you want to exercise. You can set it up by watching the tutorial online or ask the company to send someone to set it up for you. There is a tablet stand in the front, where you can easily park your tablet or smartphone. This stand can be adjusted manually to suit your preference.

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<h2>Performance</h2>

So why would you put an exercise bike in a confined space when you can invest in a superior bike and head outdoors? In this case, for the motivation and easy accessibility. The FlexBike comes with a Bluetooth sensor which connects with a user's smartphone or tablet. You'll have to download the FlexNest app and then start peddling. You'll then be introduced to a series of rides with instructors. You can choose between a Quick Ride, a Virtual Ride and a Class Ride. There is a resistance lever at the bottom of the bike to increase or decrease the difficulty levels.

If you're trying to get a good cardio workout in, I would recommend opting for a "Class Ride". A fitness instructor will yell in your ear -- assuming you're cycling with earphones on — to increase the intensity from time to time. There's something about having a personal coach take you through an intensive workout with variations that keeps you motivated and that is where the FlexBike excels. 
Cardio workouts are great for heart health and indoor cycling has seen great popularity with especially during spinning sessions. I also loved the "Virtual Ride" where you can ride through the beautiful, scenic landscapes from Provence in France to the Apline mountains in Switzerland and Italy. So you can burn the calories while watching the beautiful scenes pass by. Trust me, it makes it easier to wrap up a 30 minute workout without looking at the clock. If you buy the bike, you get a free subscription of classes on demand for a year which is a great value addition for all those who want to hit their fitness target with a little bit of support from a certified instructor.

<h2>Should you buy an exercise bike for nearly INR 30,000?</h2>

In 30,000 rupees you can probably buy an annual membership at a decent gym or even sign yourself up for online fitness coaching. 
However, in my experience, consistency is key when it comes to fitness. So ask yourself, will you head to the gym regularly? If the answer is "maybe", then the FlexBike is a great addition to your routine. Even a 30-minute ride, three times a week, will be a great start, I say.

Since the pandemic forced us to stay indoors, there has been a rise in demand for at-home fitness equipment and services. Products like the FlexBike have entered the market at a time when people are starting to adapt to stay-at-home workouts. Some have begun to prefer them to noisy gyms. The FlexBike makes a simple ride enjoyable with its interface and Bluetooth connectivity. Its sturdy yet portable form factor makes it easy to move around rooms and floors.

Also, if you are planning on indulging in the festive treats, there's a strong chance that a new year fitness resolution is being jotted down somewhere in your calendar. The FlexBike can nudge you in the right direction. &nbsp;

If you are someone who is just starting their fitness journey and find the grunts and smells of a classic gym too overwhelming, the FlexBike is a great product for you.

If you can't travel to Paris and New York right now, you can cycle to the scenic locations virtually, while burning some calories. Just make sure you start pedalling instead of using the bike as a towel rack.

When a product starts making a lot of noise on social media, it can be attributed either to good marketing or sheer customer curiosity. This is the reason why the FlexBike's popularity across social media intrigued me.

When a product starts making a lot of noise on social media, it can be attributed either to good marketing or sheer customer curiosity. This is the reason why the FlexBike's popularity across social media intrigued me. I was excited to try out the product on three counts. One, it has been launched by an Indian start-up, a Gurugram-based fitness technology start-up called Flexnest. Capitalising on the at-home fitness trend, the start-up offers multiple fitness equipment — from equipment stands, kettlebells, barbells, a fitness scale and the most popular one, a Bluetooth-enabled smart bike called FlexBike. Two, I am a fitness enthusiast and since the pandemic took over our lives, I have been wary of heading to a gym. If you're someone who is counting on at-home workouts to keep up with your fitness levels, then this review is for you. Three, the simple offering of a smart bike with preloaded workouts is hard to resist. Especially when the fitness industry has overwhelmed us all with terms like HIIT, strength training, AMRAP, and what not. The Flexbike is more than just a cycle, it's a workout experience. Who shouldn't bother reading this review? All those who have resumed their gym memberships and are habitual runners in the great outdoors. No matter how many features I propose, this is not for the outdoor fitness enthusiast or iron-pumping gym rat. The FlexBike is priced at INR 29,990 which is steep for an indoor cycle. But do note it is cheaper than quite a few popular fitness smartwatches that are in the market currently. Looks I was pleasantly surprised to see a compact box make way into my living room which had different parts of the FlexBike. Once it's set up, you'll be surprised to see how chic and sturdy it looks. It won't be an eyesore in your interiors. It's all black with orange accents and doesn't look like those clunky, intimidating exercise bikes which you find inside gyms. The wheels at the front make it easy to lift and move around the house, depending on where you want to exercise. You can set it up by watching the tutorial online or ask the company to send someone to set it up for you. There is a tablet stand in the front, where you can easily park your tablet or smartphone. This stand can be adjusted manually to suit your preference. Performance So why would you put an exercise bike in a confined space when you can invest in a superior bike and head outdoors? In this case, for the motivation and easy accessibility. The FlexBike comes with a Bluetooth sensor which connects with a user's smartphone or tablet. You'll have to download the FlexNest app and then start peddling. You'll then be introduced to a series of rides with instructors. You can choose between a Quick Ride, a Virtual Ride and a Class Ride. There is a resistance lever at the bottom of the bike to increase or decrease the difficulty levels. If you're trying to get a good cardio workout in, I would recommend opting for a "Class Ride". A fitness instructor will yell in your ear -- assuming you're cycling with earphones on — to increase the intensity from time to time. There's something about having a personal coach take you through an intensive workout with variations that keeps you motivated and that is where the FlexBike excels. Cardio workouts are great for heart health and indoor cycling has seen great popularity with especially during spinning sessions. I also loved the "Virtual Ride" where you can ride through the beautiful, scenic landscapes from Provence in France to the Apline mountains in Switzerland and Italy. So you can burn the calories while watching the beautiful scenes pass by. Trust me, it makes it easier to wrap up a 30 minute workout without looking at the clock. If you buy the bike, you get a free subscription of classes on demand for a year which is a great value addition for all those who want to hit their fitness target with a little bit of support from a certified instructor. Should you buy an exercise bike for nearly INR 30,000? In 30,000 rupees you can probably buy an annual membership at a decent gym or even sign yourself up for online fitness coaching. However, in my experience, consistency is key when it comes to fitness. So ask yourself, will you head to the gym regularly? If the answer is "maybe", then the FlexBike is a great addition to your routine. Even a 30-minute ride, three times a week, will be a great start, I say. Since the pandemic forced us to stay indoors, there has been a rise in demand for at-home fitness equipment and services. Products like the FlexBike have entered the market at a time when people are starting to adapt to stay-at-home workouts. Some have begun to prefer them to noisy gyms. The FlexBike makes a simple ride enjoyable with its interface and Bluetooth connectivity. Its sturdy yet portable form factor makes it easy to move around rooms and floors. Also, if you are planning on indulging in the festive treats, there's a strong chance that a new year fitness resolution is being jotted down somewhere in your calendar. The FlexBike can nudge you in the right direction. If you are someone who is just starting their fitness journey and find the grunts and smells of a classic gym too overwhelming, the FlexBike is a great product for you. If you can't travel to Paris and New York right now, you can cycle to the scenic locations virtually, while burning some calories. Just make sure you start pedalling instead of using the bike as a towel rack.

Take a virtual ride to Paris with the Flexbike

Workouts are now a part of our lifestyle. But are we working out too much? Is it making us vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes? Palki Sharma says there's a difference between training and straining. So, how much should we ideally exercise?

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Since the pandemic began and several countries went into repeated lockdowns, lots of people started gaining weight and consuming unhealthy food. To escape the unhealthy lifestyle, people started working out rigorously.

Since the pandemic began and several countries went into repeated lockdowns, lots of people started gaining weight and consuming unhealthy food. To escape the unhealthy lifestyle, people started working out rigorously. However, as per the scientists, exercising is not always healthy as new research has found out that regular and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of motor neurone disease in genetically vulnerable people. As per the research, 1 in 300 people have a chance of developing motor neurone disease. The researchers at the University of Sheffield hope that the findings could contribute to different ways of screening more vulnerable people. A connection has been identified between exercise and the disease which affects people's ability to move, talk, and breathe. This is because the motor neurons that carry messages from the brain to the muscles fail. It can also decrease people's life span. Also Read | Exercising can help reduce chances of cancer: Study The cause of the disease has been attributed to a 'poorly understood' mix of the genetic risk a person is born with and various environmental factors. The team of researchers studied data from the UK Biobank Project. It has detailed genetic samples from half a million people. They use a technique called Mendelian randomisation to turn that data into an experiment. It was then concluded that the DNA which is more likely to do strenuous activity is more likely to get MND. Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock, one of the researchers, was quoted by BBC saying, "We have conclusively said exercise is a risk factor for motor neurone disease". He claimed that the number high profile athletes affected with MND is not just a coincidence. Various studies in Italian footballers have suggested rates up to six times higher than normal. Athletes like Rob Burrow, Stephen Darby, and Doddie Weir have also spoken openly about the disease.

Intense exercise may cause motor neurone disease, reveal scientists

There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your&nbsp;bed! These are some easy exercises that don’t require you to step out of the cozy comfort of your bed, yet help you stay fit.&nbsp; 
 
* Disclaimer- The surface of the bed should be flat/hard. Soft &amp; cosy mattresses can cause injury.

Leg lifts&nbsp;

Lie flat on your back with your hands lying straight at your side. Lift your left leg till it (calf and hip) are at a 90-degree angle to your body. Count to five then slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the right leg. You can do a set of 10 leg lifts. You can also try the reverse leg lifts. Lie flat on your stomach. Clench your buttocks and lift a leg as high as possible. Make sure that the leg is straight. Count to 5 and slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the other leg.&nbsp;

Bicycle&nbsp;

Lie flat on the bed with your knees bent and your hands are behind your head. Inhale and slowly raise your knees to about a 90-degree angle. Exhale and go through a bicycle pedalling motion, bringing one knee up towards your armpit while straightening the other leg. Aim for three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.

Tricep dips

Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of the bed. Squeeze your core and glutes and start the move by bending your elbows. Dip down until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bed. Pause at the bottom for a one or two count, then press back up powerfully. Do 15 to 20 reps per set and aim to do two to three sets

Squats&nbsp;

Stand next to your bed with your feet hip-width apart. Squat down keeping your knee over your toes. Let your butt touch the ground and then come up, standing straight. Keep your core tight during the squats. To make this slightly harder, keep your feet wide apart and squat deeper. Repeat the exercise 15-25 times.&nbsp;

Sit-up Bicycle

Sit on the bed with the legs extended at front. Lift your legs so that the hips are in a straight line and your calves are parallel to the bed. Put your hands at the back of your head, interlacing your fingers. Move your legs in a circular bicycling motion. Alternatively, you can also move them in a crisscrossing motion from one side to the other.&nbsp;

Stretches&nbsp;

Finish your exercises with stretches to cool down at the end. Sit with your legs extended, touch your left toe with your right hand with your left hand stretched at the back, and your torso slightly twisted to the left. Retract and repeat with the opposite side. Make sure your limbs are stretched and your back stays straight. You can also do simple stretches by extending your legs at the front and your hands above your head, stretching them as much as possible.

These exercises are simple to execute on your bed. However, do make sure that the mattress is firm and there are no encumbrances in the form of bunched sheets and tangled blankets or quilts.&nbsp;

 
Written by: Rajvee Gandhi, Fitternity

There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your bed!

There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your bed! These are some easy exercises that don’t require you to step out of the cozy comfort of your bed, yet help you stay fit. * Disclaimer- The surface of the bed should be flat/hard. Soft & cosy mattresses can cause injury. Leg lifts Lie flat on your back with your hands lying straight at your side. Lift your left leg till it (calf and hip) are at a 90-degree angle to your body. Count to five then slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the right leg. You can do a set of 10 leg lifts. You can also try the reverse leg lifts. Lie flat on your stomach. Clench your buttocks and lift a leg as high as possible. Make sure that the leg is straight. Count to 5 and slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the other leg. Bicycle Lie flat on the bed with your knees bent and your hands are behind your head. Inhale and slowly raise your knees to about a 90-degree angle. Exhale and go through a bicycle pedalling motion, bringing one knee up towards your armpit while straightening the other leg. Aim for three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions. Tricep dips Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of the bed. Squeeze your core and glutes and start the move by bending your elbows. Dip down until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bed. Pause at the bottom for a one or two count, then press back up powerfully. Do 15 to 20 reps per set and aim to do two to three sets Squats Stand next to your bed with your feet hip-width apart. Squat down keeping your knee over your toes. Let your butt touch the ground and then come up, standing straight. Keep your core tight during the squats. To make this slightly harder, keep your feet wide apart and squat deeper. Repeat the exercise 15-25 times. Sit-up Bicycle Sit on the bed with the legs extended at front. Lift your legs so that the hips are in a straight line and your calves are parallel to the bed. Put your hands at the back of your head, interlacing your fingers. Move your legs in a circular bicycling motion. Alternatively, you can also move them in a crisscrossing motion from one side to the other. Stretches Finish your exercises with stretches to cool down at the end. Sit with your legs extended, touch your left toe with your right hand with your left hand stretched at the back, and your torso slightly twisted to the left. Retract and repeat with the opposite side. Make sure your limbs are stretched and your back stays straight. You can also do simple stretches by extending your legs at the front and your hands above your head, stretching them as much as possible. These exercises are simple to execute on your bed. However, do make sure that the mattress is firm and there are no encumbrances in the form of bunched sheets and tangled blankets or quilts. Written by: Rajvee Gandhi, Fitternity

Feeling lazy? Try these exercises from the comfort of your bed

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia?According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia. 
 
The findings of the study were described in a recently published article, `Cognitive Effects of Aerobic Exercise in Alzheimer`s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial`, in the Journal of Alzheimer`s Disease. ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Professor Fang Yu led a pilot randomised control trial that included 96 older adults living with mild to moderate Alzheimer`s dementia. 
 
Participants were randomised to either cycling (stationary bike) or stretching intervention for six months. Using the Alzheimer`s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognition (ADAS-Cog) to assess cognition, the results of the trial were substantial. 
 
The six-month change in ADAS-Cog was 1.0+-4.6 (cycling) and 0.1+-4.1 (stretching), which were both significantly less than the expected 3.2+-6.3-point increase observed naturally with disease progression."Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly reduced cognitive decline in comparison to the natural course of changes for Alzheimer`s dementia," Yu said. 
 
Yu added, "However, we didn`t find a superior effect of aerobic exercise to stretching, which is likely due to the pilot nature of our trial. We don`t have the statistical power to detect between-group differences, there was substantial social interaction effect in the stretching group, and many stretching participants did aerobic exercise on their own." 
 
Yu noted that their results are encouraging and support the clinical relevance of promoting aerobic exercise in individuals with Alzheimer`s dementia to maintain cognition." 
 
Aerobic exercise has a low profile of adverse events in older adults with Alzheimer`s dementia as demonstrated by our trial," said Yu. Yu concluded, "Regardless of its effect on cognition, the current collective evidence on its benefits supports the use of aerobic exercise as an additional therapy for Alzheimer`s disease." (ANI)

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia?According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia.

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia?According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer`s dementia. The findings of the study were described in a recently published article, `Cognitive Effects of Aerobic Exercise in Alzheimer`s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial`, in the Journal of Alzheimer`s Disease. ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Professor Fang Yu led a pilot randomised control trial that included 96 older adults living with mild to moderate Alzheimer`s dementia. Participants were randomised to either cycling (stationary bike) or stretching intervention for six months. Using the Alzheimer`s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognition (ADAS-Cog) to assess cognition, the results of the trial were substantial. The six-month change in ADAS-Cog was 1.0+-4.6 (cycling) and 0.1+-4.1 (stretching), which were both significantly less than the expected 3.2+-6.3-point increase observed naturally with disease progression."Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly reduced cognitive decline in comparison to the natural course of changes for Alzheimer`s dementia," Yu said. Yu added, "However, we didn`t find a superior effect of aerobic exercise to stretching, which is likely due to the pilot nature of our trial. We don`t have the statistical power to detect between-group differences, there was substantial social interaction effect in the stretching group, and many stretching participants did aerobic exercise on their own." Yu noted that their results are encouraging and support the clinical relevance of promoting aerobic exercise in individuals with Alzheimer`s dementia to maintain cognition." Aerobic exercise has a low profile of adverse events in older adults with Alzheimer`s dementia as demonstrated by our trial," said Yu. Yu concluded, "Regardless of its effect on cognition, the current collective evidence on its benefits supports the use of aerobic exercise as an additional therapy for Alzheimer`s disease." (ANI)

Here's how exercise may benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

If you have been contemplating joining a gym and going for a morning jog, scientists have an easy for you — yes!

Since the pandemic began and several countries went into repeated lockdowns, a lot of people started gaining weight due to lack of exercise and increased intake of unhealthy food. This has led to more people becoming obese and overweight.

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This, researchers believe, can lead to increased chances of getting infected with cancer.

Obesity and being overweight leads to people being vulnerable to tissue damage and the development of a tumour. Scientists have warned individuals to start eating healthy and have urged people to start exercising, be it in-home or in parks.

Researchers have found out that while smoking and tobacco are still the number one cause of cancer in the UK, obesity is a very close second reason now, especially after the extended lockdown. Scientists have also warned that obesity can soon become the main cause of cancer if not controlled now.

This change has also come as more people are now turning away from smoking and tobacco but more and more people, especially women, are becoming overweight and obese.

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It has been predicted that by the year 2040, obesity will be the main reason behind cancer in women, The same pattern is being predicted for men a few years later too.

The scientists have also observed that people who exercise regularly and have improved and healthy diets have had fewer chances of cancer returning after recovery, especially in cases of breast and bowel cancers.

In an experiment carried out on mice, scientists observed that a group of mice who led a lifestyle with no or less physical activity had increased levels of liver inflammation, leading to tumours, in comparison to the group of mice who were placed on treadmills for half-hour, three times a week.

Another similar study found that mice who exercised had less fat in their liver. "We wanted to see if exercise in mice – crucially, a gentle routine that may mirror exercise achievable for frailer people – could help throw immune decline into reverse and help reduce the risk of liver tumours developing," said Prof Derek Mann, Newcastle University Centre for Cancer.

If you have been contemplating joining a gym and going for a morning jog, scientists have an easy for you — yes! Since the pandemic began and several countries went into repeated lockdowns, a lot of people started gaining weight due to lack of exercise and increased intake of unhealthy food.

If you have been contemplating joining a gym and going for a morning jog, scientists have an easy for you — yes! Since the pandemic began and several countries went into repeated lockdowns, a lot of people started gaining weight due to lack of exercise and increased intake of unhealthy food. This has led to more people becoming obese and overweight. Also read| Even pigs can play video games, study has found This, researchers believe, can lead to increased chances of getting infected with cancer. Obesity and being overweight leads to people being vulnerable to tissue damage and the development of a tumour. Scientists have warned individuals to start eating healthy and have urged people to start exercising, be it in-home or in parks. Researchers have found out that while smoking and tobacco are still the number one cause of cancer in the UK, obesity is a very close second reason now, especially after the extended lockdown. Scientists have also warned that obesity can soon become the main cause of cancer if not controlled now. This change has also come as more people are now turning away from smoking and tobacco but more and more people, especially women, are becoming overweight and obese. Also read| Obesity killed more than smoking did: Study It has been predicted that by the year 2040, obesity will be the main reason behind cancer in women, The same pattern is being predicted for men a few years later too. The scientists have also observed that people who exercise regularly and have improved and healthy diets have had fewer chances of cancer returning after recovery, especially in cases of breast and bowel cancers. In an experiment carried out on mice, scientists observed that a group of mice who led a lifestyle with no or less physical activity had increased levels of liver inflammation, leading to tumours, in comparison to the group of mice who were placed on treadmills for half-hour, three times a week. Another similar study found that mice who exercised had less fat in their liver. "We wanted to see if exercise in mice – crucially, a gentle routine that may mirror exercise achievable for frailer people – could help throw immune decline into reverse and help reduce the risk of liver tumours developing," said Prof Derek Mann, Newcastle University Centre for Cancer.

Exercising can help reduce chances of cancer: Study

Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown.

While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it. As quarantine fatigue curtailed our enthusiasm for crafting and Kondo-izing, she was in London shooting the romantic drama “Text for You” alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion.

By the time a lot of us had been rendered bloblike, Chopra Jonas was in overdrive, simultaneously promoting three projects: her Netflix movie, “The White Tiger,” adapted from Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning rags-to-riches novel about a self-made Bangalore businessman; her memoir, “Unfinished,” which chronicles her 38 years, including her reign as Miss World and breakthrough into Bollywood and eventually Hollywood; and her new sustainable hair care line, Anomaly.

As if that weren’t enough, she was prepping to shoot “Citadel,” a spy series directed by the Russo brothers for Amazon, which had been delayed a year because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Through it all, Chopra Jonas was still finding room for some self-care and shut-eye, “which has to be scheduled time, because otherwise I would never get sleep,” she said. In a phone call in late January from her home in London, Chopra Jonas tracked the recent routines and cultural items that are keeping her busy.

These are edited excerpts from the conversation.

Wednesday morning

In our profession, my routine is dictated by the schedule that my team decides for me, predominantly. So the only thing routine-y about my schedule is I always make sure I have at least eight hours of sleep. My coffee machine is in my bedroom, right by my bed. The first thing I do is press the Nespresso button and smell the aroma of the coffee, and that’s how my eyes open.

Then I check out the news and scroll through Twitter usually still when I’m in bed. I need five or 10 minutes to orient myself to the fact that I’m waking up. On a languid day, maybe it would be half an hour. This ritual is ultimately what led me to “The White Tiger.” There was so much chatter around it in literary circles. I’m an avid reader. I try and pick up the books everyone’s talking about because I don’t really have the luxury of time to discover my own favourites.

My days start with a workout, usually on Zoom with my trainer. I started getting consistent with working out during quarantine. I hate working out otherwise. I’m not one of those people who’s like, “Oh my gosh, I enjoy it so much that I need it.” I listen to Hindi rap, like Raftaar and Divine, while I work out. It’s alive and visceral.

Wednesday afternoon

I watched the inauguration, and I think I felt exactly what the world was feeling. It was a very emotional time for a lot of my friends and family in America, and I felt very excited about the fact that the country is stepping into the right direction in terms of leadership. Not only should leadership look like this, but also sound like this. As someone coming from a country who has had many females in high positions of power, it’s awesome to see the U.S. finally get their first.

My days for the past two weeks have been back-to-back with recording my audiobook and promo, and [together] it takes 12 to 13 hours a day. I filmed three talk show interviews — Kelly Clarkson, Lilly Singh and Ellen — and I recorded a few podcasts and did several phone interviews. I think I was one of the earlier people to commit to the fact that we’re going to be working off Zoom for a really long time. So I found a corner of my room with a fireplace where I do all my Zoom calls.

Wednesday night

Before bed, I always need a few hours to unwind, and this is usually when I watch TV or read. Right now I’m reading “Amnesty,” Aravind Adiga’s next novel. I obviously am a fan. This is based in Australia, and it’s about a Sri Lankan immigrant, and it’s a thriller from his perspective. I do love to get out of work mode and just enjoy the content for what it is. But most of my reading I do with both [enjoyment and the idea of a project] in mind.

I haven’t been able to commit to a TV show because of how busy my schedule is. I recently finished “The Undoing,” “The Boys” and “Bridgerton” but I’m also really into movies after dinner. I’ve watched a lot of the Oscar contenders — “Sound of Metal,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “One Night in Miami.”

Thursday morning

Finally, I had some semblance of a morning I don’t even know how long. I woke up by 10, had a quick workout and then I had luxurious brunch with my mom, who is living in London with me. She was here with my husband during the holidays so that we could be together. I felt safer with her around me. My husband left-top of the year, but I didn’t let my mom go. So I’ve sort of kidnapped her right now.

Thursday afternoon

My first call wasn’t until 2 — a prep call with the producers of “Citadel,” which I am so excited to start. Prep calls are usually character development, which is one of my favourite things. The most exciting job as an actor is when you have the ability to take someone off the page and really breathe life into them.

Thursday night

Then it was back to promo. Unlike normal junkets where you’re local and live with the media, we have been up early and late to hit markets all over the world. Tonight we ended with “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” at 1 am.

I couldn’t sleep, because you know when you go beyond tired on the other side of the hill? That happened. Then I was on TikTok for hours. I’m a secret admirer, so I consume whatever they show me. It’s a lot of baby videos or doggy videos or kitten videos.

We got a quarantine pet, yes, we did! He’s Panda, and he’s a rescue. I got Nick a German shepherd for our anniversary last year, and my dog, Diana, who I’ve had for four years, she’s a rescue as well. So we had the two. But Nick’s parents were visiting and they brought their girls with them, and the house was full of four dogs, and it was so amazing that after Nick’s parents left, I was kind of feeling like, we need another dog. He’s a mix between an Australian shepherd and a husky. And he’s a punk. He deliberately defies you but he’s so adorable that you forget everything. He’s in LA with Nick at the moment, but they should be coming here sometime next month.

Friday morning

It was my last free weekday before I start “Citadel,” which I’ll be filming until next November. It was also release day of “The White Tiger.” Release day is filled with a roller coaster of emotions, but always with bright eyes and hope for a strong opening. I’m so proud to share this film with the world.

Friday afternoon

I did “Hot Ones.” Oh my God. I’ve done it before on Jimmy Fallon, and it almost killed me. But this time — and I love spicy food. I need hot sauce. I carry it everywhere — but some of the hot sauces are like poison. They’re insane how spicy they are. I literally felt like I was going to faint. I had to open the doors up and walk outside and eat ice cream and milk, and I was crying. Ghost pepper was at No. 4. So you could imagine what No. 10 was.

Friday night

I did a viewing party for “The White Tiger” with a lot of my family and friends all on Zoom. It is such a provocative tale of something that all of us have become so desensitized to, which is this large division between the haves and the have-nots. And COVID specifically showed the world that disparity so glaringly. When is the last time you’ve driven past a homeless shelter or a homeless person and not done anything about it? A majority of the world lives in circumstances like that, so it’s really a sort of mirror into self-reflection. I’m very proud of the movie because it has social commentary, but at the same time it’s sarcastic, funny, dark and really clever.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown. While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown. While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it. As quarantine fatigue curtailed our enthusiasm for crafting and Kondo-izing, she was in London shooting the romantic drama “Text for You” alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. By the time a lot of us had been rendered bloblike, Chopra Jonas was in overdrive, simultaneously promoting three projects: her Netflix movie, “The White Tiger,” adapted from Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning rags-to-riches novel about a self-made Bangalore businessman; her memoir, “Unfinished,” which chronicles her 38 years, including her reign as Miss World and breakthrough into Bollywood and eventually Hollywood; and her new sustainable hair care line, Anomaly. As if that weren’t enough, she was prepping to shoot “Citadel,” a spy series directed by the Russo brothers for Amazon, which had been delayed a year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Through it all, Chopra Jonas was still finding room for some self-care and shut-eye, “which has to be scheduled time, because otherwise I would never get sleep,” she said. In a phone call in late January from her home in London, Chopra Jonas tracked the recent routines and cultural items that are keeping her busy. These are edited excerpts from the conversation. Wednesday morning In our profession, my routine is dictated by the schedule that my team decides for me, predominantly. So the only thing routine-y about my schedule is I always make sure I have at least eight hours of sleep. My coffee machine is in my bedroom, right by my bed. The first thing I do is press the Nespresso button and smell the aroma of the coffee, and that’s how my eyes open. Then I check out the news and scroll through Twitter usually still when I’m in bed. I need five or 10 minutes to orient myself to the fact that I’m waking up. On a languid day, maybe it would be half an hour. This ritual is ultimately what led me to “The White Tiger.” There was so much chatter around it in literary circles. I’m an avid reader. I try and pick up the books everyone’s talking about because I don’t really have the luxury of time to discover my own favourites. My days start with a workout, usually on Zoom with my trainer. I started getting consistent with working out during quarantine. I hate working out otherwise. I’m not one of those people who’s like, “Oh my gosh, I enjoy it so much that I need it.” I listen to Hindi rap, like Raftaar and Divine, while I work out. It’s alive and visceral. Wednesday afternoon I watched the inauguration, and I think I felt exactly what the world was feeling. It was a very emotional time for a lot of my friends and family in America, and I felt very excited about the fact that the country is stepping into the right direction in terms of leadership. Not only should leadership look like this, but also sound like this. As someone coming from a country who has had many females in high positions of power, it’s awesome to see the U.S. finally get their first. My days for the past two weeks have been back-to-back with recording my audiobook and promo, and [together] it takes 12 to 13 hours a day. I filmed three talk show interviews — Kelly Clarkson, Lilly Singh and Ellen — and I recorded a few podcasts and did several phone interviews. I think I was one of the earlier people to commit to the fact that we’re going to be working off Zoom for a really long time. So I found a corner of my room with a fireplace where I do all my Zoom calls. Wednesday night Before bed, I always need a few hours to unwind, and this is usually when I watch TV or read. Right now I’m reading “Amnesty,” Aravind Adiga’s next novel. I obviously am a fan. This is based in Australia, and it’s about a Sri Lankan immigrant, and it’s a thriller from his perspective. I do love to get out of work mode and just enjoy the content for what it is. But most of my reading I do with both [enjoyment and the idea of a project] in mind. I haven’t been able to commit to a TV show because of how busy my schedule is. I recently finished “The Undoing,” “The Boys” and “Bridgerton” but I’m also really into movies after dinner. I’ve watched a lot of the Oscar contenders — “Sound of Metal,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “One Night in Miami.” Thursday morning Finally, I had some semblance of a morning I don’t even know how long. I woke up by 10, had a quick workout and then I had luxurious brunch with my mom, who is living in London with me. She was here with my husband during the holidays so that we could be together. I felt safer with her around me. My husband left-top of the year, but I didn’t let my mom go. So I’ve sort of kidnapped her right now. Thursday afternoon My first call wasn’t until 2 — a prep call with the producers of “Citadel,” which I am so excited to start. Prep calls are usually character development, which is one of my favourite things. The most exciting job as an actor is when you have the ability to take someone off the page and really breathe life into them. Thursday night Then it was back to promo. Unlike normal junkets where you’re local and live with the media, we have been up early and late to hit markets all over the world. Tonight we ended with “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” at 1 am. I couldn’t sleep, because you know when you go beyond tired on the other side of the hill? That happened. Then I was on TikTok for hours. I’m a secret admirer, so I consume whatever they show me. It’s a lot of baby videos or doggy videos or kitten videos. We got a quarantine pet, yes, we did! He’s Panda, and he’s a rescue. I got Nick a German shepherd for our anniversary last year, and my dog, Diana, who I’ve had for four years, she’s a rescue as well. So we had the two. But Nick’s parents were visiting and they brought their girls with them, and the house was full of four dogs, and it was so amazing that after Nick’s parents left, I was kind of feeling like, we need another dog. He’s a mix between an Australian shepherd and a husky. And he’s a punk. He deliberately defies you but he’s so adorable that you forget everything. He’s in LA with Nick at the moment, but they should be coming here sometime next month. Friday morning It was my last free weekday before I start “Citadel,” which I’ll be filming until next November. It was also release day of “The White Tiger.” Release day is filled with a roller coaster of emotions, but always with bright eyes and hope for a strong opening. I’m so proud to share this film with the world. Friday afternoon I did “Hot Ones.” Oh my God. I’ve done it before on Jimmy Fallon, and it almost killed me. But this time — and I love spicy food. I need hot sauce. I carry it everywhere — but some of the hot sauces are like poison. They’re insane how spicy they are. I literally felt like I was going to faint. I had to open the doors up and walk outside and eat ice cream and milk, and I was crying. Ghost pepper was at No. 4. So you could imagine what No. 10 was. Friday night I did a viewing party for “The White Tiger” with a lot of my family and friends all on Zoom. It is such a provocative tale of something that all of us have become so desensitized to, which is this large division between the haves and the have-nots. And COVID specifically showed the world that disparity so glaringly. When is the last time you’ve driven past a homeless shelter or a homeless person and not done anything about it? A majority of the world lives in circumstances like that, so it’s really a sort of mirror into self-reflection. I’m very proud of the movie because it has social commentary, but at the same time it’s sarcastic, funny, dark and really clever.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Week: Fireside Zoom calls and 'Bridgerton' episodes

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For the last 20 years, whenever patients asked me about exercising while recovering from a viral illness like the flu, I gave the same advice: Listen to your body. If exercise usually makes you feel better, go for it.

COVID-19 has changed my advice.

Early in the pandemic, as the initial wave of patients with COVID-19 began to recover and clinically improve, my colleagues and I noticed that some of our patients were struggling to return to their previous activity levels. Some cited extreme fatigue and breathing difficulties, while others felt as if they just could not get back to their normal fitness output. We also began to hear of a higher than normal incidence of cardiac arrhythmias from myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle that can weaken the heart and, in rare cases, cause sudden cardiac arrest. Other complications like blood clots were also cropping up.

What was surprising is that we saw these problems in previously healthy and fit patients who had only mild illness and never required hospitalization for COVID-19.

In my sports medicine practice, a cyclist in her 40s with recent COVID-19 symptoms had leg pain that was abnormal enough to warrant an ultrasound, which showed near complete cessation of blood flow because of arterial and venous blood clots in both legs. Thankfully, our team caught these early enough that they did not spread to her lungs, which ultimately could have killed her. Recently, a college student in Indiana with COVID-19 died from a blood clot that traveled to her lungs. As the pandemic has evolved, we have learned of a much higher risk of blood clots from people who contract the virus.

In those early months of the pandemic, my colleagues and I learned of a New York City mental health worker in her early 30s, a dedicated athlete with no underlying health problems, who developed symptoms of COVID-19. Her low-grade fever and congestion went away, but she continued to feel “sluggish.” As she had done many other times after getting over an illness, she went for a run to feel better. She died on the run, of cardiac arrest; it appears she had undiagnosed myocarditis caused by COVID-19.

We now know the heart is a particular cause for concern after coronavirus infection. A study in JAMA Cardiology looked at 100 men and women in Germany, average age 49, who had recovered from COVID-19 and found signs of myocarditis in 78%. Most had been healthy, with no preexisting medical conditions. A smaller study of college athletes who had recovered from COVID-19 found that 15% had signs of heart inflammation.

As the pandemic continues, we have heard countless stories of elite athletes in top physical condition struggling to regain their form after COVID-19. More than a dozen women on the U.S. Olympic rowing team who contracted the virus in March described persistent fatigue for weeks after the initial illness. Recreational athletes, including runners and triathletes, have complained of prolonged respiratory symptoms during exercise. Pulmonary issues from COVID-19, including pneumonia, have caused breathing difficulty during exercise for weeks or months following infection.

To help patients safely return to activity after mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, my colleagues at Hospital for Special Surgery and I published an evidence-based set of guidelines based on the existing medical literature and our evolving understanding of the disease. Our “return to activity” guidelines urge far more caution than in the past, based on the unpredictable nature of how the virus affects each person.

Anyone who had severe illness or was hospitalized with COVID-19 needs to consult a physician about whether it is safe to exercise. But even people who experienced mild illness or no symptoms need to take precautions before exercising again. Among our new recommendations:

Do not exercise if you are still sick.&nbsp;Do not exercise if you have active symptoms, including a fever, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath at rest or palpitations.

Slowly return to exercise.&nbsp;Even if you had only mild symptoms, with no chest pain or shortness of breath, you should still wait until you have at least seven days with no symptoms before returning to exercise. Start at just 50% of normal intensity. A gradual, step-by-step and slow return to full activity is recommended.

Stop exercise if symptoms return.&nbsp;If you develop symptoms after exercising, including chest pain, fever, palpitations or shortness of breath, see a doctor.

See a cardiologist before exercising.&nbsp;If you experienced chest pain, shortness of breath or fatigue during your illness, you should see a cardiologist before restarting sports activity. Depending on how you feel, your doctor may conduct a test for myocardial inflammation.

Get tested.&nbsp;If you have cold or flu symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 before you return to exercise. If you think you might have had COVID-19, a test might help you and your doctor make decisions about safely returning to exercise.

And remember, as doctors we can run tests, but&nbsp;you&nbsp;know your own body better than anyone else. You know how you normally feel when you walk up the stairs, when you run, when you bike. If you have had COVID-19, are those things harder for you? Are you noticing a change in your body? If the answer is “yes,” it is important to speak with your doctor.

Even if you have never been diagnosed with COVID-19, be mindful of how you are feeling. Many people with COVID-19 do not know they have it, or have general symptoms like gastrointestinal upset, fatigue or muscle aches. So if you have been feeling “off” during exercise, listen to your body, ease up and check with your doctor.

COVID-19, an aggressive virus, spreads easily and carries significant morbidity and mortality. Cardiac risk in particular is greater with COVID-19 than with other viral diseases, so it makes sense to use caution.
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For the last 20 years, whenever patients asked me about exercising while recovering from a viral illness like the flu, I gave the same advice: Listen to your body.

For the last 20 years, whenever patients asked me about exercising while recovering from a viral illness like the flu, I gave the same advice: Listen to your body. If exercise usually makes you feel better, go for it. COVID-19 has changed my advice. Early in the pandemic, as the initial wave of patients with COVID-19 began to recover and clinically improve, my colleagues and I noticed that some of our patients were struggling to return to their previous activity levels. Some cited extreme fatigue and breathing difficulties, while others felt as if they just could not get back to their normal fitness output. We also began to hear of a higher than normal incidence of cardiac arrhythmias from myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle that can weaken the heart and, in rare cases, cause sudden cardiac arrest. Other complications like blood clots were also cropping up. What was surprising is that we saw these problems in previously healthy and fit patients who had only mild illness and never required hospitalization for COVID-19. In my sports medicine practice, a cyclist in her 40s with recent COVID-19 symptoms had leg pain that was abnormal enough to warrant an ultrasound, which showed near complete cessation of blood flow because of arterial and venous blood clots in both legs. Thankfully, our team caught these early enough that they did not spread to her lungs, which ultimately could have killed her. Recently, a college student in Indiana with COVID-19 died from a blood clot that traveled to her lungs. As the pandemic has evolved, we have learned of a much higher risk of blood clots from people who contract the virus. In those early months of the pandemic, my colleagues and I learned of a New York City mental health worker in her early 30s, a dedicated athlete with no underlying health problems, who developed symptoms of COVID-19. Her low-grade fever and congestion went away, but she continued to feel “sluggish.” As she had done many other times after getting over an illness, she went for a run to feel better. She died on the run, of cardiac arrest; it appears she had undiagnosed myocarditis caused by COVID-19. We now know the heart is a particular cause for concern after coronavirus infection. A study in JAMA Cardiology looked at 100 men and women in Germany, average age 49, who had recovered from COVID-19 and found signs of myocarditis in 78%. Most had been healthy, with no preexisting medical conditions. A smaller study of college athletes who had recovered from COVID-19 found that 15% had signs of heart inflammation. As the pandemic continues, we have heard countless stories of elite athletes in top physical condition struggling to regain their form after COVID-19. More than a dozen women on the U.S. Olympic rowing team who contracted the virus in March described persistent fatigue for weeks after the initial illness. Recreational athletes, including runners and triathletes, have complained of prolonged respiratory symptoms during exercise. Pulmonary issues from COVID-19, including pneumonia, have caused breathing difficulty during exercise for weeks or months following infection. To help patients safely return to activity after mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, my colleagues at Hospital for Special Surgery and I published an evidence-based set of guidelines based on the existing medical literature and our evolving understanding of the disease. Our “return to activity” guidelines urge far more caution than in the past, based on the unpredictable nature of how the virus affects each person. Anyone who had severe illness or was hospitalized with COVID-19 needs to consult a physician about whether it is safe to exercise. But even people who experienced mild illness or no symptoms need to take precautions before exercising again. Among our new recommendations: Do not exercise if you are still sick. Do not exercise if you have active symptoms, including a fever, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath at rest or palpitations. Slowly return to exercise. Even if you had only mild symptoms, with no chest pain or shortness of breath, you should still wait until you have at least seven days with no symptoms before returning to exercise. Start at just 50% of normal intensity. A gradual, step-by-step and slow return to full activity is recommended. Stop exercise if symptoms return. If you develop symptoms after exercising, including chest pain, fever, palpitations or shortness of breath, see a doctor. See a cardiologist before exercising. If you experienced chest pain, shortness of breath or fatigue during your illness, you should see a cardiologist before restarting sports activity. Depending on how you feel, your doctor may conduct a test for myocardial inflammation. Get tested. If you have cold or flu symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 before you return to exercise. If you think you might have had COVID-19, a test might help you and your doctor make decisions about safely returning to exercise. And remember, as doctors we can run tests, but you know your own body better than anyone else. You know how you normally feel when you walk up the stairs, when you run, when you bike. If you have had COVID-19, are those things harder for you? Are you noticing a change in your body? If the answer is “yes,” it is important to speak with your doctor. Even if you have never been diagnosed with COVID-19, be mindful of how you are feeling. Many people with COVID-19 do not know they have it, or have general symptoms like gastrointestinal upset, fatigue or muscle aches. So if you have been feeling “off” during exercise, listen to your body, ease up and check with your doctor. COVID-19, an aggressive virus, spreads easily and carries significant morbidity and mortality. Cardiac risk in particular is greater with COVID-19 than with other viral diseases, so it makes sense to use caution.

Exercise after COVID-19? Take it slow.

Roiled by concerns about the pandemic and politics? Lifting weights might help, according to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training. The study, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, indicates that regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days.

We already have plenty of evidence that exercise helps stave off depression and other mental ills, and that exercise can elevate feelings of happiness and contentment. But most past studies of exercise and moods have looked at the effects of aerobic exercise, like running on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike.

Scientists only recently have begun to investigate whether and how weight training might also affect mental health. A 2018 review of studies, for instance, concluded that adults who lift weights are less likely to develop depression than those who never lift. In another study, women with clinical anxiety disorders reported fewer symptoms after taking up either aerobic or weight training.

But many of these studies involved frequent and complicated sessions of resistance exercise performed under the eyes of researchers, which is not how most of us are likely to work out. They also often focused on somewhat narrow groups, such as men or women with a diagnosed mental health condition like depression or an anxiety disorder, limiting their applicability.

So for the new study, which was published in October in Scientific Reports, researchers at the University of Limerick in Ireland and other institutions decided to see if a simple version of weight training could have benefits for mood in people who already were in generally good mental health.

To find out, they recruited 28 physically healthy young men and women and tested their current moods, with a particular emphasis on whether the volunteers felt anxious. All the participants scored in a healthy range on detailed anxiety questionnaires.

The scientists then divided these well-adjusted volunteers into two groups. Half were asked to continue with their normal lives as a control group. The others began to weight train, a practice with which few were familiar.

The scientists had devised a helpfully simple resistance training routine for them, based around health guidelines from the World Health Organization and the American College of Sports Medicine. Both those organizations recommend muscle strengthening at least twice a week, and that’s what the volunteers began doing. After initial instruction from the researchers, the volunteers took up a basic program of lunges, lifts, squats and crunches, sometimes using dumbbells and other equipment.

Their training continued for eight weeks. Throughout, both groups periodically repeated the tests of their anxiety levels, including at the end of the full program. (After the study ended, the control group was given the option of starting the weight training routine.)

As expected, the control group, for the most part, retained their original low levels of anxiety. They still felt about as tranquil as eight weeks before.

But the weight trainers scored about 20% better on the tests of anxiety. They had started with low levels of anxiety to begin with, but felt even less anxious afterward.

This effect was “larger than anticipated,” said Brett Gordon, currently a postdoctoral scholar at the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State College of Medicine, who was an author of the study with Matthew Herring, Cillian McDowell and Mark Lyons. The benefits for mental health were greater, in fact, than those often seen in studies of aerobic exercise and anxiety. But Gordon cautions that such comparisons are limited, since the various experiments use different amounts of exercise and measures of moods.

The new study also did not delve into how weight training can affect anxiety. But Gordon and his colleagues suspect increased physical and psychological potency figure in. The lifters became stronger over time and able to lift heavier weights. “Feelings of mastery may have occurred” then, he said, leaving people feeling generally more capable of coping. Molecular changes in the lifters’ muscles and brains probably also occurred and contributed to improvements in their moods, he said, noting that future studies may help to detail some of those changes.

Or course, this experiment featured only healthy young people performing one version of training, so the findings cannot tell us if lifting likewise eases anxiety in older people. Nor can it tell us which regimen might be enough, too much or just the right amount to bolster mental health. Finally, it also does not prove that heading to the gym today can acutely soothe any mental turmoil we may be feeling, since the improvements in the study showed up after weeks of training.

But if you are feeling tense and uptight, as so many of us are these days, becoming stronger is probably a worthwhile goal and need not be intimidating, Gordon said. “There are numerous ways to strength train with little to no equipment,” he said. “Try common body weight exercises, such as pushups, situps or squats, or use household items as weights.”

Roiled by concerns about the pandemic and politics? Lifting weights might help, according to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training. The study, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, indicates that regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days.

Roiled by concerns about the pandemic and politics? Lifting weights might help, according to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training. The study, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, indicates that regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days. We already have plenty of evidence that exercise helps stave off depression and other mental ills, and that exercise can elevate feelings of happiness and contentment. But most past studies of exercise and moods have looked at the effects of aerobic exercise, like running on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike. Scientists only recently have begun to investigate whether and how weight training might also affect mental health. A 2018 review of studies, for instance, concluded that adults who lift weights are less likely to develop depression than those who never lift. In another study, women with clinical anxiety disorders reported fewer symptoms after taking up either aerobic or weight training. But many of these studies involved frequent and complicated sessions of resistance exercise performed under the eyes of researchers, which is not how most of us are likely to work out. They also often focused on somewhat narrow groups, such as men or women with a diagnosed mental health condition like depression or an anxiety disorder, limiting their applicability. So for the new study, which was published in October in Scientific Reports, researchers at the University of Limerick in Ireland and other institutions decided to see if a simple version of weight training could have benefits for mood in people who already were in generally good mental health. To find out, they recruited 28 physically healthy young men and women and tested their current moods, with a particular emphasis on whether the volunteers felt anxious. All the participants scored in a healthy range on detailed anxiety questionnaires. The scientists then divided these well-adjusted volunteers into two groups. Half were asked to continue with their normal lives as a control group. The others began to weight train, a practice with which few were familiar. The scientists had devised a helpfully simple resistance training routine for them, based around health guidelines from the World Health Organization and the American College of Sports Medicine. Both those organizations recommend muscle strengthening at least twice a week, and that’s what the volunteers began doing. After initial instruction from the researchers, the volunteers took up a basic program of lunges, lifts, squats and crunches, sometimes using dumbbells and other equipment. Their training continued for eight weeks. Throughout, both groups periodically repeated the tests of their anxiety levels, including at the end of the full program. (After the study ended, the control group was given the option of starting the weight training routine.) As expected, the control group, for the most part, retained their original low levels of anxiety. They still felt about as tranquil as eight weeks before. But the weight trainers scored about 20% better on the tests of anxiety. They had started with low levels of anxiety to begin with, but felt even less anxious afterward. This effect was “larger than anticipated,” said Brett Gordon, currently a postdoctoral scholar at the Penn State Cancer Institute at Penn State College of Medicine, who was an author of the study with Matthew Herring, Cillian McDowell and Mark Lyons. The benefits for mental health were greater, in fact, than those often seen in studies of aerobic exercise and anxiety. But Gordon cautions that such comparisons are limited, since the various experiments use different amounts of exercise and measures of moods. The new study also did not delve into how weight training can affect anxiety. But Gordon and his colleagues suspect increased physical and psychological potency figure in. The lifters became stronger over time and able to lift heavier weights. “Feelings of mastery may have occurred” then, he said, leaving people feeling generally more capable of coping. Molecular changes in the lifters’ muscles and brains probably also occurred and contributed to improvements in their moods, he said, noting that future studies may help to detail some of those changes. Or course, this experiment featured only healthy young people performing one version of training, so the findings cannot tell us if lifting likewise eases anxiety in older people. Nor can it tell us which regimen might be enough, too much or just the right amount to bolster mental health. Finally, it also does not prove that heading to the gym today can acutely soothe any mental turmoil we may be feeling, since the improvements in the study showed up after weeks of training. But if you are feeling tense and uptight, as so many of us are these days, becoming stronger is probably a worthwhile goal and need not be intimidating, Gordon said. “There are numerous ways to strength train with little to no equipment,” he said. “Try common body weight exercises, such as pushups, situps or squats, or use household items as weights.”

Weight training may help ease anxiety

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Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right.&nbsp;

In an exclusive interview with news agency Reuters, Trump revealed his love for food and aversion for hard-core exercising. The US President's love for all things junk is not unknown to the world.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-gave-dramatic-account-of-soleimanis-last-minutes-before-death-report-275139">Trump gave dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death</a>

The US president prefers to make alterations to his diet and exercise portion control as opposed to making use of the White House gymnasium services.&nbsp;

“A lot of people go to the gym and they’ll work out for two hours and all. I’ve seen people ... then they get their new knees when they’re 55 years old and they get their new hips and they do all those things. I don’t have those problems,” Trump told Reuters.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-michelle-obamas-birthday-trump-administration-reverses-her-healthy-school-lunch-reform-275136">On Michelle Obama's birthday, Trump administration reverses her 'healthy' school-lunch reform</a>

During the interview, Trump said that he gets enough exercise, "more exercise than people think". Trump said he "walks" runs to a "building next door" and does "this" and "that".&nbsp;

Calling himself a "believer in diet", Trump described himself as physically strong and endorsed smaller portions of food, having no qualms with cutting down on "more fattening ingredients”.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right.

Donald Trump is the president of one of the most powerful nations in the world and thinks that while he juggles between work and his personal life, he has his health and fitness just about right. In an exclusive interview with news agency Reuters, Trump revealed his love for food and aversion for hard-core exercising. The US President's love for all things junk is not unknown to the world. Also read: Trump gave dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death The US president prefers to make alterations to his diet and exercise portion control as opposed to making use of the White House gymnasium services. “A lot of people go to the gym and they’ll work out for two hours and all. I’ve seen people ... then they get their new knees when they’re 55 years old and they get their new hips and they do all those things. I don’t have those problems,” Trump told Reuters. Also read: On Michelle Obama's birthday, Trump administration reverses her 'healthy' school-lunch reform During the interview, Trump said that he gets enough exercise, "more exercise than people think". Trump said he "walks" runs to a "building next door" and does "this" and "that". Calling himself a "believer in diet", Trump described himself as physically strong and endorsed smaller portions of food, having no qualms with cutting down on "more fattening ingredients”. (With inputs from Reuters)

At 73, Donald Trump says he is 'physically strong' and gets 'more exercise than people think'

A study done by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-ranks-first-in-the-number-of-road-accident-deaths-who-263453">World Health Organisation</a> found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

The study uses data which was collected from 1.6 million teenagers aged between 11-17 and from 146 countries over the period of 2001-2016.

The results show that 80 per cent of the participants did not meet the global recommendation of getting at least one hour of exercise every day. According to WHO, one hour is the minimum amount of activity teenagers need daily to enjoy health benefits, including improved heart, lung and muscle fitness, bone health, and positive effects on weight, benefits which can&nbsp;continue&nbsp;into adulthood.

"Four in five adolescents are not active enough, they do not meet this WHO recommendation, that is 81 per cent&nbsp;globally. So they don't get these health benefits from physical activity", said Dr Regina Guthold from the WHO.

A daily exercise regime can also improve mental health, boosting social and cognitive development, according to WHO guidelines.

The data shows that the percentage of teenagers not meeting the recommended level ranges from 66 per cent in Bangladesh to 94 per cent in South Korea.

There are gaps within the research, especially in terms of gender, with 78 per cent of the boys versus 85 per cent of the girls not meeting the recommendations. This gender gap is encountered in each of the 146 countries involved in this study except four, Tonga, Samoa, Afghanistan and Zambia, and has been widening over the years.

Out of all the countries, the gender gap is highest in the United States and Ireland.

The inactivity rate in the United States among girls remained stable at 81 per cent in 2016 compared with 2001, against 64 per cent for boys in 2016, vs 71 per cent fifteen years ago.

The experts who led the study said that behavioural patterns of physical exercise haven't changed over the years. Even with proactive programmes in the loop, sedentary lifestyle has spiked, partly owing to dependence and convenience associated with digital technology. This means young people spend more time on phones, tablets and other screens instead of outdoor activities and exercising.

As levels of activity stagnate, rates of weight gain and obesity continue to grow.

As long as they accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity per day, it counts. Each day, throughout the week. It could be active play, it could be walking or biking to school, it could be physical education class, it could really be anything, but they have to do 60 minutes, that is the&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;recommendation", Dr Guthold added.

The WHO is urging policymakers globally to act now, and introduce policies and legislation aimed at increasing physical activity. This can be achieved by including physical education and sports in schools, active play and recreation opportunities, and ensuring environments are safe for walking and cycling.

(With inputs from Reuters)

A study done by the World Health Organisation found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

A study done by the World Health Organisation found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. The study uses data which was collected from 1.6 million teenagers aged between 11-17 and from 146 countries over the period of 2001-2016. The results show that 80 per cent of the participants did not meet the global recommendation of getting at least one hour of exercise every day. According to WHO, one hour is the minimum amount of activity teenagers need daily to enjoy health benefits, including improved heart, lung and muscle fitness, bone health, and positive effects on weight, benefits which can continue into adulthood. "Four in five adolescents are not active enough, they do not meet this WHO recommendation, that is 81 per cent globally. So they don't get these health benefits from physical activity", said Dr Regina Guthold from the WHO. A daily exercise regime can also improve mental health, boosting social and cognitive development, according to WHO guidelines. The data shows that the percentage of teenagers not meeting the recommended level ranges from 66 per cent in Bangladesh to 94 per cent in South Korea. There are gaps within the research, especially in terms of gender, with 78 per cent of the boys versus 85 per cent of the girls not meeting the recommendations. This gender gap is encountered in each of the 146 countries involved in this study except four, Tonga, Samoa, Afghanistan and Zambia, and has been widening over the years. Out of all the countries, the gender gap is highest in the United States and Ireland. The inactivity rate in the United States among girls remained stable at 81 per cent in 2016 compared with 2001, against 64 per cent for boys in 2016, vs 71 per cent fifteen years ago. The experts who led the study said that behavioural patterns of physical exercise haven't changed over the years. Even with proactive programmes in the loop, sedentary lifestyle has spiked, partly owing to dependence and convenience associated with digital technology. This means young people spend more time on phones, tablets and other screens instead of outdoor activities and exercising. As levels of activity stagnate, rates of weight gain and obesity continue to grow. As long as they accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity per day, it counts. Each day, throughout the week. It could be active play, it could be walking or biking to school, it could be physical education class, it could really be anything, but they have to do 60 minutes, that is the WHO recommendation", Dr Guthold added. The WHO is urging policymakers globally to act now, and introduce policies and legislation aimed at increasing physical activity. This can be achieved by including physical education and sports in schools, active play and recreation opportunities, and ensuring environments are safe for walking and cycling. (With inputs from Reuters)

Teenagers not getting enough exercise, at risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases: World Health Organisation

A study done by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-ranks-first-in-the-number-of-road-accident-deaths-who-263453">World Health Organisation</a> found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

The study uses data which was collected from 1.6 million teenagers aged between 11-17 and from 146 countries over the period of 2001-2016.

The results show that 80 per cent of the participants did not meet the global recommendation of getting at least one hour of exercise every day. According to WHO, one hour is the minimum amount of activity teenagers need daily to enjoy health benefits, including improved heart, lung and muscle fitness, bone health, and positive effects on weight, benefits which can&nbsp;continue&nbsp;into adulthood.

"Four in five adolescents are not active enough, they do not meet this WHO recommendation, that is 81 per cent&nbsp;globally. So they don't get these health benefits from physical activity", said Dr Regina Guthold from the WHO.

A daily exercise regime can also improve mental health, boosting social and cognitive development, according to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organisation-says-investigators-conclude-ebola-victim-did-not-enter-rwanda-237160">WHO guidelines</a>.

The data shows that the percentage of teenagers not meeting the recommended level ranges from 66 per cent in Bangladesh to 94 per cent in South Korea.

There are gaps within the research, especially in terms of gender, with 78 per cent of the boys versus 85 per cent of the girls not meeting the recommendations. This gender gap is encountered in each of the 146 countries involved in this study except four, Tonga, Samoa, Afghanistan and Zambia, and has been widening over the years.

Out of all the countries, the gender gap is highest in the United States and Ireland.

The inactivity rate in the United States among girls remained stable at 81 per cent in 2016 compared with 2001, against 64 per cent for boys in 2016, vs 71 per cent fifteen years ago.

The experts who led the study said that behavioural patterns of physical exercise haven't changed over the years. Even with proactive programmes in the loop, sedentary lifestyle has spiked, partly owing to dependence and convenience associated with digital technology. This means young people spend more time on phones, tablets and other screens instead of outdoor activities and exercising.

As levels of activity stagnate, rates of weight gain and obesity continue to grow.

As long as they accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity per day, it counts. Each day, throughout the week. It could be active play, it could be walking or biking to school, it could be physical education class, it could really be anything, but they have to do 60 minutes, that is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/congo-to-receive-second-ebola-vaccine-in-mid-october-world-health-organisation-251425">the&nbsp;WHO</a>&nbsp;recommendation", Dr Guthold added.

The WHO is urging policymakers globally to act now, and introduce policies and legislation aimed at increasing physical activity. This can be achieved by including physical education and sports in schools, active play and recreation opportunities, and ensuring environments are safe for walking and cycling.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Smartphones have made major leaps in studying and understanding human behaviour to make our lives easier. Contemporary smartphone technology not only curates a seamless software experience whereby one could play heavy games, but your smartphone also measures your health. But recently, the efficacy of those apps have been brought into question.&nbsp; 
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However, the ability to track one's health is simply not enough. To add to the woes of India, a study found that the general population isn't exercising enough. For instance, an average Indian walks around 6500 steps every day which rounds about to less than five kilometres.

The same study also claims that India is the world's second most sleep-deprived country after Japan. Additionally, India is also the most stressed country.

This unhealthy combo of sleep deprivation and minimal physical activity has far-reaching consequences. The supplementary numbers simply paint a grim picture. An 'average Indian' receives 7.1 hours of sleep and takes 6,533 steps daily.

Contributing factors

A sedentary lifestyle can be attributed to multiple causes. Majority of the women in India are financially and socially constrained, i.e., unable to invest in taking care of their physical and mental state. In the juggle between domestic and professional responsibilities, sleep is compromised.&nbsp;

Another key factor which is valid across the spectrum of gender is shift work. A nine-hour job that requires one to work with technology may contribute to the deterioration of physical health.

Naturally, with gadgets dictating our every mode of organisation, addiction to them is inevitable. This superglued relationship between people and their gargets keeps Indians from getting adequate sleep.&nbsp;

Another contributing factor is stress. Stress can originate from a variety of sources relating to work as well as home. The study claims that 89 per cent of Indians suffer from stress.&nbsp;

And within the category of millennials who are stressed, Indians also take the top spot. They comprise the lot that stays up for most of the night.

Owing to this dependence on technology and a cavalier attitude towards physical well-being moulds our mentality to avoid it altogether. This mental construction makes several Indians believe that it is acceptable to cheat on some hours of sleep or not to exercise.&nbsp;

One of the key signifiers, as well as a consequence, is the economic standing of an individual. Without being financially stable, one cannot afford to invest in physical fitness. Experts say that poor people are less physically active. Numbers matter here, for 21.9 per cent of Indians still live below the national poverty line, with a daily wage of less than half a Dollar.

To top it all of, sleep deprivation and lack of physical activity can cause long-term damage to the body. Without adequate sleep, the immune system's efficiency is compromised.&nbsp;

Additionally, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing non-communicable diseases.

In the long-term, sleep deprivation clubbed with inactivity could lead to forms of dementia and cancer. Also, this fluctuates the bodyweight too often.

To overcome and limit the ill-effects of such a lifestyle, getting eight to nine hours of sleep is necessary. This should be accompanied by walking 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of exercise.

Developing awareness

To dodge these scary figures, people need to develop an awareness of how they're harming their bodies. Indians need to be told why sleeping and working out are non-negotiable.

Many movements to increase awareness like Fit India have spurred recently.&nbsp;

Launched in August this year, the initiative is expected to steer India towards a healthier future.

External factors also play a role in one's well being, especially for women. Better and safer infrastructure will encourage more women to step out of their houses.

The tipping point is that India remains among the world's most over-worked countries.

Beat this - an average urban Indian clocks in 53-54 hours at work every week.

Smartphones have made major leaps in studying and understanding human behaviour to make our lives easier. Contemporary smartphone technology not only curates a seamless software experience whereby one could play heavy games, but your smartphone also measures your health.

Smartphones have made major leaps in studying and understanding human behaviour to make our lives easier. Contemporary smartphone technology not only curates a seamless software experience whereby one could play heavy games, but your smartphone also measures your health. But recently, the efficacy of those apps have been brought into question. However, the ability to track one's health is simply not enough. To add to the woes of India, a study found that the general population isn't exercising enough. For instance, an average Indian walks around 6500 steps every day which rounds about to less than five kilometres. The same study also claims that India is the world's second most sleep-deprived country after Japan. Additionally, India is also the most stressed country. This unhealthy combo of sleep deprivation and minimal physical activity has far-reaching consequences. The supplementary numbers simply paint a grim picture. An 'average Indian' receives 7.1 hours of sleep and takes 6,533 steps daily. Contributing factors A sedentary lifestyle can be attributed to multiple causes. Majority of the women in India are financially and socially constrained, i.e., unable to invest in taking care of their physical and mental state. In the juggle between domestic and professional responsibilities, sleep is compromised. Another key factor which is valid across the spectrum of gender is shift work. A nine-hour job that requires one to work with technology may contribute to the deterioration of physical health. Naturally, with gadgets dictating our every mode of organisation, addiction to them is inevitable. This superglued relationship between people and their gargets keeps Indians from getting adequate sleep. Another contributing factor is stress. Stress can originate from a variety of sources relating to work as well as home. The study claims that 89 per cent of Indians suffer from stress. And within the category of millennials who are stressed, Indians also take the top spot. They comprise the lot that stays up for most of the night. Owing to this dependence on technology and a cavalier attitude towards physical well-being moulds our mentality to avoid it altogether. This mental construction makes several Indians believe that it is acceptable to cheat on some hours of sleep or not to exercise. One of the key signifiers, as well as a consequence, is the economic standing of an individual. Without being financially stable, one cannot afford to invest in physical fitness. Experts say that poor people are less physically active. Numbers matter here, for 21.9 per cent of Indians still live below the national poverty line, with a daily wage of less than half a Dollar. To top it all of, sleep deprivation and lack of physical activity can cause long-term damage to the body. Without adequate sleep, the immune system's efficiency is compromised. Additionally, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. In the long-term, sleep deprivation clubbed with inactivity could lead to forms of dementia and cancer. Also, this fluctuates the bodyweight too often. To overcome and limit the ill-effects of such a lifestyle, getting eight to nine hours of sleep is necessary. This should be accompanied by walking 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of exercise. Developing awareness To dodge these scary figures, people need to develop an awareness of how they're harming their bodies. Indians need to be told why sleeping and working out are non-negotiable. Many movements to increase awareness like Fit India have spurred recently. Launched in August this year, the initiative is expected to steer India towards a healthier future. External factors also play a role in one's well being, especially for women. Better and safer infrastructure will encourage more women to step out of their houses. The tipping point is that India remains among the world's most over-worked countries. Beat this - an average urban Indian clocks in 53-54 hours at work every week.

Indians low on activity, second-most sleep-deprived in world: Study

Fitness is elusive, there is no denying that fact. As the year rushes toward its end, most us would be shrugging at a long list of failed resolutions.

If you are one of those who promised to attain a whole new level of fitness this year but didn&#39;t even manage to get started with that morning walk, then step this way, please.

We spoke to some of the leading names in the world of fitness to bring to you a round up of the top fitness trends for 2018.&nbsp;

Equipment-based training

&quot;We are becoming busier by the day, nobody has the time to go to the gym, therefore the concept of self-training is something that will become increasingly popular. All you would require is one-mat space and some basic equipment. The idea is to be able to continue with your fitness routine anywhere, anytime,&quot; shared celebrity trainer Vinod Channa.

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Vinod is a well known Bollywood celebrity trainer and has worked extensively with actors like John Abraham and Ayushmann Khurrana. He is the man behind Anant Ambani&#39;s staggering weight loss.&nbsp;

While the past few years focused greatly on bodyweight training, experts now bring to light the perennial issue of fitness plateaus.

&quot;There is only so much you can do with your body. Your body, as well your fitness regime, demands new challenges. This is when you would need to include portable equipment to your fitness routine,&quot; noted Channa.

By equipment we don&#39;t necessarily mean those good old dumbells, barbells and rods -- the concept of new-age fitness is all about being able to break into a yoga posture whenever and wherever required, therefore, fancy fitness tools like medicine balls, TRX bands, resistance bands that can easily fit into your travel bag.

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Fitness will be more fun&nbsp;

&quot;More and more people are turning away from the conventional forms of exercising to the ones that are fun to practice and mix various forms together. In my opinion, fitness routines that are more engaging will become increasingly popular this year,&quot; NIKE Elevated trainer and celebrity fitness expert Shwetambari Shetty shared with WION.

Masala Bhangra, Zumba, Desi Jam Cardio, Mixed Martial Art (MMA) among others will gain momentum in 2018.&nbsp;

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Yoga will be redefined

Unarguably, yoga has garnered massive attention among fitness enthusiasts.

The ancient technique is now being picked up by fitness experts and enthusiasts from all across the globe to arrive at interesting and newer forms of exercises.&nbsp;

Marrying yoga postures with dance moves or other fitness routines have now paved way for some newer fitness routines.&nbsp;

The coming year will see modified versions of the conventional yogic practice like never before.

Move over Ashtanga, Hatha and Power yoga onto more dynamic and fun-filled regimes like Acro Yoga, Aerial Yoga and Buti Yoga.&nbsp;

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Functional training and distant cousins

A functional training class will require you to train so as to mimic any strenuous, real-life event like rowing a boat, climbing a hill, chopping a log of wood among others.&nbsp;

&quot;All types of exercises involve functionality of the body. Core strength and flexibility is important -- if these two areas are not strong, you will not be able to reap benefits from the training regime. High-intensity interval training has been around for quite some time now, it will become more popular in the years to come. Calisthenics and Animal Flow is also luring more and more fitness enthusiasts,&quot; shared Gaurav Sharma, Manager, Anytime Fitness studio, Jangpura, Delhi.&nbsp;

Running

Probably the most inexpensive and easiest of all exercises, running has gained huge momentum over the years and is only growing more popular by the day.

More and more running events and marathons are now being conducted with low&nbsp;registration fee, no-age bar and shorter distances.&nbsp;

Running has a long list of benefits, not only does it help in losing weight and gaining stamina, but also fortifies muscles, boosts core strength, strengthens bones, beats stress, uplifts mood and amplifies lung capacity.&nbsp;

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&quot;You cannot ignore the significance of cardio and running is one of the best ways to work up your heart. You cannot make your body work in isolation, a balance between cardio and resistance training is must to enhance your fitness and keep fit,&quot; concluded Gaurav.

All in all, the coming year promises newer, more exciting forms of exercises. Let this year be all about a fitter, healthier you.

For those who shrink from the idea of going to the gym and lifting weights, there is a sea of exciting fitness programmes that are exciting and fun to undertake.

Fitness needs dedication and consistency, you need to be at it and not give up.

Find out what kind of activity interests you the most and take up the challenge; once you&#39;ve found what gets your adrenaline rushing, fitness becomes fun.&nbsp;

We spoke to some of the leading names in the world of fitness to bring you a round up of top fitness trends for 2018.?

Fitness is elusive, there is no denying that fact. As the year rushes toward its end, most us would be shrugging at a long list of failed resolutions. If you are one of those who promised to attain a whole new level of fitness this year but didn't even manage to get started with that morning walk, then step this way, please. We spoke to some of the leading names in the world of fitness to bring to you a round up of the top fitness trends for 2018. Equipment-based training "We are becoming busier by the day, nobody has the time to go to the gym, therefore the concept of self-training is something that will become increasingly popular. All you would require is one-mat space and some basic equipment. The idea is to be able to continue with your fitness routine anywhere, anytime," shared celebrity trainer Vinod Channa. A post shared by Alex (@alex_fituk) on Dec 30, 2017 at 3:52am PST × Vinod is a well known Bollywood celebrity trainer and has worked extensively with actors like John Abraham and Ayushmann Khurrana. He is the man behind Anant Ambani's staggering weight loss. While the past few years focused greatly on bodyweight training, experts now bring to light the perennial issue of fitness plateaus. "There is only so much you can do with your body. Your body, as well your fitness regime, demands new challenges. This is when you would need to include portable equipment to your fitness routine," noted Channa. By equipment we don't necessarily mean those good old dumbells, barbells and rods -- the concept of new-age fitness is all about being able to break into a yoga posture whenever and wherever required, therefore, fancy fitness tools like medicine balls, TRX bands, resistance bands that can easily fit into your travel bag. A post shared by Julianaaa (@julianagriff) on Dec 30, 2017 at 4:46am PST × Fitness will be more fun "More and more people are turning away from the conventional forms of exercising to the ones that are fun to practice and mix various forms together. In my opinion, fitness routines that are more engaging will become increasingly popular this year," NIKE Elevated trainer and celebrity fitness expert Shwetambari Shetty shared with WION. Masala Bhangra, Zumba, Desi Jam Cardio, Mixed Martial Art (MMA) among others will gain momentum in 2018. A post shared by Vandana Panjabi (@vandananp) on Dec 26, 2017 at 3:20am PST × Yoga will be redefined Unarguably, yoga has garnered massive attention among fitness enthusiasts. The ancient technique is now being picked up by fitness experts and enthusiasts from all across the globe to arrive at interesting and newer forms of exercises. Marrying yoga postures with dance moves or other fitness routines have now paved way for some newer fitness routines. The coming year will see modified versions of the conventional yogic practice like never before. Move over Ashtanga, Hatha and Power yoga onto more dynamic and fun-filled regimes like Acro Yoga, Aerial Yoga and Buti Yoga. A post shared by Hannah GypsyOn (@gypsyon__) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:08pm PST × Functional training and distant cousins A functional training class will require you to train so as to mimic any strenuous, real-life event like rowing a boat, climbing a hill, chopping a log of wood among others. "All types of exercises involve functionality of the body. Core strength and flexibility is important -- if these two areas are not strong, you will not be able to reap benefits from the training regime. High-intensity interval training has been around for quite some time now, it will become more popular in the years to come. Calisthenics and Animal Flow is also luring more and more fitness enthusiasts," shared Gaurav Sharma, Manager, Anytime Fitness studio, Jangpura, Delhi. Running Probably the most inexpensive and easiest of all exercises, running has gained huge momentum over the years and is only growing more popular by the day. More and more running events and marathons are now being conducted with low registration fee, no-age bar and shorter distances. Running has a long list of benefits, not only does it help in losing weight and gaining stamina, but also fortifies muscles, boosts core strength, strengthens bones, beats stress, uplifts mood and amplifies lung capacity. A post shared by Running & Trail Running (@runbrands) on Dec 22, 2017 at 12:11pm PST × "You cannot ignore the significance of cardio and running is one of the best ways to work up your heart. You cannot make your body work in isolation, a balance between cardio and resistance training is must to enhance your fitness and keep fit," concluded Gaurav. All in all, the coming year promises newer, more exciting forms of exercises. Let this year be all about a fitter, healthier you. For those who shrink from the idea of going to the gym and lifting weights, there is a sea of exciting fitness programmes that are exciting and fun to undertake. Fitness needs dedication and consistency, you need to be at it and not give up. Find out what kind of activity interests you the most and take up the challenge; once you've found what gets your adrenaline rushing, fitness becomes fun.

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