To be fit and healthy despite a busy life is a very tight balancing act, especially when you are juggling to get so many things done at home as well as work.

There are kids to look after and family commitments as well as the office schedules that involve rushing from one place to another to meet the deadlines. More often than not, this leaves no room for that little “personal time” that you so badly need.

Waking early hours or rushing to the gym after work for your everyday fitness regime is now a part of all our lives! And agree or not, it has become an integrated part of our life which we all enjoy! But, what happens when we are on a business trip or a vacation? Does that mean you get to skip your workout schedules? Hell no!! You don’t really need a gym to stay fit and here are 10 exercises by Fitness Queen Sucheta Pal that you can enjoy in your cozy hotel rooms!

Fitness has been a part of life and these days people are inclining more towards it for very right reasons. And Zumba has become of the favorites of many, that is evident from the Zumba craze worldwide and is still on and on. And why it shouldn’t be, such an amazing way to reduce those stubborn fats but do you know everything about this fitness dance? How one should move and what it is best for? If not, no worries, I have broken down the categories and it’s benefits for you, so that it becomes easier for you concentrate on the right move as per the body requirement.

This class revolutionized fitness and dance. He conducted 9-10 classes every week, he then moved to the capital of Colombia – Bogota and became famous. Then he wanted to take Zumba to the world, so the best thing to do is take Zumba to the US. But he had to struggle in the US – sleep on benches and knocked on every gym door to accept his programme – Zumba fitness. After struggling for four years in Miami, one fitness director accepted his request. As he conducted Zumba there were other gym members whose interests were peaked and at the end of that one hour the class was full.

Vidisha says, it is good to stand for women abuse, child abuse etc but have you glanced at yourself, what have you done to yourself? Aren’t you abusing your body which is far more expensive than your branded products or delicious foods! Prioritize yourself, be fit and healthy and then fight for someone, being a motivational force.

Are you bored of hearing about the same old routines? Gym, Aerobics, running, and xyz regimes, all make you look for the refresh button? Then there is reason to rejoice. New forms of working out and getting fit are taking over the world. The world of fitness is always re-inventing itself to find the new perfect routine that engages the body and the mind. The good news is that besides the amazingly popular Zumba Fitness(which you should definitely try in case you haven’t yet), there are also routines such as Insanity, Masala Bhangra and Boot Camp waiting to be tried out.

That chiseled high cheek bone and slim face… Don’t we envy our favourite actresses, may it be Angelina Jolie or Kareena Kapoor? Yes, we all do and somewhere in our heart we all make a little bit of effort in looking like them, at least to achieve that slim face. But, if you are naturally chubby and even dieting hasn’t helped you reduce the fat on your face, here are workout tips that will help you slim your face. These are natural methods for reducing your facial fat, something that can also be achieved by contouring or cosmetic surgeries (which of course cost you a lot).

Diwali is the festival of Lights and Joy. It’s time to enjoy and have loads of fun. And thanks to the goodies which we eat, no work stress and workout activities because of the holidays, there is a tendency to put on weight (fat) and go off track.

There are many theories about the best time of the day to exercise, various pros and cons for each option. You need to pick the cons you can live with and work with, to make the process easier. We can look at the dualities for each time.

Nowadays the public in general has become very much aware of the importance of good health and fitness. So, most of them are on one or the other fitness regime, which is good. The Primary focus of exercise should be good health, followed by fitness and then performance.
But some people in their zeal and enthusiasm to achieve optimum fitness and look good, try to jump to the third stage in a short period of time which results in over training.

Not only is a firm, flat stomach the ultimate symbol of sex appeal, researchers have found that losing abdominal fat is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy for life. Most people realize that excess fat is unhealthy, but the key is where the fat is distributed. People with apple-shaped bodies (fattest in the abdomen) have a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes than those with pear shapes (fattest in the hips, buttocks, and thighs).

Only having a well-built body or a slim figure doesn’t ensure complete fitness or good health. To be appropriately fit means to consume the essential foods in a proportionate manner and to be able to perform daily functional activities without any hindrances.

Going to the gym for strength and endurance workouts is no doubt good, but if they also engage a few days of their workout schedule in one of the most amazing workouts ever gifted to mankind, can add more value in terms of good health, which is Martial Arts.

With the downpour and gloom, a monsoon morning for some proves to be the worst kind of mornings. It takes time to wake up and get started for a warmer and highly tedious day. But, with a slow start, it is highly possible that you almost see your day drag you to the end in a menacingly slow pace. However, with a few stretch exercise, the result would be different.

In today’s SEDENTARY world, we are highly dependent on the technologies around us. Result, we are comparatively very less active than our ancestors and highly prone to a series of health problems. In our hectic and busy schedule, we hardly get any time to indulge in some kind of physical activities or any sorts of regular sports regimes. Inactivity has eventually increased the risk to various health disorders, some minor, some fatal.

Most of us are involved in high demanding work profiles these days. This hardly leaves us with any time to take care of our health and lifestyle. If a diet or exercise regime is too restrictive and time consuming, one can hardly be consistent and expect any results. This not only makes us feel de-motivated but can lead to frustration and depression too.

Long stints at desk create havoc on your bones, joints, and muscles and lead to injuries. Stretching improves blood circulation which keeps the ligaments and muscles supple, joints healthy and the range of motion in the joints, lengthens the muscles and increases energy levels.

Body image is how one perceives their own body size and shape. This self perception is to a large extent based on the individual opinions around you and the society at large. Adolescence is a period of rapid growth with physical and psychological changes. In girls especially, there is a deposition of fat in the thighs and hips which has a role to play in reproductive development. This makes them more conscious and hence concerned about their body image.