To avoid “jet lag” one of the requirements is to sleep on the plane as much as possible when traveling west to east (where you lost time) and to stay awake going east to west, where time zones are gained.

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3. Neck stretching can be done also in the sitting position. Move your temple towards the shoulder on the same side, hold the position for a couple of seconds, then relax.

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It may sound a little funny to perform an exercise while on the air-plane but it is really effective if you will give it a try. The long hours of travel is the best time to do something that can boost your energy and will keep you fit. But doing it in the plane may catch the attention of your fellow travelers, right? Ah, not really if you’ll do it in a subtle way.

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Health and fitness is not just a matter of exercises; it means eating healthy too. Touch wood even today most Indian families have their meals together! It one ritual that we are reluctant to let go off.

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Family involvement is a valuable thing and playing together actively can be the ’90s version of it. Instead of just watching, you can do it together… something we don’t spend enough time on. We can motivate and excite each other about fitness. ~ Alan Thicke

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More and more stress is being laid on academics and physical activities are being neglected. If a child answers archery or athletics in reply to the eternal question from elders – What do you want to do in life?

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Childhood obesity is best tackled at home through improved parental involvement, increased physical exercise, better diet and restraint from eating. ~ Bob Filner
The problem is not just in Metro cities and not just because of junk food. Yes junk food is one of the major factors leading to childhood and adult obesity but the other important thing is lack of activity!

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Warm-up is a term which is used in many contexts but today we will talk about warm up before exercises or games. Ideally it should be done for 5 to 10 minutes. (more…)

Flabby arms can be pretty embarrassing especially after you lose substantial weight and the skin hangs like batwings! Many people embark on drastic weight loss programs and are very successful too; but they neglect the toning up part! This then shows up as loose folds of skin hanging on the arms. (more…)

First thing you need to address is – Why are you working out? Different people have different reasons; some want to put on weight some to lose it! Some want to develop muscles where as some are looking at it as a treatment to some condition! So it all begins at the beginning – Why? (more…)