More than ever, businesses need to be mindful about keeping employee wellness at the centre of their functioning. The traditional employer-employee connection has evolved. It’s no longer just about the paycheck; it’s about fostering a workplace where health and well-being take centre stage. No matter the size of your business, a happy workforce means a […]
Has watching the Paris Olympics and the US Open gotten you hyped about tennis and itching to pick up a racquet? The cute outfits, the workout you get during the match…what’s not to, um, love? But getting out on the court can be intimidating if you’re new to the sport. We chatted up tennis coaches […]
Creatine is a well-tested, effective, and super popular sports nutrition supplement that can help support muscle growth, performance, and strength. But despite its widespread use, there’s still a lot of confusion about when and how to take creatine. One common question among athletes: Should I take creatine on off days? The short answer is yes, but you can […]
Jumping (and learning how to jump higher) isn’t a skill reserved only for pro basketball players or high jumpers. Jumping, just like running, squatting, skipping, and throwing, is a fundamental human movement, explains Jack Coxall, CSCS. “Being able to jump — and jump correctly — is not only a great skill to have in the bag, […]
Today’s businesses are progressively shifting from considering employee well-being as a mere option to viewing it as an essential component of a satisfying and thriving workplace. Forward-thinking organisations actively promote employee health through a variety of programs. One particularly impactful initiative is the implementation of corporate nutrition workshops. Effective corporate nutrition programs help employees understand […]
A healthier, happier workforce is essential for sustained productivity and increased output. The adverse effects of stress, long hours, and sedentary lifestyles are common occurrences that lead to ill health and lifestyle diseases. These diseases may include PCOS, diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid malfunctions. With growing occurrences of such health issues, organisations have started recognising the […]
The rise of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has been propelled by their success in helping celebrities and civilians lose weight. But many questions remain about these medications, a common one being: Can you exercise on Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound? These pharmaceuticals — collectively known as incretin mimetics or GLP-1 (glucagon-like […]
Adding structure to your fitness routine can make your workouts more purposeful and efficient, minimize the risk of injury, and yield even better results. One simple way to do this is a rotating daily schedule of push, pull, and leg workouts. What Is a Push Day? As the name suggests, a push day workout consists of […]
Few athletes achieved more at the Paris Games than swimmer Katie Ledecky. She won four medals, including gold in the 1500-meter freestyle in a new Olympic record of 15:30.02. In the process, she became the most decorated female Olympian ever to compete for Team USA, with 14 total medals to her name. But the most […]
Over the last few months, I’ve been working through the grueling (and at times ugly) process of overhauling my sports bra collection. It was like all my old standbys lost their stretch and support overnight—although in fairness, I hadn’t bought any new ones in years. To soften the financial blow of bra shopping, I looked […]