A fitness trainer with 18 years of experience explains why slow weight loss helps maintain long-term results

Losing weight slowly provides more sustainable long-term results. (unsplash)

Then, Weight loss or quick results are often the goal, which is why many people resort to crash diets, restrictive eating plans, or extreme routines that promise rapid change. While these approaches may produce short-term results, they are often difficult to maintain and can leave people stuck in a cycle of weight loss and weight … Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fitness inspiration of the week: Why his simple habits are better than modern fitness trends

Arnold Schwarzenegger's fitness inspiration of the week: Why his simple habits are better than modern fitness trends

Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to inspire millions of people not only through his bodybuilding history, but also through his disciplined and practical approach to fitness and aging. There’s the fitness icon, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Decades after winning bodybuilding titles and becoming one of the most recognized figures in global fitness culture, Arnold still inspires people not … Read more

New research says 30 minutes of exercise each week is all you need, but there’s a catch.

Thirty minutes of high-intensity exercise each week has been shown to have health benefits.

It can be hard to find that in a busy world of work demands, family obligations, and a seemingly never-ending to-do list. Any Make more time to exercise — not to mention hit the (rather scary) recommended amount per week. Less than 25% of Americans meet the country’s physical activity guidelines. The guidelines require adults … Read more

I’m not a fitness fanatic, but I still can’t wait to buy a Fitbit Air

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C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I’m not a fan of most fitness trackers. I’ve used a number of Fitbit products over the years, most recently the Charge 6. None of them have ever fallen into my routine. Most have become simple smartwatches that notify you of incoming texts and calls. I’m not a fitness … Read more

From debt to deadlifts: Fitness instructors build careers and second chances based on science

'We're not even at 15%'...: Experts reflect on Virat Kohli's comments about Indian hockey players getting fitter

4 minute readpuneMay 24, 2026 10:31 PM IST Written by Dhani Sarwateh At the age of 19, most young people start thinking about going to university. Omkar Chincholkar was thinking of a way to keep his family from losing everything. With no safety net, a Pune-born engineering student unexpectedly made a decision that would become … Read more

5 morning exercises that will improve your balance faster than yoga, even after 60

5 morning exercises that will improve your balance faster than yoga, even after 60

Starting your morning with these movements is very beneficial for balance. Middle age is a time to be conscious of balance. Falling and injuring yourself is common, so balance exercises are important. These problems begin to develop at this stage in life as joint stiffness and decreased sensory function occur, as well as a natural … Read more

Which is better: higher weights or higher reps?

Which is better: higher weights or higher reps?

This story is taken from the manual, GQ”‘s flagship newsletter, offering useful advice on style, health and more four days a week. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Ever since humans first lifted heavy objects and put them down again, the debate has continued over whether it is better to train … Read more

The ancient exercise that changed one man’s fitness

The Bibon Stone was named after the 6th century athlete who lifted the stone over his head - so says the inscription

I “There’s a story that a lot of people might relate to,” David Cohan, 47, told me. I doubt it, considering this Irishman’s favorite pastime is ripping rocks weighing over 150kg out of the ground, but he continued. “In my 20s, I was into art and music and drinking and smoking. I was overweight and … Read more

Healthier meal prep options coming to San Antonio

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San Antonio knows good food. From breakfast tacos to late night tacos to weekend barbecues that somehow become all-day events, this city is better than most. But between long commutes, busy family commitments, and long nights at work, eating well during the week can feel more difficult than it should be. So people typically end … Read more

5 daily exercises that will burn more belly fat than a gym workout after 50

5 daily exercises that will burn more belly fat than a gym workout after 50

Add these 5 expert-approved moves to your workout routine to get rid of that pesky belly fat. If you ask most personal trainers and coaches what most of their clients complain about after age 50, the answer will probably be belly fat. At this age, you may find that unwanted fat builds up quickly in … Read more