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By SOPHIE HINES, LIFESTYLE & DIGITAL EDITOR Published: 17:06, 16 September 2025 | Updated: 17:27, 16 September 2025 Whereas once the ways of getting fit were quite straightforward – going to the gym, heading out for a run etc – nowadays there are all kinds of weird and wonderful workout ‘methods’ gaining traction on social media. From weighted hula hoops …

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a prominent gastroenterologist, trained at Harvard, Stanford, and AIIMS, recently spoke about the Japanese interval walking method in his Instagram reel, saying that it provides superior fitness results than regular 10,000 step daily walking. The exercise method involves alternating between walking slowly and quickly for three minutes each interval, according to Dr. Sethi. The Japanese-developed walking technique …

Returning to exercise after a long break can feel daunting, especially if your fitness and strength is not what it once was. For me, recovering from a disc injury has meant learning to respect where my body is at right now, rather than jumping straight back into high-intensity cardio. Recently, I’ve been looking for more gentle ways to support my …

I’m not normally one for internet-led fitness trends, but in recent years, I’ve been inspired to try new ways of working out. I’ve trekked across hills doing the 3-2-1 method and across my living room on walking pads in the last year alone. In that time, I’ve learnt that sometimes these trends are more than just a gimmick, and the …

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is seeking time-efficient and effective ways to stay healthy and maintain overall well-being. For decades, walking 10,000 steps per day has been a go-to fitness benchmark for better health and general fitness. But now, a scientifically proven technique from Japan is reshaping how we approach daily physical activity—and it has been shown to be more …

TORONTO – Dwayne Johnson has been part of some incredible stunts in his action movie career, but the physical challenge of changing his voice for his latest role was a different kind of test altogether. The A-list Hollywood star is generating massive buzz for his performance in The Smashing Machine, in which Johnson plays former UFC star Mark Kerr. Johnson, …

Up to 80 percent of Americans will suffer some form of back pain in their lifetime. But health experts have revealed how a simple trick could keep any aches or pains at bay: ‘posture walking.’  The newest walking trend is the practice of moving with mindful, intentional alignment that helps to support the spine.  Interest in the term has surged …

Want to make your next 30-minute walk more challenging? Turn it into a walking workout. Walking workouts require a little more focus than your average stroll, but they can help you get more steps in a set time and add some cardio challenge. “Walking workouts offer a fantastic, low-impact way to improve heart health, increase calorie burn, and enhance joint …

A retired professor at Auburn University was stabbed to death over the weekend in a park near the Alabama college campus, according to Auburn Police and the university. A man has been arrested and charged in her murder. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was attacked Saturday morning in Auburn’s Kiesel Park, which the city says is a large green space with a walking trail …

This is likely because of the upper and lower body muscle groups Nordic walking activates. Using upper body strength to move and stabilize the poles while also activating your lower body can increase your heart rate, which increases your cardiovascular benefits. Dr. Chip Lavie, who led the study’s accompanying editorial, told Medical News Today that “the addition of Nordic poles to moderate …