Fitness

Build Functional Strength: The 101 On Push-Ups

There is nothing like a push-up that can leave you feeling totally exhausted yet stronger. If you want to master the art of doing push-ups, here are some tips from our Fitness Expert Shoaib on how to do it properly.
Healthy Mind

The journey from self-criticism to compassion

Are you often harsh on yourself even for the smallest misstep? Afraid of trying new things for fear of failing? Then perhaps you’re letting your inner self critic take over. Read on to see how you can manage these feelings in a healthy way.
Weight Loss

Breaking Through A Weight Loss Plateau

While you tend to lose weight fairly fast at the beginning, at some point, it seems as though your weight won’t budge. This inability to lose weight is known as a weight-loss plateau, and it can be pretty discouraging.
Healthy Eating

Feeding Your Feelings: Why You Stress Eat And How To Tackle It

There is a fine line between eating for hunger, and eating for comfort. The line is even finer when eating for comfort becomes more about guilt, depression, anxiety. Read on to find out about emotional eating and the signs you need to watch out for…
Fitness

Yoga For Flexibility

Flexibility is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when people think of yoga. A good yoga practice helps enhance flexibility by allowing your muscles to go deeper into a stretch. In this post, Divya Rolla, our yoga expert shares an ideal routine for improved flexibility.
Healthy Mind

Help the habit: Your guide to stay motivated

How many times have you promised yourself that this time will be different? You'll eat more vegetables, workout 4 times a week, get more work done in the office - and then you don't? If this sounds familiar, we’ve put together a complete guide to motivation just for you.
Healthy Mind

Take your power back from anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues around the world -- and the first step to dealing with it is recognizing its signs and triggers. Read on for all you need to know.
Wellness

Spot On: Decoding the Hype in Hyperpigmentation

Read on as Cosmetic-Dermatologist, Dr. Sravya Tipirneni explains the different types of hyperpigmentation, why it isn’t just a cosmetic issue and why it doesn’t have a “one-tube-fits-all” solution.
Wellness

Workout Uninterrupted: Busting Myths On Exercising During Your Periods

Working out during periods still has so much misinformation around it. Our expert, Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti, Consultant OB/GYN, is here to clear the air around it. Let’s dive in!
Wellness

Exercise and PCOS — Everything you need to know

The internet is choc-a-bloc with information on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), hormonal imbalances, and ways in which exercise can impact the same. The problem, however, is that it’s hard to know which information you can trust.
Fitness

The Winner’s Mindset: Rehan Poncha on Life, Sports, and His Second Innings

Indian Swimmer and Six-Time National Champion, Rehan Poncha spoke to Cure.fit about his swimming career, challenges faced, and why it’s never late to start something new.
Fitness

What's The Fuss About Warm-Ups Anyway?

Have you ever been tempted to skip or worse actually skipped your warm-up to save on those precious 10 minutes? Here's why you should NEVER skip a warm-up!
Healthy Eating

Who Said You Can't Get Enough Protein From A Vegetarian Diet?

It is popular belief that only a non vegetarian diet can meet your daily protein requirement. Does that mean vegetarians have a cause for concern? Nutrition Expert, Rekha Prabhu sheds light on this misbelief. Vegetarians, take notes.
Wellness

Yoga For A Painfree Period

Menstruation can be really difficult for most women as they go through physical discomfort and pain. It can also feel emotionally overwhelming. Yoga expert, Divya Rolla recommends a yoga practise that will help with pain relief and leave you feeling energised & rested.
Fitness

Postpartum Fitness: Notes from Shwetambari Shetty's Journal

Fitness plays a huge part in a comfortable pregnancy, birth and postpartum life. Our fitness expert Shwetambari Shetty takes us through her postpartum fitness journey. If you’re a new mom, take notes.