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Fitness Planner | Swimming: How to go from zero to 1km - Part 1
The first couple of weeks are all about getting used to being in the water and learning how to breath in the water. This is also the time that you learn to stay calm when your head is submerged.
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Fit to Lead | Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh: "My fitness routine has helped me stay sane"
"At home, all the doomsday talk (in the early days of the pandemic) was making everyone sad and this was affecting the kids too. So, I started making dance reels with Varun to lift the mood and we did yoga as a family…"
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Fit to Lead | 5ire's Prateek Dwivedi: Motivation fizzles but discipline carries the day
"No one sees the results of discipline in a day, but it always shows through in the results at the end. And every day is a chance to add that extra 0.01 to your routine."
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Fit to Lead | R.S. Subramanian, MD, DHL Express India, says his fitness journey has held many life lessons
Lesson like don't overreach, patience pays; consistency produces better results that short bursts of action; and celebrate milestones, it will give you energy and motivation for the next one.
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Fitness Planner | 10,000 steps: benefits, myth vs reality and where the number came from
There is no medical basis for suggesting that 10,000 steps a day is the magic number. As with most modern myths, the source of this number is in marketing.
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Fit to Lead | Yoga Bar's Suhasini Sampath: Fitness is all about consistency and believing in the best
“'Fit leader' is an interesting way to put it. However, seeing someone take on each day with energy, zeal and spirit definitely ensures that the team feels the same way.”
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Fitness Planner | Push-ups: How to do, benefits and who can do this basic but tough exercise
Push-ups ignite the muscles in your chest, back, arms, core, and legs simultaneously.
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Fitness planner | Pull-ups: how to do, benefits and who can do them
A pull-up is a compound exercise for the upper back. It helps to improve core stability, and prevent injuries in the shoulder complex.
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Fit to Lead | Staying fit gives me the energy and self-esteem to become a better leader: Fitternity's Neha Motwani
"My fitness routine has been the only constant in these challenging times and that’s helped me de-stress."
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Fitness planner | Planks: Benefits, correct posture, and who can do planks
Planks are an integral part of core strengthening exercises and an excellent way to prevent back and neck pain, say experts.
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Fit to Lead | Anirban Nandi: "Passion is overrated, resilience is underrated"
Preparing for my first marathon required me to train in a disciplined and planned manner. Same applies to leadership: make a plan, focus on the next step and review it - not to find faults, but to unlock bottlenecks and progress.
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The fitness world is finally factoring periods into exercise routines for women
Should you workout on your period? Should you change your exercise routine to something lighter? The answer varies from person to person.
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Fit to Lead | Curefoods founder Ankit Nagori: "Behaviours and habits are like muscle building"
"The pandemic years have been quite a blur... fitness played a key role in helping me navigate it."
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Fitness Planner | Sit-ups: benefits, how to do, correct posture, who should not do this exercise
Sit-ups strengthen the core, improve posture and help get rid of niggles like backache. But if you are only doing them to reduce belly fat, there's research to show that spot reduction is simply not possible.
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Fit to Lead | Agastya Dalmia: "Sports is the best teacher... especially in trying times like these"
"Fitness has definitely helped me become a better version of myself, it has made me more active and a better leader."
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Fitness planner | How to do perfect squats
The benefits of squats, what muscles are engaged while performing them, and the correct form.
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Fit to Lead | Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash: "Running anchors me; it is my comfort place"
"My fitness regime gives me an opportunity to gather my thoughts and disconnect from the world for a bit. It is mentally rejuvenating and helps me focus better when I get back to work."
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Fitness planner | Getting serious about cycling long-distance? This is all the cycling gear you'll need
To start cycling, you need a cycle, helmet, and sunglasses. Add gloves and padded shorts, and gear such as puncture repair kit and bike computer as you get more serious about the sport.
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Fit to Lead | TVS' Srinath Rajam: "The old way isn’t coming back, be flexible. Learn to sell via Zoom"
"The TVS family has signed an amicable separation agreement after 111 years together. The Rajam family, 25% owners of TVS & Sons, has to chart its own identity and way forward (in 2022)."
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How to off-set the festive season and party (weight) gains
What to do, what not to do to shed the holiday weight. Starting with - don't feel guilty.
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Fitness Planner | Types of cycles and how to pick the right bike for you
Mountain bikes are the most popular and road bikes are among the sleekest. Touring cycles are for eco-travellers and hybrid bikes for everyone. Here's what to consider before you make your choice.
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Fit to Lead | Ritu Mehrotra: “Having short-term goals and achieving them gives me a high”
"A fit mind can only happen through a fit body, and a fit mind can enhance mental stamina and endurance, which is extremely important in a leader."
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Fit to Lead | Ravish Kumar: Doubles badminton helped me appreciate teamwork
"Your fitness journey begins with you... But it is not a journey to be made solo – it helps to have a team of trusted advisers/friends... It is the same with an organization."
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Fitness Planner | Long-distance cycling: Injuries to watch out for
Five most common cycling injuries, how to avoid injuries during cycling and when to see a doctor for cycling injuries.
