Moneycontrol PRO
HomeNewsExercise benefits

Exercise Benefits

Jump to
  • Cardiologist stresses the importance of your ‘second heart’, the calves; here’s what he suggests

    Cardiologist stresses the importance of your ‘second heart’, the calves; here’s what he suggests

    Calf raises exercise benefits: To maintain a healthy heart, the importance of physical activity is often stressed. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov went into specifics and explained how calf muscles act as a ‘second heart,’ helping protect you from heart diseases and other related issues.

  • French biochemist reveals the benefits of doing soleus push-ups for just 5–10 minutes after a high-carb meal

    French biochemist reveals the benefits of doing soleus push-ups for just 5–10 minutes after a high-carb meal

    Best exercises to lower blood sugar levels: French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé shared in an Instagram video a simple way to reduce glucose spikes after meals. She suggested doing soleus push-ups or calf raises for just 5–10 minutes and cited a study that supports the claim.

  • Best exercises: 5 easy, 5-minute Yoga poses you can do even when travelling

    Best exercises: 5 easy, 5-minute Yoga poses you can do even when travelling

    5-minute yoga routine: Daily commuting can leave your body tense and your mind drained, but with just five minutes of stretching right on your seat, and without any yoga mat, you can absolutely reset, recharge, and feel lighter instantly.

  • Fitness trainer busts creatine myths: Lists benefits, how it works, and more

    Fitness trainer busts creatine myths: Lists benefits, how it works, and more

    Creatine supplements have gained popularity over the years. While they boast many health benefits, there are myths around them that fitness trainer Raj Ganpath clarified on Instagram. He talked about the benefits of these supplements, how they work, and their usage.

  • Best exercises for flat stomach: Ditch the crunches, add these 7 exercises to your workout routine

    Best exercises for flat stomach: Ditch the crunches, add these 7 exercises to your workout routine

    Flat stomach workout routines: You don't need crunches to get a flat stomach. You need full-body workouts that utilize multiple muscles to learn strength, and squat, and define your midsection.

  • Pregnancy tips: 7 simple exercises for safe, natural delivery

    Pregnancy tips: 7 simple exercises for safe, natural delivery

    Best exercises during pregnancy: It is important to get the body ready for a natural delivery and this is the best way to do so. Gentle and exercises in safe pregnancy may build muscle, enhance flexibility, or help to position your child.

  • Health benefits of walking after evening meal: Lose weight, control blood sugar, improve digestion, more

    Health benefits of walking after evening meal: Lose weight, control blood sugar, improve digestion, more

    After-dinner walk is a healthy habit with tons of benefits, and an easy one to keep. Going for a light walk, even for just 10–15 minutes, may be helpful for digestion, blood sugar control, and sleep. This simple habit can improve your health without any additional effort.

  • 9 fitness benefits of doing aerobic exercise in the morning 

    9 fitness benefits of doing aerobic exercise in the morning 

    Exercise tips: If you often struggle to wake up early, here is another reason why you should do morning workouts. Try aerobic exercises first thing in the morning and see how your body responds positively and makes you feel good for the rest of the day.

  • Fitness tips: Cardiologist weighs in on health benefits of morning aerobic routine, suggests best exercises

    Fitness tips: Cardiologist weighs in on health benefits of morning aerobic routine, suggests best exercises

    There are numerous benefits of incorporating physical exercise, but cardiologist Dr. Alok Chopra emphasized the importance of working in sync with the body clock by alternating between aerobic and anaerobic exercises in the morning for a more effective fitness routine.

  • Want to lose weight, burn more calories? Change your walking style, says study

    Want to lose weight, burn more calories? Change your walking style, says study

    Walking for weight loss: Changing how you walk can slow down cartilage damage, and even support weight loss by encouraging daily movement. This simple change would delay knee surgeries for years. It helps those with osteoarthritis live without pain and lead a better health.

  • Best exercises: Daily 30-minute workout lowers cancer risk, slows tumour growth

    Best exercises: Daily 30-minute workout lowers cancer risk, slows tumour growth

    Daily exercise benefits: Just one short, intense workout can trigger proteins that suppress cancer cell growth by up to 30%, boost immunity, reduce tumour-promoting inflammation and support mental well-being, especially in breast cancer survivors, says study.

  • 8 best exercises to stop back pain immediately

    8 best exercises to stop back pain immediately

    Best exercises for back pain: Often caused by poor posture, muscle strain or injury, sitting for too long in one position, weak core muscles or underlying conditions such as arthritis, Back pain can be cured instantly with a specific set of stretches. Here are 8 best exercises.

  • Here’s why Japanese interval walking is better than counting steps

    Here’s why Japanese interval walking is better than counting steps

    Japanese Interval Walking: There’s  a new health and fitness trend that is as simple as alternating between a fast walk and slow stroll. Japanese Interval Walking is for everyone, from beginners to fitness enthusiasts. Here are the Ws and H you need to know about this easy, effective workout.

  • Best exercises: Fitness benefits of Flutter Kicks for lower abs, core strength, leg muscles

    Best exercises: Fitness benefits of Flutter Kicks for lower abs, core strength, leg muscles

    Best ab exercises at home: Flutter kicks are a simple yet effective exercise that focuses on your core, hips, and legs. Not only does it deliver big results, what makes it a popular exercise is that it requires no equipment.

  • Best exercises to reduce cellulite: Fitness benefits of Squats, Lunges, Glute Bridges, Deadlifts, more

    Best exercises to reduce cellulite: Fitness benefits of Squats, Lunges, Glute Bridges, Deadlifts, more

    Effective lower body exercises for cellulite: A normal and harmless skin condition that affects many, you can reduce cellulite with the right exercises that tone muscles, increase circulation, and tighten skin in the affected areas.

  • Exercise tips: Here’s how the viral ‘6-6-6 walking routine’ can help your fitness goals

    Exercise tips: Here’s how the viral ‘6-6-6 walking routine’ can help your fitness goals

    Best exercises: A new ‘6-6-6 walking routine’ has taken over social media. It’s gaining attention for offering a simpler way of achieving fitness goals by incorporating a routine which involves 6 minutes of warm-up, 60 minutes of walking, and 6 minutes of cool down. Its variations are also being adopted.

  • Ameesha Patel fitness secrets: The Gadar star lifting heavy weights at 50 will inspire you to hit the gym today

    Ameesha Patel fitness secrets: The Gadar star lifting heavy weights at 50 will inspire you to hit the gym today

    Ameesha Patel’s a fitness enthusiast, and her new video on Instagram has left fans inspired. The actress is seen lifting heavy weights overhead and performing reverse lunges under the supervision of her fitness coach. Watch the video that might just push you to hit the gym today.

  • Milind Soman is unstoppable at 59, nails a pull-up in the middle of a rainy day

    Milind Soman is unstoppable at 59, nails a pull-up in the middle of a rainy day

    Milind Soman’s got swag like no other. A fitness enthusiast, he posted a video doing pull-ups in a park on a rainy day. His strength and discipline motivated fans, who praised his fitness and called him inspiring. The actor is fighting jet lag, having just returned from a trip to England.

  • Best morning exercises: These 6 easy yoga asanas will help you focus, concentrate all day

    Best morning exercises: These 6 easy yoga asanas will help you focus, concentrate all day

    Easy morning exercises: A short, consistent morning yoga routine will help you you concentrate throughout the day. By consciously practicing mindfulness yoga to begin your day, you create space for clarity, creativity, and focus on your mind. Include these yoga asanas in your daily exercise routine.

  • No gym membership or personal trainer needed, here are 7 ways NEAT movements keep you fit

    No gym membership or personal trainer needed, here are 7 ways NEAT movements keep you fit

    Daily exercise tips: Fitness is not only about lifting weights in the gym and walking on treadmill. Studies shows that everyday activity plays a powerful role in managing weight, mood, and metabolism. Here's how NEAT, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, includes all your daily movements outside workouts.

  • Fitness is not just about how much you exercise, but also about why and where you move, says study

    Fitness is not just about how much you exercise, but also about why and where you move, says study

    Movement can spruce up your mood and mental health, but only when it’s enjoyable, social, or meaningful. New research shows that the context of your workout plays a bigger role than you know. Here’s why the context matters, when it comes to movement and mental health.

  • How to lose weight, stay fit: Always pick an exercise routine that suits your personality, says study

    How to lose weight, stay fit: Always pick an exercise routine that suits your personality, says study

    Exercise tips: Matching your exercise routine to your personality might be the secret to getting fit, staying active, and feeling less stressed, says study from the University College London. Here’s how.

  • Best exercises: Daily stretching can help your joints stay happy, pain-free as you age

    Best exercises: Daily stretching can help your joints stay happy, pain-free as you age

    Benefits of stretching exercises: Studies suggest that a stretching  daily can work wonders in keeping your joints flexible and your bones strong, helping you live a more active and independent life.

  • Fitness tips: 10 simple home exercises to tone your body, make muscles strong

    Fitness tips: 10 simple home exercises to tone your body, make muscles strong

    Best exercises: Transform your fitness routine at home with these ten easy-to-follow strength exercises. No fancy kit required, just smart moves to help you build strength, stability and confidence.

  • Neha Bhasin on being fat-shamed when she weighed 50 kg: Attempted suicide with fat burners

    Neha Bhasin on being fat-shamed when she weighed 50 kg: Attempted suicide with fat burners

    Neha Bhasin opened up about the time she was put on fat burners, revealing how she was shamed for looking fat in a music video when she weighed just 50 kgs. The singer also spoke about how she takes care of her health today through gym workouts and a dedicated diet.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347