With an eye on the future Olympics and to groom more Indian children to take up sports, a pilot scheme has been launched for toddlers in schools that will groom them to become future sports stars. Brainchild of district welfare officer Subhash Sasane, the pre-primary fitness and sports school (PPFNS) scheme will be implemented at […]
Varsity-recognised yoga courses in India soon
Several states in India will soon start offering varsity-recognised yoga courses. Sivananda International School of Yoga Charitable Trust, Kerala, will launch UGC-recognised yoga courses in different districts soon. The course will be inaugurated at the yoga centre at Kalarcode, Alappuzha, on December 3. The courses will have recognition of S. Vyasa University, Bangalore, the director […]
Drinking Juice: Do’s and Don’ts
With rising health concerns and increasing awareness about the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, juicing has become a way of life. To get the maximum benefit from drinking juice, you must drink your juice as fresh as possible. You must use methods that help retain the nutrients of fruits and […]
Khelo India initiative gets massive allocation of funds
Khelo India scheme gets big hike in allocation of funds, at the expense of Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore defends decision saying it will change the sports scenario in India. Mr. Rathore says India has the potential to produce 100 Usain Bolts if the country’s sports culture undergoes transformation. “This marks […]
Exercise and Medical Conditions: Understanding the Special Population
Special population includes people with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or specific injuries and specific situations like pregnancy, postpartum, seniors, etc. This group has different fitness and exercise needs from the rest of the population, due to the risk factors involved. This information is important not just for personal trainers but also for […]
For a head-to-toe detox, head to Kalari Kovilakom in Kerala
If you need a head-to-toe detox, you should head to the Kalari Kovilakom, an Ayurvedic retreat, in Kerala, India. Specific programmes such as anti aging, weight management, detoxification, stress management, are also offered. Kalari Kovilakom used to be the palace of the ancient Vengunad Kingdom in Kerala, but now serves as a resort/ retreat offering […]
Italian company Tecnobody sets up cutting-edge fitness training systems at Abhinav Bindra’s Chandigarh office
Italian company Tecnobody sets up cutting-edge fitness training systems at Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s Chandigarh office. The centre will be used to train top class Indian athletes. Abhinav Bindra’s a state-of-the-art high-performance centre now has sophisticated fitness and training systems that will be available to elite Indian athletes for free. Abhinav Bindra spent close […]
Global sports nutrition market to reach $44 Billion By 2021
A study done by Allied Market Research suggests that the Global Sports Nutrition Market will be $44 Billion in the next 5 years (By 2021); countries like India and China will witness high demand. Increase in the number of gyms & fitness clubs, rise in trend of online retail, growth in the number of recreational […]
Shocking: Researchers say Coke and Pepsi fund Health Groups to silence them
For some this may comes as a shock, while some may say that they always kew about this collusion; an Amercian study now reveals that Coke and Pepsi funded several Public Health Groups (during the period 2011 to 2015) to stop them from pushing for laws regulating soda. During the same period, the two beverage […]
Plans to setup e-sports federation in India
Serial entrepreneur and former UTV head Ronnie Screwvala wants to set up India’s official e-sports federation that will send Indian gaming teams for world majors. Screwvala met minister of state for youth affairs and sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to seek the government’s endorsement for the federation, which will aim to create a single internationally and […]