Fitness

What does it mean to be fit? Finding a discrete definition is somewhat difficult. According to the dictionary, fitness means: “the quality or state of being fit.”  (The definition of “fit” is: “sound physically and mentally.”)  If you find those words somewhat vague, you’re not alone. And that’s sort of …

 The Army’s physical fitness test has remained unchanged for some 40 years: two minutes to do as many push-ups as possible, then two minutes for sit-ups, then a two mile run. Recruits need a certain score to graduate from basic training, and active duty soldiers and reservists get tested a …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is planning to hold a strenuous fitness camp for the leading probables of the 14th Commonwealth Games in Abbottabad starting from June 16 onward. The camp aims at improving the physical standard of hockey players and shaping them in the best possible way for …

The profession of  personal trainer  is increasingly in demand. You can find hundreds of personal trainer courses. Why should you get certified through the NESTA? What are the benefits of doing an official certified course? Nesta is the entity in charge of supervising the certification of personal trainers, issuing the Nesta-Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength …

Research shows that curating your playlist really can boost your exercise performance. Group fitness classes have one thing in common, whether it’s SoulCycle, Orangetheory, CrossFit or Zumba: They all bump intense music through loudspeakers. Even as you battle muscle burn, the beats keep you motivated and help you have a good time. As …

A deep sleep at night sets the mood for the next day. If you wake up fresh and happy, there is a high chance you would glide through the day with ease. However, if you get out of the bed feeling all grumpy, it will set the tone for the …

Hello and welcome to another issue of the Lounge Fitness roundup. Every Saturday, we bring you the pick of the fitness stories published in Lounge the previous week. Here at Lounge, we want you to get the most out of your training, and so we aim to bring you the best fitness advice we can. …

A lot of us have been on post-pandemic health kicks or just relishing a return to the sports and fitness regimens we enjoyed before COVID-19 derailed everything. Subsequently, many of us (raises hand) might have overexerted ourselves. Unfortunately, a few minutes of post-workout stretching isn’t always enough to relieve the …

One of the most contentious questions asked in the health community today is whether you can be overweight and healthy. This question – sometimes framed using the term “fat but fit” – has preoccupied medical researchers for decades, fuelling numerous studies both supporting and debunking the concept. The debate revolves …

Gain Muscle While many folks focus on either building muscle by eating lots of protein and lifting heavy weights, others are more focused on losing weight by consuming sugar-free ketone drink mixes to supplement their diet plan while engaging in lots of cardio. But what is the best course of …