Diabetes is among the fastest-growing health conditions in the United States. Over 30 million adults have diabetes, with 1.5 million new cases each year. If you include prediabetes, which tends to lead to diabetes if untreated, over 100 million Americans are affected. Fortunately, most cases of diabetes can be treated or prevented through healthy eating,…

The empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic hour-long programme is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay Thai. Powered by great music and strong instructors, you’ll strike, punch and kick your way through calories to superior…

Quiet Punch is a small business that started to make boxing accessible for all! Plus, the punching bag comes with access to the Quiet Punch Play app, which has more than 100 hours of on-demand training and workout routines, meaning even beginners can use this equipment. Promising review: “I have a really hard time self-motivating…

People are silhouetted against windows as they participate in a free family zumba class, taught by Aimee Marshall, at Berkshire Yoga & Fitness on Sunday evening as part of the kickoff the first annual Wandering Dance Festival featuring a week of classes, workshops and events taking place throughout Pittsfield, culminating in a final performance at…

Think you’re too old to get fit? One woman in Ohio, who has been dubbed the “pull-up queen” in her 60s, will certainly beg to differ. Teresa Burkett, who turns 64 in November, was physically active in her 20s and 30s. But it wasn’t until her 50s that she entered a figure competition and embarked…

Rucking, carrying a weight over distance, is a great exercise for fitness and longevity. Carrying has been a key human behavior throughout history, according to a fitness journalist. Try it to build muscle, burn fat, improve your heart health, and prevent injury.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Diet & Fitness Columnists Despite the desire by millions of people to get back to the gym after giving birth, there are few hard and fast safety rules. The key to successfully returning to the gym after childbirth is a slow start. Photo by Ridofranz /Getty Images/iStockphoto Article content For active women,…

Although smartwatches have evolved a lot in the past few years, they are not for everyone. Many find it unnecessary to have another distracting screen. On the other hand, many people find it hard to get a smartwatch that fits naturally on their hands. Well, that’s basically where the best smart rings come in. At…

Marine Corps veteran Kenneth Keitt went from being a self-described “machine” to someone who needed help “bathing, dressing, feeding, everything” in an instant. A few months after returning from a tour of duty in Iraq, Keitt was involved in a single-car accident near his home in the Poconos in the early morning hours of December…

Gym deaths are rare yet deeply distressing events that can occur unexpectedly during exercise. In India, there are a drastic rise in gym-related deaths each year, with the majority being attributed to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is characterized by a sudden and unexpected loss of heart function, which often takes place without warning. While…