FITNESS
FITNESS · 22. gennaio 2021
The strange story of a man who lost 150 kg by walking to the grocery store every day. It may seem counterintuitive but this is exactly what happened to a 31-year-old American man, who managed to lose 150 kg in excess by walking to the supermarket. Pasquale "Pat" Brocco lives in Arizona and weighed almost 275 kg. But when doctors told him he was seriously risking his life from high blood pressure and cholesterol, he decided to go all out for a change. The man knew that exercise was important but...
FITNESS · 17. novembre 2020
Of all the myths we hope to bust in Cycling Electric magazine, one stands out: the notion that by riding with assistance you are somehow ‘cheating’. Here we reveal how the electric bicycle is opening exercise up to people who perhaps wouldn’t otherwise cycle – and find out how it’s helping even professionals keep on keeping on The bicycle industry has long been guilty of focussing most of its marketing spend on fast and athletic imagery that seeks to inspire us to be fitter and...
FITNESS · 10. novembre 2020
Breathing exercises are a quick and simple way to help enhance your sense of well-being. These techniques, which are often used in yoga, may be beneficial for both your physical and mental health. The breathing technique known as Breath of Fire involves passive, normal inhalations and powerful, rapid exhalations. This style of forced exhalation may help reduce stress, boost brain function, and improve respiratory health. It’s also said to strengthen the abdominal muscles and improve...
FITNESS · 04. novembre 2020
STRICTLY Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse revealed she starts work at 3am as she stunned in the new Women's Health photoshoot. The professional dancer, 30 - who is partnered with comedian Bill Bailey this year - knows it takes hard work to win the show after winning the Glitterball with Kelvin Fletcher last year. But Oti's schedule may be too much for most people to handle as she admits to getting up to work at 3am. The dancer told Women's Health UK: “I was up at three in the morning today and just...
FITNESS · 29. ottobre 2020
Some of the biggest names in sports are investing in the wearable company Whoop amid a global pandemic. The fitness tracking company announced Wednesday it closed a $100 million financing round, valuing it at $1.2 billion. The latest round of investors includes Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, champion golfers Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant (via his business venture ThirtyFive Ventures). Whoop makes...