A large CDC-backed study published in PLOS ONE analyzed nearly 400,000 adults and found that while walking is the go-to exercise for many Americans, popularity doesn’t guarantee they meet recommended fitness standards. The research highlights a gap between doing “the easiest” activity and achieving the levels experts say are needed for meaningful health benefits.
A new study challenges the “10,000 steps a day” rule, suggesting you may need far fewer to keep weight from creeping back after dieting. Researchers analyzed thousands of adults and identified roughly 8,500 daily steps as a key threshold for maintaining weight loss. The takeaway: walking isn’t only for shedding pounds, but for protecting progress long term.
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Summer workouts often feel tougher, but pushing beyond safe limits in high heat can backfire. Experts caution that excessive training can worsen dehydration and prolong heat exposure, raising the risk of heat exhaustion. Recovery also suffers when the body is overworked, so even consistent fitness routines may become harmful if intensity isn’t adjusted for the weather.
Speculation around Hardik Pandya’s fitness is intensifying after the Mumbai Indians captain reportedly did not travel with the team to Raipur for their clash against RCB. The update comes as MI picked up a big win over Lucknow Super Giants, fueled by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, while Hardik missed the previous match due to a spasmodic issue.
Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s foray into Tamil Nadu politics made waves as his side reportedly won 96 seats, marking a major electoral debut. Yet the spotlight doesn’t stop at politics: at 51, Vijay continues to look strikingly youthful, attributing his lean, energetic physique to a steady fitness routine and disciplined, home-cooked meals focused on stamina rather than bulk.
Spotify is expanding into fitness, rolling out workout videos, fitness playlists, and Peloton classes directly inside the app. The move will be available to both free and Premium users, positioning Spotify to compete in the growing ecosystem of in-app training content. Expect a more media-first approach to workouts, not just music-led experiences.
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A proposal from two sport-loving brothers once sounded fanciful, but it became a defining running event. With ambitions to get Indians into squash and rugby going nowhere, they pivoted to marathons. Over two decades, the race grew into one of Asia’s biggest, building a USD 450 million ecosystem around training, participation, and events.
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