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Too hot to cycle outdoors? A stationary bike can bring cardio sessions home

Too hot to cycle outdoors? A stationary bike can bring cardio sessions home

A static bicycle is one of the easiest ways to stay consistent with fitness at home. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve stamina, or simply stay active during busy workdays, these indoor cycles offer a low-impact workout that’s gentle on the joints while still helping you burn calories effectively. From compact foldable bikes for small apartments to advanced magnetic resistance cycles designed for intense cardio sessions, scroll through varied options that suit your needs and budget. Amazon’s Summer Sale brings huge savings on home exercise cycles (Freepik) Ishika Narang is a Multimedia Writer at the Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience in digital journalism, specialising in health, lifestyle, beauty, and consumer-focused reporting. Her primary coverage areas include evidence-based health journalism, preventive care, wellness trends, and affiliate-driven consumer guides tailored for digital audiences. She began her professional journey in digital media, where she developed expertise in multimedia storytelling and platform-optimised editorial strategies. Over the years, she has worked with reputed organisations such as Park+, Jagran, and Wavel.ai, steadily building credibility in health and …

Strong Earthquake Tremors Felt In Kolkata; Offices Evacuated, Residents Rush Outdoors | India News

Strong Earthquake Tremors Felt In Kolkata; Offices Evacuated, Residents Rush Outdoors | India News

Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 13:53 IST Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata after a suspected magnitude 5.0 earthquake, prompting residents to rush outdoors in panic. A view of the city of Kolkata (Social Media) A powerful earthquake was felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas on Friday, triggering panic as residents rushed out of homes, offices and commercial establishments and gathered in open spaces. Preliminary assessments suggested the quake measured magnitude 5.0, though authorities were yet to officially confirm the intensity or identify the epicentre. According to multiple social media posts, the tremors lasted several seconds, prompting precautionary evacuations in high-rise buildings and busy marketplaces. Several residents took to X, reporting swaying ceiling fans, shaking furniture and vibrating windows, with the impact particularly noticeable in multi-storey structures. Multiple videos circulating online showed people assembling on the streets shortly after the tremors, Other visuals captured hanging objects and light fixtures swaying inside homes and workplaces, indicating the intensity of the tremor felt in parts of the city. Another video showed an aquarium inside a house shaking as …

Toxic air wake-up call: We get tired and our recovery is slower when we train outdoors, writes para world champion Sumit Antil | Sport-others News

Toxic air wake-up call: We get tired and our recovery is slower when we train outdoors, writes para world champion Sumit Antil | Sport-others News

The window for athletes to train is shrinking in and around the National Capital Region because of toxic air in winter and searing summers. As the country makes a pitch for the 2036 Olympics, The Indian Express spoke to coaches and athletes from a wide range of sports — boxing, wrestling, athletics and para-athletics, cycling, shooting, hockey and also experts — on the impact of the conditions on health and training. International badminton stars, in Delhi last week for the India Open, have complained to the International Olympic Committee about the air pollution, and have cited health concerns. Sumit Antil writes: My training base is Sonepat but this place also has bad AQI. In winters, though most of the training happens indoors (in the gymnasium) for javelin throwers as it is the off season. But when we do practice throws outdoors, we face the issue. It does have an effect on our body as well as health. We get tired and recovery is slower when we train outdoors. So the focus is training indoors and …

Sports alarm bells: Toxic air outdoors, indoors not weather proof, International Olympic Committee takes note | Sport-others News

Sports alarm bells: Toxic air outdoors, indoors not weather proof, International Olympic Committee takes note | Sport-others News

* At the India Open last week, international badminton stars questioned Delhi’s place on the global calendar, citing health concerns from the toxic air. Some of them even complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). “We can confirm that the IOC Athletes’ Commission has received the information and is in touch,” the IOC told The Indian Express. * Dronacharya Award-winning hockey coach Pritam Siwach is worried. At the Sports Authority of India’s Sonepat centre, dust and toxic air have left her players coughing and allergic. “They fall sick, recover and fall sick again. It doesn’t end,” she said. The doctors are blunt: the air and water are unfit. * Decathlete Tejaswin Shankar said winter training in Delhi is no longer about grit, but pollution. Shankar, who hails from Delhi, left in November to train in Bhubaneswar first, South Africa later and the US now. The “extremely difficult” summer brings no relief. “There are real physiological costs for athletes in Delhi,” he said. * At the premier National Institute of Sport in Patiala, the talk is …

Alarming AQI levels in Delhi cannot stop Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha from cycling outdoors. Watch | Bollywood

Alarming AQI levels in Delhi cannot stop Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha from cycling outdoors. Watch | Bollywood

Nov 19, 2024 05:26 PM IST Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were spotted cycling at Vijay Chowk this morning amid severe AQI. The air quality in Delhi deteriorated severely. Parineeti Chopra is in Delhi, and making the most of the winter mornings with husband Raghav Chadha. The actor was spotted out on a cycle along with Raghav on Tuesday morning. The two decided to step out during the early morning even as the air quality in Delhi reached ‘alarmingly high’ levels, with most AQI stations touching 500-mark (severe plus) even on Tuesday. (Also read: Parineeti Chopra goes full filmy to wish Raghav Chadha on birthday with a Reel on their polar opposite personalities) Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha cycled together in Delhi on Tuesday. Parineeti and Raghav spotted cycling in Delhi The new video that has been shared by a paparazzi account on Instagram showed Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha enjoying their cycle ride together. For the occasion, Parineeti opted for a black t-shirt with matching track pants, and white sneakers. Raghav also twinned in …

Deepika finds spending time outdoors and in nature relaxing therapeutic

Actress and soon-to-be mother Deepika Padukone shared that she posts pictures of the sky, flowers, or the ocean because she finds spending time outdoors and in nature relaxing and therapeutic. Deepika took to Instagram and shared a photo of the bright blue sky and flowers. atOptions = { `key` : `334758db5e520295aac0e2dd02e5488f`, `format` : `iframe`, `height` : 50, `width` : 320, `params` : {} }; The actress wrote: “It`s Self-Care Month! But why celebrate `Self-Care Month` when you can practice simple acts of Self-Care every day? I know a lot of you often look at my feed and go `Here we go again! Another picture of the Sky…or Flowers…or the Ocean!`           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) “But the truth is, that I find spending time outdoors and in nature truly relaxing and therapeutic. However, for most of us, finding those spaces may not be the most convenient, accessible, or may not even exist!” …

Madhoo Makes SHOCKING Revelation, Says Actresses in 90s Changed Outdoors: ‘Didn’t Know Who’s Watching’

Madhoo shot to fame with Roja in 1992. Roja and Iruvar actor Madhoo recalled the challenges actresses faced in the past, such as the lack of basic facilities like washrooms and vanity vans. Madhoo is enjoying her second innings as an actor, taking on roles that resonate with her. Known for her roles in iconic films like Phool Aur Kaante and Roja, she’s recently starred in Thalaivi with Kangana Ranaut and Shaakuntalam with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Reflecting on the changes in the industry, Madhoo shared how things have evolved over the years. She recalled the challenges actresses faced in the past, such as the lack of basic facilities like washrooms and vanity vans. Shooting Tamil films in remote locations meant dealing with nature’s elements and changing costumes in less-than-ideal conditions. In a chat with the Indian Express, Madhoo said, “That’s a reality. It was one of the most difficult times and I was shooting Tamil films sitting in the Red Caves, in Kolachi, and sitting under mountains and trees to face nature and all of …

Step inside Dia Mirza’s beautiful Mumbai home that blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors. See pics | Bollywood

Dia Mirza’s Mumbai home has the best of both worlds: access to the outdoors alongside well-crafted, cosy interior design. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to share fresh photos of the house. In a few of the pictures, Dia Mirza posed in a white sitting area with lots of bright cushions, near an oversized glass window with plenty of natural light. Also read: Dia Mirza welcomes fans inside her ‘home sweet home’ with new post Dia Mirza’s home is located in Mumbai’s Pali Hill. Dia Mirza shares new photos of her house In Mumbai, where homes with outdoor spaces are rare and coveted, Dia’s house features a terrace garden, complete with white flowers. With her latest post, the actor gave a glimpse of how her home has greenery at every turn – from views of large branches of trees on the terrace to lots of potted plants near the glass windows. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Dia posed standing near some branches in some of …