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Fitness coach shares a realistic weight loss plan that doesn’t involve fad diets or cardio marathons

Fitness coach shares a realistic weight loss plan that doesn’t involve fad diets or cardio marathons

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Weight loss is one of the most talked about health issues these days, owing to the sedentary lifestyle and food choices. While social media is flooded with people sharing their drastic transformation, diet plans, meal preparations, and fad diet trends, it becomes a daunting task to trust on the one. Fitness Coach Kev took to X on April 22, 2026, to share a sustainable and practical method to lose weight. Here’s the breakdown of the weight loss plan you can consider. Sustainable weight loss plan for losing belly fat. (Unsplash) ​Also read | Hyderabad neurologist warns against quick weight loss, says stop treating obesity like a ‘medical emergency’ Coach Kev highlights that you don’t need any magic pills, fad diets, or hours of cardio in the gym to lose belly fat. It’s all about making lifestyle changes. Cut out alcohol completely Coach Kev emphasises avoiding alcohol at all costs. He mentions that alcohol is a fat-loss nightmare. When you drink, your body slows down fat-loss for 12-36 hours to prioritise the removal of alcohol. This …

Chennai fitness trainer with 18 years of experience shares 4-day strength training plan to build total body strength

Chennai fitness trainer with 18 years of experience shares 4-day strength training plan to build total body strength

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Starting a strength training journey can feel confusing and overwhelming. With countless exercises, workout splits and conflicting advice online, many beginners are left wondering where to begin and whether they are even doing it right. Yet building strength does not have to be complicated. A simple, structured plan – followed consistently and progressed gradually – can deliver impressive results, improving muscle tone, endurance and overall fitness without unnecessary complexity. Try out Raj’s simple strength training plan over just four weeks to see progress! (Unsplash) Also Read | Chennai fitness trainer with 18 years of experience addresses 4 crucial questions about strength training after 35 Chennai-based fitness trainer with 18 years of experience, Raj Ganpath – founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy – has shared a four-day strength training plan designed to be straightforward yet highly effective. In an Instagram video shared on February 13, the fitness trainer explains, “Here is a four-day strength training plan to help you build total body strength. …

Dietician shares 5 common weight loss mistakes Indians make: ‘Extreme clean-ups, crash diets can…’

Dietician shares 5 common weight loss mistakes Indians make: ‘Extreme clean-ups, crash diets can…’

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In 2021, India had 180 million overweight or obese adults, with 1.11 billion worldwide. As per a study published in October 2025, in the European Society of Medicine, if the numbers are set to rise, by 2050, the total number of adults living with overweight and obesity will reach 3.80 billion. It is alarming as the numbers are over half of the likely global adult population at that time. Be conscious of the mistakes to ensure your weight loss journey is a breeze. (Picture credit: Pexel) This calls for better awareness and a comprehensive clarification about the best way to move forward in the weight loss journey. Irrespective of which route you opt for, misconceptions may throw you off track, acting as big impediments, whether from half-information, confusion, or ill-informed ‘well-meaning’ advice. Dietician Dashrath Purohit, based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, shared with HT Lifestyle the common weight loss mistakes Indians may make: 1. Skipping breakfast or other meals In the morning rush, many may end up skipping the first meal of the day, but the …

Why these strength training routines do more than just build muscles | Health and Wellness News

Why these strength training routines do more than just build muscles | Health and Wellness News

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Strength training is not merely about building muscles; it is about building resilience, character and personalities. When we train the body with awareness, the mind becomes calmer. As always, begin any strength training routine with a warm-up, which helps you avoid all kinds of injuries, spasms and pain. It helps the body achieve an optimal body temperature, high enough to lead to a great workout. It allows for better blood circulation to the muscles. Warm muscles increase the energy production rate, increasing reflexes and lowering the time it takes to contract a muscle. So, begin by gently rolling the neck clockwise and anti-clockwise. This releases stored tension and improves blood flow to the brain. Roll shoulders forward and backward. It improves posture, easing out stiffness and opens the heart centre. Twist the torso side to side with relaxed arms. This awakens the spine and massages internal organs. Stretch laterally on both sides as this enhances flexibility and creates space for deeper breathing. Rotate knees gently in both directions to lubricate joints and prevent injury. Rotate …

Can’t lose belly fat? 5 exercises that you need to add to in workout routine

Can’t lose belly fat? 5 exercises that you need to add to in workout routine

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Published on: Nov 29, 2025 06:44 pm IST If you are struggling with flattening your belly, try adding these core-strengthening exercises to your workout.  Belly fat is one of the toughest regions of fat to lose. It can appear to be frustrating when you see weight loss in other regions or notice the number on the scale dropping, but belly fat remains stubborn. Don’t give up, your workout routine may need targeted exercises that focus on the belly region, from strengthening the core to burning the fat of the bulkier lower belly. The belly fat is stubborn, more so if it stems from hormonal imbalances.(Picture credit: Shutterstock) ALSO READ: Weight loss coach suggests 4 strength training exercises for women to target back rolls, flabby arms and belly fat To understand which targeted exercises need to be in your routine, HT Lifestyle spoke to Deepti Sharma, fitness expert and director of MultiFit. She too agreed that belly fat is usually the last to go. Many may start to panic if the belly fat is not dropping …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunts muscles, skewers troll who said she looks thin: ‘I’ll ask for your advice when I need it’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunts muscles, skewers troll who said she looks thin: ‘I’ll ask for your advice when I need it’

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Updated on: Nov 21, 2025 06:07 pm IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu was in no mood to entertain unwanted comments on her body and appearance, as she shared how she has trained to get the muscles. Samantha Ruth Prabhu continues to prove that discipline and dedication are at the core of her fitness journey. Known for her chiselled physique and love for intense workouts, the actor and producer took to her Instagram account on Friday to share how she never believed that she would have a strong back, but her intense training changed that perception. Meanwhile, Samantha also gave it back to a troll who commented on the post, saying that she looks thin. Samantha Ruth Prabhu showed off her back muscles in the new post. What Samantha said Sharing a picture of her back muscles in the new post, Samantha began in the caption, “A few years ago I had pretty much given up on ever having a strong back. I genuinely thought it just wasn’t in my genes. I’d see other people with great …

From overweight engineer to Khelo India Para Games record-breaker

From overweight engineer to Khelo India Para Games record-breaker

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A thunderous ovation reverberated across the JLN Stadium weightlifting auditorium as Punjab’s Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in powerlifting at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. Competing in the 45kg category, the 30-year-old from Punjab lifted an incredible 101kg on Sunday, surpassing her own previous best of 100kg recorded just a week earlier at the nationals on March 16. Jaspreet’s journey to the top is nothing short of inspirational. Once an overweight software engineer who graduated from NIT Kozhikode, her mental resilience got her to lose 40kgs as she forayed into the sporting arena. “Doctors told me that my lower spine was getting pressed and that I needed to lose weight. That was a wake-up call. I was weighing 80kg at the time during 2020 and my job as an engineer wanted me to sit for several hours. I was scared that it would lead me to be wheelchair-bound,” she told SAI Media. The turning point For Jaspreet, powerlifting is more than a sport—it’s a lifeline. “The game has chosen me, rather than …

At 30kg, he hit rock bottom – how Mumbai exec Rohit Boda rebuilt his body and health | Trending

At 30kg, he hit rock bottom – how Mumbai exec Rohit Boda rebuilt his body and health | Trending

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For Rohit Boda, Group Managing Director of J.B. Boda Group, fitness has been more than just a personal pursuit – it has been a journey of discipline and challenges. His remarkable transformation – from weighing 104kg at his heaviest to an alarming 30kg at his lowest – is a testament to his relentless commitment to health. But perhaps more inspiring is how he methodically rebuilt his body to a strong and sustainable 74kg, proving that fitness is a lifelong journey, not a one-time goal. Rohit Boda started his weight loss journey when he weighed 104kg.(Instagram/@rohitboda) The beginning: A struggle with weight Rohit’s fitness journey began more than 14 years ago when he weighed 104kg. Like many young professionals, balancing career ambitions with health was a challenge. However, instead of seeking quick fixes, he approached fitness with discipline and consistency to shed weight properly. His transformation was so extreme that he hit 30kg, a dangerously low weight that forced him to reassess his approach. Rebuilding strength: From 30kg to 74kg Rather than letting setbacks define him, …

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s pre-IIFA workout will give you fitness goals. Watch | Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s pre-IIFA workout will give you fitness goals. Watch | Bollywood

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Actor Kareena Kapoor‘s latest workout video is a serious fitness goals alert. In the latest video, the actor is putting her body to the test, and we’re not just talking about a casual stroll on the treadmill. She is bringing the heat with push-ups and leg exercises. Also read: Kareena Kapoor tells Gillian Anderson she finds lines on her face ‘sexy’, talks stars’ struggles with cosmetic surgeries Kareena Kapoor was recently spotted at IIFA 2025. A peek into Kareena’s intense workout Celebrity fitness trainer Mahesh Ghanekar, known for coaching stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and Suriya, took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into Kareena’s rigorous workout routine before her dazzling outing at the recently held IIFA 2025. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Workouts with some twists….. and yes slowly but surely we are getting better”. In the video, Kareena, who is married to Saif Ali Khan and with whom she shared two kids, is seen working on strength training with various core exercises including pushups, kicks and a headstand. The …

Record-breaking grandmother performs over 1500 pushups in 1 hour

Record-breaking grandmother performs over 1500 pushups in 1 hour

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DonnaJean Wilde, a 59-year-old Canadian grandmother, has done the unthinkable. She performed 1,575 pushups in 60 minutes to break the Guinness World Record and was awarded the feat for doing the most pushups in one hour (female) category. Interestingly, this is her second title after March this year, when she held an abdominal plank position (female) for 4 hr 30 min and 11 seconds. The site noted that the condition for making the record included that each pushup required a 90-degree elbow flexion at the bottom of the pushup and full arm extension when pushing up. It added that she surpassed the previous pushup record title with 17 minutes left. “I believe that if we stay active and have health and wellness goals, we can age gracefully and powerfully,” said DonnaJean. While you may not be eyeing a record, let’s decode what preparation could go behind incredible attempts like these. “Building the strength and endurance to perform 1,575 pushups in an hour, as demonstrated by the record-breaking grandmother, requires a blend of physical fitness, discipline, and …