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fitness

World 5 years ago

Uzbekistan to reward citizens who take a daily walk

Uzbeks who walk 10,000 steps a day for a year will be granted free use of state-owned gyms and a 50% discount on services provided by the government, according to a draft document published on Wednesday.

Sports 5 years ago

Gym rats must wait longer as fitness centers remain closed

Something has been missing in Brigitha Sesilya’s life in the past few months. The current COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced people to shelter at home to slow the spread of the disease, has prevented her from going to the gym.

People 5 years ago

In lockdown Britain, 'Mancunian Motivator' brings fun and fitness to neighbors

In a suburban enclave on the northeastern fringes of London residents are having their heart rates - and their spirits - lifted by the "Mancunian Motivator".

Health 5 years ago

Improved mental, physical health: Perks of working out at home

Studies reveal that being physically active is good for our brains.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

In time of pandemic, staying fit means staying online

The government’s pleas for the public to follow physical distancing measures to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak have forced those with active lifestyles to adapt by participating in online workout classes.

Business 5 years ago

Consumers drawn to hygiene products, online fitness as pandemic spreads

A consumer survey in Indonesia shows that people are buying more health and hygiene products and trying online fitness classes as the coronavirus continues to spread.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Beating lockdown inertia: French city-dwellers keep fit on balconies

As dusk fell over Nantes in western France, dozens of residents of an apartment block came out onto their balconies for a half-hour fitness session to beat the inertia of life under lockdown while the coronavirus sweeps across the country.

Health 6 years ago

Why fitness trackers may not give you all the 'credit' you hoped for

People who use fitness trackers have been frustrated with how they get “credit” for their activities, which drives some users to abandon fitness trackers.