In the last decade, every time we witnessed the rapid glow up of a male celebrity about to make a splash as an onscreen superhero (hello Chris Hemsworth!) they’d attribute their perfectly-sculpted bodies to CrossFit. Naturally, the fitness regime soon gained a reputation for being a bit of a “boys club”. However, the moment Gal Gadot revealed that the workout …
Jessica Infante is one of our many talented yoga instructors. When she started experiencing health problems related to stress, she turned to the practice of yoga and was astounded by how effective it was in transforming her body while creating a deep sense of calm. As a result, she’s now committed to sharing her expert knowledge with other women so …
United Arab Emirates has one of the world’s highest prevalence rates of diabetes. Even more surprising? Almost half of those living with the disease don’t realise they have it. This is why it’s important that November, globally celebrated as Diabetes Awareness Month, puts a much needed spotlight on the condition. Something else that’s come into sharper focus? The fact that, …
Supermodel Gigi Hadid says she’s “hooked”. Pop icon Ellie Golding will tell you it gave her ”inner confidence”. You might think these glamazons were talking about a viral beauty fix but, as turns out, it’s boxing. This dynamic, once male-dominated sport has become a big hit with women wanting to embrace a high-intensity workout that serves up a potent mix …
We know that there’s no such thing as the perfect silhouette and the picture of health can take many forms. Still, for the longest time, fitness and medical communities have reduced the complexity of being in shape to a double digit number using a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator. New research, however, has put a spotlight on the many flaws …
