Fitness News

Ladakh Marathon 2026: Five runners, six races, and their tips for going the distance

Five runners share their training strategies, race-day lessons and tips for tackling the Ladakh Marathon’s high-altitude races, from the marathon in Leh to the Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route…

Hyderabad filmmaker’s documentary captures a mountaineer’s tenacity on Reo Purgyil

‘Reo: The Dangerous Peak’, directed by 20-year-old Shourya Sreekere, will be screened at DPIFF 2026 and IDSFFK 2026

Punching up fitness: Visakhapatnam women turn to kickboxing and strength training

In Visakhapatnam, women are finding new ways to work out, with kickboxing, music and community bringing strength training into the social space

Why Gangtok is India’s most walkable city

What is it like to grow up in a city built for feet, not wheels? Prajwal Parajuly returns to Gangtok, where school, errands and even social visits are made on foot, and reflects on what India’s…

Why run clubs and trekking groups are becoming friendship hubs for adults in Thiruvananthapuram

From runners to trekkers, outdoor communities in Kerala’s capital are helping residents build friendships, stay accountable and improve their physical and mental well-being

Chennai’s mini Brazil has a World Cup dream

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Vyasarpadi residents share their hopes and dreams for Indian football

A new ‘hangout’ in Santhome

Greater Chennai Corporation’s gym for women at 4th Trust Link Street promises to draw many fitness enthusiasts, for sure teachers of a neighbouring school

Chennai’s The Pole Camp takes the stage with Becoming, a thematic showcase

Founded by dancer and pole artiste Anusha Swamy, Chennai-based The Pole Camp stages Becoming , highlighting movement, fluidity and emotion in a one-of-its-kind stage showcase in the city

Coimbatore women find fitness and community at Pace Her Run Club

Coimbatore’s Pace Her Run Club is a space where women of all ages come together to run, get fit, and forge friendships

Hyderabad’s pickleball boom: Serve, dink, repeat

From Jubilee Hills to Madhapur, how pickleball has turned into the city’s new popular casual sport

How this run club in Visakhapatnam is inspiring women to take up running and strength training

Strong Sisters Run Club is helping women in Visakhapatnam embrace running and strength training in a supportive, judgement-free space

International Yoga Day: Why fitness is crucial in classical dance

Three young dancers reflect on the physical core of their art and how it shapes emotion in performance.

Chennai women rediscover joy in movement through sports and alternative fitness

As women-only sports and wellness communities grow across Chennai, fitness is becoming a by-product of friendship, fun, and the joy of trying something new

How Chennai’s skateboarding community comes together one ollie at a time

Grab your things. We are going skateboarding in Thiruvanmiyur on Sunday to participate in the GOTY (Greatest Trick Of The Year) Jam

Mysuru Cycle Day promotes sustainable mobility, cleaner air

Under Armour Velociti Distance Review: A workhorse with a personality

What makes the Velociti Distance more interesting than a standard max-cushion shoe is that it holds up across different intensities

Race-cations rise: Indian runners blend fitness, travel and community across global trails

From Ladakh’s high-altitude marathon to Coorg’s forest trails and global races in London and Chicago, Indian runners are increasingly planning race-cations, blending fitness, travel and community in…

What is the big deal with pilates?

You would have heard of Zumba, HIIT, yoga and a dozen more exercise techniques, but have you heard of pilates? Why is it so popular now? Let’s explore the history!

Checkmate in Chennai: This park is a haven for chess players

Just like the famous chess games on the streets of Moscow, and Carter Road in Mumbai, Chennai now boasts of an intellectual third space where friends and strangers kill rooks, knights, and queens…

Adidas Hyperboost Edge Review | Built for rising mileage and everyday city movement

Hyperboost Edge feels like a practical addition to the rotation that stays consistent from training blocks to everyday city movement. It sells at ₹19,999