News for 'Athletic Yoga'

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

10 Times Deepika Gave Us Beach Body Goals

10 Times Deepika Gave Us Beach Body Goals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Over the years though, her ability to make us go va va voom in one smouldering swimsuit after another has achieved wild distinction.

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

Modi to inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

Modi to inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Goa will host the biggest-ever National Games from October 26 to November 9.

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

He will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on Sunday when he will be 36 years and 321 days old.

Dance, yoga, painting: How Selena spent her lockdown

Dance, yoga, painting: How Selena spent her lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I have been cooking meals that I've never cooked before!' the pop star shared.

Move over yoga and gym! THIS is how you lose weight

Move over yoga and gym! THIS is how you lose weight

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

You don't need a gym or heavy equipment to train your body to lose fat.

This yoga teacher knows why you are not losing weight

This yoga teacher knows why you are not losing weight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

She has been using visual guides to show her followers what happens when you're inspired by Instagram to eat.

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Eating 'tasteless' supplements, undergoing breathing exercises and yoga is not something a teenager would love to do daily but that is the routine of shooter Ramita Jindal who has emerged as a star for India in the Asian Games.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Sania Mirza aces a handstand like a pro

Sania Mirza aces a handstand like a pro

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Sania Mirza has been keeping herself fit by participating in fitness sessions at her home.

What India's star sprinter Hima is up to in the lockdown

What India's star sprinter Hima is up to in the lockdown

Rediff.com27 May 2020

For star sprinter Hima Das, the two months of coronavirus-forced national lockdown was not all about confinement inside her room at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala as she improved her cooking and painting skills besides doing yoga. All the track and field campers at the NIS were forced to remain indoors since mid March only to be given go ahead to train outdoors from Monday, with focus on fitness without specialised-event training initially.

Mirabai Chanu's Fitness Tips

Mirabai Chanu's Fitness Tips

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Olympic silver medallist's inspiring fitness tips.

Athletes work on future ventures during Covid-19 forced break

Athletes work on future ventures during Covid-19 forced break

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The Tamil Nadu-based Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, who recently made his Davis Cup debut and is expected to lead India's doubles challenge in coming years, is spending time hitting at private courts and handling the marketing of their family resort in Pondicherry.

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

If you think Pilates is similar to yoga and benefits only women, you are wrong, says Sheetal J Shah.

She conquered chronic fatigue to become a fitness guru

She conquered chronic fatigue to become a fitness guru

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Meet the Australian pole vaulter, who didn't let poor health dictate the way she lived.

To hold, or not to hold: Tokyo residents torn before Olympics

To hold, or not to hold: Tokyo residents torn before Olympics

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo residents are deeply divided on whether they should go ahead with the Olympics mid-pandemic

10 Asanas To Unlock Tight Hips

10 Asanas To Unlock Tight Hips

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Ira Trivedi suggests postures to strengthen your hips and reduce stiffness.

Amitabh has a life lesson for you

Amitabh has a life lesson for you

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Mandira unwinds, Tiger shoots...

After shock retirement at 23, Missy Franklin finds peace in Hinduism

After shock retirement at 23, Missy Franklin finds peace in Hinduism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Learning Hinduism and reading the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata have taken a chunk of Missy Franklin's time ever since the five-time Olympic gold-medallist swimmer announced a shock retirement in December last year.

After doctors, Japan firms say Olympics should be cancelled

After doctors, Japan firms say Olympics should be cancelled

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Corporate Survey showed 37 per cent of firms were in favour of cancellation, while 32 per cent want a postponement.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Incredible! The magic of mallakhamb

Incredible! The magic of mallakhamb

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Mallakhamb is about soaring new heights and these students flawlessly worked their magic on the rope.

PHOTOS: Inside a quarantine centre in Delhi

PHOTOS: Inside a quarantine centre in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Senior officials in the government have been pointing out that while cases are reducing, people should not get complacent.

PIX: Javelin champ keeping husband-coach busy in lockdown

PIX: Javelin champ keeping husband-coach busy in lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Javelin world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber has fewer chances to practise and none to compete. Her husband Mike Barber is now much more than a coach and confidant, becoming the 28-year-old's physio, massage therapist and training partner because of social distancing rules preventing her from spending time with anyone else.

The one big challenge for Indian pacers during lockdown...

The one big challenge for Indian pacers during lockdown...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India is in the second week of a three-week lockdown enforced to contain the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 70 lives while infecting over 3000 people. With sporting activities coming to a standstill, the elite athletes are confined to their homes, trying to remain fit while hoping for action to begin once normalcy returns.

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Here are some fun and intensive ways to torch fat and sculpt your muscle.

This badass Brazilian model is a boxer too

This badass Brazilian model is a boxer too

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret angle Adriana Lima shares her workout secrets.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

The Swedish model with an Indian connection

The Swedish model with an Indian connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

This Victoria's Secret model is half-Indian and half-Australia.

How to bust stress with exercise

How to bust stress with exercise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat gives you some advice that will have you feeling fresh and energetic instead of stressed out and anxious.

Is Surya Namaskar religious? I don't think so

Is Surya Namaskar religious? I don't think so

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Few practitioners of yoga doing the Surya Namaskar, including lakhs of Americans and Europeans, see it as a form of worshipping the sun. They do it because it is good exercise.' 'In my view Muslim groups need to be more flexible on such things and not present their problem in terms that are confrontational.' 'Having said that, are they over-reacting? The history and the background of the government and its ministers would lead us to believe otherwise,' says Aakar Patel.

IAAF under fire as more Russian doping allegations surface

IAAF under fire as more Russian doping allegations surface

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Athletics' governing body came under renewed fire on Tuesday following disclosures that top officials were aware of a potentially serious doping problem among Russian athletes as far back as 2009.

Modelspeak: It is not necessary to have six-pack abs

Modelspeak: It is not necessary to have six-pack abs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Model Krithika Babu reveals the secret behind her svelte figure to Sonil Dedhia.

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

"Psychology counsellors may be engaged to counsel the trainees so that they can come out of the emotional trauma. Particular care would be taken to ensure psychological and emotional rehabilitation of the three girls who have survived the suicide attempt."

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday is set to deepen an athletics scandal that, according to one of the document's authors, eclipses even the alleged corruption at football's governing body FIFA.

United Airlines bars 2 girls from flying for wearing leggings

United Airlines bars 2 girls from flying for wearing leggings

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

United Airlines has barred two girls from boarding a flight because they were wearing leggings, sparking a firestorm of backlash online with users criticising what they called an intrusive and sexist policy.