Fitness

The Gabit Ring packs health, sleep, activity and stress tracking into a lightweight design, offering a discreet alternative to smartwatches, but its fitness capabilities leave room for improvement

India's plant-based protein ingredient market is projected to double to Rs 9,000 crore in the next five years, with consumers' preference shifting from calorie-conscious food to targeted nutrition, industry body PBFIA said on Thursday. "The country is witnessing a clear shift from calorie-consciousness to nutritional consciousness, with protein emerging as a key driver of food choices. The plant-based food sector is growing at around 18 per cent annually, significantly ahead of the 7-8 per cent global growth rate, while the plant-protein ingredients market is currently valued at approximately Rs 4,500 crore and is expected to double over the next five years," PBFIA executive director Praveer Srivastava said at 'Fi India and ProPak India 2026'. However, nearly 90 per cent of plant-protein ingredients are currently imported, he said, adding that this offers a huge opportunity for domestic manufacturers. Beyond nutrition, plant-based foods can play an important role in building more ..

An offer for sale by existing shareholders could take the fitness company's IPO size to as much as ₹4,000 crore

Cult.fit operates 708 fitness centres across India and had more than 987,000 paid members as of March 31, 2026

The founding of Cult.fit goes back to 2015, when health content creator and entrepreneur Rishabh Telang launched Cult in Bengaluru as a machine-free fitness studio

The Bengaluru-based fitness chain has turned Ebitda-positive after recovering from the pandemic and is preparing for a stock-market listing as it expands across India

The NoiseFit Diva Araya blends jewellery-inspired styling with everyday smartwatch features, though the companion app and strap quality leave room for improvement

Bhive has appointed Milind Soman as brand ambassador as it sharpens its focus on fitness-led workspaces and campus-style coworking models

If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent

From gyms to race arenas, fitness enthusiasts are embracing high-intensity competitions like Hyrox and Yoddha, turning workouts into social, high-stakes experiences

Urban professionals are increasingly trading nightlife for fitness studios, run clubs and wellness cafes, signalling a shift in how India's city dwellers socialise, spend and recharge over the weekend

Social media has made fitness advice more accessible than ever, but a review has raised concerns about the accuracy and quality of online fitness content

As burnout rises and consistency drops, gentle, everyday movement in Zone Zero training challenges the 'no pain, no gain' mindset

There is evidence even five minutes or less of high-intensity interval training - where you work hard for 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds - can still improve cardio fitness

In a relief to vehicle owners in the state, the Uttarakhand government has postponed levying the hiked fitness test fee for 15-year-old commercial vehicles until November 21, 2026. A notification to this effect was issued by the state's Transport Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant on Friday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the central government recently increased the fitness fees for 15-year-old commercial vehicles by up to 10 times, but considering public sentiment in the state, the state government has decided not to impose this immediate burden on vehicle owners in Uttarakhand. "Our government's commitment is to provide relief to the public and take prompt decisions in the public interest. The recent increase in fitness fees for commercial vehicles by the Central Government has been postponed for one year in Uttarakhand," the CM said. "During this period, the previously determined fees will remain in effect. We do not want vehicle owners and those involved in the ...

Only 1 in 25 young Indian women exercise daily, as safety, social norms, and domestic expectations hold them back from building lasting fitness habits

Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's fitness coach Karan Sawhney calls sitting the new smoking, recommends practical hacks to add movement daily

The city has turned its shopping malls into indoor walking and jogging tracks every morning to encourage people not to give up on exercise during the scorching summer months - an idea worth emulating

From fitness to brain health, a doctor debunks 15 of the most common myths about ageing — proving that the choices you make in your 20s and 30s can keep you thriving for decades.

From moon water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day, this Fact-check Friday we decode viral fitness fads flooding your feed and tell you what actually works, according to doctors