Every day, thousands of Sri Lankan women make what feels like a healthy choice. The problem is, many of those choices aren’t nearly a...
As we age, managing multiple chronic health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis—often requires taking s...
Years of working in the fitness industry have taught me that the heaviest things people carry into a gym are rarely the weights they li...
One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed after years in the fitness industry is that people love asking for advice. Every week...
It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorr...
One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training...
As we age, our brains change just like our bodies do. Taking longer to learn something new or forgetting where you put your keys can be...
Gyms have stopped feeling like training spaces and started feeling like performance stages.And I don’t think it happened all at once....
Choosing a professional carer is one of the most critical decisions a family can make. It requires a balance of rigorous vetting and em...
Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health...
There’s an unwritten rule in every gym that no one says out loud or puts on a poster, but everyone knows it exists, or at least, we h...
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that th...
This is the most common explanation given when someone stops going to the gym. After more than a decade in the fitness community, I can...
If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do an...
Ageing in most Sri Lankan families reveals itself through small routines rather than big conversations. A new tablet appears beside the...
What if I told you that the place many of us go to become healthier, to stay fit, and to become strong can also quietly harm our mental...
October isn’t just about cosy weather and pumpkin spice...it’s also a month painted in pink. Everywhere you look, there’s a gentl...
A healthy and balanced diet is essential for those who have diabetes. This should comprise all major food groups. A balanced diet helps...
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October and it being the most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, we had a chat wit...
In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, ...
May might not ring any bells when it comes to mental health in Sri Lanka. It usually pops up more in October, when World Mental Health ...
Healing is not something we do behind closed doors anymore. Whether it is shared through playlists, scribbled in journals, whispered th...
Ever had a mental breakdown so bad that it’s got you tied to your bed not wanting to move an inch, even if nature called?
When Narendra ‘Nare’ Bandaranayake returned to Sri Lanka in 2016 after over a decade in London, she didn’t plan on launching a fi...
As we get older, our bodies change, particularly after we reach 50 years and we may have various health issues. According to Dr Sarath...
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION? HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TREATME...
Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpte...
Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phen...
