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Why We’re Afraid to Go Back to the Gym (And Why You Shouldn’t Be)
The hardest walk in any gym isn’t the first one. It’s the one back. It doesn’t happen with excitement or optimism. It happens with hesitation. T
What’s Really on Your Plate? The Hidden Cost of Convenience
Every day, thousands of Sri Lankan women make what feels like a healthy choice. The problem is, many of those choices aren’t nearly as healthy as th
Medication Use and Safety
As we age, managing multiple chronic health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis—often requires taking several differen
The Weight You Can’t See
Years of working in the fitness industry have taught me that the heaviest things people carry into a gym are rarely the weights they lift. They’re t
Why Advice Alone Won’t Change Your Life
One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed after years in the fitness industry is that people love asking for advice. Every week, I hear some v
The profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving
It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and
The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up
One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and
Identifying Memory Changes - Distinguishing between normal aging and Dementia
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 a normal part
The Performance of Fitness: Are We Training… or Performing?
Gyms have stopped feeling like training spaces and started feeling like performance stages.And I don’t think it happened all at once. It happened sl
Choosing a Professional Carer
Choosing a professional carer is one of the most critical decisions a family can make. It requires a balance of rigorous vetting and emotional intuiti
The Noise Between Sets: When Gym Talk Becomes Gossip
Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health. But they also
The Unspoken Gym Rule: We Need to Talk About Hygiene
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 hope they do. Th
The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that this mindset has
Why Most People Quit the Gym (PS. It’s Not Laziness)
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 confidently sa
When Fitness Becomes an Identity And Why That’s Dangerous
If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do and starts becomi
Ageing & Mental Health in Sri Lanka: Growing Old in a Country That Doesn’t Talk About It
Ageing in most Sri Lankan families reveals itself through small routines rather than big conversations. A new tablet appears beside the morning tea. A
Strong Bodies, Silent Minds: Mental Health in the Fitness Community
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 health?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
October isn’t just about cosy weather and pumpkin spice...it’s also a month painted in pink. Everywhere you look, there’s a gentle reminder of s
Nutrition for Diabetes
A healthy and balanced diet is essential for those who have diabetes. This should comprise all major food groups. A balanced diet helps maintain a hea
Early Detection Vital to Combat Breast Cancer
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 with Dr Lanka Jaya
Breaking the stigma around male infertility in Sri Lanka
In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, blaming them fo
Being ‘Fine’ All the Time is Exhausting
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 Day rolls aroun
Mental Health, But Make It Aesthetic: The Soft Era of Healing
Healing is not something we do behind closed doors anymore. Whether it is shared through playlists, scribbled in journals, whispered through guided me
Care for a sweet distraction?
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?
How Barressential Redefined Fitness in Colombo
When Narendra ‘Nare’ Bandaranayake returned to Sri Lanka in 2016 after over a decade in London, she didn’t plan on launching a fitness movement
Health Problems to Watch Out for After 50
As we get older, our bodies change, particularly after we reach 50 years and we may have various health issues. According to Dr Sarath Paranavitane r
Alternative Therapies to deal with Depression - Part 2
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION? HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE TH
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties
Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump
FACTS ON SARCOPAENIA
Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phenomenon is also
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