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Marko Baloh captivates Chennai with cycling stories at Ciclo café

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Marko Baloh on his first ride in India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and croissants, fitness and cycling enthusiasts gathered at Ciclo café for a rendezvous with ultra cyclist Marko Baloh. With rapt attention, they delved into the narrative of a man, who has conquered the unfathomable: completing […]

Fitness resolutions slipping away? Know where you are going wrong

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

At the beginning of every year, a wave of zealous resolutions emerge. Reading, travelling, prioritising mental health, fitness, and weight loss seem to make it to the top of everyone’s list. Motivation peaks and gyms invariably witness a surge in memberships. Promises of a healthier lifestyle, chiselled physique, and gym-honed resilience are etched into the […]

Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

There is a steady drizzle at 6.30am and when I look up, the skies are ominous. I am standing at the corner of Besant Avenue road, next to Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Park. There is a new addition to that corner — a towering arch in green and orange. A well-lit sign declares — ‘Healthwalk Start’ […]

Weekend plans: We are heading to Chennai’s Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

From dancing to fitness activities, there’s a lot on offer at the festival Surfers doing what they do best Unless you are living under a rock, you must have heard of the Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival. Back for its ninth edition, this event since its inception in 2013 (with a pandemic-induced break […]

Young Indian adults coping with health issues post-pandemic

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

We’ve entered a post-COVID world, but one that has left India’s youth with a set of health challenges in its wake. A generation of under-25s saw major milestones through the pandemic: some became adults over the last three years, some graduated, some got their first jobs. Health, both mental and physical became a priority in […]

What health means to under 25s across India

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Manoj Sakunthalan, 24, is Tamil Nadu state medallist in Karate. He started learning karate at the age of five from his father and brother, both of whom are national medallists. From Madurai, Manoj now teaches more than 30 students in the 4 to 40 age group. He says the martial art has taught him self-confidence, […]

Meta Platforms agrees to delay closing Within deal given U.S. challenge

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Meta agreed not to close until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 or until the first business day after the judge decides whether the case may go forward Meta agreed not to close until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 or until the first business day after the judge decides whether the case may go forward Meta […]

Neeraj Chopra to miss Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to injury

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Neeraj Chopra suffered a strain in his groin during the competition at the World Athletics Championship Neeraj Chopra suffered a strain in his groin during the competition at the World Athletics Championship Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to “fitness concerns”, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on […]