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Rajat Chauhan

Rajat Chauhan is a Sports-Exercise Medicine doctor

Articles by Rajat Chauhan

The Art and Science of Fitness | Men and women die differently

Cardiovascular diseases kill 1 in 5 women, as compared to 1 in 40 with breast cancer, yet most today would think that the top killer for women is breast cancer, even though clearly it is not.(Shutterstock)

Published on Sept 17, 2024 09:00 am IST

The Art and Science of Fitness | The secrets behind running like the wind

The trick is to get moving and become your best, better than yesterday. And soon you’ll be “running like the wind”.(Pixabay)

Published on Apr 19, 2024 11:47 pm IST

Hips don't lie, they also help prevent injuries when running

When an amateur runner takes longer strides, their heels strike the ground, landing ahead of their knees. The heavy impact from the contact with the ground transmits excessive force up the shin, to the knee, the hips and up the spine, leading to a majority of aches and pains in these regions.

Published on Apr 02, 2024 01:04 am IST

The Art and Science of Fitness | Soul and soles connection

Siddhartha Sharma, who ran a yoga school in Goa before Covid, is a runner and has gone deep into the connection between the soul and the soles.(Amit Pratap Singh)

Published on Jun 19, 2023 05:59 pm IST

How can you avoid a tragedy like the deaths at the China ultramarathon?

Rescue workers carry a stretcher as they work at the site where extreme cold weather killed participants of a 100-km ultramarathon race in China(VIA REUTERS)

Published on May 25, 2021 08:56 am IST

How to tackle common running injuries

Representative image(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 28, 2019 11:19 am IST

Running helps you live before you die

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Children taking part in 'Run For Children' marathon in New Delhi on Thursday(ANI)

Updated on Nov 16, 2019 08:43 am IST

Life and running after surgery

Representative image(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 12, 2019 02:36 pm IST

Ten tips if you want to start running

Representative image(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 08, 2019 02:46 pm IST

Running doesn’t cause knee arthritis, not running does

Published on Apr 27, 2019 11:18 pm IST

After the daily hustle, spend time with family, it’s rejuvenating

Representative photo(Ramesh Pathania / HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 13, 2019 10:33 pm IST

Opinion: When you run, just run, don’t think about running form

Image for representational purposes only(picture alliance via Getty Image)

Published on Nov 10, 2018 03:28 pm IST

Opinion: Depression is real, running gives you self-worth

Image for representational purposes(picture alliance via Getty Image)

Updated on Oct 13, 2018 09:31 am IST

Opinion: Run, not to runaway, but to discover yourself

Jason Reardon, this year’s 222 km category La Ultra - The High winner, who for four years was in the Commando Special Forces in the Australian Army

Published on Sept 08, 2018 08:57 am IST

Failing to achieve every goal humbles you

Image for representational purposes only.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2018 08:43 am IST

Be the change you want to see around you

If you aren’t a good manager of your own self, how do you expect anyone else to do that for millions of other lives.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 12:40 pm IST

Stop existing, start living

Not every run needs to count for training. It should be for fun, to feel alive. But yet, go beyond what you’ve ever done before.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 14, 2018 10:16 am IST

Bad running form responsible for knee pains, not running itself

Knee joint loading exercise like running does no harm to articular cartilage in participants at increased risk of, or with, knee osteoarthritis.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 07, 2018 06:32 pm IST

Push yourself harder everyday to be a bit better than yesterday

Why be content being where you are in life if you have the potential to do better. You should strive to be your best, better than what you were yesterday.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 30, 2018 12:48 pm IST

Don’t measure yourself by weight of certificates, medals, trophies

Today, we’ll do a three-minute easy walk, followed by a two-minute slow jog. And repeat that six times.(Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 06:41 pm IST

When pollution level rises, focus on strength and conditioning

Doing outdoor physical activities especially like walking-running helps you connect better with your own self.(Twitter)

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 05:57 pm IST

Poor posture and stress forces us to breathe dysfunctionally

People get breathless after running, especially when they pick it up later in life.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 29, 2018 03:31 pm IST

Run and Bee: reclaiming the joy of running

This is a new running series that intends to connect you with your own self and make you the best you possibly can be. Image for representative purposes only.(Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 03:30 pm IST

Anyone who walks can run, so start now

To start with, soft ground is better, but if you even run on a hard surface like concrete or tarmac but land softly, you are doing great. Just move, says Rajat Chauhan.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jun 02, 2018 02:26 pm IST

Delhi pollution: Have we reached a point of no return?

Pollution in New Delhi temporarily held up play during the 3rd Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Sunday.(AFP)

Updated on Dec 04, 2017 06:29 pm IST

Half and full marathon training programme: Tips for week seven

The plan below is for those targeting half marathon in a month in under 2 hrs.(Raj K Raj/HT Photos)

Published on Oct 23, 2016 12:25 pm IST

Half and full marathon training programme: Tips for week six

With the Delhi half marathon and the Mumbai marathon fast approaching, now’s the time to start training.(Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 16, 2016 03:31 pm IST

Half, full-marathon training program: Focus on strength work, smart prep

If there happens to be an injury, one must take it easy for a week and then reassess the situation.(Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 09, 2016 01:43 pm IST

Half and full marathon training programme: Two tips for week four

Keep your breathing easy throughout the run and stay gentle on your feet.(Raj K Raj/HT file photo)

Published on Oct 02, 2016 01:19 pm IST

HTLS 2015: Why modern India is not fit enough

Representative image(Illustration: Jayanto)

Updated on Dec 01, 2015 01:51 pm IST

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