Women Fitness India October 2025

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”- Mother Teresa - October is here—a month where life feels brighter, warmer, and more connected. With the festivities around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate not just with lights, sweets, and style, but also with health, joy, and selfawareness. At Women Fitness India, we believe true wellness is about balance—honoring traditions while making space for movement, mindful choices, and moments of calm. This month, our cover star Aanchal Agrawal brings a refreshing perspective, showing us how fitness, comedy, and community can blend seamlessly to create joy and resilience. Her journey is a reminder that health doesn’t always have to be serious—it can be fun, relatable, and uplifting. As no festive season is complete…

As we bring out our latest issue of Women Fitness India, I am delighted to introduce our cover star, Aanchal Agrawal, a stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and a woman whose journey beautifully combines humor, resilience, and ambition. Known for her quick wit and fearless perspective, Aanchal has carved her own space in the comedy scene while building projects that reflect her passion for women’s voices and storytelling When I sat down with her, our conversation flowed as easily as her jokes—light-hearted, real, and inspiring. What struck me most was how fitness and fun have always been intertwined in her life. Staying Active, The Fun Way Unlike many who dread the treadmill, Aanchal lights up when she talks about sports. “I love playing badminton and cycling,” she shared. “I don’t enjoy traditional…

While repeatedly doing heavy work out to get that toned fit body, one is ignorant of the fact that these exercises may not be joint friendly. The pain that accompanies while doing these exercises-on your knees, hips, elbows or shoulders may be passed over until it becomes unbearable. There are two negatives if your reach this point. Firstly, you are entering the gang of arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis etc. and secondly, with a bad experience you may give up on exercises. Clearly, you don’t want to encounter both and want to continue staying fit. Let’s explore a few ways in which these very workouts can be done in a way that they don’t have a side effect on your joints. 1 Warm Up Before You Start Your Workout: While this is a…

Whether you’re lifting weights, practicing yoga, or simply carrying groceries, grip strength plays a big role in your daily performance. Strong hands and forearms improve endurance, prevent injuries, and even boost overall athletic ability. The good news? You don’t need fancy gym equipment to build it. With a few smart exercises, you can train your grip right at home. Studies link grip strength to improved longevity, better mobility, and reduced risk of falls as we age. For athletes, it’s the foundation for pulling, pushing, and lifting movements. For the rest of us, it makes everyday tasks—from opening jars to holding yoga poses—easier and safer. At-Home Grip Building Exercises 1 Towel Wringing Take a damp towel and twist it as if wringing out water. This simple move builds rotational strength in…

Feeding kids is one of the biggest challenges that parents face, especially when there are conflicting bits of advice coming in from various sources. Someone suggests avoiding bananas in winter, while another thinks your child should have 5 meals a day. There are many such pieces of ‘nutrition myths’ that we hear all the time and the noise can get deafening. How does one know what the truth is? Well, today we’re going to sift the chaff from the wheat, and bust all the myths once and for all! 1 Children Need Frequent Snacks Most parents (and grandparents) are of the opinion that kids need to be eating something constantly, and frequent snacks are essential to ensure they don’t get hungry in between meals. While it is true that smaller,…

Our body is a genius and can be our O best source of information if we can start to learn the language – millions of bits of information every second that our wonderful gut, brain, and immune systems do the work of processing and integrating to keep us well informed. Yet at some point most of us stop listening to our bodies. Why Do We Stop Listening To Our Bodies? ❖ Not recognizing that our body is telling us something important ❖ Not trusting what our body is telling us ❖ Being too busy to listen or respond to the messages ❖ Not wanting to hear the truth about what our body is telling us Below Is The List Of Signs And Symptoms That Merit Attention. 1 Unexplained Weight Loss…