Health & Fitness
Jumpstart fitness during Eid
April 27, 2010
Jumpstart fitness during Eid
It’s been a month of extreme eating patterns, a daily intake of sugary sweets and late nights so it’s likely…
Report: Egypt needs national anti-smoking program
April 27, 2010
Report: Egypt needs national anti-smoking program
The first report to include comprehensive data on adult tobacco consumption in Egypt has been prepared by the Ministry of…
How much exercise is too much?
April 26, 2010
How much exercise is too much?
The pumping season has arrived: this is the time of the year when everyone suddenly remembers that the summer is…
Why do men hate aerobics?
April 18, 2010
Why do men hate aerobics?
"It's a leadership thing," one female client says, leaving a fitness studio after a cardio class. "Men hate to be…
Fruit and vegetable heaven: How I learned to love the urban cleanse
April 9, 2010
Fruit and vegetable heaven: How I learned to love the urban cleanse
For those of you who want to lead a healthy lifestyle and lose weight but cringe at the thought of…
Juice-cleanse journal: Day 1
March 21, 2010
Juice-cleanse journal: Day 1
At 9:30 AM this morning, I took delivery of the juices that were going to feed me for the first…
Every breath you take
March 18, 2010
Every breath you take
Crowded streets, pollution and busy jobs can all add up to serious stress. Fortunately, there's an all-too-easy way to calm…
Preparing for the juice fast
March 11, 2010
Preparing for the juice fast
I have been living in Cairo for the past two and a half years, and unsurprisingly, the combination of street…
The kickboxing workout, pt. II
March 4, 2010
The kickboxing workout, pt. II
A kickboxing workout is high-energy and strenuous. Amr Shinawy leads his class through a kick warm-up and then a sparring…
Part I: The kickboxing stretch
February 18, 2010
Part I: The kickboxing stretch
In order to improve flexibility, keep from getting injured and lessen the effects of post-workout soreness, the pre-workout stretch is…