Articles by Dr Rajat Chauhan
The Art and Science of Fitness | Of pregnancies and active lifestyles
I spoke to two women doctors who are specialists in sports science about their pregnancies and the importance of keeping active. Here's what they said:
Updated on Jan 20, 2023 05:39 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Discovering the benefits of stationary bikes
Recumbent bikes isolate the lower body from the upper body, making it an excellent piece of equipment to activate one's muscles and help us get fitter. This is a lesson I've just learnt
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 01:16 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | A guide to running in the cold
Most people dread running in the cold. And when they do, they overdress and take shallow, rapid breaths. Here, I take you through the basics to help your run safely during the winter season
Published on Jan 07, 2023 03:55 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | From overcoming Injuries to Pursuing Adventure
Through determination and perseverance, it is possible to overcome injuries and continue living an active, adventurous life. Setbacks should not be allowed to stand in the way of pursuing our passions.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 08:41 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | To optimise life, stop taking it for granted
Injuries are bound to happen, but they happen a lot more when we take things for granted. And when they do, besides being humble enough to learn from the incident, we must also have the right attitude. I share my experience
Updated on Dec 10, 2022 03:56 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Running for empowerment
When young girls are taken out of playgrounds and forced into gendered family roles, they lose out on a lot more than the health benefits that come with sport and exercising, leading to long-term negative effects.
Updated on Dec 03, 2022 12:04 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Can full ACL rupture be fixed without surgery?
Once thought as the only route to fix full ACL ruptures, surgery may no longer be the only way. A new study suggests that no surgical intervention may be needed for some, but it's still a 50/50 gamble. And the biggest player is not the ortho or the physio, it's the patient. Here's why
Published on Nov 26, 2022 06:19 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | What the National Police Academy taught me
From marching and running to cycling and swimming, the National Police Academy trains future officers meticulously to ensure that they have the training, skills, and attributes necessary to be India's finest IPS officers. I got to witness this first-hand:
Published on Nov 22, 2022 07:06 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Why, to jump higher, we must lower the bar
Conventional wisdom suggests that extraordinary targets are only limited to a chosen few. However, this isn't always true. Is there then no way for rookies to excel in life? Yes, for even the best champions were once novices who started small and then achieved great things.
Updated on Nov 12, 2022 12:47 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Balance — the simple key to a healthy life
Good balance helps you perform better in every aspect of a healthy life. Here is how you can assess your ability to maintain your body's equilibrium, and how you can improve it.
Published on Nov 07, 2022 05:46 PM IST
The Art and Science of fitness | Returning back safely to running and exercise
Exercise and sports are good for you, but how do you return safely to them after a break because of injury or sickness? Here's the best way:
Published on Oct 31, 2022 09:35 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | The criticality of sleep to reboot our systems
Think of sleep as rebooting our “Central Processing Unit” to ensure greater productivity. When we haven’t had our 8-9 hours of sleep, the sleep debt keeps adding up, leading to injury and illness.
Published on Oct 15, 2022 09:57 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Do magic exercise hacks work?
Ever so often new research suggests how with the least amount of exercise, we can get the maximum returns. Then why is it that they don’t get adopted by the world? I explain with an example.
Published on Oct 09, 2022 03:45 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | The role of exercise in treating depression
According to several studies, exercise can treat non-severe depression just as well as pharmacological interventions. However, this varies from person to person, with varied degrees of mental health issues. I weigh in with a few doctors:
Published on Oct 01, 2022 05:59 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Can running or exercising kill you?
Do people, on rare occasions, die while exercising or running? Yes. Is that cause for worry? No. Doctors, professors, and yours truly tell you why:
Published on Sep 23, 2022 06:29 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | For kids, a manual for resistance training
In the 1980s, young children could do 6-9 pull-ups on average. Today, not many kids can. Our children are weaker than any generation ever before. Here's a guide to get them to become stronger and more confident.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 06:42 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Is resistance training bad for kids?
Most parents, teachers, coaches, trainers and even health professionals think that resistance training during childhood and adolescence is unsafe, ineffective and unnecessary. This false narrative must change.
Published on Sep 09, 2022 07:49 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Decoding the facts behind the much-hyped HIIT
While both HIIT and HIT are all the craze right now, it is important to understand why people move the way they do and the psychology of movement, which makes people choose this form of exercise over others.
Updated on Sep 03, 2022 11:42 AM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | Busting myths of exercising in the heat
We’ve been told not to drink cold water, pour it on our heads or sit in an air conditioned room right after a workout on a hot sunny day and that playing in the sun makes us stronger. Is that so?
Published on Aug 19, 2022 08:43 PM IST
The Art and Science of Fitness | The do’s and don’ts of exercising on a hot day
On a hot summer day on a long slow run, my body began to heat up. Had I not known what to do in those circumstances, things could have taken a turn for the worse. Here's what I did.
Updated on Aug 12, 2022 06:02 PM IST
How to be a more efficient marathon runner
This is no magic potion, but it might help you shave off even 15 minutes by making you more efficient.
Published on Sep 11, 2016 01:46 PM IST
Dr Rajat Chauhan
India's sports science is still in Stone Age
The one thing that is confirmed in life is death. In sports, it's injury. The trick is to minimise injuries by being better prepared, writes sports-exercise and musculoskeletal medicine specialist Dr Rajat Chauhan.
Updated on Sep 14, 2014 03:29 AM IST
Dr Rajat Chauhan
After a point it’s all in the mind
Life has often been compared to running a marathon. I disagree. Life is like running an ultra-marathon. Dr Rajat Chauhan writes.
Updated on Feb 18, 2013 01:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr Rajat Chauhan
Run for a healthy lifestyle
If you are looking for a holistic fitness regimen then the first step is to maintain a regular running routine. Here’s all you need to know about beginning your running routine:
Updated on Oct 01, 2011 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr. Rajat Chauhan, New Delhi
Marathon organisers need to get this right
The onus of educating participants on the right technique of running rests largely with the organisers. But usually, runners are forced to rely on themselves, writes Dr Rajat Chauhan.
Updated on Oct 24, 2009 07:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr Rajat Chauhan, New Delhi
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