PRIME Why the right hiking boots can make or break a trek across Kenya’s trails From weekend hikers to seasoned trekkers, experienced outdoorspeople explain how footwear choices shape comfort, safety and performance on Kenya’s varied trails.
PRIME Do oats really help lower cholesterol and aid weight loss? Beta-glucan can promote a feeling full and slow digestion; however, it does not directly cause weight loss.
PRIME Nayan Savla runs barefoot, eats after 1pm and turned fitness into family time Nayan Savla ditched cushioned shoes, embraced barefoot running and built a family-centred fitness lifestyle rooted in discipline, movement and simple choices.
How to prevent acid reflex and heartburn Untreated reflux can lead to complications such as esophagitis, ulcers, or strictures, which are far more serious than the occasional burn.
PRIME Why Paddy Adalla walked out of the gym and into the dojo 'Karate is not something you squeeze in between leg day and chest day.'
How occupational therapy rebuilds life, one task at a time One area where occupational therapy can play a critical role is in postpartum recovery, particularly for women who develop complications such as hypertrophic scarring.
PRIME Kenya Pipeline boss: I take six flights of stairs to my office, run marathons From marathon training to early-morning workouts, Joe Sang thinks of his fitness the same way he thinks about the companies he has led for the last two and a half decades.
PRIME Why men over 40 need Pilates exercises more than ever Once designed to rehabilitate injured soldiers, Pilates is quietly emerging as a low-impact solution for ageing bodies, even as many Kenyan men continue to stay away.
PRIME New therapy: Add prostate cancer screening to your New Year resolutions Screening guidelines continue to generate debate worldwide. Kenya has opted for early start.
PRIME Setting fitness goals? How to get it right Fitness doesn’t have to be punishing to be effective. Fitness experts share what beginners should focus on in 2026 to stay healthy, motivated and injury-free.
PRIME Why you should rethink adding Himalayan salt, cayenne pepper to diet Himalayan salt and cayenne won’t burn fat or detox you — lasting results need a balanced diet, hydration, and exercise.
PRIME Why Kenyans are turning to running and walking Nairobi runners and walkers are transforming fitness, mindset, and community one step at a time.
PRIME The men who do yoga: From “women things” to now “I do it faithfully” Kenyan men are discovering the physical and mental benefits of yoga, from strength and flexibility to emotional balance and stress relief.
PRIME Forget the rest, kettlebell might be the only weight you need to stay fit As gyms overflow in the New Year, fitness trainers say the humble kettlebell offers a faster, cheaper and more effective full-body workout—often without the queues or the commute.
PRIME Most read fitness stories of 2025 Spend time with a selection of articles that resonated with our readers last year, spotlighting fitness and wellness routines that deliver results.
PRIME Why Vitamin D deficiency is becoming common in sunny Nairobi Vitamin D plays a central role in helping the body maintain normal calcium and phosphorus levels, nutrients needed for strong bones and teeth.
PRIME Fitness after 40: Four Kenyans redefine their limits for 2026 As gyms fill up in January, a growing number of Kenyans in their 40s and beyond are taking a different approach to fitness.
PRIME After the resolutions fade: Meet the people who stayed the course Every January begins with promises. Few last the year. We meet four people who pushed past motivation, built discipline, and turned fitness, wellness and purpose into daily habits that endured.
PRIME Healing from within: How fitness reshaped Awuor Okola’s life What began as a show of support for her ailing father became a decade-long journey of healing, reinvention and resilience.
PRIME Holidays family burnout: Coping strategies when the season of joy overwhelms The holidays can make grief, anxiety, and loneliness feel overwhelming. People grieve differently—some want to talk, others need silence.
PRIME How many times should you pee at night? Waking up more than two times to pee is considered abnormal, especially when it is causing sleep disturbance.
PRIME Nocturia: If you are waking up to urinate more than twice, you need to go for a check-up Recurrent infections do not usually permanently change bladder behaviour. It is often the underlying condition causing the infections that affects how the bladder functions.
PRIME When I landed in Dubai I had two options: Stay fit or collapse I was among the 307,000 people, residents and tourists who flooded the Dubai streets to experience the surreal thrill of running last month.
PRIME You only need one teaspoon of salt per day…. That extra pinch of salt on the meat, plus salty sauces and sides, can quickly push you beyond safe daily limits.
PRIME How we rekindled our love for cycling, years after life got in the way They add to the growing number of Kenyan women cyclists pushing boundaries in a sport that is still largely male-dominated, underfunded and misunderstood.
