Cricket
Why Do My Feet Hurt After Cricket? Insoles, Spikes and Fit Fixes
Sore feet after a match are usually a shoe problem, not a fitness problem. Here is how to work out whether your spikes, fit, insoles or socks are to blame.
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Fitness
Ice Baths and Cold Plunge in India (2026): What the Evidence Actually Says
Cold plunge studios are opening across Indian cities. Here is what the research supports, what it does not, and when not to get into the ice.
Fitness
Recovery Scores Are Everywhere in 2026: What Indian Athletes Should Actually Track
Every watch now hands you a readiness number out of 100. Here is what it is built from, why the composite score is less trustworthy than the raw data, and what to track instead.
Running
Shin Splints in India's October Race Season: Causes, Prevention and Shoe Choices
Race season is back and so is the ache along your inner shin. Here is what causes shin splints, how to build mileage without them, and which running shoes in India suit shin-prone runners.
Nutrition
Muscle Cramps During Sport in India: Causes, Electrolytes and Prevention
Cramping late in a match or a long run is rarely bad luck. What the evidence says about causes, electrolytes, heat acclimatisation and what to do mid-session.
Swimming
Swimmer's Shoulder in India: Causes, Prevention and the Gear That Helps
The most common overuse complaint in swimming, explained: what drives it, the dryland work that prevents it, and how paddles and pull buoys fit in.
Running
Blister Prevention for Runners in India: Socks, Shoe Fit and Lube
Heat, sweat and half a size too small. Here is why Indian runners get blisters and the three fixes that actually work.
Badminton
Badminton Ankle Injuries in India: Shoes, Support and Prevention
The ankle roll is badminton's most common injury. Here is what your shoes, your court and your warm-up have to do with it.
Sports Playbook
September Gear Audit for Indian Players: What to Check After the Monsoon
Twenty minutes of checking now saves a season's worth of rust, mould and dead grips.
Pickleball
Pickleball Elbow Is Showing Up on Indian Courts: Paddle, Grip and Support Gear That Helps
Why pickleball elbow is on the rise in Indian cities, and how paddle choice, grip size and supports can reduce forearm strain.
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Compression Recovery Boots in India (2026): Are Normatec-Style Systems Worth It?
Pneumatic compression boots have moved from pro team rooms into Indian gyms and clinics. Here is what the evidence supports, what they cost, and the cheaper recovery tools that cover most people.
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Wrist Supports for Sport in India: When You Need One and How to Choose
Support, brace or tape? A practical guide to wrist supports for Indian athletes — what they realistically do, which sports benefit, how to size one, and when to see a clinician instead.