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Business News > Mint Authors > Pulasta Dhar

Pulasta Dhar

Lounge columnist

Pulasta Dhar is a world feed English football commentator for the Indian Super League, the national team games and Asian Football Confederation matches among others. With a keen interest in fitness and rehabilitative science, he has been a Lounge columnist since 2016. He has also worked for BBC Radio Leicester, All India Radio, Firstpost, and has written for The Economic Times and Mumbai Mirror. Occasionally, he records audiobooks and mixes house music.

ARTICLES BY PULASTA DHAR

Squat machines help to optimise the exercise and make it fun. (Magnific)

The best squat machines to use in the gym

4 min read . 06 Sept 2026

It is good and fun to measure your fitness levels once in a while. (Gustavo Contreras, Pexel)

How to measure your fitness like elite athletes

3 min read . 30 Aug 2026

The Reverse Pek Fly Machine withe chest support. (Screenshot, The Fitness Maverick Online Coaching, YouTube)

Why you should do these exercises with chest support

3 min read . 23 Aug 2026

Do not ignore the wrists in your regular workout regime. (Magnific)

How to strengthen your wrists

4 min read . 16 Aug 2026

Foam rolling requires patience, practice and the right technique. (Magnific)

4 recovery tools to power through your fitness journey

3 min read . 09 Aug 2026

Muscle memory is fuelled by frequency. (Magnific)

How to make the most of muscle memory

3 min read . 02 Aug 2026

Research says the more you workout, a longer vacation will not completely erode your fitness levels, (Magni)

What happens when you take a break from the gym?

3 min read . 26 Jul 2026

The pull-up is an excellent upper body exercise. (Magnific)

4 ways to train your body for the first pull-up

4 min read . 19 Jul 2026

A cable machine is a good alternative to workout the chest. (Magnific)

How to do a chest workout without a bench

4 min read . 12 Jul 2026

Goblet squat is a good form correction tool. (Pexels)

Why you should do goblet squats

4 min read . 05 Jul 2026

Lat muscles are the biggest movers. (Magnific)

The best ways to stretch your lat muscles

4 min read . 28 Jun 2026

A boxing bag is one of the most under-rated workout equipments. (Freepik )

Is a boxing bag worth the investment?

3 min read . 23 Jun 2026

Focus on your form on the exercise bike for a good workout. (Magnific)

How to get the most out of an exercise bike

4 min read . 16 Jun 2026

Check the equipment before paying for a gym membership. (Istockphoto)

How to choose a gym that fits your budget

6 min read . 09 Jun 2026

Reverse curls is one of the few exercises for the forearms that gives biceps a workout as well. (Freepik)

How to make the most of reverse curls

3 min read . 24 May 2026

You need to consider various factors, such as specific physiology, exercise routine, and even the environment in which you live, for optimal hydration. (Freepik)

How to hydrate for peak workout performance

4 min read . 19 May 2026

A strong core, grip and pulling strength are essential for climbing longer and improving your bouldering skills. (Unsplash/ Tofan Teodor)

The best gym exercises to get better at climbing and bouldering

4 min read . 09 May 2026

One tip to breathe correctly in water is to let your head rest on the opposite shoulder from the side you’re breathing on. (Unsplash/Marcus Ng )

Swimming this summer? Here’s how to avoid getting breathless

4 min read . 02 May 2026

Doing a push-up is easier than a pull-up because it engages the chest and shoulders, which are large muscle groups that move significant mass. (Unsplash/Gordon Cowie)

Understanding the hidden mechanics of push and pull strength

3 min read . 25 Apr 2026

Think of the stepper as a portable cardio aid you can use to build entire workouts during summer. (Maxstrength.net)

From low-impact to HIIT, 5 stepper workouts worth your time

3 min read . 18 Apr 2026