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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

Padel places significant demand on the knees and shoulders so adding different kinds of lunges to your routine is a wise idea. (Unsplash/Sergio Carpintero)

Simple exercises that will elevate your padel game

3 min read . 11 Apr 2026

Doing a bench press involves the back, the clavicle, the shoulder, biceps, and triceps, but that also comes with the risk of injury. (Pexels/Miguel González)

Why the floor press deserves a place in your workout

4 min read . 04 Apr 2026

The RKC plank as a move which teaches the body to stay still while major muscles are engaged. (Unsplash/Vitaly Gariev)

Want washboard abs and a strong back? Master the Russian Kettlebell Club Plank

3 min read . 28 Mar 2026

The 8x8 workout is a high-volume routine, so choose exercises like the incline dumbbell press and floor flys over heavy compound movements. (Unsplash/Samuel Girven)

Why you should try the ‘honest 8x8 workout’ to get shredded

4 min read . 21 Mar 2026

Pushing through a little fatigue regularly can help build endurance, strength and stimulate growth. (Unsplash/Aaron Barrera )

How smart fatigue training can improve your strength and endurance

4 min read . 14 Mar 2026

A dumbbell is a versatile equipment as it can be used easily with one or both hands. (Pexels/ Nesrin art)

Stuck with just one dumbbell? Try these exercises for a complete workout

3 min read . 07 Mar 2026

Learn how to master the Russian Twist for a stronger core. (Istockphoto)

If you want to get abs of steel, you need to learn how to do the Russian Twist

4 min read . 28 Feb 2026

Why you need to learn the different variations of the preacher curl. (Istockphoto)

Why you need to master the preacher curl for stronger, bigger biceps

3 min read . 21 Feb 2026

Do these exercises to activate your central nervous system. (Istockphoto)

Do these exercises to activate your nervous system before every workout

4 min read . 14 Feb 2026

3 great gym workouts for you. (Istockphoto)

3 great quick gym workouts for when your short on time

3 min read . 07 Feb 2026

All you need to know about your daily calorie needs. (Istockphoto)

How to calculate your daily calorie burn in order to meet your fitness goals

4 min read . 31 Jan 2026

Learn how to do the drop squat. (Istockphoto)

How you can achieve great mobility and get rid of knee pain with this exercise

3 min read . 24 Jan 2026

Is speed training important for your fitness? (Istockphoto)

Boost your health: The importance of speed training for fitness enthusiasts

4 min read . 17 Jan 2026

5 exercises that you need to rediscover in 2026. (Istockphoto)

5 exercises that you absolutely need to do in 2026

4 min read . 10 Jan 2026

Anyone who is medically fit can attempt scuba diving. (PADI)

Scuba diving is as wide open as the waters

5 min read . 03 Jan 2026

For casual runners looking to understand pace and movement, cadence remains an accessible starting point. (Unsplash)

Does cadence in running really matter?

3 min read . 27 Dec 2025

The deadlift is an excellent compound exercise for back strength. (Istockphoto)

Why the deadlift is falling out of favour with fitness enthusiasts

4 min read . 20 Dec 2025

Learn how to do the tricep kickback. (Istockphoto)

Why you need to do the tricep dumbbell kickback for stronger arms

3 min read . 13 Dec 2025

5 great workouts to do this December. (Istockphoto)

5 great quick workouts to stay fit during a busy December

3 min read . 06 Dec 2025

Know how to take care of shoulder injuries. (Istockphoto)

Understanding shoulder AC joint injuries, and how to treat it

4 min read . 29 Nov 2025