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With the lockdown, fitness has become one of the major talking points, especially with all the gyms and fitness centers closed. During all this, one actor who is giving major fitness inspiration is Sonnalli Seygall, who was last seen in Jai Mummy Di. Sonnalli is considered one of the hottest and fittest actors in the industry today, and the tall beauty has been sharing her Yoga routine with her followers religiously, inspiring many to follow suit.

Highlighting the importance of Yoga for both body and mind, Sonnalli has been talking about why Meditation, Pranayama, and breathing exercises are equally important. Especially in such times where wellness of mind and body are equally important as fear and uncertainty have taken over our lives because of the pandemic.

Here are a few of her posts, which she hashtags #YogaWithSonnalli, will certainly motivate you to give Yoga a go right away!

Sonnallis videos and pictures have been garnering tremendous response, and many fans have reached out to her for inspiring them to follow a holistic routine for a healthy mind and body.

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Grid Worldwide has invited Richard Wright, one of South Africa's most admired speakers to talk to the business, its clients, family and friends as we head into the last week of level five lockdown.

G in Culture has become exactly that. We share one mission, one purpose, as #themakeitmeansomethingcompany.

As a three times brain cancer survivor I am no stranger to disruption, chaos, pain, suffering and adversity. My current mantra is How can I help?"

What is most needed right now is inspiration, motivation, encouragement and some help with a shift in thinking. If I can enrich lives in the smallest of ways at this time, I am making a difference and my life can mean something. That is a gift and I am grateful for every opportunity," says Wright.

Covid-19 has shifted our culture and augmented the way we operate as an organisation, we have focused our efforts on building our teams mindset, methodology and introducing new tools - to achieve tangible results, says David Cohen, also joint CEO and partner of Grid.

#TheMakeItMeanSomethingCompany #G_In_Culture

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When former Rangers star Sone Aluko joined the Ibrox club from Aberdeen, there wouldn't have been many people who thought he'd still be loved by fans eight years later.

The Nigerian international had spent three years at Pittodrie but had been without a club for a couple of months when he signed on the dotted line for Rangers in November 2011.

He would go on to spend just six months at Ibrox but he packed a lot in and left when his contract was up in the summer of 2012 after Rangers had entered administration and then ended up in the bottom tier of Scottish football.

The diminutive attacker got 12 goals in 23 games for Rangers before spells at Hull City, Fulham and Reading as well as a loan spell in China with Beijing Renhe.

Aluko is remembered fondly by Rangers fans - largely for a stunning solo goal against Celtic - but that wasn't always the case as he admits supporters weren't keen on his signing.

It got even worse after a disappointing start but he kicked on and used the criticism to turn his career around.

He told The Athletic: Rangers agreed a deal and I just wanted to get it over the line so I agreed for part of my bonuses to go to the Aberdeen pot. I didnt really pay to go to Rangers as it was reported. There had been interest in me before but then Steven Naismith got injured and they had to replace his goals.

At the time everyone was saying, Why are Rangers signing someone from Aberdeen who is out of contract? Hes not going to be good enough. There wasnt a red carpet rolled out for me. I played the games with a chip on my shoulder, determined to prove everyone wrong. In my first game against Kilmarnock Rangers were unbeaten (in the league) at this point I was on the post for a corner.

"We cleared it but I didnt push out quickly enough and played everyone onside for them score the winner with 10 minutes to go. The fans had a field day with me but I had played really well that day and I couldnt believe that I was still on at 80 minutes.

I was then banned for diving against Dunfermline. They banned me for two games. I was the first player ever to get banned for two games after they changed this rule so it wasnt going well but I was playing well overall. The amount of focus on you at Rangers is unlike anything.

"There were about nine days I was on the back page of a newspaper and I got booed at away grounds for months. I was thinking, What the hell is going on? This is not normal, but I did love it. Off the back of being out for so long, nothing else mattered but football.

The aforementioned Old Firm derby strike is regularly posted on social media as Rangers stopped Celtic winning the league at Ibrox in a 3-2 win.

A famous image of Aluko celebrating on the advertising boards in front of the Sandy Jardine stand with Ibrox fans responding exactly how you would expect is also shared all over the place.

And the 31-year-old admitted he was just determined to make an impact after he knew that he wouldn't last any more than 60 minutes because of his fitness.

He last 72 before being replaced by Andy Little and revealed how his Dons spell helped him score the goal.

but he added: It was just frustration. Id had a slow start to the game and had only touched the ball back or lost it. I knew I was only a 60-minute player too now, as Id had no pre-season, so I knew I had to do something explosive. I turned and instinctively thought, Lets just commit players. I just wanted to put a bit of fear into them.

I went past the first one and thought. Oh, that was smooth. I knew Charlie Mulgrew was coming towards me and I played with him at Aberdeen so there is an understanding of what certain players are like. I knew I could go past Charlie but after I beat him I didnt expect the goalkeeper to be rushing out. I scuffed the finish because that was the part I couldnt have planned for.

"I wouldnt normally have shot from there with my right foot but the keeper being out made up my mind for me. I just saw it trickle in. It all happened very, very fast.

I remember running to celebrate and then realised there was a sea of green so I was like Forget them and just curved my run to the Rangers fans. I did know that when I scored I wanted to go into the crowd but I also didnt want to get booked in an Old Firm game because I knew a second yellow could happen.

"I originally wanted to do it behind the goal but if I did that in front of the Celtic fans it would have started a riot. I have an unbelievable painting of that image in my familys house. Theres nothing like that feeling.

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Home workouts are a great way to get your body moving and feeling good without even stepping foot outside your front door. That said, I still find it difficult to convince myself to slip on a pair of leggings and get moving most days, but Storm Reid's helpful words of wisdom are exactly the push I need to get myself moving. "Set goals, push yourself, and most importantly take YOUR time HUNNY. #Bamazing," Reid captioned an Instagram video of herself on Monday.

Despite the lack of space some of us might have to move around in nowadays, Reid points out that even though getting into the right headspace is one of the hardest parts of a workout, it can be incredibly liberating. "I mean, I didn't want to work out," Reid says in the video. "But I pushed myself. I did two workouts, and I feel so good. So I say all that to say push yourself . . . Do something to move, because you'll feel so good after."

Listen to Reid's full inspirational speech here, and check out some low-impact workouts you can try from the comfort of your own home.

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His legs heavy, ankles in pain, and music suddenly off, Alex Crompton 20 was at mile 18 of his impromptu marathon to raise money for his local community affected by the pandemic when he encountered a mental crossroads.

This isnt just for me, Ive got to push through for these people, he thought to himself.

Before stepping off, he knew he would face challenges like these throughout the 26.2-mile route, just as people around the world have for months faced a similar test of endurance that is the coronavirus outbreak.

Finding influence in the people he longed to help, Crompton battled through those final miles, finishing his feat in 4:43.

You can overcome anything you set your mind to, he said. Related to the coronavirus, this was an obstacle none of us saw coming, but we have to push through it.

Before last week, Crompton, a mens soccer forward, had never run more than a few miles at any given time.

Motivated by two good friends who planned to and trained to run the now-postponed 124th Boston Marathon, he decided in less than a week to run his own marathon on the back roads of Vermont to raise money for local community members affected by the coronavirus.

In the days leading up, Crompton ran a pair of 5-mile runs, loaded up on carbohydrates, and tried to adhere to a proper sleep schedule.

(I wanted) to challenge myself, Id never done anything like this, he said. Youre looking for something that inspires you.

Cromptons course between the Vermont town of Killington and village of Quechee was relatively flat. The run was broadcast live from cars traveling alongside the entire route, where Crompton received encouraging comments from viewers.

It was not bad at all, I thought I had a really good pace, Crompton said looking back on his achievement.

He raised about $2,800 in the effort, split evenly and donated to The Killington Food Shelf at the Little White Church and The Killington Relief Fund.

Crompton hopes to continue to find ways to fundraise and play his part in the fight against the pandemic. He also didnt rule out the possibility of running a future marathon on a larger stage.

People were telling me, Now youve got to do the Boston Marathon, Crompton said. You never say never.

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Healthcare workers across Northern Ireland have spoken of the inspiration and motivation the now weekly Clap for Carers gives them.

hey said the scenes of people coming out to show their appreciation gave them a sense of real pride in being on the frontline of the coronavirus battle.

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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A piper plays for NHS staff at the RVH in Belfast as Northern Ireland claps for the NHS on April 23rd 2020 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

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Now in its fifth week, the national clap for carers sees people line the streets up and down the country to show their support and gratitude for key workers facing down the virus each day.

In Belfast the sound of the shipyard siren was heard for the first time in decades as it joined in the celebration while in Derry the former Ebrington shirt factory horn was heard across the city.

Landmarks and public buildings have also lit up blue across Northern Ireland.

Martina Finn a specialist nurse at the Ulster Hospital said it was "overwhelming" to see so many come out each week to show their support especially in her own neighbourhood.

"It is just amazing," she said, "You feel appreciated, you feel valued, you feel very much part of your community and that you are doing a good job.

"It is lovely."

Caroline Fitzsimmons, deputy ward sister at the Downe Hospital said on the first week she felt embarrassed about the cheer as she was "only doing her job".

"Now I am very grateful to the public for their appreciation and for staying at home," she said.

Dr Cathal Foy has been a doctor for 30 years and said he had never known such support for the NHS.

"You give us the courage to do our jobs, thank you," the consultant geriatrician said.

Joanne Carson lead nurse at the Downe said it was a time to be proud of the contribution of her colleagues and friends.

"Not just in hospital but in primary care, care homes and wider emergency services," she said.

"I personally feel proud not only to be part of wider health service family but to be a nurse and to lead a team of exceptional nurses through this very exceptional time."

Lisa Ross a student nurse at the Downe said it was people staying at home had eased pressures on the health service.

Deputy ward sister Suzanne Madine said for her it was a recognition of staff who had cared for those that had lost their lives.

"We are all aware of how difficult it is for families and we just want to support them," she said.

Social workers Gail Howie and Hayley Jordan said the applause helped give them rmotivation and the positivity to do their work.

Gail said it was humbling to be supporting families and patients at this difficult time.

"Within the Mid Ulster Hospital we are so proud to be part of a great team... thank you all so much for your support" said Hayley.

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April 24, 2020Updated: April 24, 2020 10:08p.m.

COVID-19 has left many of us uncertain about our future. President Donald Trump was doing exactly the wrong things while being warned of a killer pandemic by a chorus of scientists and doctors.

But the failings of American medicine can't be blamed on just one person. Both parties are owned by Big Pharma and the insurance lobby. Our profit-driven medical system will excel at only one outcome in this crisis, the piling up of more bodies than any other country in the world.

There are other existential uncertainties lying just below the surface. Our leaders seem obsessed with militarism, with battles being waged in multiple countries. Iran and Venezuela seem to be the next designated targets of the empire's war machine. If that wasn't dangerous enough, the United States has been shredding treaties like the Iran nuclear deal, the nuclear arms control treaties with Russia and the open skies treaty. All of these agreements were put into place to avoid the type of nuclear conflagration that would end life as we know it on earth.

Here, we sit in our houses because there is a raging pandemic outside our front door. Our foolhardy leaders have left us to face this killer alone. What makes us think that these same leaders won't let us stumble into a nuclear winter, too? The American system is run to make huge corporations billions of dollars. Nothing matters beyond this crude profit motive not we the people, nor our sweet land of liberty.

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The string of good outings by the Indian women's hockey team last year has helped keep the entire group motivated as they continue working hard despite COVID-19 lockdown, feels forward Navjot Kaur.

The year gone by was fruitful one for the Indian women, which saw them produce some outstanding performances across tournaments. They won the FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019, Olympic Test Event in Japan, and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha, along with victories in their tours of Spain, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and England.

"I think the kind of performances we produced in 2019, especially at the FIH Women's Series Finals and FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, has really helped us to stay motivated and continue putting in the hard yards in whatever way we can," Kaur was quoted as saying in a Hockey India press release.

The coronavirus outbreak, that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has forced the sporting world to come to a standstill. The Tokyo Olympics have also been pushed to 2021.

In this testing time, the 25-year-old says the team is focussing on maintaining fitness and staying in touch with the sport as much as possible.

"There's no doubt that it's been difficult for everyone across the globe, but we have to stay positive and continue moving forward. All of us here are working very hard on our fitness and stick-work drills in our rooms."

The forward added that the players have also got a chance to indulge in their hobbies and catch up on a few shows.

"We are utilizing our time to pursue our hobbies as well. Usually, we don't have a lot of time and therefore I am really enjoying drawing, colouring and catching up on a few shows on Netflix.

The the 24-member core probables for the Olympic Games are currently stationed at the SAI Centre here.

"Staying here in Bengaluru has helped me keep busy. I guess if all of us can maintain a fixed routine, we can definitely stay positive and hope for the best," Kaur said.

Last week, the Indian women's hockey team launched a fun fitness challenge to raise funds for the migrant labourers whose families have been affected by the nationwide lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The team has raised over Rs 15 lakh and crowd funding will continue till May 3.

"The response to the fun fitness challenge initiative has been absolutely amazing. We have to fight this battle together and it's great to see people around the country accepting our challenges and donating funds."

"People coming together from all walks of life to help the underprivileged during this difficult time raises all our hopes. We just have to take each day as it comes and one day we will be victorious," Kaur said.

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Apr. 20, 2020, at 6:32 PM

Over the past week, protests against COVID-19 mitigation measures have popped up in state capitals around the country. In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, the crew discusses whats motivating the protests, as well as President Trumps support for them. The team also weighs the electoral pros and cons of possible vice presidential picks for apparent Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

You can listen to the episode by clicking the play button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new to podcasts, learn how to listen.

The FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast publishes Mondays and Thursdays. Help new listeners discover the show by leaving us a rating and review on iTunes. Have a comment, question or suggestion for good polling vs. bad polling? Get in touch by email, on Twitter or in the comments.

Galen Druke is FiveThirtyEights podcast producer and reporter.

Micah Cohen is FiveThirtyEights managing editor.

Clare Malone is a senior political writer for FiveThirtyEight.

Nate Silver is the founder and editor in chief of FiveThirtyEight.

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The London Marathon was due to be held on April 26 before it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

One of the marathon's official coaches, Martin Yelling, explains ways to stay physically fit and mentally positive despite the disappointment.

It's natural to feel a bit disappointed - people that were planning on doing it were hugely excited.

They were going to raise a lot of money for really important charities and have a really amazing day, so it's quite natural to feel a bit deflated ... but it's absolutely the right decision given the context of where we are.

Perspective is really important. The marathon will always be there next year and you'll have your day.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

Why not challenge yourself in a different way? The rearranged October 4 date is a little way off, but setting and completing a more immediate goal may help you to boost motivation.

What you find sometimes when you set yourself a challenge like that, something immediate. That also triggers something in you that says 'well, I want to keep this going, actually I can keep this going - I want to keep this motivated'.

Now could also be the time to reflect on the reason you were running the marathon in the first place - to help others - which may help you get your trainers back on.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

Use your running as a tool to boost both mental and physical wellbeing, getting some time outside and to yourself in these current times can be invaluable.

Physical exercise can also help provide a sense of rhythm and normality in times of uncertainty.

If you don't feel like getting your trainers on one day, don't pressure yourself to do so - don't feel bad for not going out.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

It's up to you, but the marathon's organisers recommend that those who were signed up to run in 2020 should aim to run on October 4.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

It is important not to leap back into something too quickly and risk injuring yourself.

Gradually layer personal fitness and adapt training to continuing public health rules, including working out at home and going on solo runs.

If you were following a training plan back in January, February, March, just pick that up and put it into July, August, September, leading into October.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

It's hard to give generic advice because every runner is different, but the principles of getting yourself ready for a marathon stay the same.

You may need to juggle your regular routine when re-building a structured training plan, but the key thing is to not be over-ambitious - know yourself.

You may find running at a particular time of day suits you, depending on how you respond to the heat, but remember to always stay hydrated.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

A number of 'negotiations' will have to take place and childcare schedules may have to be adjusted - consider running in the mornings if you can bear to get up.

Martin Yelling, Official marathon coach

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