There is no magic wand or quick fix, but resistance training is where the magic truly happens as we age. Muscle has many different impacts on the body. Resistance exercise is one way to get those benefits. “You cannot build muscle or keep existing muscle without exercise.” If you want the body to change, you […]
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Why We Must Involve Kids in Strength Training
Excerpts from : https://www.issaonline.com/blog/post/kids-in-the-weight-room?utm_campaign=blog&utm_medium=web&utm_source=linkedin&utm_content=kids-in-the-weight-room Why Children Can and Should Work on Strength Most kids are simply not strong enough in this day and age. They are less physically active than ever before. You can see this lack of strength and activity in how kids slouch at their desks or over their mobile devices. Whenever you […]
You Can Live Upto 14 Years Longer By Having These Habits
You can live longer and healthier just by having these 5 key habits: Daily physical activity or exercising at least for 30 minutes Not being obese or overweight. Eating nutritious foods (whole and natural) Moderate (or rarely) alcohol consumption Not smoking Researchers at Harvard University studied data from 123,219 patients compiled during a 34-year period […]
Home Gym Essentials
At Home – Resistance Training Equipment Dumbbells Barbell with plates Resistance bands Stability Ball Medicine Ball At Home – Cardio Fitness Equipment Jump rope Exercise step Kettlebell Adjustable strapper Treadmill Elliptical Rowing machine Stationary bike At Home – Budget tools for exercising A water bottle is a great stand-in for a half KG dumbbell. Use […]
How to Improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heart rate variability (HRV) is where the amount of time between your heartbeats fluctuates slightly. People who have a high HRV may have greater cardiovascular fitness and may be more resilient to stress. This variation is controlled by a primitive part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It works behind the […]
Be SMART With Your Wellness Program
Specific The goal is clear and defined. Ex: Walk 3 days a week for 1 hour, Lift weights for 3 days, Do advanced level exercises etc Measurable Track your progress. Ex: Write down the weights you lifted, number of repetitions you did, how far you cycled in each day or week. Attainable Is your goal […]
A Workout Program Must Make You Feel Better and Energetic
After an exercise session one must feel physically strong and energetic, alert and mentally sharper, feel a sense of optimism and improvement in mood due to release of endorphins. An well-structured exercise session should reduce stress, anxiety and must improve self-esteem. A healthy workout program would enable you perform other important tasks in your life […]
Cardio Exercises Improve Brain Health
Why cardio exercises are good for the brain: Brain’s elasticity is enhanced: Your brain is elastic in nature, which means that neuronal connections can decrease and that new neuronal connections can be created. Detoxification of the brain: Cardio workouts exercise and strengthen the heart and improve the blood flow throughout the body, including to your […]
Importance of Phenotypic Flexibility and Hormesis for Improving Strength and Resilience
Scientists have been using the term “phenotypic flexibility” to describe health. Strive to live a life that increases your resilience and ability to tolerate all sorts of extremes. In the fields of biology and medicine ‘hormesis’ is defined as an adaptive response of cells and organisms to a moderate (usually intermittent) stress. All biological organisms […]
PCOS and PDOD can be Controlled Through Lifestyle Improvements
Both PCOS and PCOD cause hormonal imbalances and are related to the ovaries with certain marked differences. The major difference between PCOS and PCOD is that of the severity – the former being more severe. PCOD can happen because of obesity, poor lifestyle, and bad eating habits. It can be controlled by lifestyle changes and […]
Minimum Basics to be Mentally and Physically Fit
Move. Movement is important. Involve in any physical activity daily. Go to gym, walk, run, jog, cycle, swim, play any sport etc., Eat nutritious food. Eat more colourful vegetables and fruits, include quality protein and healthy fats rich in Omega 3s. Sleep well. Give some rest to your body and mind to recharge for next […]
How Physical Exercise Helps Us to Stick to a Healthy Diet
• You simply cannot exercise away a poor diet and expect to lose weight (if that is your goal). Humans are very good at conserving energy and will account for any calories burned through exercise by consuming more calories later in the day or by being less physically active throughout the rest of the day.• […]
How to Increase HDL Cholesterol Levels
HDL means High Density Lipoprotein. HDL particles encapsulate lipids and cholesterol and carries them back to liver, adrenals, ovaries, testis. HDL cholesterol helps rid the body of extra cholesterol and keeps it from collecting on the linings of your arteries. Our liver uses HDL cholesterol to produce Bile which is used to digest fats in […]
Movement and Exercise is More Important Than Weight Loss For a Longer Life
PEOPLE TYPICALLY LOWER RISKS OF HEART DISEASE AND PREMATRURE DEATH FOR MORE BY GAINING FITNESS THAN BY DROPPING WEIGHT. Research overwhelmingly shows that people who start to exercise rarely lose much, if any, weight, unless they also cut back substantially on food intake. Exercise simply burns too few calories, in general, to aid in weight […]
Quick and Important Tips to Loose Body Fat (Weight loss)
Drop your calorie intake by 300 to 500 Add one extra day of HIIT cardio Use heavy, compound exercises to boost your testosterone Keep cardio to 2 days per week Stop snacking in between the meals Eat protein rich foods and increase overall protein intake Eat more healthy fats and Omega 3 fatty acids Stay […]