Tag: Exercise

A quick look around the gym is enough to tell that most people like to focus their workouts on muscles that are visible. Toning...

Exercise is beneficial for us, yet is often hard to stick to. Some research shows that just believing that we are working out enough can improve our lifespans. Exercise helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease, many types of cancer, depression, and type 2 diabetes. It also improves memory in young adults, slashes the chances of being depressed and helps prevent dementia in the elderly. So, get going today and believe that you are doing enough for yourself.

Warming up and cooling down is as important as the exercise itself. Men naturally have a greater muscle mass and a simple injury can throw you out of balance. Upper body rotations, arm and shoulder stretches, twisted lunges, foot stretch, quad stretches, and wall stretches are all necessary for stretching every muscle group in the body. While cooling down, you may take some time to relax each muscle group consciously for faster recovery.

If you’ve played sports at any competitive level, chances are you’ve suffered a neck or spine injury at some point in time. Today, we spend most of our waking hours maintaining a poor posture while looking at our smartphone, tablet, or computer. Consequently, you’re just as likely to have neck and spine injuries as an active sportsperson. Pilates exercises, a series of carefully controlled body movements, are your best bet when it comes to correcting bad posture and getting rid of a stiff neck.

We normally experience fullness after a heavy meal, but imagine having that constant dull feeling of satiety and bloating even on an empty stomach...

Working our regularly in the gym is great. But, if you are doing the same exercises for weeks or months now, it can become quite boring. Moreover, the same old workouts may not be as effective as they once used to be. It’s time to scale up and improve the difficulty level if you want to further enhance your muscular appeal. These effective workouts help you sculpt your muscles.

The Internet and the social media are flooding us all with information about what to eat and what to avoid. Amid all this confusion, it is common that many people have misconceptions that mislead them into unhealthy practices. Research and scientific data show that certain foods and practices that are believed to be healthy can actually cause more harm. Debunking these nutritional myths and adopting the right strategy is crucial.

Stay-at-home moms need stress relief, just like working moms. Set boundaries and don't be afraid to say no, whether it's chaperoning a school trip or hosting a party. Stay organized as much as you can. To reduce clean-up and mess, minimize material things. Get kids involved in cooking healthy meals and cleaning. You can even exercise together! Don't feel guilty of hiring a babysitter, even if it's for an hour of self-care.

Maintaining a good fitness level is of utmost importance during pregnancy. For any expectant mom who looks for low-impact physical exercise, yoga is the...

Working your core involves engaging and strengthening your abdominal muscles. A strong core is necessary to maintain good posture, balance, and to keep your back healthy. But you don't always have to hit the gym to work the core – there are a set of exercises you can perform at home without using any expensive gym equipment. Some of these exercises include pilates, L-sits, plank hip dips, and the mountain climber. However, before you begin working out, don't forget to wear a pair of high-quality shoes and perform warm-up stretches.

Autoimmune diseases may require you to do specific exercises to stay active. Walking and yoga are suitable for those with rheumatoid arthritis while gardening and pelvic floor exercises are good for multiple sclerosis patients. Moderate aerobic exercises like cycling are good for Crohn's disease patients and a combination of resistance and aerobic training is good for those with type 1 diabetes.

Workouts put a lot of stress on your system which is why it's important to know how to prepare your body to deal with...

Fatigue is a part of the rat race we all are participants of in today’s world. Most of the time, deep and long-standing fatigue is...

There's probably not a single person who does weight training and does not wish for bigger arms. Powerful, well-developed arms are a visual sign...

If you're someone who loves to get your blood pumping and your muscles flexing, don't let the lack of access to a gym stop you...