Gut bacteria that provide people with more energy from food may be responsible for the inability of some people to lose weight. Credit: © adrian_ilie825 / Fotolia A preliminary study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that, for some people, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible for their inability to lose…
Category: Exercise
From chair dips to foot drill: Smart ways to exercise at your work desk
Most of us these days are constantly tapping away at the keyboards and hardly find the time to be away from our computers. Several studies have established the relationship between sitting at a desk for long hours, gaining weight and back pain. According to a study published in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 44.7%…
Exercise tips, here’s why breath is the most important thing during workout
Not your form, posture or workout gear; these are secondary when it comes to getting a good workout done. The most important thing to concentrate on is your breath. We breathe all the time, yet pay very little attention to the right techniques, especially during a workout. Breath is an important aspect of workout as…
Why you should practice stretching exercises post-workout?
We all know that it is very important to do stretching exercises before a workout but a lot of times, we skip these exercises post workout. Mostly because we think it is too painful or just a waste of time. That’s the mistake you’re committing. Stretching exercises post workout is the key to staying fit and losing weight- all…
Exercising For Over 90 Minutes Daily Can Worsen Mental Health: Study
Engaging in exercises such as cycling, aerobics and gymming for more than three hours a day can worsen mental health than not exercising at all, a study has found. The study, published in journal The Lancet Psychiatry, found that people who exercised between three and five times a week had better mental health than people…
Weight loss exercise routine, 5 exercises to shed the flab
The secret to steady weight loss is not necessarily to pound the treadmill or eat nothing. The right way to lose weight is to eat a healthy dietand exercise at least a few times a week. Some exercises have been proven to be more effective as well, such as skipping rope, swimming ,walking and doing squats. Also read: Weight loss tips, stay away from these 5 foods…
Best exercise tips, avoid these 7 foods before your workout to get maximum results
What to eat before a workout is essential to getting a good routine going. It’s the fuel you need to keep your body going through a gruelling, yet rewarding workout. However, have you thought about the foods that you should be avoiding before a workout? While some may have a solid stomach and can eat anything…
8 exercises that burn most calories, lose weight fast with kick-boxing, jumping rope, swimming
If you’re trying to burn lots of calories with your workouts, looking to maximize your calorie burn or switch up your high-intensity workouts, there are plenty of options to consider. It’s important to note that there are so many great reasons to work out that have nothing to do with burning calories or weight loss….
8 exercises recommended by experts for weight loss, getting fit and lean
There are times when you read so many articles on exercises and fitness that you forget the basics that are key to getting in shape. We tell you eight basic exercises which will not only get you in shape, but will also help you lose weight. Along with this, they have other additional benefits too. And the best…
Exercise tips, turn workout into a game. Here’s how it will help lose weight
If you’ve been meaning to include a bit of exercise in your routine, this one’s for you. There are many benefits to exercise, apart from weight loss. Often we get bogged down by the idea of exercise as we make it look arduous and boring in our heads. The routine of getting dressed, wearing shoes and heading…