On the road to fitness, many assume that the only way to get in shape is in the inside of a gym. But that isn’t possible and affordable for everyone. So does that mean that they don’t get fit? Not at all. You don’t always need high tech equipment and weights for a solid workout….
Category: Exercise
Decoding calisthenics: Are you fit enough for calisthenics workouts?
While many fitness enthusiasts aim for a body builder kind a of physique with increased muscle size after joining a gym, there are some who are not interested in muscular hypertrophy. Their first aim is to get fit and build relative strength. Now what is relative strength? It’s how strong you are for your size,…
Right workout gear is as important as finding the right exercise for you
Want to become fit for that trek your friends are planning or to attain a summer body for the beach parties? Invest in the right kind of gear for a more comfortable workout session and keep yourself hydrated, suggest experts. Shivoham, fitness trainer and brand ambassador at Avvatar Whey Protein, and Rahul Vira, chief executive…
Exercise your legs for a healthy brain. It helps deal with stress too
Exercising your legs is necessary for a healthy brain and nervous system, said a new study that showed that neurological health depends on signals sent by leg muscles to the brain and vice versa. The results gave doctors new clues as to why patients with motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other…
Walking is the best exercise to lose weight, control diabetes, say experts
Not the type to lift weights in the gym? No patience for yoga? Feel like you’ll pass out 5 seconds into running? We hear you. Walking is the best form of exercise you can take up. It’s great for people who are trying to lose weight, the elderly, diabetic or those who have heart related…
Lower back pain? These 5 exercises fitness experts say help the most
Have your friends and colleagues started noticing your presence due the aroma of the excessive back pain cream or spray you apply? If that’s the case, and the pain isn’t getting any better, it’s time you started practising some essential lower back exercises. Lower back pain could be the result of an injury to a…
Gym Guide for beginners: From planks to burpees, 5 exercises for newbies
Whether you are trying to lose weight or want to stay fit, referring to a gym guide for beginners is the best place to start with. Exercising in the gym and following a strict, healthy diet will help you a great deal. However, if you have never exercised in a gym, you need to know…
High intensity interval training or longer exercises? Here’s what’s best
In this frantic, fast-paced life, with so much to do and not having the luxury of being a gym rat, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the best course of action for those who skip the gym with the “short on time” excuse. “Remember, just like in life, in the gym too, it’s the quality of focus that…
CrossFit is not only beneficial for weight loss, but also helps manage diabetes
CrossFit has seen huge popularity recently. Right from celebrities like Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Brad Pitt, to regular folks who just want to get fit, CrossFit has been their go-to workout routine. Apart from the obvious benefit of fitness, there are more reasons to CrossFit. According to a study conducted by The Physiological Society,…
Exercise may not help combat mental decline in dementia patients
A new research suggests that moderate to high-intensity exercise does not slow cognitive decline in people with dementia. Although the exercise programme improved physical fitness, it cannot be recommended as a treatment option for cognitive impairment in dementia, say the researchers. Nearly 47.5 million people worldwide have dementia and the view that exercise might slow…