Feb 07

7 ways to make your back workouts more effective

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Next-level tips that will take your training and gains up a notch.   To create a more dominant frame that’s masculine, imposing, and—let’s admit it—irresistible to women, you need to train smart. Trashing your body in the gym may give you the size you’re looking for, but injuries and imbalances are always threatening. To ensure you’re making the most of your back workouts, Joel Seedman, Ph.D., exercise physiologist, athletic performance specialist, and owner of Advanced Human Performance in Atlanta, has outlined 7 of the most important things to remember when you’re putting in the hard work and sweat (so you can bypass the blood and tears).   1. Pull to your sternum on certain exercises “On all pullups, chinups, and lat pulldown variations, focus on pulling to your sternum rather than to your clavicle,” Seedman says. This minimizes activation in the lats, particularly the lower portion, because your shoulders and scapula aren’t able to pull down, completely, or rotate in toward your spine. “Pulling to your sternum, however, not only places your shoulders in the most biomechanically sound position, it also requires an incredible amount of lat activation,” Seedman says. This means greater growth.   2. Don’t touch the bar […]
Feb 06

For A Healthy Living, Follow These Tips By Celebrity Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar

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To help you get a better understanding of the same, we have pulled together some of the posts by Bollywood’s favourite nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. Planning to get back on track for a healthy life can sound intimidating and overwhelming. If you feel the same then you aren’t alone. Thinking about how to work out, what to eat and where to start can intimidate anyone. But all you need to keep in mind is, to begin with, the basics. You can initiate the basics by improving your sleep patterns, incorporating minimal stretching in your schedule, focusing on keeping your digestion healthy, and consuming food with benefits. To help you get a better understanding of the same, we have pulled together some of the posts by Bollywood’s favourite nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who exhibits how one can attain the basics:   Habits for good sleep View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rujuta Diwekar (@rujuta.diwekar) An eight-hour of sleep is crucial for over well-being. Despite being overstated, rarely have we succeeded in achieving the same. But nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shared a post with a lengthy caption, explaining a few habits that can help you in achieving good sleep. And those habits […]
Feb 05

Mindful eating and Yoga: Diet tips, exercises to support a healthy heart

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A heart-healthy lifestyle is achievable through the combination of mindful eating and Yoga. Here are diet and exercise tips by expert In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can be a challenge as stress, poor dietary choices and a lack of physical activity often take a toll on our cardiovascular health. However, experts believe that by combining two simple yet powerful practices—mindful eating and Yoga—you can adopt a holistic approach to support a healthy heart.   Understanding the Importance of Heart Health Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, shared, “Before we delve into mindful eating and Yoga, it is essential to recognise why heart health is crucial. Your heart is a hardworking muscle that pumps blood and oxygen throughout your body. It is responsible for keeping you alive and well. However, several factors, such as a poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and stress, can put your heart at risk.”   Mindful Eating: What Is It? Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar revealed, “Mindful eating is a practice that encourages you to pay full attention to the experience of eating, savoring each bite, and being fully present in the moment. It’s about more than just what you eat; it’s about how you […]
Feb 04

These Stars’ Intense Workouts Prove Men Can Stay Fit After 50

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Famously ripped over 50 celebs like Frank Grillo, Dave Bautista, Christopher Meloni and others weigh in on their best training techniques. Let’s be real: with every birthday, it gets easier to be discouraged and compare yourself—and more pointedly, your physique—to your younger self. And while you can make every excuse in the book as to why you don’t look or feel like you used to, there’s ample evidence that when it comes to fitness, age can just be another number if you’re willing to put in the work. We often highlight the training routines of notable guys here at MH for our Train Like videos series, and more often than you’d think, guys over 50 years of age show out even stronger than the celebs in their twenties. “In your fifties, you think you should be slowing down. But I’m probably in the best shape of my life at 52,” Frank Grillo previously told Men’s Health. We highlighted some of the most important lessons these experienced guys (including Lenny Kravitz, Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista, and Lou Ferrigno) shared in their workout walkthroughs. They all serve as proof that it really is possible to be in your best shape even as […]
Feb 03

Tips to keep in mind while exercising in summer heat

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Summer is a great time to work out and burn extra calories, but the soaring heat also brings with it the risk of heat strokes and dehydration. While it is important to keep your body moving to keep your fitness goals in check and to remain active, following these easy tips will ensure that the heat does not affect your routine.   Tip 1 Early mornings or evenings are the ideal time for workout When temperatures are high, it is extremely important to avoid working out between 10 am and 4 pm. This is because working out in higher temperatures leads to more fluid loss and can stress the cardiovascular system. To avoid this, opt for early morning or late evening workouts when the sun’s intensity is less severe. Do not forget to sip water while working out.   Tip 2 Keep your body well hydrated during and after the workout Hydration is extremely important when it comes to working out and even more so when you’re exercising in the summer. Drink water before the workout and have a few sips every 15 minutes, even if you do not feel thirsty. Post-workout, it is important to replenish the lost electrolytes. […]
Feb 02

These Dumbbell Exercises Should Help You Keep Your Shoulders In Proper Shape

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As individuals perform their workouts every day, they must not forget to add some exercises for their shoulders as a part of their daily workout routine. The looks of individuals can be changed completely by performing shoulder exercises every day. If individuals can sculpt strong shoulders through their workouts by making them stay in proper shape, it can improve their fitness levels in general. Moreover, by doing the various shoulder exercises, individuals would be able to improve their overall posture.   Following are some of the dumbbell exercises that can be performed by individuals to keep their shoulders in proper shape:   1. Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise: This is one of the shoulder exercises that actually targets the muscles in your shoulder, particularly your front deltoids. It only involves unilateral movements and with the shoulder muscles being sensitive, it is necessary to train carefully instead of going for training heavy. It is better to use weights that are light, so that individuals would be able to achieve better results. Moreover, the deltoid muscles that comprise of anterior deltoid, posterior deltoid and lateral deltoid require you to focus more and train these muscles adequately.   Equipment Required: • A pair of […]
Feb 01

Nutritionist Recommends Three Wellness Habits For A Healthy Life

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Anjali Mukerjee reveals that protein must be included in every meal as it supports immunity.   Practising wellness and maintaining a nutritious diet are the cornerstones of leading a healthy life. Prioritising sleep, exercising regularly and limiting screen time are essential well-being habits to incorporate into your routine. Similarly, a balanced diet rich in greens, whole grains and protein is crucial for your body to function optimally. Together, these habits boost your energy, strengthen your immunity and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. If you are seeking wellness advice, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee has shared three invaluable tips for healthy living in a video posted on her Instagram. Anjali Mukerjee encourages her followers to adopt healthy well-being habits, starting with “prioritising protein in every meal.” She explains, “It is not just about building strength but supporting immunity and repair.” Her second recommendation is to commit to walking daily for at least an hour, describing it as “one of the simplest ways to keep your joints happy, metabolism active and weight balanced.” Additionally, the nutritionist emphasises the importance of staying hydrated. She mentions that drinking sufficient water not only benefits your skin but also helps prevent constipation, among other health benefits. To […]
Jan 31

Mental health tips: Simple, everyday strategies to manage anxiety and depression

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How to Manage Depression: Coping with anxiety and depression includes self-awareness, lifestyle changes, and emotional resilience. Studies suggest that by making small, consistent changes, you can regain a sense of control over your mental health and improve your health. Anxiety and depression can make everyday life difficult, where even the simplest tasks may feel exhausting. While everyone experiences moments of stress and sadness, persistent anxiety and depression can interfere with life, relationships, and well-being. If left unaddressed, these conditions can impact productivity, self-esteem, and physical health. It is therefore important to timely manage the symptoms and improve mental well-being. A vital step in managing anxiety and depression is acknowledging the symptoms and understanding their impact, says Dr Astik Joshi, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, New Delhi. “Anxiety often presents as excessive worrying and physical tension, while depression can lead to persistent low mood, fatigue, and changes in sleep and appetite,” he says. To effectively manage anxiety and depression, the first step is identifying specific thoughts, behaviours, and triggers that contribute to distress. Negative thought patterns can fuel anxiety and sadness, creating a cycle of worry and emotional exhaustion. “Once you recognise these triggers, you can actively work on regulating their responses. […]
Jan 30

5 Tips to Get the Best Gym Selfie

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Boost your confidence at the gym with these picture-taking techniques. Selfie: It’s officially a term in the Oxford Dictionary and Merriam Webster—just Google it and you’ll see. With 240,000,000 search results, it’s evident that selfies have weaved their way into our everyday lives. We take selfies at the park on a nice day, when the lighting in our apartment is just right, and the most obvious of them all: at the gym, before or after a long sweat session. To get the best selfie at the gym, check out these helpful tips.   Be Confident and Aware Do you ever get a bit self-conscious while looking in the mirror as you’re about to snap a selfie of yourself flexing? If you look at other people’s gym selfies, it’s guaranteed that they’re striking the same pose, except they all look confident. Forget about your surroundings and just focus on getting your best picture. However, be aware of the environment. Don’t take a selfie in the locker room—the last thing you want is a man with nothing but a towel on in the background of your selfie. Keep in mind that no one is judging you, and the guy next to you […]
Jan 29

Are you crazy about fitness challenges? This may change your mind

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Fitness challenges may seem like fun, but they can really make you end up with injuries. That is if your fitness levels are not at par with the exercise you are performing!   If there’s an important lesson that we have learned during the pandemic, it is that we must NEVER take our health for granted. As we stayed at home to keep ourselves protected from the Covid-19 virus, social media threw up various fitness challenges that targeted everything from abs to legs, and the upper body. Planks to squats, dumbbells to resistance bands – everything and more featured in these fitness challenges.   Are fitness challenges safe? While they may sound exciting, these exercises are NOT for everyone. It is your fitness level that determines if your body is prepared for a certain workout or not! And this has been confirmed by none other than Meenakshi Mohanty, a renowned fitness expert. Here’s what she tells HealthShots! “Before starting your exercise, it is always advised to check your fitness levels. A fitness assessment is a set of exercises used to examine your general health and physical condition. These exams involve various standardized tests, some of which are designed for medical […]
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