Feb 13

FAT BURNING AB EXERCISES

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The image of perfect abs is something many strive towards, and it can be a tough ride gaining them. There are so many workouts all claiming to be the quickest ways to a solid six pack or flat stomach. The key is the right blend of exercise; one that burns fat while strengthening the abdominal muscles, which each of these routines can help do. Planks Core exercise can come in many shapes and forms, and doing anything to help strengthen it is definitely a way to get a flatter belly. Start in the press up position, bending your elbows so that you that your forearm touches the ground. Then place all of your weight onto your forearms, keeping the back straight from the shoulders to the ankles. The suck your belly into your spine to engage the core holding everything in place so nothing is sagging. Doing this for 30-60 seconds is a great place to star, though some may struggle to even hit those times, so try doing I for as long as possible until you can manage these times, and repeat for several sets. There are many variants of this, such as the side plank and single leg […]
Feb 11

How to Stay Calm and Relaxed

by kevin in Mind & Body 0 comments
By the time you reach your 30s, it is obvious that you have faced a few things, if not many, in your life, some of which have been good, but others quite disturbing. After being tired with your life, it is nevertheless important to stay calm and relaxed to focus on what you have to do later in your life. With that in mind, here are some tips, which will help in putting the bad things in your life behind you by getting you a mind which isn’t stressed and is in peace: 1. Smartphones away: Smartphones have changed the way we live and interact with each other, and not for the better in our opinion, but that is subject to debate. What’s undoubtedly true that we are glued to our phones all the time, even when we are not busy, which cuts off social interaction and also causes a bad posture. Our advice? Do not ditch your smartphone, but use it as a form of something which eases your workload, not something which you should stick to be every day. Whenever you have the free time, take a nap, interact with people or find a hobby and stick to […]
Jan 21

Effective Yoga Poses for a Healthier Mind & Body

by kevin in Mind & Body 0 comments
Yoga is perhaps one of the best practices ever invented, brought to you from India (well, that and pajamas). Since it completely puts your mind and body at ease, it helps a lot in facing situations, concentrating at work, and just staying healthy overall. Apart from that, there are just a whole lot of other major and minor advantages of Yoga which you may or may not have heard of. However, that’s not what we are here to discuss. We are here to show you some of the best Yoga poses that you can practice for a healthier mind and body: 1. Alternate Nostril Breathing: This is one of the basic but still very effective yoga poses which you can easily perform as all you have to do is get comfortable by sitting (generally sitting with legs crossed is the best) and breathing in with only one nostril by blocking another and then exhaling through the other nostril by blocking the first one. Alternate nostrils between inhalation and exhalation to ensure proper equilibrium (balance) between the two branches of the autonomous nervous system. 2. Warrior 1: Although not as simple as alternate nostril breathing, warrior 1 is still a great […]
Jan 13

7 WAYS IN WHICH A WORKOUT CHANGES YOUR BRAIN

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Regular exercise is known to have many benefits for the health, but most people don’t realize that it does a lot more than just keeping you in shape- it also has many beneficial impacts on the brain. Check out 7 ways in which working out improves your brain and mental health. It Releases the Feel-Good Hormones Exercise stimulates the release of a neurotransmitter known as dopamine, which is associated with pleasure and reward. In fact, dopamine is a chemical released when you fall in love or win a jackpot or yes- when you exercise. If you haven’t been a workout person until now, give it a try and you’ll notice the difference. It Makes you Feel Happy Exercising when you’re feeling low doesn’t make sense, but yes, many studies have found that it boosts your mood in a number of ways. Working out helps stimulate the release of 2 mood-related neurotransmitters namely noradrenalin and serotonin. Plus, it also helps boost the production of a natural morphine produced by the body- endorphin. It Boosts Brain Health Both animal and human studies have reveled that exercise has many benefits for the brain. It helps stimulate the growth of new blood vessels in […]
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