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We all have heard and are aware about doing exercising and yoga to keep yourself physically and mentally fit. However, even though we may or may not have heard of Pilates, there is still a lot to learn and benefit from this excellent method of exercising your mind and body. Still not convinced, maybe some of these awesome benefits of doing Pilates will change your mind: 1. Reduce Stress: One of the primary problems of the people living in the tech-savvy world of the 21st century is stress. And yes, just because you don’t spend all your time on the computer or on the phone doesn’t mean you are an exception, since you are bound to face stress from a number of different factors, such as long traffic, a bad day at work, car broke down, or any other thing for that matter. Pilates aims to target the areas that release stress from your body, especially the ones attributed to your posture. 2. Stamina Boost: It isn’t unusual to wonder how performing certain yoga-like positions and holding them for some time will have any impact on your stamina. The strange and positive answer is that it does, especially when you […]
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If you are planning to go to an event such as a charity run, or walk or maybe even take part in a marathon, then you need to prepare adequately. Preparations are important because you will be able to participate effectively and make a good showing without endangering your health, giving up halfway, making a poor showing or suffering unnecessary injuries. Here are some tips you can apply for effective participation in the event. Start your preparations early enough Basically, the sooner you begin preparing the better. For a major event such as a marathon, you need to be super fit because running the 20 or so miles and finishing within a reasonable time period is not easy. Come up with a training program that you can adhere to and one, which will help you achieve the desired fitness levels. If you have to do some research online or consult a fitness expert, then feel free to do so. What you need to do on the onset is get your muscles all stretched out and supple, your joints fluid and your fitness levels up. So for the first few days or weeks, get your body into shape. Do some light […]
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If you truly desire to keep fit and look and feel great, you absolutely want to adopt a consistent and systematic approach to your workout routine. Your exercise routines must be well planned to achieve your overall fitness goals and should be consistent and specific or your focus will at best yield mediocre results. Keeping fit just like any other worthwhile endeavor requires commitment of will power and energy. The biggest cause of people failing to lose weight is that most do not clearly define their weight loss or fitness goals and more often than not hastily jump into every weight loss or exercise routine they can find without first defining their goals. That is why people try anything from cosmetic surgery and diet pills without actively combining these with healthy workout routines which are by far the most effective way of staying in shape and enjoying good health. If you’re looking to lose weight, stay in shape and enjoy great health, the following are very effective workout routines you can adopt and stick with:- 1. Abdomen crunch workout – This fitness workout is effective both for toning up the abdominal part of the body and for losing weight. It […]
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Working out at home has many benefits. You can work at your own pace, try out new routines at any given time, and of course have quick access to a shower. Ten minute cardio workouts are perfect way to get the heart pumping, and in doing so you can start to burin some calories, all of which will help with weight loss. General fitness increases too, which means you can try out more complex routines in no time especially if you are a beginner, or just unsure of what will work well for you. Every workout should begin with a warm up, and followed by a cool down stretch. Rocket Jumps Begin with your feet apart and legs bent, with hands resting on the thighs. Then jump, straightening your hands above your head while extending the rest of your body. Once you land, re-position the feet to ensure that they are standing apart. You can even increase the difficulty by lowering you starting position to be in a squat. Aim for 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps. Star Jumps It’s time to channel the inner child with the use of some star jumps. These are easy to do, start […]
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Getting out of bed in the morning is probably the toughest part of the day, especially if it’s a weekday and you know you’re going to be spending the rest of the day working. To help you out with just that, here are 4 effective yoga poses to try in your bed itself, which will help you feel a bit more energetic and ready to face the day. The Puppy Dog Pose This yoga pose is really simple to do- get down on all your fours and place the palms of your hands flat on the floor directly below your shoulder. Now as you inhale, exert pressure on your toes and lift your body upwards, forming a sort of mountain with your butt region as the peak- make sure your palms are still flat on the floor, and the heels of your feet do not touch the ground. Now get back to the original position, exhale, and repeat. The Back Stretch This is one of the best yoga poses that can get you invigorated in just a few minutes! Sit cross legged on the bed and keep your back erect. Place your left hand on your right knee, take a […]
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It is important to work out regularly in order to maintain a healthy and fit body devoid of excess fat and at risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. There are, however, various goals that we try to achieve on occasion. It could be extra strength or endurance due to an upcoming event and so on. If you want to be extra fit, improve your endurance and increase fitness, then here is what you need to do. Design a circuit training program A circuit training program is basically a fast-moving training program that takes you from one set of exercises to another and another. Each set works on a different body part such that by the time the circuit is completed, the entire body has been worked thoroughly, and you are panting. The circuit needs to be structured in regard to a number of exercises and repetitions and the time to complete all the exercises. You will need to consult an experienced athlete or gym trainer and let the guide you on coming up with a good circuit training course. Find one, which is within your fitness level so you do not have to cheat or […]
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It is important to work out regularly in order to stay fit and healthy, to avoid lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes among others. These are good exercises to condition the body, keep the systems working and maintain general body health. Your mind is important too, and it needs some conditioning from time to time. This is important because a build-up of stress, worry and overload can be really harmful. When you are stressed, your body’s immunity goes down, your ability to analyze, reason and think is lowered and your performance weakens so here is how to avoid that. Do simple but regular exercises You need to get your body used to some form of physical workout regularly. Try to work out at least 3 times a week for about 30 minutes each session. Your workout regimen does not have to be that thorough. You can go for walks, play ball with your kids, jog in the park or even work out at home. When your body gets used to exercises, it will develop strong muscles, keep you fit and healthy and produce more white cells to battle infections. Take your workouts to inspirational locations […]
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One of the rare issues among women is the fact that no matter how much they go ahead and exercise and follow their diets; it does not seem to work. While in many other cases, there have been more than a few reports of women losing a good amount of weight and have gotten slim. We are here to discuss about the situation and letting you that in the end, will working out affect your weight loss and should you do it or not. Let us first discuss about working out. There have been just a whole lot of exercise schedules, which surround you, suggesting you to do cardio, follow this and that workout schedule, and so on and so forth. Most of the time, people forget that it doesn’t work in such a manner. You cannot just simply follow a certain exercise, stick to a diet and expect results. It will have a positive effect, no doubt, but to tell you the truth, there can be just a ton of different things, which play a factor that your body is the way it is ranging from hereditary characteristics to your activities outside of the gym and many more. And […]
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Strength training is a progressive type of training. This means that the more you increase the intensity, the more results you will notice. There are certain ways which help you increase the intensity of strength workouts without too much effort. Of course, you can always add more weight but that’s not easy and that’s why we have decided to share few other ways which will help you get the most from these strength workouts. With these tips, you will make your workouts more effective. Lower the stability That’s right, you’ve read that correctly. While you are performing strength workouts, slow down the repetitions. In this way you will reduce the stability of your body and increase the resistance. When it comes to cardiovascular workouts you can change the speed of your performance. This is a great way to boost burning of calories. Some workouts are much better if they are performed on unstable surfaces like special fitness balls. Change the angle Here’s another simple way to practically force the body to put more effort in each exercise. The more frequently you change the angles of exercising, the more efficient the exercise will be. For instance, while you are performing push-ups, […]
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Fats play an important role in living a healthy lifestyle. We need some fat in our diets, yet where we get them from can effect whether or not they are any good for us! People often eat too much of the wrong types of fats and not enough of the good ones! Read on to find out more information regarding how you should treat fat in your diet: Bad Fats We mentioned that unsaturated fats are considered the good types of fat you want in your diet. Eating enough in moderation can have benefits towards gaining a healthy heart, and we know how important a healthy heart is for healthy living! That means we need to cut out those bad fats, known as saturated fats and trans fatty acids, and they are quite hard to avoid. First of all, let’s mention how the wrong kinds of fats negatively affect your health. These fats can lead to increases in cholesterol, clogging of the arteries and put you more at risk to heart disease. They also have high numbers of calories, which can lead to weight gain, which brings plenty of other risks to the table. These fats are present in produce […]
