Mar 19

How 11 Minutes of Exercise Can Help You Live Longer

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It’s no secret that exercise is key to a healthier and longer life. As you have likely heard, federal guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. Think: five days of 30-minute workouts like brisk walking, dancing or cycling. The guidelines also call for at least two sessions of strength training per week. But how much exercise do you really need to get life-extending benefits? Is 150 minutes a week the optimal amount of exercise for a long life, or should you strive for more? What if you measure your exercise in steps, not minutes? And how many years do other types of exercise, like strength and balance training, add? Recent studies on the links between activity and longevity help shed light on those and other questions — with some surprising takeaways for older adults in particular. (For instance, more doesn’t appear to be more when it comes to strength training, while stretching emerges as a potential lifesaver.) Here’s what research and experts say about the right dose of exercise to enhance your lifespan. Just 11 minutes of activity can help you live longer If you’re unable to do the recommended 150 minutes a week, you […]
Mar 19

20 of the best exercise tips

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We don’t have to explain in depth why exercise is good for you. Whether you are working out to lose the last bit of winter fat or training for a race or any other event, here are some tips that can be applied to every fitness goal. 1. Track your progress Whether you are exercising for weight loss, muscle gain or endurance, tracking your progress can make a big difference in motivation. Why? Some days you simply will not be in the mood to exercise – but if you look at physical evidence such as photos or statistics, you will be more likely to push through on hard days. 2. Form over speed Struggling to keep up with your fitness class? It’s important to keep proper form during strength exercises or weight lifting to avoid injury. Shift your focus from the number of repetitions and make sure you have the correct form. Youtube videos are good sources to teach yourself the proper posture and form for your chosen exercise. 3. Never rush through warm-up and cool-down sessions You might want to push straight to your desired speed while out running, or you think it’s okay to sneak into your workout class after warm-up […]
Mar 19

9 Amazing Habits of Fitness Freaks That Are Worth Adopting!

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Today we are going to talk about fitness freaks and their common habits. Some people might find these habits annoying but these habits are actually beneficial in the long run. Sometimes, I wonder how they make up their mind and stick to their fitness commitments with immense dedication. I guess this is the only sort of freakishness which should not be concluded as a bad thing ;).   1. They are conscious about their nutrition intake Most of the time, people find it pretty unnecessary and non-beneficial, but fitness fanatics are familiar with the significance of counting the daily nutrient intake. This way, they manage to fulfill the basic nutritional requirement and accomplish a balanced metabolism rate.   2. Usually, they have a weighing machine Some people like to keep a weighing machine so that they can keep a track of rise and fall in their weight. Generally, they are very conscious about their weight gains and they sometimes change their diet plans to achieve an ideal body weight. Most of the fitness freaks prefer to measure their weight on a frequent basis.   3. They are consistent with their workout routine No matter what happens, they strictly follow their […]
Mar 19

7 Tips to prevent hypertension this holiday season

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If you have hypertension, you might feel as though the holidays are meant to test you. With the new year celebration on the clock, there is so much that the heart finds hard to take. Here are 7 ways you can keep blood pressure issues at bay. High blood pressure: In many cases, the period from Thanksgiving ( to New Year’s Day is enchanting and serves as a reward for a hectic and work-intensive year. There are many customs and occasions for gatherings with friends and family, frequently accompanied by our favourite drinks and foods. And the pressures of seasonal traditions might disrupt your diet, exercise, and stress-reduction routine. Your favourite holiday dishes appear to defy every rule on a hypertensive diet. However, there is another element that creates problems even before you eat your first piece of dessert and scoop of ice cream. Blood pressure is typically higher in the wintertime. Blood pressure might gradually rise during periods of colder weather and erratic rainfall. If you don’t exercise outside, you might worsen the factors that cause high blood pressure but there stepping outside is a death wish in itself.   Here are 7 tips that can help you manage […]
Mar 18

6 Tips to Help You Prevent Sports Injuries

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Playing sports is a great way to keep fit and boost mental health, but it can lead to various injuries if you’re not careful. Fortunately, by inserting the following practices into your routine, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of sports-related injuries.   Always Warm Up and Cool Down Before engaging in physical activities, it’s important to prepare your mind and body, which is why warming up is essential. This allows you the opportunity to gradually get your muscles working, increase the heart rate steadily, and it will improve your overall mobility. By warming up, you reduce the likelihood of straining muscles. Cooling down after sports is equally important, as it allows your body to safely dispel built-up waste. If you skip the cool down because you’re in a rush, your body is much more likely to ache. Cooling down is a simple case of roughly ten minutes of less-strenuous activity and stretching.   Practice Correct Technique No matter what sports you take part in, correct posture will be an important aspect because it helps to prevent unnecessary injuries. The most common technique-related injuries are from resistance training. If you’re ever unsure about the correct techniques for your activity, seek […]
Mar 18

5 Yoga Asanas That Can Help You Stay Healthy

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Mind, body, heart and soul – the key to becoming a healthy and happy human being lies in maintaining the wellbeing of these four components, no matter what your age. As you age, it is natural that your body and mind experience a certain degree of physical changes that can lead to fatigue. Your joints begin to get rusty, your reflexes slow down, the body starts losing its elasticity, the muscles get weaker, and the mind, too, shows signs of exhaustion. There is no shame in admitting and accepting that you are growing old; in fact, it happens to be one of the best phases of your life. However, given the aforementioned facts, it is important that you pay extra attention towards your physical and mental wellbeing. One form of exercise that manages to let you do this is yoga. Yogic asanas or poses/postures are known to be the near-perfect way of ensuring strength, flexibility, stability, mobility and wellness. Here’s looking at five easy yoga postures that you should incorporate in your daily morning routine.   1. Tadasana The ‘mountain pose’ is one of the easiest asanas in yoga and is considered particularly beneficial for those who are 60 years […]
Mar 18

Tips for healthy living during winter

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Along with cold temperatures and shorter days, winter often means a lack of energy and motivation for many people. The motivation for exercising and eating the right foods is very hard to find and this habit of ours can weaken our immune system, making us susceptible to many forms of diseases. During the winter season, it is not just about how well you cover yourself with layers of woolen clothes, but also what you consume that can help you stay warm. With the falling temperature, our craving for warm temperatures increases and cravings for winter foods. Do you know if you can make changes in your diet, you can actually stay fit and healthy during winters?   Tips for healthy eating during winters   1. Eat mostly whole and less processed foods: While there is no direct evidence that catching a cold or flu is related to diet, nutrition is important for maintaining the body’s immune system during winters. Long hours of darkness during the winters can lead to drop in serotonin levels which may cause sad feelings known as the winter blues. Aim to eat healthy carbohydrates and eliminate intake of processed and packaged food products. Sources of healthy […]
Mar 18

Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Life

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Although the term ‘healthy’ has been more often than not attributed towards the physical appearance of a person, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Sure, it is a PART of a person living a healthy life, but it certainly isn’t the whole and sole attribute which defines it. With that being said, here are some of the tips and tricks towards a healthy life (or living, whichever you prefer): 1. No addiction: Addictions are one of the major nasties which deteriorate your health on both your mental and physical. We agree that getting rid of the alcohol you drink every now and then or that cigarette you smoke every time you come home from work isn’t a walk in the park, it is necessary to get rid of that habit in order to progress towards a healthier way of living. Do not ditch the addiction entirely, since that has mostly led to failure. Instead, gradually reduce the frequency in which you use the substance you are addicted to. 2. Vaccines: It goes without saying that you should absolutely go for vaccines as it provides a lot of benefits for the money you are paying. In some cases, such as polio, […]
Mar 18

The Top 5 Things You Need To Drop To Remain Happy!

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Everyone wants to remain happy in their life but not always they get what they want. so its time for you to stop looking here and there and take a peek into yourself to know what are some of the things you can let go of, in order to stay happy. No idea what they are? We’ll list you 5 things here without which you are going to be better off. • Toxic friends – your surroundings greatly influence your happiness and the anchors that are actually putting you down could be people in disguise as friends. Its time you cut on those toxic friends and find positive friends who will lift and inspire you at every step in your life. • Attachment to results – don’t you do everything for the expectation of results? Yes but that makes you vulnerable. So whatever you do in your life, do it irrespective of the results that you want. so let go of the attachments and you will be better off and enjoy your progress. • The constant chase for money – everyone is running after money and it indeed is important to lead a life. But make sure you only get […]
Mar 17

4 SUPER BENEFITS OF EATING FERMENTED FOODS

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Think about probiotics, and yogurt is definitely the first thing that comes to mind. But most people don’t know that other fermented foods like tempeh, pickles, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi also turn out to be excellent sources of the ‘good’ gut bacteria that the digestive system needs. Here are 4 super benefits of adding more of these foods to your diet. Improved Nutrient Absorption When consumed in the right quantity and coupled with regular foods, fermented foods help improve the activity of the gut bacteria and thereby increase the production of digestive enzymes. This helps create an ideal balance in the system which helps increase and improve the uptake of nutrients from food. Better Digestive Health Probably the most obvious benefit of consuming fermented foods is that it helps introduce beneficial bacteria in your digestive system and gut, and maintains the optimum balance there. In addition, the consumption of probiotics has also been found to slow down the progress of, and possibly even reverse some digestive diseases and ease the symptoms. Some experts also believe that these foods could help strengthen immunity in the long run. Budget-Friendly You don’t need to spend a lot of money to ensure digestive health- […]
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