Jul 15

When Is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?

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Here’s what the science says about how to plan exercise to meet your health and fitness goals   What if you could target the best time of day to work out to burn fat, reduce belly fat, manage diabetes or build muscle? Research suggests there may be better times to work out to help you meet specific fitness goals. You can also time your workouts to help manage certain medical conditions. Regular exercise can help you control your weight, lower blood pressure and manage blood sugar and insulin levels. Consistent exercise also helps you build muscle mass and get better sleep. Workout routines can boost your mood and slow cognitive decline. So, when is the best time of day to work out? Morning, afternoon and evening exercise each have benefits. But the best time to work out depends mainly on your individual goals. Here’s what the science says about the best time to work out for specific results.   Morning workouts burn belly fat “Morning exercise wins the day for optimal belly fat loss,” says Paul Arciero, a doctor of human physiology and nutrition and author of The PRISE Life: Protein Pacing for Optimal Health and Performance. Arciero is the […]
Jul 12

6 Ways To Optimize Your Wellness Routine This Summer

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Summer is the perfect time to spend some time rethinking your wellness routine. The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and it’s a season that promotes wellness, relaxation, and adventures outdoors. There’s every reason in the world to embrace all of the unique opportunities to enhance the health and happiness that the summer season offers. So whether you’re looking to boost your physical fitness, improve your diet, or find peace of mind, we have some great tips.   1. Get the Most Out of Your Diet Some so many delicious fruits and vegetables come into season during the summer, making it especially easy to eat well and sustainably during this time of year. Prioritizing fresh produce, whole foods, and cooking at home are all simple ways to improve your diet and overall wellness this summer. If you like cooking and you have some outdoor space at home, it might be time to consider an outdoor grill. By grilling some of your meals outside, you can turn the practice of eating well into a summer activity that’s just as fun on your own as it is with friends and family. If you’re looking for specific nutrients to prioritize in […]
Jul 09

The many benefits of teaching yoga in schools for students

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Typically, when you think of ‘yoga” you tend to think of postures or asanas and, hence associate the benefits of yoga with physical well-being alone. But if one looks at Yoga closely, the word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” which means to unite. The practice of yoga is known to bring about a perfect harmony between mind and body and this unity plays a great role in the overall stability. We have been following the practice of Yoga in our school curriculum from past few years and give it the same importance like any other subject. Not only does it translate into better academic outcomes, but also improved holistic growth and development. Yoga has also become the best way for physical and mental fitness and has been accepted as the best way to embrace positivity in life. Here are some of the multiple benefits that yoga can bring for children and why yoga in schools is imperative.   Improves attention span & memory The need and importance of yoga in education arises from the fact that it helps in improving concentration and attention span. Yoga is also known to improve memory function and its direct impact can be […]
Jul 06

Successful Aging: Tips for Keeping Your Body and Mind Sharp

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Living longer is more than just growing older — it’s also about living life to its fullest   Life expectancy is increasing for people in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau says that in 1920, 1 in 20 people in the country were age 65 or older. In 2020, that number was 1 in 6. Living longer should mean more time to spend with your loved ones, doing things you enjoy, making memories and cementing your legacy. Not just more time juggling the chronic and progressive ailments of older age. “One of the greatest challenges facing older adults is preventing physical disability and extending what we call ‘active life expectancy,’” says geriatric specialist Ami Hall, DO. That is to say spending older age living life to its fullest. They call that successful aging. It’s the difference between getting older (which we all do) and getting frailer (which we don’t necessarily all do). Your genetics play a big role in how well you age. But your genes aren’t your destiny. Fortunately, there are steps you can take throughout your life that can help you maintain your physical, mental and cognitive health as you age. And it’s never too late to […]
Jul 04

6 expert tips on how to stay fit during your summer travels

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Make the most of your summer vacation with these easy tips   The last thing we want while travelling is to fall sick. While summer travels are fun and exciting, we have to also keep in mind certain things to avoid falling sick. For this reason, we checked with some leading Indian health experts to learn about simple fitness and nutrition tips to keep in mind while on a summer vacation. Their tips will minimise your risk of falling ill due to heat or other reasons during or after your travels.   6 tips to stay fit while travelling this summer   1. Hydrate Staying hydrated while travelling is essential. Proper hydration is necessary to maintain your energy levels. “Hydrate yourself by sipping warm to hot water to reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body. Staying hydrated keeps the vata and kapha doshas well balanced, supports the digestive system, and is beneficial for the throat. One teaspoon of organic honey with a glass of water also helps aid digestion. Fresh fruits like mango, pomegranate, and melon also keep us hydrated,” says Dr Manjula, senior Ayurveda doctor, Shreyas Retreat, a Relais & Châteaux member. ​​“Carry a reusable water bottle and […]
Jun 30

7 biceps workouts to tone and strengthen your arms in a flash

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These 7 exercises will whip those biceps into shape in no time   Our arms carry us through life — literally. We use them to lift kids, pets, and boxes. They can help us power through a cardio workout (pump those arms), do yard work, and pull together ingredients for a wow-worthy meal. When discussing arm strength, the first visuals that come to mind are often bulked-up bodybuilders. However, arm strength is essential for more than aesthetics. It allows us to perform day-to-day tasks with reduced strain and pain. Arm muscles aren’t merely fashionable — they’re functional. Your knowledge of the muscles in your arm may vary. However, the bicep is one most people have heard of, at least in passing. The biceps are a large and vital muscle group you often use throughout the day without thinking twice about it (unless the task is a challenge). Gaining and maintaining strength in the biceps is essential. Read on to learn why, along with seven biceps exercises to bulk up your arm day.   Biceps 4-1-1   Understanding the basics of these muscles, such as their function and where they are, may provide the motivation to devise a biceps workout of […]
Jun 27

Breathing exercises to help you cool down post workout

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The importance of cooling down after a heated workout session cannot be overstated. Yoga expert shares breathing exercises to help you cool down   When it comes to yogic tradition, the importance of breath cannot be overstated. From decreasing stress to relieving pain—breathing exercises provide a range of health benefits. For those who seek new ways to effectively cool down post-workout, breathing exercises can be extremely helpful. “Incorporating breathing exercises and yoga into your post-workout routine allows for a gradual transition from a state of heightened activity to a state of relaxation and recovery. It supports physical and mental recovery, promotes overall well-being, and helps you feel refreshed after your workout,” says certified yoga instructor and JetSynthesys’ ThinkRight.me Master Sneha Desai. She further says that improved blood circulation, enhanced relaxation, and a stronger mind-body connection can be achieved through breathing exercises, and yogic stretches. Below, she shares three exercises that are easy to follow and will help you regulate your breath post-workout.   1. Belly breathing or candle blows During this exercise, you breathe in from the nose and count till 5 in your mind. You will count till 10 when you breathe out from the mouth. Remember it is […]
Jun 24

6 Easy Tricks to Boost Your Leg Day Workouts

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Leg day stalling? Lower body workouts coming to an almost stand still? You’re not alone – for many gym goers it’s leg day that suffers most. But why? Perhaps it’s simply down to motivation (or lack of), after all, why do legs when you can do chest, but for others, a badly executed leg day routine could easily be rectified through some small tweaks and quick tips. As the old saying goes: knowledge is power. So let us run you through 6 easy tips and hacks that will help you get most out of your leg day routine and workouts. You’re going to thank us for this, although your legs may say otherwise.   How to Get the Most out of Leg Day   1. Warm-up This is an obvious one, but it’s amazing how many people forgo a proper warm-up prior to working out. Raise your core temperature with five minutes of light jogging, followed by a complete set of stretches, focusing on hamstrings, groin, calves and quads. If you’re not properly warmed up you simply won’t get the same results, says fitness adviser Simon Harling.   2. Fuel up Your legs and glutes are the biggest muscle group […]
Jun 22

How to keep fit without hitting the gym

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Keeping fit is very important to your health and it’s good to engage in exercises to help you maintain your body. When most people hear about keeping fit, they think about the gym but it doesn’t always have to be the gym. There are some steps you can follow with your friends, family, or individuals to keep fit. Eating balanced diet food is very important taking plenty of fruits helps to stay hydrated always.   Here are some tips for fitness:   Take a walk Taking regular walks can help increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce body fat, and boost muscle power.   Dance Dancing relieves stress. It is a great mood buster and also assists in weight loss. Yoga is also a deal to keep fit, the twisting, stretching, and folding during yoga practice helps build a good digestive system, circulation among other health benefits.   Climb stairs This is a perfect way to strengthen your bones, it helps burn calories and also improves one’s fitness. Health Experts say that climbing stairs burns more calories than jogging.   Participating in sporting activities Activities like swimming and tennis help improve blood circulation which assists the body to keep fit.   […]
Jun 19

Here are 7 expert tips to combat stress and anxiety naturally

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Stress is absolutely manageable and can be kept under control. Expert yogini suggests lifestyle changes in order to manage stress and keep anxiety at bay   Stress: A phenomenon that everybody knows yet very few people have a solution for. Life has its own challenges, some more intense than others and without the right grounding techniques, stress can become a chronic, seemingly unmanageable condition. In fact, so many people truly believe that a stress-filled life is normal. Short-term stress is normal and can push you to do what you need to. Long-term stress (above 1-2 months) on the other hand causes depletion of life quality leading to a subtle process of inflammation in the body that can lead to severe diseases. To learn how to tackle stress,  Radhika Iyer, the founder of Anahata Organic, and yogini by passion, shares the following hacks to deal with stress and anxiety naturally:   Pranayama (breath work) Your breath is connected to every single mood or emotion you feel. Think about it: when you’re excited, scared, angry, anxious or upset your breath speeds up. When you are happy, relaxed or focused your breath slows down. The easiest and most effective way to manage stress […]
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