Jan 17

Does your mind wander during meditation? Yoga expert shares 5 tips to prevent it

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If you keep bringing your attention back to meditation every time your mind wanders, here are 5 health tips by Yoga expert to tackle mind wandering and achieve this evolution of consciousness where we are more alert, self aware, sensitive and relaxed.   Mind wandering during meditation is very common where an unintentional and unrelated spontaneous shift of attention occurs and the mind tends to regale in varied thoughts which can disrupt the primary task of developing a healthy relaxed and stable mind set. If you keep bringing your attention back to meditation every time your mind wanders, fret not as we got you sorted with 5 health tips by a Yoga expert to tackle mind wandering and achieve this evolution of consciousness where we are more alert, self aware, sensitive and relaxed. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Yoga Master and Spiritual Guru – Grand Master Akshar – shared, “The purpose of meditation is to evolve our consciousness as humans living on this planet. In order to achieve this evolution of consciousness we need to build ourselves to become more alert, self aware and sensitive to the environment around us. For the purpose of meditation we need to find […]
Jan 17

5 Tough Killer Leg Exercises for Men

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Whether you’re looking to enhance your sports performance or want to improve your regular functional fitness, a strong lower body is essential for almost everything. Legs, in particular, contain some of the strongest and largest muscles in the body, and a sculpted and muscular body is indeed incomplete without strong legs. An effective leg workout is one that targets your entire posterior chain and lower body muscles, including hamstrings, lats, glutes, calves, quads, ankles, etc. Safe to say, there are different muscles to be worked on, and fortunately, there are several exercises you can perform regularly as a part of your leg day routine. When looking to gain leg muscles, it is best to incorporate compound exercises that allow for a higher amount of fatigue and muscular stimulus that too without compromising on your muscle recovery.   Killer Leg Exercises for Men Here’re five eg exercises men can do for some serious gain.   1) Barbell Squat Barbell squats are one of the best exercises you can do to grow bigger legs. This exercise maximises quad growth and allows for enhanced knee flexion and better torso positioning. How to do it? Place the barbell across your shoulders, and position your […]
Jan 17

Making Workouts Less Boring

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Every able person wishes to have a body that generally looks fit just as a gymnast. However, being fit is a challenging subject to most people considering with the kind of busy lives they all have plus the boring workouts a woman has to do in order to achieve positive results. The following tips will make your desire to work out improve and in turn help you achieve the results with very minimum efforts. Get a Wearable Pedometer This gadget will help you know your daily health tests like blood pressure and heart beat rate. You can as well customize it to notify you on the distance you have covered while on foot. This becomes exciting when you know your target. You can have like a goal of 10,000 steps in a day. Study indicates that most women go extra steps compared to their daily goal to achieve the results sooner. This is an exciting track device for those who want to be prompt. Work and Play at the Same Time Instead of moving from office to office while driving for meetings, think of changing the approach slightly. Whenever possible, meet your client in the field or a walkway and […]
Jan 17

Finding the Perfect Yoga Mat Thickness

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When it comes to choosing the perfect yoga mat for your practice, the thickness is perhaps the most important performance impacting factor. With mats ranging in thickness from 2 mm to a plush 1 or 2 cms, choosing your trusty yoga partner goes far deeper than a pretty design or good sale. In fact, the thickness of your mat could change your entire practice! So how do you decide what thickness is best for you? Follow along to discover the pros and cons of each yoga mat thickness and what to consider when choosing how thick your mat should really be.   The Thin Mat (2-3mm) It’s no question that these super-thin mats are incredibly appealing for their aesthetic value. Unfortunately, choosing an ultra-thin yoga mat is usually not the most sustainable choice for your practice. Of course, there is a time and a place for these mats, especially if you need a lighter option to take on the go or intend to lay your mat out on top of a studio mat.   The Pros Great for travel Lightweight and compact Good for balance poses   The Cons Not much support for joints Uncomfortable on changing surfaces In addition […]
Jan 17

The 5-Minute Standing Ab Workout for a Strong Core

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Build chiseled abs fast with this effective five-step routine.   If you’re looking to build chiseled abs fast, this five-minute standing ab workout for a strong core is exactly what you need in your life. Everybody knows that sculpted abs are crucial for your body to function properly, but they also look darn good when you’re rocking just about anything. Keep reading to learn all about the benefits of keeping your core strengthened and toned, along with this productive ab workout brought to you by certified health, wellness, and fitness trainer Sami Clarke of FORM. Building your core will help you develop some solid abs, and this is essential for many reasons. Clarke tells us, “Think of your core as your foundation! It is the connection to being stronger in your workouts and feeling capable in your daily activities. It is the starting point in your body to help you feel your healthiest with less back pain, more stability, [fewer] injuries, and capability to do so much more.” She adds, “That is why I integrate five-minute ab burners after every FORM workout. With our busy lives, a five-minute FORM ab workout can serve as your quick movement on that [given] […]
Jan 17

A Few Simple Workouts for Firmer Breasts

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No doubt women’s breasts are one of the things that makes a woman look more attractive. This is why women have been trying to find a way to emphasize the look of their breasts since ancient times. Modern bras certainly allow women who have small breasts to make their breasts look more attractive and “fool” those around them when it comes to the size of their breasts. However, only a small number of women are aware that with the right workout focused on strengthening certain muscles and muscle groups, their breasts can look firmer and larger even without the help of bras. With the help of this type of training, you will also strengthen the muscles located in the shoulders and back which will eventually correct your posture and make your breasts more visible and attractive. This workout program should be performed three times a week. It is crucial to complete one set that will include all exercises without taking a break between each exercise. After that, take a break of about 30-60 seconds and do another set. You should complete four sets in one training session. All you need for these workouts is weights, Swiss ball and medicine ball. […]
Jan 17

The Importance of Doing Squats

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In case you are interested in finding an efficient way to boost your overall health and witness some visible results in a short period of time, you should definitely take squats into consideration. This is one of the workouts that should be part of every woman’s (and man’s) workout routine. The best part is that it is very simple to perform squats. You don’t need any equipment, and you can perform it almost anywhere you want. Even though most people believe that squats are a type of exercise that is specially designed for strengthening the buttocks and legs, the fact is that squats trigger the response in many muscle groups, including core muscles. Now let’s highlight some of the most important benefits of doing squats. To start with, squats are a multifunctional workout. In other words, they are a type of exercise that can help you perform your everyday duties and activities in an easy way. What makes squats interesting is that this form of workout was performed since the beginning of humankind, and people found it, especially useful in the hunting period. When you perform squats, you are actually supporting balance and mobility. All these advantages are felt in […]
Jan 16

How to stay hydrated before, during and after your gym workout

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Most people know that they need to keep hydrated in order to stay energised. But it can be easy to underestimate how much hydration can affect your workout. It doesn’t help that there are so many contradictory statistics about how much water we’re meant to drink each day, and how frequently. So what are we supposed to believe? We thought it was time to set the record straight. Here’s our definitive guide on how you can stay hydrated before, during and after a workout.   Effects of dehydration on the body You’d be forgiven for believing that only considerable dehydration can have a detrimental effect on exercise; we’re talking headaches, excessive perspiration and general aches. But did you know that a mere 2% reduction in fluids can result in a 10-20% degradation in performance? That means your performance can be sapped even when you don’t feel dehydrated at all. The tell-tale signs of dehydration are thirst and dark-coloured urine. It can also cause digestive issues and constipation, and can even make you feel hungrier, because a dehydrated brain confuses hunger and thirst. When you spot any of these symptoms, your body needs some water.   How much water should I drink […]
Jan 16

A Bodybuilding Coach Shared 4 Tips to Boost Your Back Gains

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Eugene Teo breaks down his best training advice for growing a bigger back. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, bodybuilding coach Eugene Teo shares some of the things he wishes he’d known when he first started lifting weights, specifically when it comes to how to train more effectively for bigger back day gains. First, don’t be afraid of letting your upper back and shoulders round forwards. “This is the best way to stretch and train the muscles of the upper back,” says Teo. “One thing you’ll see me emphasizing a lot on the pulldowns and the rows that I do, is I really try to think about opening up and reaching around as much as possible… Depending on the angle you’re pulling from, this will feel a lot better in some positions more than others, and on those exercises you should definitely let your shoulderblades roll forwards more.” His second piece of advice is: don’t underestimate the value of cross-body exercises. Teo calls them a “huge missing piece in most people’s workouts,” as limiting yourself to one plane of motion also limits the amount of stretch you can place on the back muscles. You can adjust this with […]
Jan 16

How To Adjust Your Workout When You Can’t Get To The Gym

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Feeling at a loss about not being able to stick to your normal workout routine? You’re not alone. Social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in people all over the world having to adjust their schedules to accommodate working from home, schooling and caring for kids, and finding ways to maintain as much of a “normal” schedule as possible. As a result, many people are struggling to figure out how to get a good workout in without the help of gym equipment or a personal trainer. “Anxiety over the current situation can add to a lack of motivation to workout,” says Brianna Gauna, an athletic trainer for Henry Ford Health. “But just remember how beneficial it is to move your body, even if it is just around the house.”   How A Routine Change Affects Your Body If you are used to working out every day or going hard at the gym on a regular basis, a short rest period from your routine might have its advantages. “Taking time to rest can actually be a really good thing because it allows your body to recover,” says Gauna. “You might even start to see more muscle tone set in as […]
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