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Don’t suffer through another bad workout. You can supercharge your gym sessions by incorporating these five tips into your daily routine. Several obligations take precedence over working out today. First, time is precious, so don’t waste a second on a bad workout. It’s hard enough to plan for the good ones. Your time in the gym can feel wasted if you are straining your muscles, lacking energy, completing incomplete sets, working out longer than you intended, and getting shoddy results. You can improve your efficiency, strength, and even your time at the gym today, tomorrow, and beyond by doing a few simple things before and after you go. So if you plan to schedule your day around the gym, ensure you’re well-rested, your strength tank is full, your playlist is ready to go, and you remember these tips. The result? A stronger, fitter body. Now that is worth striving for. Preparing your body before a workout is key! Workouts don’t begin when you walk into the gym – they start when you wake up in the morning and continue throughout the day. So it takes more than packing a gym bag to prepare for a gym session. Eating the […]
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Working out is hard as hell—even before you hit the gym. Sometimes the best intentions, like setting an early alarm or packing sneakers in your work bag, won’t be enough to get you psyched about the grueling training session you’ve got planned. The truth is that every day won’t feel like a fitness fairytale, so don’t be so hard on yourself. Plus, it’s totally fine to skip the occasional workout. In fact taking extra time to recover may help you reach your fitness goal faster (hi foam roller!). But before you hit snooze or head to happy hour with sweat-free gym gear, think about whether you’re skipping one session or playing fitness hooky on the reg. It’s called working out for a reason—you have to show up and do something in order to see results. If you need a little inspiration before you get your fitness on, try these 17 ways real women motivate themselves to get #UpNOut. 1. Write down your goals and look at that list often. “I’m always fighting the battle of immediate versus long-term gratification, so I try to find ways to immediately remind myself of the long-term plan by writing little messages on my […]
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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 […]
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Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your workouts to get the widest range of benefits, you might want to try exercising in the morning. Here’s what the science says about the best time of day to exercise — and what to expect if you opt for later workouts. Morning workouts have an edge Working out in the morning — especially on an empty stomach — is the best way to burn stored fat, making it ideal for weight loss. That’s largely because the body’s hormonal composition in the morning is set up to support that goal, says Anthony Hackney, a professor in the department of exercise and sport science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. “In the early morning hours, you have a hormonal profile that would predispose you to better metabolism of fat,” Hackney says. People naturally have elevated levels of cortisol and growth hormone in the morning—both of which are involved in metabolism—so you’ll “draw more of your energy from your fat reserves,” Hackney says. That can potentially help with weight loss. Research also suggests that […]
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Roughly 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives, and for most of them the pain will resolve on its own within a few weeks. For millions of people, however, back pain becomes chronic. In fact, back pain is the second most frequently reported medical complaint. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Jones II and our team at The Spine Institute of Southeast Texas understand the impact of back pain on daily life. Simple activities that most take for granted can be a struggle. It can interfere with many areas of your life, from work to social activities. Seeking medical evaluation is the first step to getting relief. Treatment for chronic back pain depends on the cause. Dr. Jones formulates a treatment plan for you after a comprehensive evaluation. Your treatments may involve steroid injections, physical therapy, pain-relieving medication, or surgical approaches. Common causes of back pain include: A herniated disc (bulging disc) Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) Degenerative disc disease (arthritis of the spine) Sciatica (problems with the sciatic nerve) Stretching exercises for back pain can help keep your spine healthy and provide relief. While these stretches are safe for most […]
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We can all agree that proper posture makes every woman more attractive. However, what we need to understand is that proper posture is much more than just good appearance. Besides the fact that good posture makes every woman look slimmer and taller; it also supports the digestive system and can help the body get more energy. When you walk around with a hunched back, the body sends a much smaller amount of oxygen to the muscles as well as less blood to the intestines which can ultimately lead to constipation. Incorrect posture can also result in headaches because it disrupts proper blood circulation to the shoulders and neck. If we have bad posture for a long period of time, we can expect even more health problems. In order to avoid all these problems and make you look more beautiful, we are presenting four effective workouts for a better posture. Workout No. 1 This simple workout will help you straighten the spine which will lead to corrected body posture. When the spine is not under pressure, you will also look several inches taller. Start this workout by lying on the ground. Bend the knees and place the feet on the ground. […]
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If you take your fitness advice from your local gym bro, you’ve probably heard the notion that even looking at a cardio machine can make your hard-earned muscle gains disappear overnight. While that’s certainly not the case, there is some merit to the myth. Multiple studies exist, both supporting and negating the perceived effects of cardiovascular training on strength progress. All this conflicting information can certainly leave you in a tailspin when it comes to planning out your weekly regimens. Now, this isn’t to say there aren’t benefits to training for cardiovascular improvement. Many athletes can still achieve a proper health and wellness routine through aerobic exercise. The confusion pops up, however, when you start to mix in cardio with more anaerobic modalities. So, does cardio affect muscular development? It’s not as cut and dry as many would like it to be. The best answer, naturally, all lies in how you structure your training, what your intended goals are and how you view each discipline. Below are some answers outlining how this myth came to be, as well as some tips on how to most efficiently add cardio training to your normal strength regimens. How Cardio Can Influence Your […]
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Although adding protein powder to drinks is a helpful way to build muscles, you can get muscular without making protein shakes. Protein comprises every cell and tissue in the human body, including muscles. You can obtain plenty of protein from a healthy and balanced diet. Although most Americans eat more protein than necessary, body builders may require slightly more protein. Step 1 Lift weights or use machines to strength train most days of the week to build muscles without protein drinks. Focus on a particular muscle group, such as arms, on one day. The next day, focus on the chest and back. On day 3, work on the legs. Allow a day of rest before you begin your strength training again. Step 2 Use higher sets and higher repetitions to get muscular. Ensure that you are using enough weight to build up muscles. Increase the weight as needed. The last few repetitions in a set should be difficult to complete. Step 3 Increase the amount of protein you consume in your diet to add muscles. Weightlifters should consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight daily. Eat lean proteins, such as poultry, fish, legumes […]
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With 2022 here, it’s the time of year when millions of people begin exercising to meet their resolution of losing weight or getting healthy. When beginning any exercise program, it’s important to pace yourself and not risk injury by overexerting yourself from the get-go – especially if it’s been a while since you worked out. To prevent that, here are some tips and tricks to get you started on your journey towards a healthier life. Tip 1: Start Slow Don’t just jump right in and start exercising five days a week — that’s a recipe for disaster, says John Higgins, MD, Director of Exercise Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. It’s better that you gradually work up to exercising several days per week while you see how your body responds. “Start low and go slow,” Dr. Higgins said. “The current recommendation is 2-3 days per week, for at least 30 minutes per day. But for someone who is just starting out, we recommend that they start at 1-2 days per week and ramp it up from there.” Tip 2: Know When to Stretch Stretching right before a workout may seem like the best thing to do, […]
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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 […]
