Apr 13

ARE HOME FITNESS WORKOUTS AS EFFECTIVE AS GYM WORKOUTS?

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Making it to the gym every time is just not realistic these days, considering the number of different tasks we cram into an average day and the unforeseen events which do occur that require us to adjust our scheduled activities. However, not being able to make it to the gym occasionally should not bring about a break in your workout routine as you may want to consider doing home fitness workouts instead. Most people do not do fitness workouts from home because they do not believe in its effectiveness but the truth is that home fitness workouts which are done regularly and with sufficient intensity can be very effective. Given the varying goals for exercising, home fitness workouts may not be ideal for everyone but it does offer the occasional break from the regular routine even for the most dedicated gym enthusiast. While there is some doubt as to how effective home fitness workouts are compared to regular gym time, the truth is that you can see very good result from working out at home depending on what your goals are. What is important is to ensure that your home fitness routines are balanced and include exercises that deal with […]
Apr 13

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Training Right for Your Body Type

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Take a look around your gym, and you’ll probably see people who are doing the same cardio routines, day after day, without gaining noticeable improvements in their body shape or composition. Maybe you’re one of them. When, every once in a while, someone shows up with an enviously sculpted body, you may wonder: What is she doing differently? The answer is: She’s probably training the right way for her body type — something 70 percent of people are not doing, according to Phil Catudal, a celebrated National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)–certified personal trainer in the Los Angeles area. “Each of us has a genetic and physiological design that determines our body type, or somatotype, and different body types have different responses to certain fitness programs,” says Catudal, a global health coach and the author of Just Your Type: The Ultimate Guide to Eating and Training Right for Your Body Type. (Full disclosure: I wrote the book with him from which the following tips come.) So it could be that you or the men and women you see at the gym are performing the right exercises the right way — but they’re optimal for someone else’s body type, not yours. […]
Apr 12

Should You Work Out When You’re Sore?

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Fitness pros weigh in on whether working out when you’re sore is a good or bad thing — plus, what you can do to recover.   Feeling very sore after a workout can seem like a badge of honor; it’s a reminder that you got up in the morning to make time to exercise, and that you really pushed yourself. But if you’re still feeling the burn the next day, should you work out while sore anyway? While some soreness after a new or intense workout is totally natural, a “no pain, no gain” mindset can have serious consequences if you ignore signs that your body needs a rest. Yes, the work you do in the gym is important, but it’s just as crucial to give your body sufficient time to recover in between workouts, according to Kirk Campbell, M.D., a sports medicine surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. While you may be tempted to power through, there’s great danger in not allowing ample time for your muscles to rest, explains Leesa Galatz, M.D., chair of the orthopedic department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since the soreness you’re experiencing is […]
Apr 12

Don’t overexert yourself at gym

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A35-year-old woman died while lifting weights in a gym recently. This shocked fitness enthusiasts. BM spoke with experts to know the do’s and don’ts of exercising. Dr Divya Marina Fernandes, consultant, interventional cardiology and Heart Failure Specialist, Aster RV Hospital said: “We see athletes collapsing in gyms or on fields. This could mainly be attributed to conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm).” She advised getting a treadmill test before starting endurance training even for those under 40. She said basic life-saving skills like CPR are good to know. “Focus on building stamina and strength gradually and listen to your body. Take adequate rest when necessary. Avoid supplements unless they have been tested and certified by reputed bodies,” she added. A bad diet and other poor lifestyle habits are common among youngsters. Many are into performance-enhancing drugs and unscientifically marketed supplements. To add to it, heavy exercise without heeding to early symptoms is terrible for health. Trainers need to be aware of sports medicine and the risks of over exercising, said Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, senior interventional cardiologist, Sakra World Hospital. A family history of heart attacks at a young age, symptoms like chest pain or uneasiness or effort […]
Apr 12

How to build strength with just bodyweight exercises

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You can gain strength and build muscle with just the push up, pull-up and squat. Here’s how you do it The three basic bodyweight exercises are based on the three movements of any exercise: push-ups for pushing, pull-ups for pulling, and squats for the lower chain. These three are also based on functional movements: things which you do every day. With new methods of fitness training gaining popularity recently, one might want to workout without the use of any weights. It is possible as well, if you are savvy enough to add new challenges to these three exercises in your routine. To make up for the lack of weights in your programme, the difficulty of these three exercises must constantly be increased in a bid to progress. It might be harder to track than weights, but the levels of functionality and muscle activation will be very gratifying. Given that muscle-building is part of a weight gaining or losing programme, push-ups are the first big challenge to conquer. Once you have mastered the basic push-up, the next level is to change form. Even the most simple changes can make a push-up more difficult.   Change toe-arrangement: The first suggestion would be […]
Apr 12

Does walking build muscle?

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Wondering, does walking build muscle? We look at how you can get toned legs without setting foot in the weights room Walking is a great example of cardiovascular exercise, but does walking build muscle? It can be done anywhere, anytime, and without the need for expensive gear or sophisticated equipment. We’ll be getting to the bottom of how walking affects your muscles and whether it’s possible to get toned legs without setting foot in the gym. When you walk, your body will use your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles to power your movement. Thanks to centuries of evolution, humans have become extremely efficient when it comes to moving on two feet for long periods of time. As muscle building requires the presence of mechanical tension and muscle fiber damage, it may be quite tricky to grow muscles just by walking alone. Still, you may see some great results if you vary your training routine or add some resistance by using a weighted vest or ankle weights. We’ll look at whether walking can indeed build muscle and what, if anything, can be done to speed up the process.   Does walking build muscle? Walking is a type of aerobic physical […]
Apr 12

4 Exercises and Workouts To Get You Back On Track

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During the winter months it can be easy to fall out of the workout routine for all of us. We keep telling ourselves we’ll get back to it next week, first of the month, after that holiday, etc, etc. So we keep postponing it and next thing we know, it is springtime and we are not even close to being ready for summer. By that point, we’ve lost most of the fitness we had worked so hard to gain, so it’s almost like starting over. Except this time you know what to expect, you know what you can do and what you’ll gain from it. With some motivation and a support system in place, you can rock this out and get back in shape! Here are 4 ways that will ensure you of getting back on the workout routine again: 1. Ease Up On Yourself. Know right up front that you aren’t going to be perfect at this exercise thing and you can’t start up where you left off. Tell yourself that you need to take it slow and easy, working yourself back to the level of duration and intensity you had. Have a positive attitude but don’t have high […]
Apr 12

The 10 Minutes Lower Body Blast You Need In Your Life!

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If you have very little time in your busy schedule and looking for the ultimate 10 minutes lower body workout then you are in the right place. Know the essential workouts which will help develop your lower body and you can squeeze them in your schedule in very little time. Take a look. Squats: You need to begin by standing with your feet kept apart in a hip-width distance. Make sure you bend the knees so that your things remain parallel to the ground. By squeezing your glutes you will need to press back up to the standing position. Split Squats (one minute each side): Start off by keeping your feet in a split stance and then you will have to lower down to a lunge. The back knee will almost be at the floor while the front one will remain at a 90-degree angle. Spring back up and switch your legs. Lateral Lunge (one minute each side): For this, you will have to take your right foot out in a lateral manner to complete the side lunge. Up next lower down your body putting the entire weight in the right leg and extending your left leg as well. To […]
Apr 11

Best ab exercises for runners

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A strong core is important for all runners – researchers rank the best and worse ab exercises Runners know that a strong core is vital for good performance but which stomach exercises should be included in the best ab workout? A new study, published by the American Council on Exercise, looked into this, ranking the best and worst stomach exercises in order of their effectiveness. The study looked at the results of a number of different ab exercises, from the traditional crunch to an ab roller, on 30 healthy men and women aged between 20-45. The participants were a mix of occasional to regular exercisers. The results were studied by analysing the muscle activity during each of the 13 different exercises using electromyography equipment. According to the study, the best ab exercises for hardening your core are:   1. Bicycle crunches According to the study, the bicycle crunch was the most effective stomach exercise when analysing the muscle activity in the abdominals. To complete a bicycle crunch, lie on your back with your lower back pressed into the ground, bring your knees in towards your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg, whist turning […]
Apr 11

How to start building muscle as a beginner, according to personal trainers

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You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to start building muscle with strength training, according to Cassie Costa, a NASM-certified personal trainer. “No one starts off advanced,” Costa told Insider. “Focus on your own journey and goals. You will eventually find a good rhythm and become more comfortable.” She said that getting the right balance of exercises, staying consistent, and fueling your body with food and sleep can help you make gains even with no prior experience in the gym.   Use the right equipment To build muscle, you need to do strength training to challenge your body with gradually increasing amounts of tension, a principle called progressive overload. Gym machines can help beginners build a strong foundation and focus on specific muscles, Costa said. Free weights help train more muscles at once with compound exercises like squats and deadlifts. To start, dumbbells are the most user-friendly, she said. Barbells and kettlebells add weight and dynamic movement as you progress.   Prioritize compound movements that work multiple muscle groups To maximize muscle-building, you’ll want to focus on the big lifts first, according to Costa. “It’s great to use the energy and focus that you have at the start of […]
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