Apr 06

Sports Drinks Or Water – Which Is Better After Exercising?

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Had a long and tiresome exercising session? Well, what should you drink right after you are done with your workout? Soft drinks or water? Well, to replenish the thirst you might think that water is a better option in this case but if you want to bring back the energy then you might think sports drinks are the right choice. Well, this dilemma is pretty common but know what should be the right choice with this helpful article, keep reading. Which one is actually better? • Water works – proper hydration is extremely crucial before and after a workout and helps the body against all the dehydration that has occurred while you were exercising. So water will help you to protect your body from any kind of damage. Not just that it will help you to stay energized all throughout your session so that you don’t lose your stamina mid-way. • Sports drinks have calories – sports drinks are laden with sugar and glucose. While these items will provide you with the energy that you need there is a major drawback of consuming sports drinks. If you are working out for losing your weight then the sugar present in the […]
Apr 06

Barre workout tips to tighten your glutes faster

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The butt, hip, backside or however you wish to address your gluteal muscles, are the strongest and biggest muscles of the human body. Here are some tips on barre exercises to strengthen glutes and avoid imbalances in muscles that may lead to pain/injury in spine, knee and hip. Strong glutes help you perform activities of daily life, give you power to run faster, reduce the risk of injuries and improves posture muscles hence, it is important to strengthen our glutes as prolonged sitting is often linked with creating imbalances in muscles that may lead to pain/injury in spine, knee and hip. The butt, hip, backside or however you wish to address your gluteal muscles, are the strongest and biggest muscles of the human body and the 3 glute muscles, maximus, minimus and medius, work together to push leg to the side (abduct), rotate and extend the hip from a bent position. Incorporating barre exercises can help you achieve real glute pump and strength without really lifting heavy or visiting the gym as this style trains you like a dancer without technically training like one. It is a lot like a mix of Pilates, Yoga, strength training, stretching and cardio where […]
Apr 05

8 workout tips for getting ‘buff’ at 80

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Diet and exercise fads you see on TV or online usually sell themselves by featuring trim, athletic men and women in their 20s. But as the average age in the U.S. shifts older, there is a growing need for workouts tailor-made for retired people to help them maintain independence and lifestyle as they age. For older people just starting to work out, whether you are 55 or 95 years old, it’s important to ensure that exercise does not cause more harm than good. Oak Hammock’s fitness program director Justin Smith helped NewsHour to outline some tips for older people on how to get active safely.   1. Start low and slow. You shouldn’t go too hard, too soon in your workouts. Even if you think you are healthy, it is a good idea to get a physician’s permission to start working out or participate in exercise classes. Identify your goals early on, and do not go from zero to 100 in one session.   2. Avoid dehydration. Get proper nutrition. As humans age, thirst perception declines. Many seniors stop drinking recommended amounts of water simply because they do not think that they are thirsty. Justin Smith has encountered many retirees […]
Apr 05

Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life

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People typically lower their risks of heart disease and premature death far more by gaining fitness than by dropping weight. For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss and workouts in men and women, found that obese people typically lower their risks of heart disease and premature death far more by gaining fitness than by dropping weight or dieting. The review adds to mounting evidence that most of us can be healthy at any weight, if we are also active enough. I have written frequently in this column about the science of exercise and weight loss, much of which is, frankly, dispiriting, if your goal is to be thinner. This past research overwhelmingly shows that people who start to exercise rarely lose much, if any, weight, unless they also cut back substantially on food intake. Exercise simply burns too few calories, in general, to aid in weight reduction. We also tend to compensate for some portion […]
Apr 05

This Upper-Body Workout Is All You Need to Build Strong Arms and Shoulders

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If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym (or at home!), look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which just means you’ll be alternating between two different exercises that work separate muscle groups. Because the first muscle group gets a break when you’re doing the second exercise, you can blast through this workout with minimal rest, which saves time and keeps your heart rate up. You can do supersets in any workout, but today we’re focusing on your upper body. If you want to be able to do push-ups for days or carry shopping bags (and everything else) more easily, you’ll need to strengthen your upper body. This upper-body workout is a great start, and it’s going to target your chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders, and back. Check out the full workout below, and get ready to work!   Upper-Body Strength Warmup and Directions   Equipment needed: You’ll need a set of medium-weight dumbbells. Beginners, try five to 10 pounds. Advanced exercisers, go with 10 or 15 pounds. You’ll also need a large-loop resistance band and […]
Apr 05

10 Best Exercises To Do At Home For Women

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Regular exercise is the key to relieve stress and to promote good physical and mental health. Women who juggle between personal and professional responsibilities often fall short of time to pay attention to their fitness. But importance should be given to fitness from an early age itself to live a healthy and longer life. Routine exercises can help you treat health issues and can even avoid them, all you just need to do is take out 20-30 minutes a day for yourself. You might not be able to hit the gym regularly or step out for a daily jog or walk, but you need not worry. There are some exercises that you can do at home without any equipment. Here are 10 basic easy-to do-home exercises for women to stay fit. You could do it by yourself, or even hire a fitness trainer to help you.   1. Jumping Jacks It’s a basic exercise to start with. It’s important to warm up and stretch before starting the regular exercise. Jumping jack gives flexibility and help you increase the stamina. Keep your feet together and stand tall and keeping hands straight at your sides. While jumping, raise your arms above your head […]
Apr 05

How To Do Dumbbell Skull Crushers, The Ultimate Triceps Burner

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When you think about arm workouts, you might imagine bicep curls or bench presses, but if you want to specifically target your triceps (the back of the upper arm) there’s one move, in particular, you’ll definitely want to remember: skull crushers. This simple exercise requires only one dumbbell, and it’s as effective as it is quick—plus you can adjust the weight of the dumbbell to suit any skill level. Here’s how to do it, as demonstrated by personal trainer and holistic nutritionist BB Arrington, CPT, who tells mbg skull crushers are an excellent strengthening move that will make pulling and extending movements easier.   How to do skull crushers: Lie on your back with feet planted on the floor. With dumbbells in hand, extend your arms to the ceiling. Bending from the elbow, lower the weight to your forehead. Extend the arm back to the ceiling to complete the rep. (Note: Upper arm should remain perpendicular to the floor the entire time.) That’s one rep. Complete 8 to 12 reps.   Form tips With skull crushers, your upper arms should remain perpendicular to the floor the entire time for proper form and to prevent shoulder injuries. Hold them still and […]
Apr 05

Part II: The Most Effective Exercises

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Anyone looking to get into shape can often be at odds with what type of exercise to try. There’s a fair amount out there to try too, with the likes of aerobic and strength training offering various benefits to your health and fitness levels. Thousands of routines are available based on different forms of exercise, so it can be a bit confusing where to start for those who are new to fitness. Check out the basic and most simple forms of exercise and why they are so good for you – be sure to try a few of these out and see the results for yourself! Squats Squats are a form of strength and conditioning exercise that work wonders at improving strength in many of the muscles found in the lower body. Many different styles of squats exist; all tailored to improve certain muscles or work on certain body parts (thighs butt, lower back, etc.) Your core strength is improved through squats too, not to mention improvements in strength to your bones and ligaments too. Most notably are your quads, glutes and hamstrings, which get a simultaneous workout when squatting. Introducing weights can further increase strengthening of muscles, toning and […]
Apr 05

3 Exercises You Need To Boost Your Chest Growth!

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Time to build yourself a wide, big and muscular chest with the help of these 3 movements. A big chest is a dream come true for many people and so if you too want to build it in the least possible time then these 3 exercises are going to help you achieve that in no time. Decline bench press The traditional form of the heavy bench press is done on flat surfaces so that doesn’t usually help in building mass for your chest. However, if you do the decline pressing it will help you get a better contraction on the chest along with very little shoulder engagement. In order to simulate the growth, you need to use a rep range that is going to be in between 8 to 12 with a 3-second eccentrics so that the pecs are put under a lot of mechanical tension. Handles less incline cable flyes Flyes are great for building pecks. If you perform them along with cables then you will find the tension highly targeted on the chest region. Owing to this you will be able to produce a lot more hypertrophy. You can start off with a repetition range that is going […]
Apr 05

How To Unlock Your Inner Usain Bolt In 8 Easy Steps!

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These eight exercises warm-ups & exercises will help you find your true potential in the sport of running! It is a very obvious fact that to be considered a runner, you have to run. For many people, that’s the end of it, but to be considered a strong athlete, addition of another exercise into your daily routine is a sure-fire way to becoming the best runner you can be! Here’s where this set of exercises crafted by Stephen Cheuk, founder of the S10 training & S10 recovery in New York City & a board member of HealthAdvisory comes handy. Exercise 1) Hip flexor stretch with a band – Securely attach a moderate resistance band to a hefty & strong object so that it doesn’t move while exercising. Improvise using what you have around you. In a gym situation, the most ideal anchor point would be a squat rack. Put your left leg into the band & let it rest exactly where your buttock & hamstring meet, following which step the left foot back far enough so that the band is taut & stretched. Exercise 2) Hip CARS (Controlled Articulated Rotations) – Begin with all fours with your hands under your […]
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