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You could keel over from exhaustion (without ever leaving the couch!) trying to make sense of all the advice, often conflicting, in the media on exercise. To help you cut through the confusion and find the right path to losing weight and healthy living, the experts at the Pritikin Longevity Center® & Spa set the record straight on 7 common exercise myths and outline guidelines that are both effective and scientifically-based. Exercise Myths – #1: The more you sweat, the more pounds you will drop. Fact: Weight loss is not about sweating. It’s about burning calories. What matters most about losing weight is that at the end of each day you’ve burned more calories than you’ve eaten. You want more calories (energy) “going out” than “going in.” Sure, if you sweat up a storm, you’ll lose a pound or two in water, but it’s temporary. Those pounds go right back on. That’s because sweat has little to do with calories burned. Sweat happens simply because your body’s storing heat, whether while exercising or sunbathing on the shore, and you need to cool off. So if running – and profuse sweating – isn’t your thing, that’s fine. Walk if you […]
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Teenagers’ bodies go through a great deal of change as they grow older. As teens begin to make their own choices, exercise and eating habits should be implemented to help them pave the way for a healthy lifestyle. Many teens look up workout routines online, which are often not teen-friendly. Whether your teen wants to gain speed for sports, feel confident in his or her own skin, or bulk up, here are some fitness tips you can share to help him or her exercise safely. Don’t Do Chest Exercises Every Day The dangers of overtraining apply to all muscle groups, but is most commonly seen with chest workouts. Working the chest too often is one of the worst habits boys get into. By the time they’re in their 20s, the chest muscles are so over developed and tight, they look like cavemen. Muscles break down and tear each time they are strained, and they need proper recovery time to grow. Learn Muscle Balance Teach your to teen to exercise the entire body, both upper and lower halves. Too many individuals will either focus on their lower body (girls) or upper body (boys). Power, strength and a strong core […]
by adminin Workouts0 commentstags: abs exercises, fluttering motion, propel your arms, reverse crunches, russian twists, scissor kicks, simple chair exercise, single leg V ups, tabletop manner
If you are craving for arrest day then have it but make sure you do exercise as well, even if it is by sitting down. What are some of the abs exercises you can do where you won’t have to stand? Not all exercises need you to be on your feet, all charged up. So let’s take a look at these 4 cool abs exercises which you can do even when you are sitting. Russian twists For this, you will need to sit on the floor, bend the knees and then elevate your upper body which will create kind of a v shape with the upper thighs and torso of your body. You will need to twist to a single side and keep your legs parallel to the floor. You can hold a dumbbell and then hold it on one side and then repeat on the other side. Scissor kicks You will need to lift your legs around 6 inches from the ground while you are keeping your back pressed on the floor and hands on the sides. Up next bend your knees slightly and move your feet in a fluttering motion. Repeat it for reps. Single leg V Ups […]
by adminin Healthy Living0 commentstags: build your muscles, cholesterol free foods, eating at night, food and nutrition, greatest health myths, need to debunk, nutrition myths, nutrition related myths, omega 3 fats, proper protein content
A lot of people will give you advice when it comes to food and nutrition. But not all of these are facts and a majority of them turn out to be myths that you need to debunk at the soonest. So what are some of the nutrition-related myths that you should definitely not pay any attention to? Take a look – • Eating at night will make you fat – one of the greatest myths that a lot of people believe in is that eating at night will make you fat. But the truth is that calories are calories and it doesn’t matter which time to the day you decide to consume it. • Extra protein will automatically build muscles – Just consumption of protein will not build your muscles if you don’t strength train along with it. So along with a regular diet with proper protein content, you need to train to build your muscles. • Cholesterol free foods are healthy for the heart –to avoid heart clogging don’t just look at the labels of the items you purchase. Instead try to eat healthy foods like lentils, legumes, nuts and so on. • Eating fish is the best way […]
by adminin Mind & Body, Workouts0 commentstags: bad fitness habits, discard right now, exercise routine, fitness habits that shoud be avoided, major loopholes, workout empty stomach
It may look like you’re giving your best to make it count. But guess what? Sometimes, you are not! There are some major loopholes that we usually overlook while we are busy maintaining an exercise routine. Here is the outline of the main 4 bad habits that you should take care of from now on! Stop working out on an empty stomach Following the old saying people tend to keep the stomach as empty as possible while initiating a workout! But hey, this thought is entirely mistaken! Your body needs some glucose (blood sugar) for fuel in addition to what it can use from fat stores when you’re working out. If you don’t have any blood sugar available, your body can eat its own muscle tissue to get glycogen for fuel once it runs out of available blood sugar or glycogen stores. Avoiding Strength Training You are right! Cardio is good for your body! It gets your heart rate up, burns a lot of calories, and works a lot of muscles. But sometimes it might not be the best way to burn the most calories. Add a minute of jumping rope, sprinting, or doing jumping jacks to jack up your […]
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Superfoods are all the rage these days. It’s no wonder when you consider the sheer volume of nutrition and minerals found in most of them, and regularly consuming these can have incredible health benefits! Some can be consumed on their own, or as part of a meal, but smoothies and juices provide one of the tastiest ways to consume them – plus you get the added benefits of the other foods used too! Have a look at more superfoods you should definitely be introducing into your diet: Goji Berries Goji berries are easily one of the most delicious superfoods out there, making them all the more enjoyable! With over 20 minerals alone, it’s clear to see why goji berries have become increasingly popular in recent years. Not only that, you can find high levels of antioxidants and amino acids, as well as many other minerals. They have been a mainstay in many diets throughout Asia, and have been linked with helping improve vision and strengthen the immune system. Avocado Avocados are certainly one of the most recognizable superfoods out there and one of the tastiest too! The fruit can be eaten on its own, made into guacamole, make a fine […]
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Fitness doesn’t come easy for some. While many love to spend hours at the gym or out and about keeping fit, there are a lot of us who struggle to do so. It could be through confidence, lack of interest or just not having the time to do some exercise – there is a large chunk of people who don’t even bother. Ten minute work outs, are perfect for any newbies or people who just don’t like long and complicated workout routines. We are recommended to do at least 30 minutes exercise five days a week, yet the figure is impossible for many. Ten minute workouts on the other hand, are relatively simple to learn, don’t take long (it’s in the name after all!) and can be done with little to no equipment. Why They Are Good for You Exercise does wonders to our bodies. Keeping them in tip top shape, fitness increases levels of our immune system, helps to burn calories therefore battling weight gain as well as increasing our positive moods. Ten minute workouts offer short bursts of exercise that still goes a long way in helping your body. The fact those who struggle with fitness tend to […]
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Given the fast paced life today, meditation is an absolute essential. However, meditation is a broad term, and it encompasses a wide range of possibilities within itself- each one catering differently to different individual. This explains why some individuals seem to find meditation effortless, while others struggle to sit straight and calm their mind down. If you’re one of those who find it difficult to meditate, give these 3 tricks a try- they’ll help you meditate better. Guided Visualization Guided visualization techniques work effectively for those who have trouble concentrating on anything for a long period of time and those who are distracted by constant thoughts. You can download some good guided meditation audios to listen to- you’ll find some of them catering to different aspects of your life such as work success, love and relationship and money- choose the one that suits you, and give it a try. Recite Matras Reciting mantras repeatedly can help you get into a steady rhythm, and when done frequently, it can help de-clutter your mind of all the racing thoughts of the day you may have, and can help you get much more calm and relaxed, and in the right meditative state. Initially, […]
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Popping painkillers seems to have become a part of life with the never-ending workload and increasing stress. But what if there were some good natural alternatives to painkillers that could actually work in reducing the intensity of headaches and other minor aches and pains? Discover more about the 5 best natural alternatives you should try to turn to when you have the urge to pop a Tylenol. Magnesium-Rich Foods From almonds and spinach to chard and dark chocolate- consuming more of foods that are rich in magnesium could be an effective way to calm down inflammation and relieve pain naturally. It has been found that low levels of magnesium could contribute to migraines, which is why, consuming these foods could be the best way to tackle it. Also, if you’re one of those who tend to consume more caffeine and sugar, your body needs even more magnesium to make up for it. Turmeric Turmeric is another powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can reduce the intensity of headaches and other pains driven by inflammation. Turmeric extracts also contain powerful antioxidants which have anti-cancer benefits, so try to include more of it in your diet. Hot Peppers It may sound a bit amusing, […]
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Whenever you are anxious or feeling stuck, allowing your mind a fast recharge can assist you to organise your thoughts and clean the clutter from your functioning memory. Imagine a workstation that is overflowing with miscellaneous documents, memos plus vital projects. Such complexity may make it challenging to locate a particular item of knowledge whenever you want it. Similarly, when unimportant or unsettling emotions accumulate in your head, you could find yourself repeatedly going over identical unwelcome psychological information. You may experience confusion and anxiety after an unsuccessful quest for a recollection or other significant concept. Whenever it appears like your mind is not working as efficiently as it should, these seven techniques can help to refresh your mind. Keep reading to know more about how to declutter your mind and keep a clear head! 1. Practice Belly Breathing It might get difficult to understand how to clear your mind or how to refresh mind. However, intentionally relaxing your breathing might assist you to regain your balance and come back to reality whenever you begin to experience being overwhelmed. Inhale slowly, maintain the breathing for a moment and then exhale once more. Ten times in total. Profound inhaling exercises […]
