Mar 30

How to Get the Most from a Personal Trainer

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Anyone looking to get into better shape and up their fitness levels, hiring the services of a personal trainer may be worth the investment. Yes, they are a rather costly investment, but as anyone who has hired a personal trainer before can tell you, it’s more than worth it if you can afford it. Personal trainers never let you work out at anything less than 1000%. While that may sound rather daunting, but when it comes to hitting your fitness targets, they can really help you achieve any goals you set forth. You get first-hand help with your fitness, from routines to try out to what pace you have to set. Those who are unsure how to perform a certain exercise routine or how to use a piece of equipment can be shown the ropes by a personal trainer, and make sure you get a killer workout every single time. Check out what to look for in a personal trainer and how to get the most out them: Do Your Homework Everyone knows what they like and dislike in a person, and when it comes to a person that is supposed to motivate you to work out, it’s safe to […]
Mar 29

Try This 10-Minute Morning Workout to Start Your Day

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Workouts don’t have to be complicated to be effective. In fact, the easier you make a morning routine, the more likely you’ll get out of bed to do it. Short workouts are also great when you’re crunched for time, traveling, or just need a quick way to get the blood flowing. Plus, fitting in fitness before you head off to work, school, or other life duties allows you to establish a routine, which means you’re less likely to come up with a list of excuses to ditch this essential “me” time. Before starting a new exercise program, check with your doctor. Then, follow the six steps in this exercise routine to get the most out of your mornings.   1. First, warm up Start with some warm-up exercises for 2 minutes. Do 90 seconds of easy cardio drills, such as: jogging in place high knees jumping jacks rope jumping (without a rope)   Follow this with 30 seconds of dynamic stretches, such as arm circles and hip swings.   2. Speed skaters Stand with a slight bend in your knees and your feet hip-width apart. With your arms at your sides, jump to the left and land on your left […]
Mar 29

8 Top Exercises Trainers Want You to Try

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Add these expert-approved exercises to your workout regimen. You know fitness matters. By remaining active, you can improve your physical and mental health in a myriad of ways, especially as you get older. But there are a dizzying number of workouts you could potentially do — which ones should you begin with? With the help of personal trainers, we’ve determined the best exercises that fit a wide range of fitness goals. These exercises will improve your strength and endurance and will benefit your workout journey in the long run. You can also modify them depending on your fitness level and still get the same benefits. Add these expert-approved exercises to your workouts today.   1. Deadlifts The deadlift is a compound exercise that has you lifting heavy weight off the floor by bending at the hips and standing back up. There are plenty of variations to choose from whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned weightlifter. Some variations include the kettlebell deadlift, Romanian deadlift, conventional deadlift, stiff-legged deadlift, sumo deadlift and trap bar (or hex bar) deadlift. “The deadlift is a great exercise because it helps strengthen the core, back, shoulders, arm muscles, as well as your glutes, quads, hamstrings […]
Mar 29

5 Diet Habits for Weight Loss That Science Says Actually Work

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Your scale’s about to move in a favorable direction, and so are you. How many times have you followed tips to shed extra weight and, well, gotten nowhere fast? Achieving little to no progress is frustrating when you’re putting in solid time and effort. Even worse is losing weight only to put it back on faster than you lost it. Chin up, because your scale’s about to move in a favorable direction, and so are you. We’re here with five diet habits for weight loss that science says actually work. You’ve heard the classic expression that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is—and diet plans that purport to be quick and easy are no exception. The most important step to take before starting a successful weight loss journey is to identify and incorporate healthy changes in your daily lifestyle that you can reasonably maintain long after you reach your goal. This means eating well and staying active on a consistent basis. Read on to learn five diet habits to adopt that will lead to results. And next, don’t miss You’ll Never Lose Weight if You Still Do These 5 Things, Expert Says.   Be 100% committed […]
Mar 29

5 Tips to Help You Stick to a Big Arm Training Plan

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Knowing what you’re doing is just the start. Here’s how you can achieve success by following through on your goals.   GETTING A PLAN is one thing. Following that plan through to its end is a completely different task. We’ve all had that workout plan, nutrition advice, or cardio routine that we hoped would get us on track with the version of ourselves we want to become. Finding a plan isn’t the part people have trouble with: It’s the follow-through, sticking with the program every day. I get it! Most people start new programs with the best of intentions, but then life gets in the way. Late hours for a work project, a sick child, feeling overwhelmed, or any number of monkey wrenches can derail the program, and sometimes you never get back on track. This is the pain point that keeps many people from making the changes they initially set out to accomplish. Luckily, that is all in the past. Here are the top tricks and hacks I suggest to my clients to help them go from well intentioned to well equipped!   1. Choose Small Goals, or Mile Markers, to Achieve Along the Way We all have goals […]
Mar 29

Overexertion during workout: 5 key signs to know; tips to avoid

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It is important to understand what overexertion is Gym workout has become a popular trend, especially among youngsters. However, the knowledge around gym workouts is mostly around building muscles and losing weight. What actually is required is a concrete knowledge on when to stop going to the gym. In view of the growing cases of collapsing during workouts, it is vital to understand when your body signals you to stop hitting the gym.   Understanding overexertion​ Overexertion is when you push yourself too hard physically to do something. It is one of the most common causes of accidental injuries in gyms. As per WebMD, overexertion causes inflammation leading to pain and discomfort and if not taken care of at an early stage it may lead to permanent tearing of muscles, tendons and ligaments. In the gym, overexertion is usually due to lifting heavy weights inappropriately, or lifting too much weight, or unusually high physical activity in a short time, or due to incorrect posture and technique.   When should you take a break from workout?​ As per Dr Manthan Mehta, Program Head (Hypertension and CV), Fitterfly, the following are the indications one should stop the workout: Stop working out if […]
Mar 29

6 tips to prevent common injuries during a barbell workout

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Love to lift weights but scared of injuries? Well, follow these 6 tips and avoid any kind of injury while you do barbell workouts. If you are someone who loves to hit the gym everyday and do deadlifts, make you take necessary precautions to avoid injury. Barbell workouts can get scary if not done with the right technique. Your goal might be to build muscles and get a toned body but you might end up with a torn body. So, here are 6 tips you must follow to avoid getting injured during a barbell workout. Going to the gym for a day, getting hurt and then missing out on several days of workout makes no sense. Also, the pain you will be in is no party, so why not be careful and do things the right way to avoid getting injured. Apart from getting injured while working out, people also get injured because of wrong handling of the equipment. There have been a lot of cases where one has dropped the barbell on their foot or worse hit someone with it because of not being careful with it. For these kinds of accidents, all you can do is be very […]
Mar 29

6 Ways to Achieve Your Fitness Goals This Year

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The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect, but once the ball drops, it’s a cue to look forward and map out your goals for the upcoming year. For many, that invariably includes a vow to be more physically active. And why not? Regular exercise is shown to strengthen muscles and bones, boost mood, reduce disease risk, and increase longevity. It can also help you keep your weight in check, if that’s on your list of resolutions. Yet, the best intentions don’t always lead to unwavering self-discipline and habits that stick. If this sounds familiar, consider whether wellness pledges of years past have lacked clarity. “The problem is often a goal we think we should set, versus one that’s actually important to us,” says Allison Grupski, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and vice president of behavior change strategies and coaching at Weight Watchers. “Or, it’s that we haven’t gotten a clear idea of what [a goal] will look like when we reach it.” If you’re dedicated to making your goals come to fruition this year, use these research-backed tips to inject new momentum into your intentions, and transform your get-healthy resolve into a reality.   1. Identify the “Why” If a […]
Mar 29

Everything you need to know of meditation as a beginner

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One of the finest methods to better understand yourself and become the best version of yourself is through meditation. While meditating, you watch your thoughts without trying to fight them or make them go away. Focused concentration, a peaceful mind, clarity of feelings and thoughts, relaxation, rejuvenation, improved inner strength, and the capacity to maintain emotional equilibrium even in stressful conditions are just a few of the many advantages of this age-old practice. Studies have also indicated that meditation can help people with diseases like PTSD, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome as well as depression and anxiety disorders. Even though there are several advantages to this practice, you can frequently find it to be challenging and tiresome, especially if you’re just starting out. Problems with ideas and restlessness are the main causes. It is crucial to realise that even the most seasoned yoga practitioners have these typical problems. You need a little bit of direction to maintain consistency and incorporate meditation into your everyday practice.   Tips to Get Started with Your Meditation Practice: The profound technique of meditation involves ceasing all activity and letting go of all effort in order to unwind in one’s actual essence, which is serenity, […]
Mar 29

5 Yoga Poses for Neck Pain

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Include these yoga poses in your lifestyle to get rid of frequent neck pain. Neck pain can be extremely painful and uncomfortable, and can be caused due to various reasons. A few common factors that cause neck pain include repetitive forward movement patterns, poor posture, or not moving your head in other directions. Don’t be surprised if your neck pain extends to other parts of your body. Your neck pain may most commonly convert into shoulder pain or headache. Neck pain can even lead to injuries. Yoga should be a part of everyone’s healthy lifestyle. If not so, it can definitely be a solution to your neck pain. According to PubMed, yoga has the potential to provide pain relief and functional improvements for people who practice it regularly. Yoga can help release any tension you’re holding in your body.   Here are the 5 yoga poses you should try for neck pain.   1. Extended Triangle Pose This is a classic standing posture that may not require a yoga mat. It may help alleviate backache, sciatica, and neck pain. It helps relax your spine, hips, and groin while strengthening your shoulders, chest, and legs. It may also help manage stress […]
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