Mar 22

9 Bodybuilding Tips for Vegetarians Who Want to Gain Muscle

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Contrary to what you might hear, not all bodybuilders need to eat meat to gain muscle. But going vegetarian does take some specialized strategy. Make sure you’re prepared each Meatless Monday to get all the valuable muscle-building macros to keep you strong and energized throughout the day. By knowing where your next meal is coming from, you’ll be best equipped to be on target with your calorie count. If your macros are on point and you’re not skimping on meals, you will reap the maximum benefits of a meatless diet.   1. Keep snacks handy Snacks are great ways to avoid energy crashes. A protein bar, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or nuts will do the trick for a natural and quick pick-me-up.   2. Eat often Make sure you have a healthy stream of amino acids pumping through you. You don’t have to worry about getting your daily dose of protein in just one meal—spreading out your essential amino acid intakes throughout the day is just as effective and less stressful.   3. Find your whey Find a protein supplement that works for your body and your taste buds. Whey is a great vegetarian choice, or there are many great […]
Mar 22

8 Habits You Need to Lock Down for a Strong, Healthy Mind and Body

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What does a complete, all-encompassing plan for maximizing our physical and mental well-being look like? That’s a question that’s been on my mind for some time now and one I’ve sought to answer. Over the past decade, I’ve gone from intensely focusing on physical fitness — in an attempt to become a better martial artist — to shifting my pursuits to the intangible development of the mind with meditation. And, since that time, I’ve learned a few things. My philosophy on health has changed over the years, but the habits I believe are essential for maintaining a strong and healthy mind and body have stayed the same. The first wealth is health. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Over the past ten years, I’ve identified many useful habits for developing and maintaining a strong mind and healthy body. However, there are eight which I’ve found to help more than all others. Some are simple, some are more general, some are exercises, while others are things to pursue. However, all are immensely powerful in the effort to develop and maintain both a strong and healthy mind and body:   1. Exercise using something you love Physical exercise has been shown in countless studies […]
Mar 22

8 expert-approved ways to ensure that you’re having an efficient workout, every time

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When you finally get off the couch or bed to start a workout, you’re not going to be satisfied with so-so results. You start a session wanting to get 100 per cent out of every rep, sprint and set so that the hour you put in really counts. But that may not always be the case—if you’re working out while hungry, skipping sessions or hitting your home gym without a plan. Hate wasting your time? Here, pros share fitness tips that will help you make sure your workout stays as efficient as possible, each time.   1) Stay hydrated According to a study, losing just two per cent of your body weight in fluids can make your workout feel harder, reduce your performance and mess with your body’s ability to recover after you leave the gym. “Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints, transports nutrients to give your body energy and keep you healthy,” says Shereena Master, a fitness trainer and mobility coach. Staying hydrated increases energy improves movement, recovery and agility; improving overall physical performance. The water helps maintain blood pressure during exercise so your heart doesn’t work harder to maintain normal blood pressure. “Good hydration also […]
Mar 22

4 Signs That Its Time To Visit A Therapist

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From time to time, you will need to deal with serious issues – be it stress at your work, family problems or devastating love life. While time can help at times to heal the wound, but you can actually ask for a little help from a therapist to help you get over your dark days faster. So what are the 4 signs that it’s time for you to go see one? Take a look. • The coping skills you have are no longer effective – one of the many reasons to consult a therapist is when your coping skills are no longer that effective like they used to be, otherwise if your stress levels are really high then you might end up going into a crisis and this is when you need to go see them, without any delay. • You’re looking for a safe place – therapy provides you with a way out for all of your issues so that you will no longer feel frustrated. You will instantly feel a lot safer and your issues will be put out in space and analyzed along with a plan to combat them in the best way possible. • You’re self-medicating […]
Mar 22

The Only Workout That You Will Ever Need To Do!

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If you want to know what is the single most effective workout that you can do then you are in the right place. If it is executed properly then the following workout will make you stronger and build you an altogether better physique than what you are having. So what is this super-effective workout routine? Take a look. The basic workout you need to do • Barbell squats, you can do for 10 rounds maximum and then take 60 seconds to rest after it. • Up next is medium width, with pronated grip pull ups, 10 RM and then take a break of 60 seconds. • Barbell deadlift comes next, 10 RM followed by a rest of 60 seconds. • The last thing for the workout is Dips, 10 RM, after which you can take a 120 seconds rest. Things to keep in mind while you are doing the workout The repetition tempo should be 4 seconds with a 0-second pause while you are at the bottom of the movement. 1 second explosive positive and 0-second pause while you are at the top of the movement. You are going to do 10 repetitions maximum. Make sure you pick a weight […]
Mar 22

Mind, Body and Spirit

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Sometimes we forget about the most important things in life. Often we neglect the mind, body and spirit and wonder why we feel so down and depressed. Amazingly, a low mood can be lifted by doing something so simple. Nourishing your psyche with exercise, mental health and bodily functions that improve our well-being is simply not performed enough. Often it is the smallest things like breathing properly that we overlook. We will touch on breathing and how it should be done later, but right now it’s important to understand that three significant parts of ourselves are interdependent: the mind, body and soul. The soul is more commonly known as the spirit. And there is nothing religious or paranormal in this fact. Every person born has a spirit. If you look after your spirit, the mind and body will see the benefits. It is a positive way to banish depression, mental instabilities, physical ailments and a variety of other complications that bring us down. Looking after the spirit is not as simple as flicking a switch, you must act to get your spirits high and lift yourself to heights you never thought would have been possible. So, where does one start? […]
Mar 22

Unhealthy Chemicals Found in Junk Food

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It goes without saying that most of the food that a majority of us each everyday has something ordered from a fast food or restaurant, or is one of those ‘easy to make’ products if you are cooking the food at your home. Whatever the case, most of it (from the fast-food joints anyway) is actually very unhealthy and is popularly known as ‘junk food’. If you are among those people who eat this kind of food every day, then it’s about time that you change, and these unhealthy chemicals found in the food you eat will be enough to change your mind: 1. Trans-Fats: Almost any unhealthy packaged food that you can imagine has trans-fats in it. French fries and your favorite Doritos Nachos are just some examples of them. Not only do they increase your levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol, they also decrease the level of good or HDL cholesterol, something which puts an enormous amount of strain on your arteries. Speaking of arteries, trans fats are known to be even worse than saturated fats, causing more than 50,000 premature heart attacks by clogging the, you guessed it, arteries. 2. Salt: Everything that’s consumed in moderation […]
Mar 22

These Are 12 Things You Need To Quit Blaming Yourself For

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Things happen in life that is out of our control. Things happen in life that is in our control too. And too many times, we often will blame ourselves and keep apologizing to others. When we feel like we are at fault, we aren’t happy with ourselves and sometimes, there really isn’t a reason for us to do that. Here are 12 things that you don’t need to be taking the blame for. The sooner you quit this bad habit, the happier your life will be: 1. Your Emotions. Do you cry easily or become too concerned about things that matter to you? When it comes to a person’s feelings, there is no such thing as “too much”. That’s who you are. 2. Handling Your Emotions. Find healthy ways to handle your emotion without feeling guilty. Write a letter then toss it or put it up and reread it later. Slam a door. Take a walk without your phone. Find an outlet and do what you need to do to get your emotions out and clear your head. 3. Rejection. If somebody doesn’t like your new hairdo or agree with you politics, that isn’t your fault. And opinion is just […]
Mar 22

HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO EXERCISE

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Let’s face it. Despite the life changing benefits of exercising, many of us still see physical activity as a chore. The myriad of excuses for not doing a workout regularly include not having the time for it, that it is only for the young and athletic and it is challenging and painful. Motivation for exercise seems difficult for those persons who have these excuses for not working out. However there are ways to start exercising without it feeling like part of life chores. Small steps: When you haven’t exercise for a while, setting yourself massive goals for example running a 5 minute mile or exercising every day for one hour can leave you feeling dejected if you do not achieve your objective. Starting small and setting achievable goals like taking a 20 minute power walk can leave you feeling more positive make your exercise routine more sustainable. Do activities you enjoy: Any movement counts. This includes walking around in the mall window shopping, gardening, walking your dog or riding a bike to do an errand. If you are unsure as to what you might enjoy, you could experiment with different activities. Even a home improvement project could be a form […]
Mar 21

Health tips to keep track of your fitness as work-from-office is back

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While travelling for office, morning workouts and evening walks might get missed out. Even due to tiredness one tends to forget about keeping a track of their fitness. Check out these tips by health experts that might help you keep your fitness on track The Covid-19 times saw businesses asking workers to stay home, schools shutting and testing sites with long lines snaking around city blocks amid the health care crisis but in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, countries have been pushing forward with plans to reopen, seeking to balance containing the virus with keeping people and money moving as they can no longer afford the economy-crippling restrictions. Offices are reopening and employees are now gradually getting back to a regular work routine where some dread long commutes and traffic snarls while others are glad to return to physical offices and indulge in much needed social interaction with colleagues over in-person meetings, team lunches, coffee breaks and more. As we prepare for this phased return to pre-pandemic normalcy, our fitness routine seems to be already shifting down our priority list unlike the peak pandemic times when strengthening one’s immunity through workouts and tweaked diets was on top of […]
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