Mar 16

Negative Effects of Electronic Devices

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In the 21st century, thanks to the advent of GUI (Graphical User Interface) based OS, we now have a multitude of devices, all of which we are hooked to more than ever. Be it your social network, content creation, or even productivity, electronic devices have become indispensable. Sure it has a lot of advantages from getting your done work much faster, easier, a better method of communication from those away from us, and much more, there are still many disadvantages of using these devices, which is what we aim to cover: 1. Obesity: Though using technology and being obese isn’t a cause-and-effect relationship, the more time you spend on tech devices, the less time you spend on exercising and staying fit. And not exercising properly will obviously not burn the fat stored in your body, thus making you obese. 2. Depression: Thanks to the lack of human contact coupled with an unhealthy lifestyle, technology is one of the ways in which a person can undergo depression. In fact, the use of antidepressants is also on the rise, with more and more people trying to deal with something, which can be easily healed by minimizing the use of technology in the […]
Mar 16

Awesome Snack Ideas Which Don’t Compromise on Health

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One of the few that first crosses your mind when deciding to opt for a diet and leave your unhealthy lifestyle behind is probably this: “This means I have to eat the boring food which doesn’t taste good,” but that’s not true. And by not true, we don’t mean that something such as veggies or nuts will be as tasty as that fried chicken, we just mean that you can still enjoy your diet by incorporating some awesome snack ideas into your regular food so you can pamper your taste buds as well. Let’s have a look at some of them: 1. Mint and Pea Dip with Pretzel: Combining the health of peas, the freshness of mint and the taste of a pretzel sums up to a healthy and tasty snack which you simply cannot leave once you get used to it. Making it is rather easy as all you have to do is mash ½ cup of frozen peas along with 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice and a tablespoon of fresh mint. This is enough dip to last up to 15 pretzels, and you can always make more since the ingredients required aren’t that much. 2. Sesame Popcorn: […]
Mar 15

7 Must-Know Tips Before You Switch to a Plant-Based Diet

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In today’s time and day, the word ‘plant-based’ is not unusual to hear, especially in the fitness and wellness world. Even though this term is commonly thrown around, many people still have numerous misconceptions about its actual meaning. For starters, people think that being vegan is the same as having a plant-based diet. Let’s stop you right there. In this post, you’ll come to learn about what exactly a plant-based diet is, its pros and cons, and how to incorporate it into your daily eating habits. Scroll down to read.   The Truth About a Plant-Based Diet For your information, choosing a plant-based diet means that you are increasing your consumption of fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds to live a happy, healthy life. The most common reason for opting for this diet is to reduce the risks of heart disease, and blood pressure, and more importantly improve your overall well-being. There are many food items that typically fall under a plant-based diet. It is basically identified as a food pattern that consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. Simply put, a plant-based diet strictly excludes animal-based products. A person who incorporates a plant-based diet is known as a vegetarian. Their […]
Mar 15

Stronger Muscles in 3 Seconds a Day

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Could three seconds a day of resistance exercise really increase muscular strength? That question was at the heart of a small-scale new study of almost comically brief weight training. In the study, men and women who contracted their arm muscles as hard as possible for a total of three seconds a day increased their biceps strength by as much as 12 percent after a month. The findings add to mounting evidence that even tiny amounts of exercise — provided they are intense enough — can aid health. I have written about the unique ways in which our muscles, hearts, lungs and other body parts respond to four seconds of strenuous biking, for instance, or 10 seconds of all-out sprinting, and how such super-short workouts can trigger the biological responses that lead to better fitness. But almost all of this research focused on aerobic exercise and usually involved interval training, a workout in which spurts of hard, fast exertion are repeated and interspersed with rest. Far less research has delved into super-brief weight training or whether a single, eyeblink-length session of intense resistance exercise might build strength or just waste valuable seconds of our lives. So, for the new study, which […]
Mar 15

8 tips on how to do yoga at home – Practice and all is coming

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Wouldn’t you just love to be someone who regularly practises yoga at home, effortlessly? Here are some tips to help you get started. Ashtanga Guru Pattabhi Jois’ most famous quote is “Practice and all is coming”. With these words, I believe he means that by consistently opening the body and mind through yoga, truth reveals itself to you in time, and with truth comes a deep peace. For many of us, a regular yoga practice may be a difficult thing to establish. Here are some tips to help you get started.   1. Create a comfortable spot for your yoga practice If you have an extra room that you can devote to your yoga, great! Having your yoga mat unrolled and out all the time is certainly inviting. Most of us, however, have to be more flexible and create a space when we want to practise. Try and find a spot where it’s peaceful and quiet, with as much space around you as possible. An empty piece of wall can be handy too since the wall is a great prop. If you like, it can be nice and even helpful to create some atmosphere with a candle or an incense stick. Things like […]
Mar 15

Workout Secrets to Make It Easy

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At a certain point when following your daily workout regimen, you may have a feeling that it’s too hard, or you feel disappointed in the end result for all the fatigue and pain you endured. However, it doesn’t have to be like that. You can either ditch the working out and get on the unhealthy train that most people are nowadays on, or you could get up and fire yourself up again. For the people who have chosen the second choice, you can still decrease the disappointment and pain that you feel during workout using these following tips: 1. Warm up: An effective warm up will help in getting your body, well, warmed up for the intensive training session that you are about to take. You could use the treadmill for a light run for like 10 minutes or just 3-4 sets of pushups with 15 reps. It sounds like it won’t have an effect, but once you do try a workout with warming up and trying another with warming up; you will notice a difference between your body fatigue, even if it’s minute. 2. Rest: Soreness in the muscles after workout is common, but that doesn’t mean that it […]
Mar 14

7 ways to help over-worked and over-exercised muscles recover faster

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As we get older, our energy levels dip. This includes our cellular energy produced by the powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria. Cellular energy allows our body to perform essential functions and our muscles to move. Unfortunately, mitochondrial function declines with age, reducing cellular energy and causing muscle fatigue. However, there are several strategies to promote muscle recovery, one of the easiest being taking mitochondria-boosting supplements.   Powering our muscles Everything is made up of energy; it is the building block of all matter. Cellular energy is a specific type of energy that is created by the mitochondria, which convert glucose and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a process known as respiration. This process is so essential that mitochondria can take up as much as 25% of cell volume. ATP actually transports the chemical energy produced by respiration and it is known as the ‘energy currency of life’. The mitochondria must produce large amounts of ATP as it cannot be stored in cells; a healthy person at rest can produce their body weight in ATP every day!. Cellular energy is required for the body to perform three main tasks: to fuel metabolic reactions, to transport molecules across membranes and for […]
Mar 14

Stamina vs. Endurance — Differences, Importance, and How To Improve

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Turn into a machine by improving your strength and endurance.   If there were an award for the most misunderstood and misused words in the fitness sphere, it would go to stamina and endurance. These words are often used interchangeably. While stamina and endurance share similarities, there are differences between the two. This article dives into these terms, their differences, their importance, and how you can improve your stamina and endurance to make the most of your workouts.   Stamina is your physical and mental ability to sustain an activity for a long duration at maximum or near maximum force. Endurance, on the other hand, refers to your physical capability to sustain an exercise for an extended period.   Endurance comprises two components — cardiovascular and muscular. Cardiovascular endurance is your heart and lungs’ ability to fuel your body with oxygen. On the other hand, muscular endurance is your muscles’ ability to work without getting tired. Let’s take squats as an example. If you have to perform one squat per second, your stamina will determine how many squats you can perform at a uniform rate. On the flip side, your endurance will dictate how many squats you can do before […]
Mar 14

How to Increase Stamina: 9 Top Exercises for Building Aerobic Endurance

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Stamina refers to your aerobic endurance, and its increase is the number one goal for every runner, biker, or cardio lover. Aerobic exercises use the cardiorespiratory system, which is why these exercises depend on your cardiovascular fitness. Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscles and the capacity of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy.   Stamina vs. Endurance While endurance has a broader meaning, stamina definition is tightly associated with cardiovascular endurance, which means that stamina is just one type of endurance. There is also muscular, mental, and general endurance, but in this article, we are going to focus on aerobic endurance.   How to increase stamina through training Training is the best way to increase your physical stamina, and there are different ways to do that. No matter which approach you chose, the number one rule is to always push yourself a bit further on each workout. If you want to expand your limits, you need to test them consistently. It might sound difficult, but building aerobic endurance is a tough challenge, so you must be willing to put effort and stay dedicated to your goal. […]
Mar 14

6 Best Exercises to Strengthen Your Heart

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Strengthening your heart is one of the best things you can do for your health. And as you know, the best way to strengthen your heart is to exercise. In fact, if you don’t exercise you’re more than twice as likely to get heart disease as someone who does. If you have a history of heart disease, or just worry about your heart health, you need to develop a regular exercise routine. Experts recommend you spend at least 150 minutes doing moderate exercise per week. But is all exercise created equal? Here are the best exercises to strengthen your heart.   1. Walking Yes, it might seem a little too easy. But walking, especially speed walking, is a great way to strengthen your heart. Walking fast will get your heart rate up and is easier on your joints than other types of exercise. You can walk anywhere at any time. All you need is a pair of supportive shoes. Do a short walk during your lunch break or a longer walk on the weekend. You can listen to music, a podcast, or walk with a friend. The flexibility of walking makes it easy for anyone to do — and to […]
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