Mar 12

How to Get a Pull-Up: Form, Progressions, Training Tips and More

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Learn how to get a perfect pull-up, how to train for it, and how to go from one to over a dozen. The pull-up is a classic bodyweight exercise performed across countless gyms all over the world. Even tough pull-ups are performed without external weight, they require a great deal of upper body strength, from the arms to the back and the core. While there are many variations, the classic pull-up where you take your bodyweight from a hanging position to lifting your chin above a bar is a staple in training in many settings. As a straightforward but effective exercise, the pull-up has been used as an upper body strength test by many first responder units, is a favourite in many people’s training arsenal, and it’s a goal countless of athletes around the world – we’re guessing yourself included – aim to achieve.   What is a pull-up? Pull-ups are a bodyweight exercise popular in calisthenics and fitness training. Focusing on your upper-body strength, the pull-up starts with your body on a dead hang from a bar, you then pull your body with the strength of your arms and back until your collarbone comes close to the bar, and […]
Mar 12

12 Tips For Exercising In Summer Heat

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A beautiful sunny day is the ultimate motivation to go outside and play, but the summer heat and exercise can be a risky combination.Here are 12 tips for enjoying a safe, summer exercise program.   1. Ease Up Know when to ease up, especially if you’re traveling to hot and humid climates you’re unaccustomed to. Chances are, you won’t be able to exercise at the intensity you normally do, and that’s okay. I recently talked with a patient who learned the hard way. Though she normally sails through a three-mile run at home in Oregon, she barely made it through a half-mile stroll in the sticky 95-degree heat of New Orleans last week. She was surprised to realize how much – and how quickly! – the heat and humidity wore her down. If you normally run, walk or jog. If you walk, slow your pace. As your body adapts to the heat, gradually pick up the pace and length of your workout. If you have a medical condition and/or take prescription medications, do ask your physician if you need to take any additional precautions.   2. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Rise early to catch the cool of […]
Mar 12

Part I: The Benefits Your Mental Health Gains from Regular Exercise

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The most obvious reasons that people chose to exercise include wanting to improve their personal health and have a body they can be proud of. While these physical benefits are certainly worth working out for on their own, there are actually several mental benefits to be gained from regular exercise. Improving both your physical and mental health is the perfect reason to star hitting the gym or going out for a run or cycle. It may seem tough at first, but those who manage to do it can reap the countless benefits gained. Have a look and see for yourself just how your mental health can be improved through exercise! Stress Stress is the silent killer, as many people don’t realize just how much it can put on the mind, especially if it’s a regular occurrence. Any time you have to endure a stressful day, going for a jog or a workout can have you feeling better in no time at all. Norepinephrine is a chemical compound in the brain that manages to help diminish the mind’s reaction to stress, and you guessed it; working out can increase norepinephrine levels in the body. This naturally can alleviate any overwhelming feelings […]
Mar 11

What Muscles Do Pushups Work? Tips How To Do Them Correctly

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Pushups are some of the best workouts you can include in your training routine — and for a good reason. Not only do pushups require zero equipment, but they’re also a challenging total-body workout that is especially effective for your biceps, chest, shoulders, arms, and abs. Pushups also have a ton of functional fitness benefits, like strengthening your back muscles and increasing your stamina. Read on to learn what muscles do push ups work, how to incorporate this bodyweight exercise into your workout routine, and get closer to your fitness goals.   What muscles do different pushup variations work In general, pushups of all variations target a combination of muscles in your upper body, including:   Biceps; Triceps; Pectorals; Deltoids; Upper and lower back muscles; Abdominals.   The classic pushup starts with your body in an upright plank position with your palms on the ground directly beneath your shoulders, back straight, and the balls of your feet on the ground. You then lower your body to the ground, keeping your elbows tight to your body, then push back up to the starting plank position. In addition, there are also many pushup variations that you can add to your workout routine […]
Mar 11

Treadmill vs. Elliptical: What’s better for weight loss?

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1. What is a treadmill vs. an elliptical? When it comes to losing and maintaining a healthy weight, cardio exercises play a crucial role. You can indulge in brisk walking, running, jogging or take up cycling, swimming and other outdoor activities that help boost cardiovascular fitness. But if you’re a gym person then make sure that you know your equipment well. Treadmills and ellipticals are the two most popular gym equipment choices, but what are they and how do they work?   2. Treadmill versus elliptical A treadmill is a gym equipment that is generally used for walking, running and climbing without having to move around a lot. It is a stationary machine that promotes indoor cardio workout. It comes with a range of speed and incline settings and can be stationed at home too. Similar to a treadmill, an elliptical is a stationary exercise machine used to walk, run or stair climb, without putting too much pressure on the joints. This makes the equipment low-impact. It involves a running movement with stair climbing motion which targets the leg muscles, glutes, hamstrings, quads and hip flexors.   3. Benefits of treadmill From providing you with comfort and convenience to helping […]
Mar 11

How to get back into fitness after Christmas: Experts share the hacks to make your New Year exercise routine EASY

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After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the New Year can be quite the challenge, specifically when it comes to working out. But now experts have revealed five different tips to ease yourself back into a workout routine after the festivities. The team at Fitness Volt told FEMAIL it doesn’t need to be so difficult as tips include personalising your workout will make it more enjoyable and working out with a friend. Meanwhile they also revealed how it can help to ‘set specific times’ around exercising and ‘don’t overexert yourself.’ A spokesperson from Fitness Volt has commented: ‘When it comes to Christmas, the last thing that needs to be on our minds is working out – it’s a time that we wish to be spending with family and friends, and it’s important to make the most of that. ‘However, it can be difficult to find our motivation to get back into it from some time off. ‘Thankfully, there are simple steps that can increase your ambition again as well as make your workout more enjoyable to ensure that you can stick to your fitness routine in the new year […]
Mar 11

What Is Brain Fog? 5 Yoga Poses That Can Help Clear Your Mind

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Have you ever felt disorganized or confused? Do you find it hard to concentrate? If so, brain fog could be the problem. No, it isn’t a medical condition, so, don’t worry. Brain fog is a type of cognitive dysfunction or mental fatigue that can cause confusion, lack of concentration, and memory issues. It includes symptoms that can affect the ability to put thoughts into words and to think. Brain fog can be caused due to several factors, including excessive stress, medication, sleep problems, and other underlying health issues. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, brain fog can interfere with your daily life, but it’s not permanent. With proper medical attention and tiny lifestyle changes, brain fog can be eliminated.   Yoga for Brain Fog Yoga can help ease symptoms of brain fog. Doing certain poses or asanas is a great way to clear the mind and boost concentration. Practicing asanas regularly can also improve breathing, calm the mind, offer relaxation, and help you to think straight too.   Yoga Poses to Clear the Mind   Practice the following five asanas to get calmness and relaxation:   1) Downward Facing Dog The downward-facing dog offers an amazing stretch from head to toe. […]
Mar 11

How to Build Stamina: 3 Exercises That Can Improve Stamina

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, stamina training is a key part of a serious workout routine. Learn how to build stamina, along with exercises to help with your training.   What Is Stamina? Stamina measures how long a person can perform at their peak or aerobic or anaerobic threshold before becoming exhausted. There are two main types of stamina: physical and mental. Physical stamina refers to the body’s ability to perform, while mental stamina is the mind’s ability to perform. Many athletes identify their optimal heart rate and how long they can perform at this rate to measure physical stamina. Stamina is closely related to endurance, or the maximum amount of time or distance that an athlete can perform a task. However, endurance focuses on duration rather than effort.   3 Exercises That Improve Stamina The key in training for stamina is a principle called “progressive overload,” or the practice of increasing the exercise’s difficulty over time. Since it’s all about difficulty, you can use nearly any exercise to train for stamina, including: Cardiovascular exercises: High-effort cardio exercises are a great way to train stamina. They allow you to track your heart rate or speed and how […]
Mar 11

6 Habits That Will Help You Build Mental Strength

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Physical fitness gets a lot of attention, and for good reason—good physical health can prevent conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, and help you maintain a long, independent life. But often neglected is mental fitness—having a healthy and strong mind to allow you to handle the challenges and opportunities that life puts in front of you.   The Importance of a Fit Mind A common thought is that the absence of a mental health disorder means that a person is mentally fit and emotionally well, but according to Rachel O’Neill, a licensed professional clinical counselor, that’s a dangerous misconception. “An individual can certainly experience periods of stress, discomfort, sadness, or anxiety without necessarily meeting criteria for a mental health disorder,” she said. “Mental wellness is a process, and just like physical health, it’s an ongoing process to maintain mental and emotional wellness.” Unsurprisingly, trying or stressful times can be the ultimate test of mental fitness. When we are winded by a major life event, being able to recover quickly requires significant mental strength and psychological resilience. The benefits of being mentally fit means we are able to use our mental abilities to our fullest extent, allowing us to be more creative, make the most of opportunities […]
Mar 11

Aerobic Exercise And The Benefits It Has On Our Brain Health!

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There is no denying that exercising is actually good for everyone. If you want to lower the chance of having a great disease then aerobics might actually help you to achieve that. Not just heart disease it will also help to lower the risk of cancer, diabetes and more diseases as such. Let’s take a look at how aerobics actually lowers the risk of brain damage. • Reduces brain inflammation- the diseases like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and so on are widespread and chronic inflammation in the body so it also affects the brain causing the cognitive functions of one to be affected. But it has been seen than aerobic exercise can suppress the inflammation present in our bodies. • Improves the glucose metabolism in our brain – exercising on a regular basis at a moderate intensity can actually improve the glucose metabolism in our brain. In addition to that, the people who sent over 68 minutes every day showed better glucose metabolism results than those who didn’t. • Helps to improve the white matter integrity – white matter is present in more than 50% region of our brain and it connects the various regions that are present in our […]
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