Mar 01

What Is Mind-Muscle Connection and Why It Is Important?

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Mind-muscle connection (MMC) refers to paying attention to your body while moving. MMC does more than just promote progress with purpose. It also entails thinking about directly engaging the core muscles as you move. The mind-muscle connection is an intentional and conscious type of activity. It refers to the capability to direct the tension created during exercise to a muscle group or area of muscle throughout the body, which differs between passive and active strength movement. When concentrating on the use of muscle groups to generate contractions, the brain recruits a higher proportion of muscle fibers to accomplish the task. This also prevents muscle fibers that are not in use from being innervated. The body can gain size and muscle strength in all the correct spots if you create tension in the correct muscles.   What Is The Importance of the Mind Muscle Connection? According to research, thinking more deeply about muscles’ movement stimulates the muscle tissue more than conducting the exercise without paying attention to it. In other words, the more you focus on the target muscle while going to perform an exercise, the more strength and memory you will gain. When we direct our thoughts and attention to […]
Feb 29

Overeating on weekends? 5 tips to kick the habit

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Many of us struggle with the weekend binge eating habit, on our journey to a fitter body. A whole week’s hard work and discipline in the gym can be ruined if you indulge in sinful eating for all meals during the weekend. At times, it can also affect your motivation to continue eating healthy the next week. if you want to make sure your diet plan isn’t screwed up on Saturday and Sunday without ruining the weekend fun vibe, here are a few tips to follow:   A cheat ‘meal’ over a cheat day A cheat meal, once a week won’t hamper your fitness routine, much. However, make sure that you work hard during the week to deserve the weekend cheat meal. The human brain craves reward, and your cheat meal can be a lot satisfying if you can show yourself your fitness achievement earned through hard work, over the week. Put enough thought into the cheat meal and make sure you eat it mindfully, taking time, so that you don’t feel it was over in a snap. Also, make sure the portion size is justified.   Keep a food journal A weekend food journal can help you track what’s […]
Feb 28

Mental Health: Try These Self Care Tips To Boost Your Health

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Here we discuss a list of self-care tips you can follow for better mental health. Self-care plays a crucial role in maintaining and boosting mental health. These can help boost not only your mental health but your overall health and quality of life. Self-care tips ensure you get the treatment you require to function well. In this article, we discuss a list of self-care tips you can follow for better mental health.   Here are 10 self-care tips that can positively impact mental health:   1. Regular exercise Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. It also helps reduce stress hormones. Find an activity you enjoy, whether it’s jogging, yoga, or dancing. Start with small goals and gradually increase intensity.   2. Adequate sleep Quality sleep is essential for cognitive function and emotional well-being. It helps in managing stress and improving overall mood. Establish a consistent sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and ensure your sleep environment is comfortable.   3. Healthy nutrition A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients for brain function and emotional stability. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains in your meals. Stay hydrated and limit processed foods.   4. […]
Feb 27

Here’s how you can protect your skin while working out in winters

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Workout helps you in more ways than one- from bursting with stress to keeping you fit and active. It’s hard to imagine that there could be any downsides to sweating it out. Well, turns out, it can. Not on the body but it can ruin your skin especially if you work out outdoors in the colder months of the year. Skin expert, Dr Manasi Shirolikar, Consultant Dermatologist and Founder of the online consulting brand (drmanasiskin.com) says “Winter air tends to be not only colder but also drier. If there is some wind, it can also lead to drying your skin out. This can cause irritation and barrier impairment.” She also laid down some important tips to keep in mind while working out in low temps so your skin doesn’t pay the price of your workout session:   1. Don’t Skip Sunscreen People mistakenly think they won’t get sun damage during winter but that is not the case. Use sweat-resistant sunscreen not just on your face but also on your body if you are working out during the day. Opt for SPF 30 or higher. A cream-based sunscreen will moisturise, whereas a gel-based one would be better for oily skin.   […]
Feb 26

8 simple tips from health experts to live a longer life

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Easy things you can do on a daily basis to live longer! The ongoing pandemic has brought to the forefront the importance of mental and physical wellness. People have realised that leading a happy and healthy life is the key to living longer. For this reason, we spoke with health experts about easy lifestyle changes we can incorporate into our daily routines to live longer and more fulfilling lives. These are their best insights.   8 best tips from nutritionists and health experts to live longer   1. Follow a sustainable diet plan Building a sustainable diet is more important than following a strict diet. “No one can stop eating out, not give in to stress eating once in a while, or stop desserts altogether. It’s important to follow a balanced diet 80% of the time and enjoy your weekly meal with dessert and drinks,” says Simran, fitness expert and co-founder, Simvalecha. “Cut out non-nutritive foods like added sugars and start on limiting sweets. These foods cause inflammation, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, joint pain, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Instead, follow sustainable diets rich in fruits and vegetables to stave off diseases and maintain a healthy weight,” states […]
Feb 25

Recharge your mind and improve work productivity with these yoga asanas

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Postures that stretch the back muscles are considered cooling in Ayurveda, and soothing for those feeling overly stressed, frustrated, or angry   Work productivity can reduce due to multiple reasons — having a poor manager, not feeling a connection with your workplace and its values, or the work, in general. While there are some remedial measures like feedback, and open communication that can help, it may take time before the changes are actually reflected. That is where our personal philosophy, stress management skills, and ability to cope with tough situations can come into play. Yoga is an empowering practice that can help you manage stress because it integrates three aspects of health and wellness – body, breath, and mind.   Here are a few yoga techniques that are exceptionally helpful in coping with stress.   Sun salutations Moderate levels of aerobic exercises are great for mental health, and sun salutations are perfect for that. When practised with the correct breathing pattern, for 6-12 rounds, they help relieve tension, elevate mood, and boost energy, too.   Balance on one leg Single leg balances like tree pose, warrior III, or dancer’s pose help improve balance and stability. The simple act of balancing […]
Feb 24

Depression may be making you hotter, literally, study finds

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A study published in Scientific Reports has found that people with depression have higher body temperature. The recognition of major depressive disorder has risen significantly over the years. People are not only recognizing the value of acknowledging their symptoms but also seeking necessary help. Mental health issues are often considered to be difficulties of the mind. However, it was debunked many years ago that mental health issues can alter the brain and body chemistry. Researchers from UC San Diego and UC San Francisco looked at data from participants and measured their body temperature. They predicted that individuals with depressive symptoms are likely to experience heightened body temperature. They believe that their research contributes to furthering our understanding of depression.   How does depression impact body temperature? Much research has been done to understand the signs of major depressive disorder. While studies have been conducted on the relationship between MDD and body temperatures, they have been done on a small scale. It means that the sample of people included in studies is small. The aforementioned study tried to take a step higher and included 20,000 international participants. As it had a large number of participants, its findings became relatively more valid […]
Feb 23

How To Eat Healthy On A Budget? Here Are 7 Tips That Can Help

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Eating healthy on a budget is not at all difficult. You just need to be mindful of certain things, and you can easily achieve all your health goals while being on a budget. The quest to find healthy foods is an ongoing one. From the healthiest of breads and snacks to drinks, we make sure to have our pantry stocked with guilt-free items at all times. However, the majority of these healthy foods are priced quite heavily and are not quite feasible for people who are on a budget. Whether you’re living in a hostel or have budget constraints, it shouldn’t stop you from eating healthy. It may seem impossible to do so, but with just a bit of creativity and mindfulness, you can achieve your health goals without breaking the bank. Here are some practical tips that will come in handy:   Here Are 7 Tips To Eat Healthy On A Budget:   1. Plan your meals Planning your meals in advance may seem like an effort, but once you start practising it, there’s no looking back. By doing so, you’ll notice a dramatic shift in your urge to order food from outside. When you’re mentally aware of what […]
Feb 22

Forget the gym — build a stronger chest and arms with this 5-move dumbbell workout

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Five moves to build muscle, no gym required If you usually work out at the gym, you’ll know that a lot of people target their upper body with staple moves like bench presses. However, that’s not the only way to strengthen your arms, chest, shoulders, and back, as this five-move dumbbell workout shows. All you need to get started is some fixed-weight dumbbells or a set of adjustable dumbbells. Adjustable weights cost more initially, but you can increase the load as you get stronger, rather than buying a new set of standard weights, which also makes them easier to store. Don’t worry if you’re new to resistance training or haven’t tried some of these exercises before. We asked personal trainer Ollie Thompson to design a short routine and guide you through each move with some useful tips to improve your form.   How to do this five-move upper-body workout Thompson has put together a routine that’ll target “all major muscle groups in the upper body: chest, back, shoulders, arms, and core. All exercises can be performed with just a pair of dumbbells.” Although you’re free to train in whatever way works best for your body, Thompson has a few suggestions. “Perform each exercise […]
Feb 21

Feel like a slug? You may have the wrong exercise mind-set.

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A new study shows that thinking you’re failing at exercise is bad for your health. Tracking all your movements can help. Many of us worry that we don’t get enough exercise. But the mere belief that we aren’t moving enough can have negative consequences for our health, according to emerging science about how our mind-set affects our bodies. A fascinating new study of mind-sets and exercise, though, shows that learning how much we actually move by tracking our steps could help us start thinking of ourselves as active people, which can pay health dividends, even if we don’t start exercising more. In the study, 162 adults who had never counted steps before wore tracking watches for four weeks. One group was given a watch that wildly inflated step counts — instead of averaging 7,000 steps, they thought they walked 9,800. Another less-fortunate group wore a watch that deflated step counts, lowering them by about 40 percent, to around 4,000 a day. And two groups wore watches that told the truth — they were walking about 7,000 steps a day. But some of the participants also watched videos about the power of mind-sets and how they can influence our health. These […]
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