Apr 12

How to build strength with just bodyweight exercises

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You can gain strength and build muscle with just the push up, pull-up and squat. Here’s how you do it The three basic bodyweight exercises are based on the three movements of any exercise: push-ups for pushing, pull-ups for pulling, and squats for the lower chain. These three are also based on functional movements: things which you do every day. With new methods of fitness training gaining popularity recently, one might want to workout without the use of any weights. It is possible as well, if you are savvy enough to add new challenges to these three exercises in your routine. To make up for the lack of weights in your programme, the difficulty of these three exercises must constantly be increased in a bid to progress. It might be harder to track than weights, but the levels of functionality and muscle activation will be very gratifying. Given that muscle-building is part of a weight gaining or losing programme, push-ups are the first big challenge to conquer. Once you have mastered the basic push-up, the next level is to change form. Even the most simple changes can make a push-up more difficult.   Change toe-arrangement: The first suggestion would be […]
Apr 12

The 10 Minutes Lower Body Blast You Need In Your Life!

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If you have very little time in your busy schedule and looking for the ultimate 10 minutes lower body workout then you are in the right place. Know the essential workouts which will help develop your lower body and you can squeeze them in your schedule in very little time. Take a look. Squats: You need to begin by standing with your feet kept apart in a hip-width distance. Make sure you bend the knees so that your things remain parallel to the ground. By squeezing your glutes you will need to press back up to the standing position. Split Squats (one minute each side): Start off by keeping your feet in a split stance and then you will have to lower down to a lunge. The back knee will almost be at the floor while the front one will remain at a 90-degree angle. Spring back up and switch your legs. Lateral Lunge (one minute each side): For this, you will have to take your right foot out in a lateral manner to complete the side lunge. Up next lower down your body putting the entire weight in the right leg and extending your left leg as well. To […]
Apr 12

4 Exercises and Workouts To Get You Back On Track

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During the winter months it can be easy to fall out of the workout routine for all of us. We keep telling ourselves we’ll get back to it next week, first of the month, after that holiday, etc, etc. So we keep postponing it and next thing we know, it is springtime and we are not even close to being ready for summer. By that point, we’ve lost most of the fitness we had worked so hard to gain, so it’s almost like starting over. Except this time you know what to expect, you know what you can do and what you’ll gain from it. With some motivation and a support system in place, you can rock this out and get back in shape! Here are 4 ways that will ensure you of getting back on the workout routine again: 1. Ease Up On Yourself. Know right up front that you aren’t going to be perfect at this exercise thing and you can’t start up where you left off. Tell yourself that you need to take it slow and easy, working yourself back to the level of duration and intensity you had. Have a positive attitude but don’t have high […]
Apr 12

5 YOGA POSES THAT BOOST METABOLISM

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There’s a widespread misconception that starving yourself and exercising too much could help you lose weight and get back in shape- sure, it could work out, but not in the long run. There are several possible reasons of weight gain, and a slow metabolism is one of them. Here are 5 simple yoga poses that you could try at home, which could help you give your metabolism a push in the right direction. Just make sure you get advice from your healthcare provider before you try it yourself, especially if you’re a newbie. Standing Backbend This pose is a valuable energizer- it contracts your glute muscles, abdominal, chest and hip muscles, and also improves the flexibility of your spine. Start by standing straight on the ground and slowly bending backwards, placing the palms on your hand on the back of your upper thigh for some support. Don’t exert a lot of pressure and push yourself backwards- just tilt it slightly, breathe in and get back to the original position as you breathe out. Half Moon Pose The half moon pose does a lot more than just improving your metabolism- it targets your hip abductor, hamstring and oblique muscles and enhances […]
Apr 11

Best ab exercises for runners

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A strong core is important for all runners – researchers rank the best and worse ab exercises Runners know that a strong core is vital for good performance but which stomach exercises should be included in the best ab workout? A new study, published by the American Council on Exercise, looked into this, ranking the best and worst stomach exercises in order of their effectiveness. The study looked at the results of a number of different ab exercises, from the traditional crunch to an ab roller, on 30 healthy men and women aged between 20-45. The participants were a mix of occasional to regular exercisers. The results were studied by analysing the muscle activity during each of the 13 different exercises using electromyography equipment. According to the study, the best ab exercises for hardening your core are:   1. Bicycle crunches According to the study, the bicycle crunch was the most effective stomach exercise when analysing the muscle activity in the abdominals. To complete a bicycle crunch, lie on your back with your lower back pressed into the ground, bring your knees in towards your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg, whist turning […]
Apr 11

8 Fun Ways to Exercise This Year

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Exercise is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that U.S. adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week for optimal health. While traditional gym workouts can be monotonous and unexciting, outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking and road cycling with a folding electric bike provide challenging and engaging workouts that improve physical and mental health. Get inspired to exercise this year with a helpful list of eight fun ways you can move your body to boost coordination and muscle tone and support a healthy lifestyle.   Hiking Hiking is an excellent way to explore the natural world and get a good workout. It is a low-impact activity that people of all ages and fitness levels can do. Hiking trails can vary in difficulty, from easy walks through scenic paths to challenging climbs up steep mountains. It engages a wide range of muscles throughout your body, including your legs, core and upper body, providing a full-body workout that can help increase your strength and endurance. Hiking provides numerous physical and mental benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased strength and endurance, reduced stress and anxiety and improved cognitive function. It’s […]
Apr 11

Women, here are five tips to keep in mind when lifting weights, according to an expert

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The age-old myth that women shouldn’t lift weights is thankfully long gone, says Sonali Swami international athlete, fitness and wellness coach   Weight training is right for everyone regardless of your goal, yes that’s what international athlete, fitness and wellness coach Sonali Swami claims. The definition of weight training is simple – it is basically any workout that will improve muscle strength by working against resistance. Sonali believes that everyone should do some form of resistance or strength training. According to a 2022-study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, people who do muscle-strengthening workouts are less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t, adding to previous evidence that strength training has long-term health benefits, Harvard University reported on its website. Although the age-old myth that women shouldn’t lift weights is thankfully long gone, some women still don’t make weight training part of their routine. Sonali is here to bust some myths and share some tips for women who want to start their weight lifting journey.   It is right for everyone “Whatever your goal may be, the answer is always weight lifting. Yes, you heard me right! If your goal is to lose weight, then you should still […]
Apr 11

5 Important Tips For A Healthy Heart This Spring Season

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Spring is a great time to focus on your health and wellness, especially when caring for your heart. With the right mindset and lifestyle changes, you can ensure that your heart remains healthy and robust. Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Dr Manoj Luthra, Jaypee Hospital, Noida shares five essential tips to keep your heart healthy this spring season. 1. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a leading cause of heart disease. It damages blood vessels, raises blood pressure, and increases heart attack and stroke risk. Quitting smoking can immediately improve your heart health. If you struggle to quit smoking, speak to your doctor or a smoking cessation specialist for support and advice. Many resources are available to help you quit smoking, such as nicotine replacement therapy, counselling, and support groups. 2. Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet: Make it a priority to consume a diverse range of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. In addition, avoid processed and fried foods high in unhealthy fats, salt, and sugar. Instead, opt for foods low in saturated and trans fats, such as fish, nuts, and seeds. It’s also important to watch your portion sizes to keep your body hydrated and healthy. 3. Get Enough […]
Apr 11

Feel the burn with these ‘killer’ upper body workouts

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Yasmin Karachiwala, a celebrity fitness trainer, suggested doing “3-5 rounds, 60 seconds rest after each round, and no rest between exercises”   If you are among those who are currently focusing on toning and working their upper bodies, you are at the right place! Yasmin Karachiwala, a celebrity fitness trainer, had earlier shared a few exercises that work on the upper body and give you the confidence to wear the dress of your choice. Taking to Instagram, she shared a video in which she demonstrated a few easy exercises for the upper body. “5 quick upper body exercises to wear your festive clothes with confidence! Feel the burn and enjoy the results,” she captioned the video. Sharing how to do the workout, she suggested, “3-5 rounds, 60 seconds rest after each round, and no rest between exercises.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala) Push-ups to pike ankle tap: 10 reps For this workout, move in the position of traditional push-ups and then transition to pike. Also, to fully activate your hamstrings keep your knees straight throughout. “It is an excellent workout to target your shoulders, chest, and triceps. This bodyweight […]
Apr 11

A Trainer’s Top-Recommended Diet & Exercise Plan To Lose Your Large Belly

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Shrink your belly size with these expert tips and tricks.   Let’s be honest: Weight loss can be a real pain in the you-know-what—especially when it comes to shrinking your belly size. And with so much online noise arguing over which diet is optimal (keto, low-fat, high-carb, low-carb, vegan, carnivore *exasperated sigh*) and which type of workouts are best for melting belly fat, it’s understandable why many people throw their hands up in defeat and continue with their same old eating and exercise habits. Fortunately, we here at ETNT empathize with your weight loss woes and have the ultimate regimen that’ll help you lose your large belly. To help you filter through the online confusion, we asked Kate Meier, CPT, a certified personal trainer with Garage Gym Reviews, to give us the rundown of her top-recommended diet and exercise plan to help you say goodbye to belly fat for good. Regardless of your current diet or fitness level, following this protocol is a surefire way to torch calories and help get you on track to a tighter tummy (and even help you develop those highly sought-after six-pack abs). If you want to see your belly fat vanish into thin air, […]
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