Oct 13

Eight tips to help you stick to a workout routine

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One actually needs to do more than just planning in one’s head how to hit the gym again after a long time. Remember, consistency is an important aspect of physical fitness. The more you work out, the easier it will become to achieve your fitness goals. In view of this, here are tips to help stick to a workout routine.   Consider and set fitness goals First of all, what is your reason for deciding you want to start working out? What are you trying to achieve? Are you trying to lose or gain weight? To become more physically fit? You need to set your goals. However, these goals must be clear, realistic and measurable. Having clear and specific goals helps you stay focused, and motivated and also gauge your progress.   Setup a workout routine After knowing exactly what you want to gain from working out, you need to set up a workout routine or schedule. In order to stick to your fitness journey, you need to create a personalised and consistent routine that fits your lifestyle and daily routine. A workout routine where your day-to-day activities are put into consideration. By this, one activity won’t affect the other. […]
Oct 12

Staying Healthy as a First Year: 5 Tips and Tricks to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle as you Enter your First Year of College

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Entering your first year of college is stressful! Amid this stress, prioritizing your own mental and physical health can be a challenge. Between eating at the dining hall, finding time to workout, and finding the balance between studying and spending time with friends, it can be hard to prioritize yourself and your own wellbeing. As a guide, I have compiled a list of 5 tips and tricks to lead a healthy lifestyle as you enter your first year of college!   Tip number 1: Drink water The first, and most important tip is to drink water! According to Forbes, water is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of water are endless; it boosts metabolism, helps keep skin healthy, and keeps you hydrated. If you want to focus on leading a healthy lifestyle in college, be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water!   Tip number 2: Have variety The next tip would be to have variety. Second-year Biomedical Engineer Grace Murphy said that having variety when eating on campus was her top tip to stay healthy during her first year of college. Having variety in your diet ensures you are getting all the proper nutrients, while […]
Oct 11

4 Tips and Tricks for Losing Weight While Fasting

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It’s important to keep in mind that for anyone planning to exercise while fasting, shorter, lower-intensity sessions are preferable to longer, higher-intensity workouts.   Whether it was for health, religious, cultural, or other reasons, all of us have tried fasting at some point. Although many people believe that fasting has health benefits, this misconception is dangerous. It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t exercise when fasting. In actuality, exercising while fasting might be advantageous if you know the type of workout plan that is ideal for you. Even if there are a few things to bear in mind when exercising while fasting, it is advisable to keep going. Fitness expert Kushal Pal Singh from Anytime Fitness discusses how to plan exercises around fasts.   4 BENEFITS OF EXERCISING WHILE FASTING- Fat Burning:When you fast, your body’s glycogen stores are low. This encourages the body to use fat that has been stored as an energy source. Improved Insulin Sensitivity:Exercise and fasting in moderation help to increase insulin sensitivity, which can help with blood sugar regulation and have long-term advantages for metabolic health. Mind-Body Connection:Fasting may lead to an increase in mindfulness and awareness. When combined with physical activity, it can strengthen […]
Oct 10

Train The Brain: Tips To Keep Your Mind & Body Healthy

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The term ‘Train the Brain’ in exercise science refers to the concept of engaging the human brain while doing any physical activity   Here’s what I’ve learned in my many years of propagating body wellness: Training your brain will help you to develop neuromuscular coordination, which will then help increase your body’s awareness and metabolism. Numerous studies show that if you are able to activate neurons during your fitness training sessions the result would be 10 times better than the orthodox model of training. In our day-to-day life, where we all mostly live a sedentary lifestyle, we must find a way to be active. When we talk about ‘training the brain’, it is one of the most effective ways to burn more calories while also helping you lead a stress-free life. Brain fitness can be improved by various challenging activities such as practicing sports, playing chess, tai-chi, and yoga. Another example would be asking the participant to run when he/she hears a clapping sound and jumping when the coach whistles. It not only sounds interesting but it’s really fun when done.   CHALLENGE YOURSELF   Most of us tend to get bored with mundane types of training and slowly lose motivation. But […]
Oct 09

Daytime Fatigue: 7 Lifestyle Tips to Keep Your Body Energised For the Day

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Feeling tired and sluggish all day problem is a common problem we all complaint that further may affect our efficiency at work as well. Here are few lifestyle changes that can help us navigate through the day with more energy and less fatigue. Feeling tired all day long? The feeling of weakness and sluggishness may become heavy on people even at the start of the day. Daytime fatigue has become a real problem majorly because of the sedentary lives we all live. This sluggishness leads to procrastination and affects efficiency during the day as well. When ignored for a long time, it may start to show effect on physical and mental health as well. But how do we really combat this tiredness? Here are a few tips and tricks to adopt in everyday lifestyle and keep oneself brimming with energy all day long.   7 Tips to Fight Daytime Fatigue Everyday  Increase Vitamin B Intake: Vitamins play an important role in converting food into energy. B complex vitamins convert carbs into energy and keep the body energised. Vitamin B12, folic acid, pyridoxine are needed for energy production. Low level of B12 causes significant low energy, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, nervousness […]
Oct 08

This is exactly how to build glutes in 7 simple steps

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Most people have goals when it comes to working out. For some, they’re mental: beat a personal best, complete a half marathon or just simply feel your strongest, fittest, happiest self. For others, motivation is more aesthetic-based. Think improving your stomach definition, strengthening your arm muscles or growing your glutes. That’s right: everyone has an end goal of some kind – and we say, each to their own. But, if your motivation is of the latter kind and, more specifically, glute-focused (read: you wanna grow a bigger bum), then you’re in the right place. There’s a whole load of conflicting information floating around the Internet about how to build a booty reminiscent of Kim Kardashian though, including whether or not you can achieve strong glutes simply by working out. Well, according to personal trainer, Shannon Jewell, it’s possible, but following the wrong advice could actually end up leading you away from your fitness goals.   What are the benefits of building strong glutes? Fun fact for you: aesthetics aside, having strong glutes promises a heap of health benefits, from overall stability and strength, to proper posture, to power. They are, in short, essential for overall health and wellbeing. While it […]
Oct 07

Six transformative yoga asanas to help you lose weight faster

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In today’s fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be a significant challenge for many individuals. While there are countless weight loss methods available, one approach that has gained considerable popularity is yoga. Far beyond being a mere physical exercise, yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Here is how yoga can help you achieve your weight loss goals by harmonizing your mind, body, and spirit. Cultivate Mindful Eating: One of the key aspects of weight loss is mindful eating, which involves being fully present and aware of the food you consume. Yoga encourages this mindfulness by promoting a deep connection with your body and its needs. Through practicing yoga, you can become more attuned to your hunger and fullness cues, making it easier to make healthy food choices and prevent overeating. Boosting Metabolism: Certain yoga poses and sequences can increase your metabolic rate, thereby enhancing your body’s ability to burn calories. Dynamic and challenging styles of yoga, such as Power Yoga or Vinyasa Flow, involve continuous movement and intense postures, which can elevate heart rate and stimulate metabolism. These practices also help build lean muscle mass, contributing to a higher metabolic rate […]
Oct 06

Tips And Tricks To Include In Your Fitness Regime To Live A Healthy Life

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The post-pandemic era has inspired many people to start practising healthy habits like frequent walking, mild exercise, yoga, pilates, strength and resistance training, and much more. The health and fitness sector’s expansion has changed how people view exercise generally and its significance in daily life. The post-pandemic era has inspired many people to start practising healthy habits like frequent walking, mild exercise, yoga, pilates, strength and resistance training, and much more. There has been a renewed emphasis on individual well-being. Scientific research has added to the increased awareness of and concern for health, giving many people a key place to start. Additionally, individuals from all over the world are being compelled to recognise the critical need of adopting healthy behaviours due to the rising prevalence of sedentary lives, poor diets, and lifestyle diseases. Here are a few tips to start 2023 that can go a long way in picking up the necessary momentum to keep pursuing a healthy lifestyle:   1. Focus on hydrating properly Water is an essential, life-supporting resource. Decreasing water levels in the body can make workouts feel harder, hamper performance and prolong recovery periods. Water helps in regulating body temperature while facilitating the transport of essential […]
Oct 05

Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts

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Knowing when and what to eat can make a difference in your workouts. Understand the connection between eating and exercise.   Eating and exercise go hand in hand. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise, whether it’s a casual workout or training for a competition. Consider these eating and exercise tips.   1. Eat a healthy breakfast If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to finish breakfast at least one hour before your workout. Be well fueled going into a workout. Studies suggest that eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercise can improve workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer time or at a higher intensity. If you don’t eat, you might feel sluggish or lightheaded when you exercise. If you plan to exercise within an hour after breakfast, eat a light breakfast or drink something such as a sports drink. Focus on carbohydrates for maximum energy. Good breakfast options include: Whole-grain cereals or bread Low-fat milk Juice A banana Yogurt   And remember, if you normally have coffee in the mornings, a cup before your workout is probably OK. Also know that anytime you […]
Oct 04

6 Brain Exercises For Seniors To Try

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Jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, chess and other problem-solving and memory games that stimulate your brain aren’t just fun—they may produce lasting benefits. A 2014 study found brain exercises helped older adults maintain reasoning skills and speed of cognition 10 years after the research period came to an end. Here’s why engaging brain exercises boost cognition, plus six exercises to try today.   What Are Brain Exercises? A brain exercise is any activity that engages your cognitive skills. Online brain games are popular and offer a wide variety of imaginative exercises designed to challenge your memory, focus and problem-solving skills, but tactile games like bingo and jigsaw puzzles and hobbies like model building also stimulate important types of memory skills. The key is that they must be difficult, but not too difficult. “It’s important to engage in mentally challenging activities that allow you to constantly learn and get better,” says Denise Park, Ph.D., professor and director of research at the Center for Vital Longevity in the School of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas in Dallas. Park conducted a study where different groups of older adults (ages 60 to 90) learned digital photography and quilting—new activities that required complex planning and […]
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