Health & Fitness

Nutrition

Healthy eating…

THE GOOD NEWS is that you don’t have to obsess over gram of fat or calorie in every bite of food in order to maintain or get to a healthy weight. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about fat or calories, it just means that healthy eating doesn’t have to involve obsessive  diet restrictions.

If you are eating from all the food groups, you should be able to get all your vitamins and minerals through food without needing supplements. You should consider adding supplements to your diet if you lead a very hectic lifestyle and don’t eat right, if you are on low calorie diet, if you are vegan, or if you have dairy allergies. If none of these applies to you, the you should be able to get very thing you need by eating a variety of foods. (more…)

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October 14, 2011
Sports Training

Plyometrics

PLYOMETRIC TRAINING is specific work to enhance explosive power. In other words, it involves a lot of jumping. Plyometric training is used for sports that require short bursts of power such as tennis, basketball, or skiting, but its also a good exercise for anyone who wants to increase his or her power.

Have fun…

Here are a few plyometric exercises to add to your routine. Once again, I like to think of how people were young- always  jumping and hopping around.  Apply this attitude of fun and try some jumping. Also,  make sure to warm up adequately and stretch before you begin. (more…)

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October 10, 2011
Weight Loss

Measure your heart rate…

THE BEST WAY TO MEASURE your workout intensity is by monitoring your heart rate. Your heart rate is basically your pulse. Your target heart rate is what your heart rate should be while you are exercising. Staying within your target heart rate can help you have productive, safe workouts.

If you are exercising too far below your target heart rate, you won’t reap all the benefits of exercise. But if you are too far above it, you are going to get tired and overheated, and you are more likely to injure3 yourself. Beginners who exercise too hard, too fast are often the ones to drop out.

You can also measure your heart rate on your own. (more…)

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October 7, 2011
Weight Loss

Psychological benefits of Exercise

EXERCISE FOR HAPPINESS! Beyond having a swimsuit-ready, developing grapefruit-sized muscles, or even having happy heart, being physically active improves your psychological health. Regular exercise improves your mood and makes you less likely to get depressed. It can also help you handle stressful situations calmly.

Relieve depression

Whether or not you are feeling blue, exercise can lift your mood and help you feel positive, even in times of adversity. Exercise alleviates depression by providing a natural antidepressant, things in perspective. Aerobic exercise forces oxygenated blood to the brain as well as to other parts of the body. (more…)

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September 22, 2011
Weight Loss

30-Minutes full body workout

A little bit of exercise is always better than none, and 30-minutes of exercise is even better.
If you have time for a full workout, either in the morning, in the evening, or smack in the middle of the day, here are some suggestions for 30 minute full body workout.

Warm up

Walk up and down it for 3 minutes, gradually increasing your pace. If you have time, run or walk up and down for 5 more minutes at your top speed. Then, run or walk as fast as possible, for 1minute of jumping jacks. (more…)

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August 11, 2011
Weight Loss

Gym Etiquette

MOST GYMS HAVE SIGNS about the  rules and behaviour, but here are some general rules about gym conduct that can save you from getting a growl or two by the…

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June 20, 2011
Fitness

Exercise: Good Vs Bad Pain?

A LITTLE SORENESS, technically called as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) can be expected when participating in an exercise programme. There are some pains, though, that could indicate an injury that need to be treated.  Muscle soreness is okay, but a pulled muscle is not. Knowing the difference can save you a lot of pain and recovery time. Catching an injury in the early stages can help to keep the damage to a minimum. (more…)

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June 18, 2011
Fitness

EXERCISE FOR HAPPINESS!!!!

Beyond having a swimsuit-ready body, developing grapefruit-sized muscles, or even having a happy heart, being physically active improves your psychological health.  Regular exercise improves your mood and makes you less likely to get depressed. It can also help you handle stressful situations calmly. (more…)

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June 14, 2011
Fitness

Know your Endurance

The VO2 Max is a measure of aerobics fitness. The definition of VO2 max is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be consumed per minute. VO2 max is the maximum ability of the body to transport oxygen from the air to the muscles for energy generation. It involves the heart’s capacity to pump oxygen- rich blood to the muscles, as well as the muscles’ efficiency in extracting and utilizing the oxygen. (more…)

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June 10, 2011