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Talk about fitness trends and it is very likely that CrossFit will enter the conversation. It is catching on like wild fire in the fitness sphere; but what exactly is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program consisting mainly...
First things first – Bikram yoga is not Hot yoga, and Hot yoga is not Bikram. Whichever of the two you opt for, you need to know a few things that will help you get all geared up for...
This is the season to be sexy! Work those high heels and short skirts and even shorter shorts with these 5 moves.
Jump and skip: We obviously didn’t know this when we were younger but skipping actually works two major...
What is the optimal method of burning fat? There are a number of factors which decide the amount of calories burnt daily. Understanding the basics of exercise will help in designing a suitable exercise regimen in consultation with expert...
If you don’t like what you see when you look at your behind in the mirror, fret not; you are just 5 moves away from it looking like Internet’s most famous butt! Jen Selter arguably has the most famous...
Days 6/13/20/27
A.M. or P.M. –Abs, Legs
Cable Crunch (as on Day 1)
3 sets to failure; 30-second rest.
Hanging Leg Raise
Hang from a chin-up bar with both arms extended at arm’s length in top of you using either a wide grip or...
Days 5/12/19/26
A.M. – Cardio
P.M. – Abs, Arms
Decline Crunch
Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down. Now place your hands lightly on either side of your head keeping your elbows in. While pushing the small...
If you’re the busy-body kind and think you have no room for a workout regimen in your daily schedule, think again and think compound training. Compound movement, as opposed to isolation (single-joint) training, involves working two or more joints...
Working your muscles will obviously put a strain on them resulting in the depletion of a lot of important vitamins, hydrating electrolytes, carbs, and specifically antioxidants. Your body needs replenishment from good sugars and nutrients which is why you...
Days 3/10/17/24
A.M. – Cardio
P.M. – Abs, Back, Traps
Jackknife Sit-Up
Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight back behind your head and your legs extended also. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, bend at the...
Get ready to start on a 30-day journey to absolutely crazy abs! You may be no stranger to most, or even all, of the exercises that will be mentioned here but it’s not just about what, but also about...
Putting on muscle is easier said than done. It is a lesser known fact, but in order to grow, a muscle must first be broken down. It’s also important to increase and vary the amount and types of stimulus...
We are, by now, aware of how powerful yoga can be – in terms of generating physical and mental benefits. Whether you go for a regular class at a yoga center near you, or you do it in the...
Fasting has become increasingly popular over the years, particularly in the fitness and health community although experts avoid recommending eating less due to the stigma involved. But that doesn’t change the fact that fasting does have its health benefits. Let’s look...
With the first International Day of Yoga drawing closer, India, along with the entire world, is all geared up for the occasion. Seminars and programs are already being conducted in full swing all over the country by yoga gurus...
While most people think exercising is only for weight loss, it is actually as effective for weight gain too! It’s time to stop stereotyping workout as a weight loss only resort. Do you know anyone who eats and eats...
Have you been working out for long but still not seeing the desired results? You might be committed to your workout but it might be the case that you have fallen prey to the seven deadly sins of workout!...
Human existence is full of questions that we never ask or never get answers of. Some questions can be as debatable as “Who came first? Egg or chicken?” which we might never know. While some questions can be legit...
Postpartum care that focuses on the well-being of the mother and her new-born is given a special importance in India. According to medical science, it is true that depriving a mother of a healthy diet while breastfeeding would not...
The scorching heat is becoming more and more unforgiving each day and we are trying anything and everything, conventional and unconventional alike, to deal with it. For someone who has never had to deal with the heat before and...
Should you be concerned about your child being obese? In Indian context, we have always heard of malnutrition and deficiency diseases as being the major focus of health programs. But recent statistics show an alarming reversal. According to a...
We’ve discussed earlier on the incredible positive effects that workout with a treadmill can have on your health. There are safety guidelines to follow while you work out on a treadmill, and these safety guidelines can be met only...
If you are diabetic, controlling blood sugar levels at all times within the prescribed range is of paramount importance. The key to achieving optimum control of blood sugar is of course, balanced diet, a customized exercise program, and medications...
Are your hormones wrecking your health? Women go through a lot every month, thanks to the hormonal fluctuations that are also responsible for the monthly menstrual cycles, and the inevitable menopause. Many women experience a wide array of annoying...
It's the burning question for the mass- What can be done to burn fat! And, more often than not, nobody has any clear idea of what works better than what, when it comes to taking out the sturdy fat...
