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The Right Running Clothes - What To Wear, What Not To
Posted on June 14 2019
For how long have you been running, now? Have you just started? Then you have come to the right place. Let’s get you started with the first lesson of a running regime i.e. The right running wardrobe. It might not appear on the outlook but running is very intensive, tiring...
Right Breathing Technique to Improve Your Gains
Posted on June 09 2019
Exercising and working out can be tough and taxing. You put your body through a new challenge every day which gets tougher with every passing day and every passing workout. After all, there is no gain without pain. But in the process of achieving your fitness goals, there are many...
How to Perfect Your Deadlifts
Posted on May 31 2019
Legends say, “Nothing’s Perfect”. We agree. ‘You can’t seek perfection in everything’. We agree. But, if you aren’t doing your deadlifts perfectly, that’s just not acceptable. There’s only one funda in Deadlifts - You either do it right or you don’t do it at all. You don’t wanna invite injuries...
All that You Need to Know about Circuit Training
Posted on May 26 2019
When it comes to exercises and work out options, the universe is wide and inexhaustible. Every target point has different and specific exercises. You need to opt for the right regime for the desired results. Always train under a good trainer and follow a good diet plan to speed up...
Some Common Workout Mistakes That You Must Avoid
Posted on May 17 2019
Working out is a good habit but working out wrongly is not. Undoubtedly exercises improve the physical health, mental concentration, keep depression and stress at bay and widens the thought spectrum. You put in your time, sweat and energy into your regime because you expect something out of it. However,...
From Sofa to So Fit - Fitness at home for those who always find excuses
Posted on May 11 2019
You don’t really need truckloads of equipment and extra money to stay fit. It only requires dedication and hard work to reflect on your body. If you are too lazy to go to the gym or feel it’s a waste of money and time but still wanna stay fit, then...
How hydration makes workouts better
Posted on May 03 2019
Stay hydrated to improve your workout performance! It is recommended that adults drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. To determine one's ideal daily water intake, experts at the Mayo Clinic suggest dividing your body weight in half and using this number as the ounces of water you...
The Fundamentals of Gaining Muscles
Posted on April 26 2019
Gaining muscles demands immense hard work and perseverance. It doesn’t develop overnight. It takes time, energy, sweat and dedication to get the desired results. To gain muscles you’ll have to endure pain and get through till the end. Before you do start doing everything that everyone says or follow anything...
Workout tips to beat the summer heat
Posted on April 19 2019
Winter is the season to gain and summer is the season to cut so no matter how scorching sun gets or how high the mercury shoots you can’t run away from working out or sports. Summer is a fun time when there are so many activities to choose from such...
Things you need to know before hitting the Pilates Classes
Posted on April 13 2019
Pilates is the new ‘it’ thing in the fitness world after people of the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Aliaa bhatt have made it trending. If you are looking forward to taking a break from your regular routine of doing weights, treadmill-ing and other mainstream gym reps then pilates...
How To Deal With Muscle Pain After Exercise
Posted on April 05 2019
What’s gain without pain? Nothing but a tasteless delight. The hard earned belongings are toughest to lose and closest to our heart. Same is the case with a healthy and fit body. It comes after months of sweat and pain. Sore muscles after an intense workout is normal, known as...
Choosing the right gym wear for your workout!
Posted on March 23 2019
Big brands, fancy labels or embellished designs you may be very picky and choosy about your fashion and wardrobe but when it comes to gym wear only one thing matters that’s called comfort. Working out can be tiring, exhausting, fun and fantastic but you’ll be sweating cats and dogs so...
Why Trekking or Backpacking Is An Amazing Sport
Posted on March 17 2019
For those souls who love dwelling in the hills, hiking is not a task whatsoever. Trekking and backpacking is just an excuse for them to be closer to the nature. The connect that one feels with the nature, is something unparalleled and unmatched. The adrenaline rush that pumps in the...
6 Workout Essentials for Women!
Posted on March 11 2019
We have always believed that women are a powerhouse of strength and resilience. It was Women’s Day on Friday and we are sure you wonderful souls had an amazing and perspiring Women’s day. Working out is a bliss and it’s even more fun and effective if it’s done right. From...
The Core Of - Cross Fit & Cross Training
Posted on March 03 2019
Your body is your temple, and one of the greatest instruments you will ever own. Don’t be shy of it or be wary. Make sure you keep it healthy, fit and in pristine condition. There are different ways of keeping your body healthy like gymming, sports, athletics, and yoga. ‘Cross...
Basic Guide To Water Sports
Posted on February 21 2019
So you’re a water baby, are you looking to dive in but don’t know which sport to pick up? In this guide, we will attempt to explain to you the most common types of water sports and sporting events that you can take part in. There are several water sports...
A Beginners Guide To Boxing
Posted on February 15 2019
So you’ve decided to embrace the warrior inside you and boxing is your weapon of choice? Well look no further this article will familiarize with the ancient art of boxing. We’ll attempt to explain the basics of movement and stance. Be sure to YouTube your way through or better still...
The Ancient Sport Of Gymnastics
Posted on February 10 2019
Gymnastics has its roots well within the ancient Greek culture. It was first included in the Olympics circa 1896, at that time the competitions were only held for men. The Oxford dictionary defines gymnastics as "Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically...
Types Of Bulking: A Basic Guide
Posted on February 01 2019
Bulking is the science of eating the appropriate measure of calories for your body to construct muscle. To be able to gain muscle you should be in a calorific surplus. This means you need to consume more calories than your body typically uses on an average day. We must...
Extreme Sports: A Basic Guide
Posted on January 25 2019
Adrenaline rush seekers, people who love living on the edge and even your everyday regular 9 to 5 workers these are constantly seeking new ways to seek a crazy time. Push yourself and other people to conquer their biggest fears by defying all logic and sense of reasoning. Go...
Basic Guide To MMA
Posted on January 18 2019
The recent fame of UFC athletes like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and several others has made MMA a household name, it now draws a fan following almost as popular as WWE. Anybody who is even remotely interested in martial arts would have heard of the new buzzword around the globe...
Cycling Sport - A Basic guide
Posted on January 11 2019
Cycle sports is a set of sports that utilize the bicycle, these are highly competitive physical activities. There are basically racing and non-racing types of cycling sports. The non-racing sports include artistic cycling like freestyle BMX, mountain biking. The racing types are based on long or shorts distances. They both...
7 Ways to Stay Fit This Winter
Posted on January 04 2019
The pace of transition from summer to winter is slower than the people grabbing their blankets and crumbling on the bed whole day long. During winters, it becomes difficult to conquer laziness and maintain fitness routine on a daily basis. Motivation starts to fade away with the gust of cool...
An introduction to the world skates and skating
Posted on December 28 2018
Did you know that ice skating is the oldest winter game? Figure skating debuted during the London Olympic Games in 1908, pre-dating the beginning of the formal winter games by 16 years. Skating is a sport that involves traveling on different surfaces using different skates, the interface between your feet...
The Importance of ‘Warm Ups’ and ‘Cool Downs’
Posted on December 26 2018
The rapid rise of the fitness lifestyle has also given birth to the rise of the fitness industry. With the availability of all the fitness equipment, electronics, and electrical, people have started to lose focus from the main thing that matters - the fitness. Basics like warm-ups, cool-downs, and pacing...
Basketball: Fitness and Drills
Posted on December 14 2018
The sporting world would be incomplete without the mention of the second fastest sport known to mankind - Basketball. Basketball is a sport with a long history of legends and cultural appropriation. Tall players, Slam dunks and hang shots and a whole lot of ball rotation are some things usually...
Parkour - Free Running For a Free Soul
Posted on December 10 2018
Although the seed of parkour was primarily sown in the late 1980s by a Raymond Belle in France. The discipline was taken forward by his son and his group of friends called the “Yamakasi” in the early 90s. It started getting mainstream media attention and came into the limelight when...
Know Your Muscles
Posted on November 28 2018
There are 10 major muscle groups in the human body, you must have a basic understanding of what they are and how they function. Knowing your muscle groups is a key factor in making huge gains while maintaining symmetry. Quadriceps The big muscles that come together to form the front thigh....
Testosterone - The King Hormone
Posted on November 23 2018
Testosterone is the naturally occurring male hormone, it is known to be the most important human body hormone to grow, repair and build muscle. It is often associated with physical attributes like stamina, endurance, and strength. Historically, it was in 1935 that the hormone was christened with its name....
Know Your Body Type
Posted on November 16 2018
The fitness industry has seen a tremendous rise in the past decade, this has also led to numerous researches and fitness programmes being introduced. If you’re a beginner or are looking to get into the fitness industry, it is essential for you to know your body type. Your body type...
Simple ways to improve your running technique
Posted on November 13 2018
In today’s time, fitness and well-being is often hosted on stake because of our overburdened lifestyle and daunting chores. Physical exercises are one of the remedy that ensure individuals to provide relief and extract stress out of our bodies almost instantly. Running is one form of exercise that helps...
How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
Posted on October 12 2018
“People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn't help. One needs support and understanding. I am now working on an initiative to create awareness about anxiety and depression and help people.”...
Running gear for men - A fitness enthusiast’s closet staple
Posted on October 03 2018
As we enter into the first week of October 2018 is coming to an end and as we know that endings are just the new beginnings. With a new year just around the corner, the time to set resolutions is approaching towards us and it is an undebatable topic that...
Running gear for men - A fitness enthusiast’s closet staple
Posted on October 03 2018
As we enter into the first week of October 2018 is coming to an end and as we know that endings are just the new beginnings. With a new year just around the corner, the time to set resolutions is approaching towards us and it is an undebatable topic that...
Workout tips for when you are On-The-Go
Posted on September 14 2018
Once in a lifetime, everyone needs to leave their comfort place to visit another location for business, vacation, in quest of something. Most people while traveling are worried about their fitness instead they should have fun exploring your new surroundings. Luckily, if we take some basic steps and put a...
9 Tips to Help you Stick with your Fitness Program
Posted on September 14 2018
Reward yourself “An extrinsic reward is so powerful because your brain can latch on to it and make the link that the behaviour is worthwhile.” Over time, the motivation becomes intrinsic, as the brain begins to associate sweat and pain with the surge of endorphins — those feel-good chemicals released...
Fitness-The Way to One’s Body, Mind and Spirit
Posted on July 29 2018
Fitness is an integral part of life, even if the couch potato in you is vigorously shaking its head in utter denial right now! And when one talks about fitness, it is not about vigorous training and workout sessions for everyone. Fitness is synonymous with an active lifestyle. A considerable...
Stair Climbing is Underrated
Posted on July 13 2018
Adopting a fitness routine can be tough to accomplish. Either you’re too busy to take out some gym hours from your daily schedule or you’re one of the slackers who are not so fascinated by the idea of devoting their time to a fitness routine. We have a perfect hack...
Choosing the right Workout Gear
Posted on July 11 2018
Pounding heart and a body drenched in sweat is all that you need after a heavy workout! There is a subtle pleasure about the soreness that you feel after a good hustle. The gym wear has a lot to do with how your body feels post a relentless workout. From...
10 everyday hacks to lose weight
Posted on February 12 2018
"Water weight can account upto 9-11kgs of unwanted weight."
Ladies don’t be Gymtimidated
Posted on February 07 2018
I’m not sure if this is a certified word yet, but it should be. Tell me if any of the following sound familiar. You fear the weights section of the gym You feel you are being judged by everyone You get put off by idiotic males looking at you...
A different Fat Loss article
Posted on October 17 2017
Losing weight is tough, being fat is tough….choose your “tough”
Fitness Goal Setting
Posted on August 15 2017
Losing weight is NOT a goal…that is a wish, a desire. It lacks clarity, specifics and accuracy.
4 benefits of Eccentric training.
Posted on August 13 2017
"Many fitness gurus contend that this is the single most effective technique to build strength..."
Give HIIT a shot.
Posted on August 09 2017
High Interval Intensity Training or HIIT can give the same results in 15 mins that running for an hour on a treadmill does for you. Nope, I’m not pulling a fast one, years of study and research have proven this. However, those 15 mins will wipe you out. ...
5 tips for Rookie runners
Posted on August 07 2017
"What they havent prepared for is how physically and mentally demanding it (running) can be"
Top 3 functional exercises
Posted on August 05 2017
"... the real world requires you to lift, carry, push and pull objects."
Strength Training and women - Misconceptions
Posted on August 03 2017
Lifting weights will help you change your body more effectively, efficiently and amazingly than any other form of exercise.