Coaches of several Indian sports team (especially those associated with the younger teams) have stressed the importance of mental toughness along with high physical fitness levels, so that they cam compete at the highest levels. For a long time now, foreign coaches in India have been stressing on the fact that the mental aspect is […]
Here’s Why You Need Good Quality Exercise Mats
Exercise Mats: Regular exercise is a must for a healthy mind and body. But besides sticking to a good routine you also need accessories that makes it easier to do exercises correctly as well as safely. The exercise mat is one such fitness accessory that you need. Many think they don’t really need an exercise […]
Bananas: Do They Make You Fat or Help You Lose Weight?
Peoples are a favourite with gym-goers, especially men who do lot of weight training. However, most women avoid it as they feel it could add to their body weight. Here we take a look at the nutritional benefits of bananas and also whether bananas will make you gain or lose weight. Nutrition Facts of Bananas […]
Best Ab Wheel Exercises: How to Do It The Right Way
How to do Ab Wheel Exercise? Here are the most effective abdominal wheel exercises. Using the Ab Wheel is one of the simplest form of exercises but if done correctly can give great results for your abs. This is excellent exercise if you are already into sports/athletics such as boxing, football, baseball, etc. Complete Exercise […]
Protein supplements & powders for muscle growth & development: Beginners Guide
Protein Supplement for muscle growth & development. Beginner’s guide on the various types of protein supplements. If you are actively engaged in serious athletic or weight training programs, you need enough protein. Most adults need around 0.8g of protein per kilo of body weight per day, which is around 50g of dietary protein per day. […]
What is Glycemic Index (GI), and GI chart of common foods that we eat
As India gets busy, healthy eating habits have taken a back seat. However, by just noting down (and understanding) the ingredients of the food that you eat, you may be able to avoid eating unhealthy foods. Once such thing that you should know about is the GI (Glycemic Index) of the food that you eat. […]
Effective Cleaning / Housekeeping Techniques: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Have you ever wondered how some people are so good at keeping their house, office (and studio) clean? It may seem overwhelming to some who are not naturally inclined towards housekeeping but it is definitely not so hard that you can’t learn your way through it. The first step to go about with cleaning is […]
Do Premium Fitness Brands Really Offer Value to Customers in India?
Looking for a new pair of sports shoes to start your fitness routine? Be ready to easily spend a few thousand rupees. But then do these expensive shoes really give you the comfort they promise? Most of the shoes (even from premium brands) look as if they are outsourced to some cheap sources. The ones […]
10 Steps to Success of Your Quit Smoking Program
You have decided for some reason that it is now the right time in your life for you to stop smoking. So you now sit around and try to decide exactly how you are going to get started. You know the deep inside you are in for a long hard road, but at the same […]
Medicine Ball: Exercise & Workout
Medicine ball exercise – A cost effective way to get in shape. Find sample exercises that you can perform at home or at the gym. Looking for something versatile, but at the same time a cost effective method to exercise? And the answer is – Exercises with medicine ball! Medicine Ball Exercise – Why Use […]