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Genetic impact on muscle Hypertrophy
Getting stronger, toned, bigger & increased muscle mass all require complex changes in your muscles. One of such changes is hypertrophy. If you workout consistently & regularly, you may see an increase in your muscle size over a period of time. This is due to a process known as hypertrophy. Hypertrophy is an increase in…
Mitochondria : The energy source
We have shared in our earlier blogs about Mitochondria. Mitochondria are also called powerhouse of cells & play an important role in our exercise performance specifically endurance/aerobic exercise. Mitochondria are specific structures or organelles in our cells that are responsible for producing energy. Briefly, Mitochondria carry out cell respiration- a process by which we convert…
Muscle Damage
When we exercise, we expose our muscles & other tissues to stress. During post workout recovery, our tissues rebuild & make neuromuscular changes that aids exercise performance. These changes are collectively known as Adaptations. Inflammation is said to play an important role in adaptation to muscle during the recovery process. For instance, Inflammation leads to…
Diet for Performance
A lot of us who train their muscles on a daily basis may face a situation wherein their progress slows down over time. So where is the gap? What should be done right? How to overcome this plateau. Through the following paragraphs, we will discuss the best foods for bulking that can help you overcome…
Why is Coconut an essential ingredient for your daily meals?
Coconut is recognised as nature’s wonders for hundreds of years. Coconut palm has been life sustaining for a number of years since it not only provides nutrition & hydration but also oil for cosmetics & cooking & raw material for cooking. In today’s contemporary world, coconut is used & consumed in many forms be it-…
Vitamin B12 absorption
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient found in fish, meat, poultry,shellfish, liver, eggs & dairy products. Our product cannot produce Vitamin B12 itself & hence we have to obtain them from &/or supplements. Nowadays, a lot of foods such as breakfast cereals & plant based milk are fortified with Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an…
Alcohol: Is it only empty calories?
Drinking culture has been developing globally given that we have a lot of opportunities to binge be it festivals, get together, networking or celebrations. However if you want to lead a healthy & fit lifestyle, build muscles or lose fat, reducing the incidence of diseases associated with alcohol consumption, reducing intake of alcohol is necessary…
All about Glutes
We generally hear that running strength mainly comes from quads at the front of the leg. However, the real power is derived from glutes- your butt muscles! Activating your glutes just before your running( as a part of your injury prevention strategy), you will witness performance gains in the long run. When you are running,…
How to wake up & boost your energy naturally?
As a parent & working professional, some days become really tiring & exhausting. Some mornings you wake up & feel like you could sleep for years. In such situations, caffeine is the best friend when you make it throughout the day with little sleep. The question arises is the best strategy to carry out your…
Whole grain diet: A healthy alternative
Lot of us may not know that whole grains are basically seeds that include foods such as quinoa, oats, barley, rice, wheat & rye. We have discussed about wheat in our earlier blog Unlike refined grains, whole grains contain three parts each with unique health properties: Bran: This is fibre rich outer layer consisting of…
