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Interplay between Genetics & Vitamin-C
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is an essential water soluble requirement for our body. Our body is not capable of making Vitamin-C & we need to obtain it from our diet. Vitamin C plays an important role in our bodily processes & is useful in producing collagen- the main structural protein of tendon, ligaments & skin,…
How workout can boost your mental health?
Workout is known to stimulate your body to produce endorphins & enkephalins, body’s natural feel good hormones which help to manage problems & stress. Given the work pressure & stress during this pandemic, mental health of people specifically corporate professionals is taking a hit. Workout/physical training everyday for at least 30 minutes can not only…
You have a toned physique! Does genes have a role to play?
Have you ever observed that in spite of leading an unhealthy lifestyle, some people still look fit? Let us discuss if your genetic code has a role to play here! When we talk of fitness, both nature & nurture play an important role. If you have been training hard but are not able to see…
Importance of breathing during training
When people focus on improving their training performance levels, they often overlook & neglect the most important aspect, ”breathing”. There has been so much focus on diet & workout that we forget that breathing is an important aspect as well. Breathing not only allows more oxygen to enter your circulatory system but also helps in…
Planning progression for your workout
When we indulge in physical training & workout, one thing we want to see is improvement in our health quotient. This is not the only reason we train our body. Some workout to relieve their stress, some do it for fun, a lot of us do it to improve our health, perform better at sport…
Best way to burn calories
When we talk of fitness & workout, calorie is the most frequent word we hear. Lot of fitness articles & blogs would talk of how many calories you need to consume & burn. Specifically in case of weight loss or fat loss, the word “ calorie” is all the more familiar. The fact around “calories”…
Why does overeating make you feel sleepy?
Ever felt exhausted, lethargic or sleepy after eating even if you are sitting in a stationary position? This response is pretty normal & can be explained due to multitude of factors. During holidays or weekends, you end up eating more than usual, loading plate after plate during your meal. After eating such a big meal,…
Gut Inflammation Risk
Your gastrointestinal tract or digestive tract consists of the organs through which food passes between mouth & anus. These organs include mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine & stomach. The purpose of the digestive tract is to digest & breakdown food, absorb nutrients & excrete waste products. Within our digestive tract, there are more than…
You are not able to build that bigger muscles? Are you making these mistakes?
Do you feel discouraged & demotivated when heavy training brings negligible or no result? This becomes all the more frustrating when you are not able to figure out the reason. We are going to share some mistakes you may be making during your workout that may be the reasons why your muscle building exercises are…
What happens when you get older: Training over 40
Once you cross 40, you experience a slight decline if you are into regular physical training & exercise. However it does not mean that your health will start to deteriorate. With some interventions, you can adapt to changes & maintain an efficient healthy lifestyle for long in what is perceived as old age. So what…