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Compound & Isolation Exercises using calisthenics: Which one is better?
Are compound exercises better than isolation exercise? No every form of exercises serve different purposes. I shall be discussing the benefits of both forms of exercises. So what are compound & isolation exercises? Compound exercises: Impact multiple muscle groups & joints when you are performing them. Hence you target more muscles in a short period
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All about inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s response to toxic & harmful foreign substances that may harm your body. On your external body, inflammation manifest through swelling & redness, however it also impacts inside your body. In a lot of cases, your diet creates inflammation in your body. We are detailing foods that can create & worsen inflammation:
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What is leaky gut?
When you consume food, your digestive tract comes into action that breaks down your food & nutrients are absorbed. Your digestive system acts as a protective zone for your body. The intestinal walls acts as a barrier that controls what enters into your bloodstream to be transported to body organs. Intestinal walls have tight junctions
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Post workout meal: The right nutrition
Post workout meal is as important as workout. After burning the required calories your body needs the right kind of nutrition to recover. We have discussed briefly about pre & post workout meal in our previous blog. This blog covers in details ideas & tips that will help you consume proper post workout mealYour meal
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Should you stretch before workout?
Most of us do not stretch enough. Even if we do, we barely stretch for 2 minutes after 45 min to 60 min long workout. Stretching is the last thing we want to indulge into post workout. However, it is important to note that stretching increases flexibility, improves blood flow in the body, reduces risk
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Different types of Ketogenic diets
We have discussed earlier about the concept of “ carb cycling” through our blog on how carb cycling helps in weight loss(https://thesushantkumar.com/2019/05/17/carb-cycling-how-it-helps-in-weight-loss/). Carb cycling is also referred to as cyclic ketogenic diet(CKD). Today, we are going to discuss about different types of Ketogenic diets & help you decide if one of them might be a
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How to burn fat without losing muscle- the cutting guide
Getting a lean physique is that every fitness freak aspires for. Cutting fat is tricky & can ruin all your progress if not done right. Cut is not function of cardio alone. Although additional cardio workout would be added to your workout routine, nutrition will pay the most important role in cutting. Before, we more
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Why rest days are important ?
When you start your fitness journey, you are filled up with so much enthusiasm that you would not slow down &/or make rest day part of your weekly workout schedule. However, it is important to note that without rest your body will not perform efficiently & your exposure to injury is greatly increased. During moderate
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Is cardio killing your fitness progress?
Most of the fitness aspirants think that doing cardio will impact their muscle growth & will impede their fitness progress. However, this is not completely true. It depends upon what kind of cardio workout/exercises you include in your schedule. Some exercises are not for weight lifters & those looking to build serious muscle mass. Running
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All your need to know about Whey Protein
Whey protein is one of the most popular & widely consumed supplements. It is generally taken before & after workout. Some people also take it as an evening snack. Before, we discuss more specifics about Whey protein, let’s talk about the role of protein in our diet. Protein is an essential macronutrient & plays an
