This post is to help you understand how strength training is different from bodybuilding. When fitness enthusiasts and athletes join a gym or embark on training, they have different goals. The primary goal of a bodybuilder is to increase muscle mass. This involves altering cell physiology to promote growth. Experts say that cells, fluid, and muscle fiber increase rapidly with these workouts, which gives someone a larger physique generally. Weightlifting…
Yoga is one of the most accessible ways to stay healthy and fit, as seen in the meteoric rise of this ancient practice in Western society. Of the countless benefits of practicing yoga routinely, one of them is a stronger core. A stronger core helps you prevent lower back pain, improves your posture and stamina, plus benefits your breathing and heart. Here are seven yoga poses that specifically target your…
Living healthy is all about staying active, eating well and sleeping well. Everything else automatically falls into place. While most of us think that finding time to exercise is like the Holy Grail, it needn’t be! It only requires a mindset and a change of perspective to make it happen. I mean, how many of us will actually choose being sick over being healthy? And based on our choice (I…
Walking is a wonderful exercise that helps maintain overall health. All you have to do is spare 30 minutes every day to enjoy better cardiovascular fitness, stronger bones, lose weight, improve muscle power and endurance. Besides this, you can also lower your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer. The best part? Walking is free. You don’t need any special equipment or training. Get a…
Bikram yoga is a huge trend these days, though most know it by the name “hot yoga,” and for a good reason — Bikram yoga classes are practiced in a room around 104-105 degrees with a humidity level of 40%. A hot yoga class typically consists of 26 asanas and two breathing exercises, allowing you to warm and stretch your muscles to the best of their ability. Why Bikram Yoga?…