December 2015
Your Key To Success:
YOGA The timeline of Fitness and Health
RUNNING FITNESS EXERCISE: PUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga Methods One Can Use To Make Walking More Challenging
Fitness Exercise Promotes Healthy Skin
WHOLE BODY WORKOUT IS THE ROUTE TO FITNESS
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A JOURNEY BACK TO THE ROOTS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS
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THE TIMELINE OF FITNESS AND HEALTH
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BAD HABIT AND FITNESS: KICK THE FORMER OUT NOW!
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CYCLING EXERCISE: FOR THE WORLDLY AFFAIR
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HOBBY FITNESS EXERCISE: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
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NON VEGETARIAN FITNESS PLANNING: MEDIUM RARE PLEASE
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RUNNING FITNESS EXERCISE: PUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON
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SWIMMING FITNESS EXERCISE: HITTING THE WATER
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VEGETARIAN EATING FITNESS: EATING YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
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WHOLE BODY WORKOUT IS THE ROUTE TO FITNESS
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FITNESS EXERCISE PROMOTES HEALTHY SKIN
22 3 REASONS WHY GREEN SMOOTHIES ARE GREAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS 24
BENEFITS OF FITNESS AND EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN
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DANCE CLASSES - FAR BETTER THAN WORKING OUT AT THE GYM
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HOW TO QUICKLY LOSE WEIGHT WHILE KEEPING YOUR LIFESTYLE IN A BALANCE
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GETTING STARTED LOSING WEIGHT - WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FIRST
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6 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA
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6 GREAT EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE MUSCLES
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METHODS ONE CAN USE TO MAKE WALKING MORE CHALLENGING
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THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PICKING A WORKOUT PARTNER
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YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS: YOGA
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FITNESS: TOP 2 DANGERS OF A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE TO AVOID JUICE RECIPES FOR HEALTH LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES YOU MUST TRY 5 TIPS FOR STAYING MOTIVATED WHEN YOU'RE ON A WEIGHT LOSS DIET
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FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to this month’s issue of our magazine. This month we bring you some great new articles that will help you fast track your goals and success.
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A JOURNEY BACK TO THE ROOTS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS The aesthetic qualities of yoga cannot be measured or stated but can only be experienced. It acts as a major stress-buster and keeps one ever ready for the hardships.
The present generation is looking forward to every opportunity for maintaining fitness of the mind, body and soul. While outdoor sports and gymnasiums are immensely popular across the world, another primitive and supremely effective form of exercise has been embarking the fitness freaks on a journey back to the very essence of living. This is through yoga and meditation which originates from the age-old eastern tradition and culture. The origin of Yoga and Meditation can be traced back to the following periods in history: 1. The Bronze Age that witnessed the growth of cities known as Harappa and Mohenjodaro 2. The religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism 3. The period of Aryan civilisation surrounding the rivers Indus and Saraswati Archaeologists and historians have engaged in rigorous research to determine the exact origin and form of yoga in the very beginning but the idea about its history still continues to remain sketchy in parts. The broad categories in which various forms of Yoga can be classified into are as follows: • Yoga in the Vedic period • Pre-classical Yoga • Classical Yoga • Yoga in the post-classical era The effectiveness of yoga is coming to the forefront with the advent of medical science and the present condition of human life. The fast paced livelihood and extremes of environmental condition is wrecking havoc on the health of a number of people. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is of the opinion that yoga transforms individuals into being physically fit, emotionally calm and mentally steady – exactly why the world is taking notice of this age-old practice. The aesthetic qualities of yoga cannot be measured or stated but can only be experienced. It acts as a major stress-buster and keeps one ever ready for the hardships. The body remains flexible and an improved blood circulation is ensured considerably reducing the tendencies of diseases and illness. Yoga also teaches peace and harmony which is absolutely essential in the present context of the world.
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THE TIMELINE OF FITNESS AND HEALTH Herbert Spencer’s iconic quote ‘survival of the fittest’ on Darwin’s theory of origin and evolution tells us that the quest for ‘fitness’ has existed throughout man’s journey in time. Fitness as we understand now is a criteria or a standard to be met with but for early men, it was survival. Prior to the discovery of agriculture, in the Stone Age, man’s life demanded a heavy range of physical activities thus no lack of physical fitness. The Neolithic age man learned cultivation and was introduced to an easy life and reduced physical activity for which a fitness regime was required. The ancient way We often come across various measures taken to enhance physical fitness in ancient civilisations •
Confucius, a Chinese scientist and thinker examined a number of diseases occurring due to lack of physical health and gave rise to a school of fitness and selfdefence which is better known as the shaolin or kung-fu.
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In ancient India, Hindu saints and hermits developed Yoga, for both physical and spiritual development. Yogis had supreme control over their bodies and major organic functions.
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In ancient Greece, the importance of a sound body and mind was also realised very early. Warriors needed to be fitter to dominate over the others. A vast pool of knowledge led to the development of gymnastics and what became the very first Olympic Games.
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In ancient Babylon and Mesopotamia, soldiers were given special training to maintain their level of fitness
Modern day muscle Man was always aware of the concept of fitness right from the beginning of civilisation. But this modern day surge to keep fit probably began after the industrial revolution. The development of various machines and gadgets started eliminating physical labour thus causing a steady decline in standards of fitness. With the increasing ease of performing any task whatsoever daily physical activity has declined such a point that we now require supplementary physical activity to maintain standards of fitness. The legacy From the ancient gymnasiums of Greece to the modern day health clubs the ways and means have definitely change but the need to stay fit could never elude mankind. After all it is the core of the evolutionary process, ‘Survival of the fittest”.
Confucius, a Chinese scientist and thinker examined a number of diseases occurring due to lack of physical health and gave rise to a school of fitness and self-defence which is better known as the shaolin or kungfu.
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BAD HABIT AND FITNESS: KICK THE FORMER OUT NOW! Bad habit and fitness don’t go hand in hand as it is the villain to the body. Bad habit destroys the balance of the human body and fills up with harmful chemicals. What are the bad habits? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Smoking: Cigarettes contain over 4000 chemical and known 43 cancer causing chemical component. Drinking: Drinking in excess leads to fatty liver and erratic heart pumping rate. Watching TV or laptops: Over exposure to watching television and prolong working on laptop leads to eye problem and other health fitness issues. No or little exercising: Body needs to be balanced, thus proper and regular fitness exercise is very important. Junk eating: There is tons of evil food all around, eating healthy and right is a dedication.
Bad habits are stubborn, or are they? Numerous studies have shown has how it is difficult to kick the bad habits. No matter how much we try, we eventually cave in and surrender. How to kick the bad habits?
Fix a date: A date when you will quit the bad habit of smoking, or drink in moderation. You need to stick to that date and believe turning a new page of your life. Take your friends or family along: The good journey should be accompanied with friends and family. Discuss with your friends and family for their support to help against bad habit. Network with support group: People like you wanting to quit are quite large in number, network and discuss and build a habit support group. Finding a substitute: Bad habit takes place during a certain time of the day. Substitute with some good habit to fill up the empty time slot.
Smoking is a complete no-no. There is nothing good in the habit of smoking. All said and done, is there a middle path? It is extremely difficult to quit bad habit because it gives momentary pleasure which all human being looks forward to. When you are sick, we promise that we will give up or we will quit that, but once we are healthy again; we forget. Thus, •
Smoking is a complete no-no. There is nothing good in the habit of smoking.
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Drinking: Only after doctor advises, drinking in small moderation is allowable to be a habit.
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Exercise, there is no hiding but taking out time from your busy schedule and start exercising to avoid any bad habit and fitness.
CYCLING EXERCISE: FOR THE WORLDLY AFFAIR
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Cycling exercise is one of the most preferred exercises for people the world over. Reason other than being fit is cycling promotes cleaner alternative to fuel guzzling and CO2 emitting cars. 1. Cycling is a major form of transportations worldwide. Particularly in developed countries like the Scandinavian countries use cycling for everyday commute. 2. Cycling is all about human energy and doesn’t need any form of cycling gas for transportation. 3. Cycling outdoor activity is a great way to know your area or scenic spots. 4. Cycling can be a group exercise coupled with trekking and sightseeing. 5. Cycling is one the most inexpensive form of exercise; however the most expensive bikes cost more than a standard car. Cycling: Just leg exercise and nothing else? Contrary to popular belief, cycling an all body exercise, with proper emphasis on legs gives it an edge. Let’s take a quick non technical look; • Cycling is all about balancing, co-ordination between hand, body and legs are in sync. • Cycling reflex is needed for slowing down, picking up, turning and braking. • One needs to train their lungs for longer haul, as the use of lungs in cycling is extensive. • Proper posture while cycling is important for development of back, shoulder and neck. Is all good with cycling, nothing bad? Well, yes, there are some watch out list while you decide on cycling and take it as your integral fitness mantra. Let us have a quick glance at some of them, • Local regulation needs to be checked as they have earmarked lanes for cycling. • Proper cycling designated zone must be used for cycling for safety of the cyclist as well as other people. • Fitness certificate from competent authority of whether one can cycle or not should be determined as some heart related ailment can be fatal by cycling. • Cycling exercise in far off uncharted areas alone without informing anybody can be dangerous and proper care must be taken while using cycling as adventure.
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HOBBY FITNESS EXERCISE: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
Everybody has a hobby. Hobby fitness exercise is an activity done for pure enjoyment and during leisure time. How can a hobby be a fitness exercise? 1. Hobby is varied from collecting postal stamp to gardening to photography. All these activities require either mental or physical exercise. 2. Hobby is an activity for self enjoyment, so no one needs to be pushed into hobby. 3. Hobbies can be expensive or in-expensive depending on the hobby pursued. 4. Hobby as other activities can be in solitude or as a group fitness activity. 5. Outdoor hobby is unconventional way to fitness as it doesn’t require any set pattern of exercise but hard work and dedication.
How to have a hobby? Whatever you are passionate about, whatever you feel like doing for free is hobby. Playing guitar, or travelling to different places are all hobby. • First of all, ask yourself. What you love to do in your spare fitness time? • Is it possible to have a hobby with the resources available currently? For example, gardening in the city is very difficult. • Giving time to your hobby fitness. Exhaustion from work and other priorities pushes hobby far down the list. • Selecting the hobby. People are passionate about many things, but only few sticks around being a hobby. • Working on the hobby. If you don’t like to be engaged with your hobby after tiring days of work, then the hobby selected is not right.
How does hobby help in fitness exercise? The moment one starts developing a hobby; it is not pushed but pulled by the person towards themselves. So the engagement in hobby is enjoyable. •
The hobby needs a certain traits of physical or mental activities. Like stamp collecting, travelling to places to collect stamps to engaging brain to know more about the stamp. It all adds up.
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NON VEGETARIAN FITNESS PLANNING: MEDIUM RARE PLEASE Integral part of fitness planning is what to consume as food. Non Vegetarian fitness planning food is a good alternative for power diet and heavy fitness planning. 1. Non vegetarian food is essentially the consumption of meat and animal by products such as milk, eggs and honey. 2. Non vegetarian encompasses the food consumed as vegetarian spread also. 3. People are consuming non vegetarian food or meat particularly from the existence of human kind. 4. Non vegetarian food is particular preferred for power fitness build up and body beefing exercises. 5. Proper dieticians planning have better option to prepare food programme with vegetarian and non vegetarian food combined.
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For fitness, non vegetarian food has to be non processed by any artificial mean. Meaning be real as much as possible. Proper preparation of food is essential as an art and science. Not following proper method can result in poorly cooked food. Getting spoilt. Meat product or by products have to be consumed as early as possible to derive the best of the protein for better fitness. A good non vegetarian fitness expert eats right and exercises. Exercising is very important to burn the extra calorie intake. Non vegetarian food is not junk food. Junk food has Trans fat, whereas non vegetarian food can be prepared with minimum of fat required for body fitness.
Watch out non vegetarian. Danger is lurking. There are certain cons of being non vegetarian. Lets us have a quick look, • Non vegetarians risk the chances of heart attack as it is proven red meat is very heavy on heart. So having food in moderate and exercising regularly can cut down the loss. • For profiteering, marketer of non vegetarian food has gone all out to make the animal suffer. As a consumer, one must say no ill treated animal in farms. • Non vegetarian fitness consists of high of protein and carbohydrates. Proper fitness training should be enforced to build the body.
MEAT PRODUCT OR BY PRODUCTS HAVE TO BE CONSUMED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO DERIVE THE BEST OF THE PROTEIN FOR BETTER FITNESS.
RUNNING FITNESS EXERCISE: PUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON Running needs a track to run on, a running shoes but nothing fancy. It is a great way to see new places as running outdoor activity. If there is a fitness sport where the equipment cost less and give an overall development to the entire body; it is running fitness exercise. Running or Jogging is one of the oldest fitness exercises. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Running was developed to hunt animals by human being by the pre medieval age. Walking is different from running as walking action required 1 foot touching ground always. Anything between jogging (slow) and sprinting (dash) is termed as running. Running increase blood flow and elevated heartbeat. Running in varied form are part of Olympics since a long time and one of the most watched sport in the world.
How to be a good runner and make running enjoyable? Running fitness is a beautiful sport which can be exercised alone or in a group. Running can be leisurely or for competitive fitness sport. • • • • •
Running doesn’t need much preparation; just a physical health fitness certificate from the doctor on major health indicator is okay. Running needs a track to run on, a running shoes but nothing fancy. Running is a great way to see new places as running outdoor activity. Running alone during time to reconnect with one’s self is very important. When the climate is right, running as a group activity can be huge stress reliever.
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Running is a physical fitness exercise, check with your doctor on vital parameters before planning to run. Running on tracks not earmarked for running can be dangerous and motorist and cyclist will have their way first. Running alone in places with keeping others informed can be harmful as it will be difficult to trace in case of emergency. Running fitness exercise puts stress on legs, thus over stressing the legs can result to tearing of muscles and ligament if over done.
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HITTING THE WATER If there is any sport where the entire body get exercised, it should be swimming fitness exercise. Swimming fitness is a water sport where a person floats on water and moves from a point to point by hand and feet co-ordinated movements. 1. Swimming as a recreational sport is recorded earliest in the Stone age era. 2. Swimming is an Olympic Sport. 3. Major Swim styles are Backstroke, Butterfly, Freestyle and Breaststroke. 4. Championship pool in swimming is 160ft long and 82ft in width. 5. Swimming can be enjoyed alone or in group activity. How to make swimming enjoyable and committed sport? Swimming occasionally or sporadically can hardly be any good for the person. If a person is dedicated and sincere, swimming is the best fitness sports. Let us see how to be committed to swimming; • Make it a group fitness effort; swimming with fellow swimmers can be great. • Fall in love with water. • Enjoy the gracious hand and feet movement while swimming. • Try competitive swimming, check your lap time and challenge fellow swimmers. • Have a healthy meal as bonus if you complete the 10 lap challenge. Be cautious while swimming. Being cautious while choosing any sport fitness is important. Swimming also has some important red flags which need to checked and followed. • Swimming , a water sport, is important to know the danger associated with water. Proper fitness certification from doctor is necessary to enter water. • Skin diseases are another issue where it is advisable not to enter water if you are prone to skin disease or have a swimming skin disease. This is particular for public pool. • It is important to swim with proper precaution in place. For kids, swimming lifeguards must be provided or constant watch from parents. • While swimming fitness exercise, water can go into nose and ears, thus proper caution must be taken if people are prone to sickness.
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VEGETARIAN EATING FITNESS: EATING YOUR WAY TO HEALTH One of the biggest contributors of vegetarian eating fitness is what you eat and the interval. Food can be consumed as vegetarian spread or non vegetarian spread. Let us see the vegan’s approach. 1. Vegetarianism is avoidance of meat in eating practices. 2. Vegetarianism can also be abstinence from by product of animal slaughter. 3. Vegan diet fitness excludes any animal product, including eggs, milk and honey. 4. People become vegetarian due to many beliefs such as religious belief, health belief and out of animal rights. 5. Vegetarians are glamorised by actors such as Alicia Silverstone, Christian Bale to Ellen DeGeneres.
How to be a vegetarian? Vegetarianism is consumption of food excluding any animal products, so being vegetarian is relatively easy. • •
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Before eating, it is advisable to keep the server informed about your fitness food preferences. Checking before hand with the server if you will be sharing your table with any non vegetarian and if they are okay to accommodate vegetarian in the table. Travel to the nearest farmer’s vegetarian market and see for yourself the choices of vegetable. Growing your own vegetables at your backyard. Exchanging vegetables with family and friends in barter and having variety on table.
Body needs more protein which can’t be supplied by vegetables only, thus one needs to get checked by doctors on further practice of vegetarianism.
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WHOLE BODY WORKOUT IS THE ROUTE TO FITNESS Lifting heavy objects like kettle bells over your head makes your body work harder. Your body is your best friend and therefore whole body workout is the key to heightened self esteem and confidence. Many of us don’t know how to make your body look better every day. Let us list the 5 ways of achieving a strong body. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Drink a lot of water to stop body dehydration. Not any other way but the Turkish get up way works your whole body. Swings should be collaborated with squats. Do not limit yourself to just swings and squats but also jumps. Lifting heavy objects like kettle bells over your head makes your body work harder.
What is whole body fitness? In order to choose a life style that incorporates fitness regime in it, we need to know the meaning of body fitness. • Being able to work efficiently under all circumstances. • Understanding that body fitness is not just toned muscles and flat stomach • It’s a body lifestyle choice and thus food is an important agent. • Body fitness is better achievable if the whole family is onboard. • It is another word for physical fitness.
Some misleading ideas on health and body fitness There are some common misconceptions about body fitness especially among the youth. • Being thin does not mean you are fit. • Eating right and enough is important for body fitness. • Health eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia is not friend but your foe. Visit your health and fitness counselor immediately if you feel you need help. • Drugs which make you achieve your fitness goal quickly will have ill effects on you in the long run. • There is no alternative to health and fitness without hard work. Whole body workout fitness should be encompassed by all as having a sound mind and body will take you forward on the road to success.
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FITNESS EXERCISE PROMOTES HEALTHY SKIN Obviously, virtually everyone knows that fitness exercise delivers awesome benefits to the heart, lungs, and boosts mental capacity. And, it does not matter how you get your exercise, whether you participate in a boot camp, workout on your own, or leverage the services of a qualified personal trainer. Another good reason to exercise is to promote healthier skin. Expert's View: According to a featured report by a dermatologist at WebMD, "We seem to be all the rage about the cardio benefits of working out, and of course those are essential. However, we should also know that anything that aids healthy circulation is beneficial for enhancing healthy and vibrant skin as well. While dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, or acne require special care in terms of protecting the skin during exercise, you should not allow these skin conditions to keep you from working out. This is because workout aids skin nourishment by increasing blood flow.
Dermatologists say that regular workout aids muscles toning. While this does not affect the skin directly, you will certainly achieve overall better look when your muscles become toned and firmer through exercise.
According to Brian, eczema and acne are some of the skin conditions that can get better when an individual takes advantage of exercise to reduce stress. The result of some studies reveals that stress hormones influence the oil producing glands in the skin known as the sebaceous glands. Dermatologists say that regular workout aids muscles toning. While this does not affect the skin directly, you will certainly achieve overall better look when your muscles become toned and firmer through exercise. Fitness + Healthy Diet = Healthier Body and Skin
The blood transports nutrients and oxygen to working cells in the entire body. Even a bout of physical activity can help get rid of cellular debris from your body. You can see it as skin cleansing from the inside."
Your skin appearance can get even better when you combine fitness activity with healthy meal prep recipes. At the moment, there are only few studies on what foods are best to target glowing, healthy skin. However, foods rich in anti-oxidants appear to be number one on the list.
MD, Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati, Brian B. Adams added, "exercise has also proven to relieve stress. Consequently, an individual can notice improvement in some conditions that can make stress worse." Brian is also the Director of the Sports Dermatology in the same university.
You can find antioxidant properties in vitamins and minerals present in different food groups. Therefore, to ensure you are getting the most benefits, eat balanced diet that include wide varieties of nutrient-rich foods.
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Why Green Smoothies are Great for Indeed, no drink or food is a surefire guarantee for weight loss. If the amounts of calories you take in are still more than what you burn, your efforts at weigh loss will be useless. You should be able to find a way to consistently burn calories by regularly exercising and following a healthy diet. Following a healthy diet means eating the right kinds of food and drinking healthy beverages such as green smoothies. Green smoothies refer to blended beverages that contain leafy greens, veggies, healthy fats and fruits. Healthy fats include coconut, flax, hemp seeds and almonds. Examples of leafy greens are parsley, mint, Swiss or rainbow chard, kale and spinach. The ingredients actually may vary, depending on the individual’s preference. Some people use all raw, fresh ingredients, while others use frozen fruits to create green smoothies with a thicker texture similar to that of an ice cream. However, the ideal smoothies for weight loss usually contain very few ingredients such as veggies, fruits and greens alone. They are low in calories. More often than not, the ingredients that are used to make green smoothies are a combination of whole foods that are low in calories. Thus, they are considered as ideal drinks for losing weight. Chips and cookies or other high-calorie snack or foods can be quite tempting, but drinking green smoothies instead of snacking on high-calorie foods is a wise strategy to lose weight.
They keep you from feeling thirsty. According to experts, most people don’t actually drink 8 glasses of H2O daily. Some people, if not most, like the taste of sweet carbonated drinks or high-calorie beverages more than the taste of water, so they tend to buy these drinks more. Aside from that, most people choose beverages or drinks other than plain water to quench their thirst. These drinks primarily contain lots of sugar and great amounts of calories that can lead to weight gain. When preparing your smoothie, you can always add more H2O into it. By doing this, you will be able to drink more water and this will reduce your cravings for sweet or high-calorie drinks. They are very filling. The veggies and fruits present in your green smoothie are not only low in calories but are also high in fiber. As you consistently include green smoothies in your daily diet, you will gradually lose weight. The USDA claims that eating more veggies and fruits can prevent overweight and obesity. Furthermore, based on a certain research review that was published in the 2005 “Nutrition� journal, a diet that contains high fiber is important in maintaining a healthy weight. Because of the great amounts of water and fiber found in green smoothies, they are the best examples of drinks that are very filling. They will keep you from feeling hungry for long periods of time. For this reason, you will have the tendency to eat less as your cravings are reduced. Thus, many weight losers like to drink green smoothies.
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BENEFITS OF FITNESS AND EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN According to health experts, you should get not less than two and half hours (150 minutes) of moderate intensity workout on a weekly basis. This amounts to approximately 30 minutes of fitness workout daily, five days in a week. In addition to aiding weight loss and toning your muscles, exercise can aid proper functioning of your brain too. Whether you work out on your own or work out under the supervision of a personal trainer gym, you will enjoy the great benefits that exercise offers to your entire body, and specifically your brain. Your brain releases the chemicals known as neurotransmitters, as well as dopamine when you exercise. This in return promotes clear thinking and better concentration. For people with ADHD, dopamine is usually less than required in the brain.
So, How Often Should You Exercise? According to health experts, you should get not less than two and half hours (150 minutes) of moderate intensity workout on a weekly basis. This amounts to approximately 30 minutes of fitness workout daily, five days in a week. And remember, physical activity delivers higher value when combined with healthy meal prep recipes. These days, lots of fitness enthusiasts opt for healthy Meal Prep delivery, NJ, to promote healthy diet. Additional Reasons to Exercise
Often, stimulant medicines are used in treating individuals with ADHD to boost the amount of dopamine in their brain. Therefore, it is only logical that exercise can offer tons of similar effects as the stimulant medicines. Consequently, fitness has the ability to produce the following benefits to the brain, particularly for adults with ADHD: • Minimize compulsive behavior and enhance impulse control • Relieve stress and anxiety • Improve working memory • Boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. Neurotrophic factor refers to the protein responsible for memory and learning. Individuals with ADHD usually have this protein in minimal levels. • Enhance the set of skills that help in organizing, planning and detailing. In essence, exercise helps to enhance executive functions.
Besides delivering benefits to the brain, especially for ADHD patients, workout offers other enriching benefits such as; • Helping you maintain a healthy weight. This is very important since studies show that ADHD patients are increasingly likely to become overweight. • Cutting back the risk of debilitating ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. • Providing strength to your bones • Keeping your cholesterol levels and blood pressure in a healthy range • Improving your self-esteem and mood. What Type of Exercise Should You Do? Health experts said, "It doesn't matter the type of fitness activity you choose - biking, running, weight training, or aerobic workouts. Go for any kind of workout that spells fun to you."
Dance Classes - Far Better Than Working Out at the Gym Are you fed up of your same old gym routine and workouts? If YES, then you might be wondering what else you can do to keep your body in good shape and get rid of that gym dullness forever. Why not join dance classes instead and lose weight fast and easy. To be fair, both exercising at the gym and dancing are considered good for your health. Let's just start with gym first. Gyms play an indispensable part when it comes to strengthening your muscles and keeping your ligaments in good shape, helping you lose weight, lowering the risk of getting heart diseases or any other problems, speeding up your metabolism, allowing your heart to pump more efficiently with less strain, enhancing your social life, and making you feel calm and content. Apart from these benefits, exercising at the gym has some disadvantages too. One of the biggest drawbacks of joining a gym is its cost. Once you join a gym, you'll be paying the membership fee first. Apart from that, you'll be paying a regular fee too. Also, if you feel like hiring a personal trainer, there will be additional charges for that. Another trouble is regarding the location of the gym. If your chosen fitness center is located far away from your home or office, reaching the gym ON time will be a BIG achievement for you. Traveling a lot before going to the gym can take away all your freshness because of which you'll definitely experience dullness and weariness during your work out at the gym, so it is important that you choose your gym precisely, keeping all the important factors in mind.
In contrast, dancing is considered a far better option than exercising at the gym as the majority of people think of it as a funny and exciting way of losing weight and staying fit. Dancing not only gives you contentment, but also keeps your body fit and healthy. Dance in general, is an art that consists of decisively chosen series of human movements. It can be classified and illustrated based upon its choreography, movements or by its place of origin. It helps in relieving stress and depression, improving your mood, burning the calories, strengthening the muscles, decreasing blood pressure, maintaining your weight, and helping you fight against diabetes and other health related problems. Furthermore, if you don't have time for dancing classes, you can simply turn on your radio or TV and dance in your own room, or you can even go out and dance tension-free with your friends at a club or a party. Dancing away in public not only elevates your mood, but also increases your confidence.
Dancing is considered a far better option than exercising at the gym as the majority of people think of it as a funny and exciting way of losing weight and staying fit. Dancing not only gives you contentment, but also keeps your body fit and healthy.
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GETTING STARTED LOSING WEIGHT - WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FIRST To be successful with any diet you need to start with this. You need to make, and commit to this, and then you will successfully reach your goal. Here it is: I make the commitment to lose weight, and will not quit until I reach my goal. You may think this is how you start every weight loss plan, but if you haven't succeeded yet, then you haven't started right. Never say to yourself, "I'll see it this works", or "it worked for my friend, it will work for me", or "everyone is talking about this diet, it must work"... etc. None of this has anything to do with you, your goals, your life, what you want. You must get your brain in charge of your weight loss. That means making the very real decision that this time you mean business and you will follow through with whatever program you choose and not quit until you are at your goal weight. Sound easy? It's not, but until you really make up your mind, you will flounder, cheat, skip a work out, and before you know it, you are off your diet plan and saying it doesn't work. That really isn't true, you are the one who didn't work the plan to lose the weight. Before you start a weight loss plan, carefully chose the plan you want to follow. Make sure it will give you what you want, that way you will be more inclined to follow it. If you love cooking, choose a plan that has great tasting meal plans that will look forward to cooking and trying. If you don't like to cook, choose a plan that makes the food easy to buy and work into your schedule. Same with exercise. If the plan you are looking at requires you to be at the gym everyday and your schedule doesn't allow that, pick a plan that works your exercise into your normal schedule. Basically, set yourself up to succeed, not fail, by picking the right weight loss program to meet your needs.
Please remember that your health is the most important thing to protect. Always consult your doctor before trying any new weight loss program. So, with all the weight loss programs available, how do you choose the right one? First, take a self inventory. How much time do you have to commit to exercise? How much do you have in your budget to commit to a program? How much time do you have to shop and cook new foods? Make sure you know all this and then start looking for a weight loss plan. If you want to succeed in losing weight, commit to understanding this isn't something you can "try" and succeed at. Healthy weight loss can happen fast, but only if you do it the right way. Never starve yourself, make sure you are getting the right nutrients into your body to stay healthy. Make sure the diet plan you choose does keep your health the top priority. Now, are you ready to make that decision? Think about it, figure out what your goals are, what kind of time you have to commit to weight loss, and get started only when you are really committed to the process. Then, you will have success!
Healthy weight loss can happen fast, but only if you do it the right way. Never starve yourself, make sure you are getting the right nutrients into your body to stay healthy. Make sure the diet plan you choose does keep your health the top priority.
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Fitness: Top 2 Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle to Avoid What are Lifestyle?
the
Dangers
of
Sedentary
Obesity As mentioned earlier, obesity is one of the major aftermaths of a sedentary lifestyle. The problem about a sedentary lifestyle is that little or no calories are used up. This becomes worse if you are eating the same amount of food as someone who is always on the go. Consequently, weight gain will continue and lead to obesity ultimately. And, if you do nothing to get some physical activities or exercises, the situation will increase the chances of diabetes.
A sedentary lifestyle presents a number of possible threats and dangers, and the topmost of these threats include obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. If you spend most of your time in a static position, your muscles and bones may grow weaker, resulting to acute pain and even arthritis. Also, according to health experts, sedentary lifestyle has the potential to promote speedy aging process and would likely cause psychological issues. This is why fitness shouldn't be an optional endeavor, but a way of life. So, What is a Sedentary Lifestyle? If your life is characterized by lack of physical activity, you are leading a sedentary lifestyle. And, in the present modern society, majority of people lead one form of sedentary life or the other. For instance, the working class individuals spend most part of their day (up to eight hours) sitting behind the computer at work. Then, they will get back home in a car and sit back to watch the television before retiring to bed. There is no room for physical activities and deliberate exercise. Over time, this kind of lifestyle could pose major threats to the mental and physical wellbeing of an individual.
If you are already obese or tending towards obesity, you need to quit your inactive lifestyle without further delay! In fact, you would need to embark on weight loss boot camp urgently to speed up weight loss. Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Another grave danger of lack of exercise is the risk of cardiovascular diseases, discovered to be common among individuals who live inactive lifestyle. The reason is simple; when you spend most of your time without embarking on physical activities, your heart do not get the sufficient amount of blood supply that it requires to function properly. Also, people who lead sedentary lifestyle are exposed to risk of other ailments such as breast cancer and colon cancer, including osteoporosis (a condition where the bone gets weak and loses strength). So, what is the lesson from it all? It's simple; get into fitness activities and quit completely from inactive lifestyle. You should also focus on healthy meal prep recipes.
JUICE RECIPES FOR HEALTH LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES YOU MUST TRY The health benefits of raw and fresh fruits and vegetables cannot be matched. Equipped with a high quality juicer, you can reap all the benefits and have a fun time trying out the different fruits and vegetables that make healthy delicious juices. You can play around with mixing the fruits and vegetables to come up with unique juice recipes for health. Here is a list of some of the easiest to juice, but nutrient packed fruits and vegetables you should consider trying. Fruits Apples - They are great in reducing cholesterol, boosting the immune system and cleansing the digestive system. You can use the apples with any other fruit or vegetable because they soften bitterness or very strong tastes. Pineapples - They have antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making them amazing additions to your juice recipe. They also boost protein digestion and help in dissolving blood clots. Papaya - Papaya juice can be very beneficial to those who have digestion problems because it has enzymes that break down protein. The fruit also replenishes Vitamin C in the body and aids cancer protection. Consider using the fruit for blender smoothies, or drinks because it doesn't crush well in a juicer. Berries - They have antioxidants that are great for general health. You can choose blackcurrants and blueberries to deal with urinary infections and diarrhea, raspberries for menstrual cramps and strawberries to boost cardiovascular health.
Papaya juice can be very beneficial to those who have digestion problems because it has enzymes that break down protein. The fruit also replenishes Vitamin C in the body and aids cancer protection. Vegetables Tomatoes - They have high amounts of lycopene, making them great for the heart and also in lowering the risk of cancer. They are easy to blend with different vegetables and they are not as acidic in their raw form. Cabbage - The juice can be very helpful for ulcers, but you might consider making it using other produce because cabbage juice is not that pleasant in taste. The juice balances estrogen, regulates metabolism and fights cancer making it worth appearing on this list. Broccoli - It is packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C. It lowers the risk of cancers such as breast, colon and lung cancer. It is best eaten raw, but if you can't stand it, then juice it and you won't taste it but you will reap the full benefits. The juice can actually be mixed with tomato juice to regulate blood sugar and insulin thanks to the chlorophyll. Carrots - They make very delicious and sweet juice and have lots of nutrients to promote good health. The high beta carotene content of carrots makes them good for artery protection, brain, skin, immunity, infections and cancer. Consider mixing the juice with apple juice or combining the two when juicing to balance it out and make drinking more enjoyable. Other fruits and vegetables that you should consider juicing to get healthier are sweet potatoes, cranberries, spinach, melons, kale peppers, parsley, citrus fruits, dandelion greens and wheatgrass. They are all packed with plenty of healthy minerals and nutrients that will boost your general health and keep you looking younger and beautiful as the days go by.
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5 TIPS FOR STAYING MOTIVATED WHEN YOU'RE ON A WEIGHT LOSS DIET You are much more likely to see your mistakes and food you should not eat when you see it written down.
Staying motivated when you're on a weight loss diet is challenging. For the first few days of your new diet and exercise routine you'll most likely feel ready to take on the world and get rid of that unwanted weight forever. But as the weeks go on, you can lose your initial enthusiasm and you may go back into your old ways of eating. Here are 5 tips to help you stay motivated on your weight loss journey. 1. Take Photograph Of Your Whole Body Before you start your diet, take a full body photo of yourself. You probably don't like posing for pictures if you are uncomfortable with your weight, but this photo is a visual reminder of why you want to change. Put the photo somewhere you'll see it each day and it will remind you why you're on your weight loss diet.
2. Keep A Diet Diary Keep a record of everything you eat throughout the day, the time you ate it and how you feel both before and after eating. You can use a notebook, your smartphone or anything that you prefer. The important thing is to use the diary constantly and track everything that you eat. It can become tedious after a few days, but it's important. You are much more likely to see your mistakes and food you should not eat when you see it written down. 3. Get A Support Network Get support from your friends and family. Let them know that you're on a weight loss diet so that they can give you positive encouragement. They may even help you to prepare low-calorie meals or join in with your exercise sessions. 4. Find A Diet Partner It can be a lonely process when you're on a weight loss diet, but if you know someone else who is trying to lose weight you can work with each other giving encouragement to one another. When you know that somebody else is depending on you for support and motivation it will boost your own willpower to achieve success. 5. Write A Blog About Your Weight Loss Journey If you have some basic computer knowhow, you can write a blog to record your diet progress. When you share your weight loss story with the world, you can inspire other people who are trying to lose weight. This in turn will boost your own motivation and give you a reason to keep going.
HOW TO QUICKLY LOSE WEIGHT WHILE KEEPING YOUR LIFESTYLE IN A BALANCE As much as we might wish it otherwise, there's simply no magic pill to slimming down in under a week. That's not to say you can't slim down, of course. There's just not a one shot, easy solution. Instead, it requires hard work, determination, a clear set of goals, and the right technique. The right technique includes the right changes to your diet, as well as the right kind of workout. This will require a lifestyle change, there's simply no two ways about it. You didn't magically gain weight over night, so it would be ridiculous to hope you could magically lose it overnight, as well. If you're not sure where to start, here are a few tips that will help you lose the weight you can't quite get off.
It's incredibly hard to practice willpower when you haven't eaten nearly enough. You'll start mentally freaking out, and then you'll devour as much comfort food as you can get, thus ruining your diet.
1. Try not to deprive yourself of food. One of the quickest ways people fail at their diet changes is when they try to have far too little food. They get it into their head that in order to lose weight quickly, they should eat almost nothing. This never works, for two major reasons. First and foremost, when you start getting hungry you stop being able to think clearly. It's incredibly hard to practice willpower when you haven't eaten nearly enough. You'll start mentally freaking out, and then you'll devour as much comfort food as you can get, thus ruining your diet. Second, even if you could avoid breaking down and splurging, starving yourself simply doesn't work. It's true that eventually you'll start losing weight, of course. However, the first thing that happens is that your body goes into emergency mode. When you starve yourself, your body actually tries to maintain its fat stores as long as possible. This is because your body is fearful that it won't get enough nutrients to survive, so it's trying to make sure it can survive for as long as possible. So even if you avoid going nuts and eating far more than you should, you still wouldn't be losing that fat. 2. Booze is a horrible idea. Try green tea, instead! While green tea won't get you drunk, it is a drink that will help boost the body's ability to burn calories. Not only that, but since it's leaves boiled in water, there are almost no calories what so ever to worry about. Alcohol, meanwhile, is almost entirely empty calories. There's no nutrition in your alcoholic beverages, yet your body still metabolizes the calories and adds it to your fat content. 3. Move as often as you can! While trying to stave themselves is the biggest reason people fail to change their diets, the second biggest reason is trying to exercise. Much like people get the idea that they should starve themselves when they try to lose weight, they also get the idea that they should try running for miles on end, and lifting all the weight they can get their hands on. Naturally, this winds up causing them to tire out quickly, become overly sore, and give up within a week or less. Don't do that. Instead, start small. Try jogging around the block every morning. Try walking where you might have taken the bus before. Try riding a bike to work, if you can. Start simple, and build up to more. That way, you won't burn out too quickly.
6 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF
YOGA The relaxation exercises in yoga increase blood circulation and heart rate. The increase in heart rate lowers the risk of heart attack and the increase in blood flow boosts levels of hemoglobin that prevents anemia. Yoga is an ideal exercise to body and mind. Practicing yoga offers a number of health benefits including healthy and strong body, peace of mind, increased focus & concentration, etc. Yoga has its significance since ancient times. And, it is true that Yoga has helped many of us to live calm and peaceful lives. Here are some useful health benefits of Yoga, illustrating why you should include Yoga in your everyday routine: Builds Muscle Strength & Increases Flexibility Practicing this exercise strengthens your body muscles and increases flexibility. A flexible body is less prone to back pains and corrects the posture as well. And, the strong muscles help prevention of arthritis, and other such diseases. Improves Blood Circulation The relaxation exercises in yoga increase blood circulation and heart rate. The increase in heart rate lowers the risk of heart attack and the increase in blood flow boosts levels of hemoglobin that prevents anemia. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels Yoga reduces hypertension and lowers down the blood sugar levels. It helps in lowering LDH cholesterol and also boosts your immune system functionality. Relaxes Your Mind & Body The exercise helps you relax your body and mind. It helps you control your breath and has a calming & soothing effect on your body. Also, practicing different Yoga techniques will keep you fresh.
Boosts Self Confidence & Self Esteem It helps you realize your true worth. Practicing Yoga regularly inculcates better health and improves physique as well, which indirectly increases your self-confidence and self-esteem. Why You Should Practice Yoga It is a valuable exercise that helps you live life with peace and love. Yoga needs continued practice and you can very easily find a number of Yoga learning centers near you. These learning centers teach you different Yoga techniques that you can practice on your own as well. Researchers say that practicing Yoga for fifteen minutes daily can keep you away from many diseases. A Yoga session in the morning everyday will keep you energetic for the whole day and also helps you concentrate on work. It is scientifically proven that this therapy helps you accomplish set goals and gives a positive approach to your life. How to Prepare for Your Yoga Session This is the most common question in the minds of Yoga enthusiasts, especially newbies. Here are some tips to preparing for Yoga session: • Open mind • Avoid eating 2-3 hours before the class • Well-Fitted & Comfortable Attires • Bare Foot
Improves Focus & Concentration If you are not able to focus on work and other day-to-day activities, then Yoga is the ideal solution for you. Practicing different Yoga techniques will help in improving your focus and concentration. You will be able to perform better at work and feel good.
Incorporating Yoga to your everyday routine will bring a number of noticeable positive changes in you. Practicing Yoga with dedication will help you keep calm, relaxed, and happy all throughout the day. Moreover, it also helps in maintaining a slim and perfectly contoured body.
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6 GREAT EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR
CORE MUSCLES
Your core muscles are a group of muscles running down the center of your body and play a role in your overall balance and strength. They include your abdominal muscles, back muscles and your pelvis. It is important to strengthen your core muscles especially when it comes to exercise and getting in shape. Here are 6 exercises to help you strengthen your core muscles. 1. Yoga And Pilates The most popular exercises for your core are yoga and pilates. You can find yoga videos and pilates videos online, on DVD, or even learn positions from magazines and books. These are easy to do from home and most exercises don't need any equipment. 2. Planks Planks are another excellent workout to strengthen core muscles. You may find them challenging in the outset, but you will find them easier over time. Planking is great for the whole body, from your arms all the way down through your legs. It is now regarded as being a much better exercise for your abdominal muscles than crunches. 3. Balance Ball A balance ball helps you to concentrate on your core muscles when performing specific exercises. A balance ball can be used to do press-ups, ab crunches, plus more. Even just sitting on a balance ball rather than a chair helps you strengthen your core muscles.
A balance ball helps you to concentrate on your core muscles when performing specific exercises. A balance ball can be used to do pressups, ab crunches, plus more.
4. V-sit Exercise
In this exercise, sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lean back to a 45 degree angle and keep your arms out straight alongside you. Gradually lift your feet off the ground, using your core to keep yourself steady. Extend your legs out so that your body forms a "V". Maintain this posture as long as you can, using your extended arms to help keep your balance. 5. Tucks Start out in the same posture as the v-sit, leaning back at the 45 degree angle and arms straight out alongside you. Extend your legs out just like in the v-sit, but then bring them back to your body, not putting them on the floor. Replicate this motion ten times, rest, and then do it again. 6. Bicycles Start off in crunch position with your hands either side of your head, reach your elbow to the opposite knee, stretching out the other leg. Repeat the motion, switching sides, and moving your legs just like riding a bike. Carry on with the movement for at least 30 seconds, before resting and then doing it again.
Brilliant Yoga If you want to be healthy and develop your overall flexibility, then you should check out the Brilliant Yoga Ebook. Jam-packed with advanced and all-natural techniques, it has been proven to have helped thousands of people around the world in easing back problems, aching joints, poor balance, stress, and fatigue. Enthusiasts have testified that yoga has delivered results which have gone way beyond their expectations. In fact, many of them will even say that they feel 20 years younger! After going through the exercises, they were able to do the things they never thought they’d still be able to do. They noticed that their energy level is at an all-time high and they’ve never felt more alive. Brilliant Yoga has helped boost their self-confidence and they were able to reclaim their toned body from years back. Now, they feel more attractive and can wear the clothes that they want. The Brilliant Yoga Ebook is truly an all-in-one solution. The whole package comes with free materials that will make it easier for you to achieve your goal in terms of being healthy. For just $37, you can get the whole package that contains the Brilliant Yoga Ebook and bonus materials such as “How to Stop Back Pain”, “The Essential Guide to Pilates” and “Stretching & Calisthenics Made Easy”. All of these amazing reads are designed for those who want immediate, life-changing results. Yoga is one of India’s best kept secrets and this revolutionary package is based on an ancient practice done thousands of years ago. Over time, it has been proven to naturally enhance your health without the toxic side effects of modern medicine. With the help of the Brilliant Yoga Ebook, you’ll immediately feel and see the difference. Imagine having a smaller tummy, a great posture, a lower amount of daily stress and a general sense of inner peace. You really couldn’t ask for more! Unlike other yoga books out there, the Brilliant Yoga was developed by a team of experts and yoga teachers. That’s why you can be sure to get the most accurate and up-to-date information. Each Brilliant Yoga purchase is risk-free. It comes with an 8-week money back guarantee and you’re free to ask for a refund, no questions asked. One of the most amazing things about Brilliant Yoga is their exceptional after sales support. Their customer service team is composed of very efficient and highly reliable personnel who are ready to help you out. Brilliant Yoga guarantees your satisfaction with every purchase. Truly, there is nothing quite like it and you should really see it for yourself.
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METHODS ONE CAN USE TO MAKE WALKING MORE CHALLENGING Walking sounds like a simple exercise and it is. But that does not mean that you cannot make it challenging. Even for those who are expert walkers or those who are in exceptionally good shape, there are several methods you can make walking more challenging to suit your fitness level and needs. Method #1: You can walk on an incline as opposed to a straight path Walking may not seem like a challenge for one for who is in exceptional shape, but hills and inclines can prove to be very challenging. Walking up a hill or high incline for an extended period of time can exhaust even the most fit people. But not all inclines are outdoors or on natural terrain. A good example of an indoor incline that people use every day is stairs in a building. Walking up flights of stairs for an extended period of time proves to be exhausting to many people. Nonetheless, hill and incline walking proves to be a challenge that even very fit people can undertake and add to their daily routine. Method #2: You can choose to use resistance when walking Even the expert walker will struggle when they add weights to their body such as a weight vest or heavy backpack and try to walk with it. You can even use heavier clothing such as thick sweatpants, thick sweaters, and coats if the weather allows for it. When one adds extra weight and tries to walk with it, the body and walking motion are forced to adjust to the extra weight requiring the person to exert more energy just to walk one step. This is a great way to burn extra calories or for someone who wants to get in better shape by improving the strength of your legs and/or upper body if you are using a backpack or weighted vest. Of course, you must be very careful to put on the weight slowly, as the body needs time to adjust, so that you do not risk significant injury. Do not start off with a lot of weight if you are doing this for the first time or if your walking motion is severely impacted by the new weight. Also, start with a shorter walking distance until your body adjusts to the new weight.
Separate iron and calcium supplements Method #3: You can walk in the elements Walking is an exercise you can do anywhere in nearly any weather condition. You can walk when it's hot outside as long as you are adequately hydrated and bring water with you. You can walk when it is cold as long as you are dressed with enough layers. You can walk in the rain or when it is snowing as long as you are wearing the right gear for those conditions. Unless serious weather conditions are present such as an intense storm, hurricane, or earthquake, you can always take a nice walk. Walking in cold weather, hot weather, the rain, or snow will present significant challenges to those who are used to walking under normal conditions as your body and walking motion will have to adjust to the conditions. It is a great idea for those who want a challenge or want to add a new element to their walking routine. The most important rule here is to be safe and be prepared in whatever weather condition you may be facing.
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THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PICKING A WORKOUT PARTNER Workout partners can make or break the time you spend in the gym, especially if you are a beginner or looking to start a new workout routine. When your workout partner really works for you, they can inspire you, push you, and make working out a much more enjoyable time then it otherwise would be. On the other hand, workout partners can be a crutch to your fitness if you are not on the same page. This article lays out 5 important things to consider when picking your workout partner and it is a must read before you begin any sort of workout plan with a new person. Reading this and giving these topics some thought could save you hours of wasted time in the gym! Number 1: Physical Ability Your workout partner needs to have similar physical abilities to your own. This does not mean that your workout partner has to have the same strength as you. Workout partners of different strengths can still have a very effective workout that only requires changing resistance between sets, but what really matters is whether or not your workout partner can endure the same type of workouts that you can. This all comes down to physical ability. If you know you get the best type of workout from 75 minutes of high intensity, high rep exercise, it will be crucial that your partner can both endure and thrive in these types of workouts as well.
Workout partners of different strengths can still have a very effective workout that only requires changing resistance between sets, but what really matters is whether or not your workout partner can endure the same type of workouts that you can.
Number 2: Motivation and Goals When two people are motivated to workout for completely different reasons, it can often create unnecessary friction in the relationship. What this means is if your primary motivation to hit the gym is to get that sweet beach body, but your partner wants to workout in preparation for a Tough Mudder obstacle race, there's going to be some issues that arise. You will likely want to focus on isolation exercises that tone muscles, while your partner (if they are smart) will want to do dynamic exercises that focus on the body in motion. Sometimes it works best to pick an event with your partner as a shared goal to work for, like a spring break trip. Number 3: Personal Schedule You and your workout partner need to be able to workout together at convenient times for each other. If your partner has a family at home with 3 kids, and you are a single guy or girl with nothing but a dog to care for, you will likely get frustrated with your partner's availability. It might work best to find a co-worker that you can tolerate, a neighbor, or even your significant other, because you will both have similar schedules to workout. Number 4: Personality This category takes some serious self-evaluation in order to be applied effectively. Before you agree to start working out with someone else, consider whether or not you think you can spend multiple hours a week with them. Working out with another person over time can create a strong bond of trust and friendship if it is done right. Pick someone who you don't mind hanging out with multiple days a week. Number 5: Intensity The bottom line with workout partners is that you are there to push each other to achieve what you otherwise would not be able to accomplish alone. Workout partners keep each other accountable, so when you be feeling too lazy or sorry for yourself to workout one day, your partner will be there to get you out of your house and into the gym where you belong.
YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS: YOGA There are many yoga classes around your locality, and such places are of spirituality, and it has a unique scenic beauty. These are the ideal places for practicing and learning Yoga. The general benefits of Yoga classes are as below:
Yoga classes help us to increase the mind and body harmony Yoga classes give the relief from stress. It contributes to enhancing the immune function It helps to increase the strength and muscle mass. It helps for optimizing the weight. It helps for increasing the flexibility and the motion range.
Some of the famous classes for Yoga are as listed below: Private Yoga Retreat: This retreat has its Yoga classes for six days. The specialty of this yoga class is the Kundalini Yoga. The classes has an aura chakra therapy along with the two types of special massages. They have private meditation and pranayama sessions and have a daily Yoga practice. This retreat has the feature of the Kundalini classes, and then they have some advantages of this as,
Students shift from anxiety to love They can active, balance and clear the chakras They can restore, cleanse and balance the internal organs of body They develop the self-empowerment and self-healing. They always express themselves truthfully
TRAINERS TEACH THE ENHANCING CAPACITY TO SHARE ALL ASPECTS OF YOGA WITH THEIR STUDENTS. THEY HELP TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE BEHIND PRAN, KUNDALINI, CHAKRAS, MANTRAS, YOGA MYTHOLOGY, TANTRAS AND SANSKRIT AND MUCH MORE. THEY TEACH TO OPEN THE VOICE WHILE DOING THE MEDITATION, HEALING, AND TRANSFORMATION.
Yoga Practice The program scheduled of this retreat for the Yoga classes is 200 hrs and 29 days. All the teachers of this class emphasize on personal practice. Trainers teach the enhancing capacity to share all aspects of Yoga with their students. They help to understand the science behind Pran, Kundalini, Chakras, Mantras, Yoga mythology, Tantras and Sanskrit and much more. They teach to open the voice while doing the meditation, healing, and transformation. They learn how to control the mind. They have always been shown how to use breath energy and enhance it and how to vitalize and balance the nervous system. It is helpful for calming the nervous system. They have totally evolved for their students. And connect with them more honestly. A Cleansing Yoga Retreat: The yoga classes arranged by this retreat are of 8 days. The classes arranged by them has designed in such a way that each student is deeply cleansing his body and ready to work on mental, physical and spiritual levels. They re-energize their students. The general timeline of these classes includes five different types of massages, five different types of ozone therapy, all the nutrition support during the class days. It also includes seven different kinds of bio-magnetic therapy sessions, two different types of live flush, one pro-biotic flush and one liver shake of cleansing, daily early morning sessions of Yoga, Asana, and Pranayamas. One of the specialties of this retreat is that during yoga classes, they provide the course for the Chi Gung, which is helpful for concentration.