Fitness Diet Plan

The adrenal glands work with the pancreas to balance and regulate blood sugar. When you eat some carbohydrates (sugar), insulin from the pancreas helps to lower blood glucose levels. Yet when you need more sugar in your blood stream, it’s the adrenal responsibility to secrete epinephrine or cortisol to either release some stored sugar (glycogen) … Continue reading →

Diet & Fitness

Fruits and vegetables are typically some of the most nutritious foods you can consume; they’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, and free radical fighting .But you’ll want to know where your product came from before you take a bite – many are loaded with pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals you probably don’t want in your body. … Continue reading →

High Intensity Interval Training – Good or Bad?

High intensity interval training is basically alternating between a period of high intensity activity, say for 5-60 seconds, and then recovering in-between each set, typically by walking, for a period of time. Yes, these workouts can be very effective at increasing your performance AND your health. They can even increase your aerobic capacity – though … Continue reading →

New Myths about Fitness

Myth 1: Exercise increase ageing in elderly people. Fact: Exercise and strength training helps you look and feel younger and stay active longer. Regular physical activity lowers your risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and obesity. Myth 2: Elderly people shouldn’t exercise. They … Continue reading →

Facts about Obesity

WHEN WE ARE BORN, WE HAVE THE REQUIRED FAT CELLS IN THE BODY..FAULTY EATING HABITS LEAD TO DIVISON OF THESE FAT CELLS AND THEY MAKE A CHAIN LIKE  A B C D  E F… AS THEU INCREASE THEY GO FROM SAY A TOE ORF.. WHEN OBESE PEOPLE TRY TO LOSE WEIGHT, THE FAT CELLS CANNOT … Continue reading →

Fat Loss Vs. Weight Loss

Mass is the quantity of matter contained in a body, while weight is the force by which the body is pulled to the centre of the earth. Mass is an intrinsic property of a body, as it remains the same everywhere in the universe. Weight is variable due    to change in the magnitude of the … Continue reading →

Importance of Exercise during Pregnancy

Years ago, doctors recommended very little activity during pregnancy as it was thought to be harmful for the baby.  We now know that exercise during pregnancy is very healthy and safe for both the mother and the baby.  However, that doesn’t mean that every pregnant mother is going to feel like hitting the gym everyday … Continue reading →

Cardio Vascular Training

Cardio = heart, vascular = blood vessels (veins and arteries). So cardiovascular exercise is any form of exercise that gets the heart rate up – like walking fast, jogging, swimming, biking, aerobics class, etc.  It’s recommended to complete 30 minutes of somewhat hard physical activity on most days of the week. Cardiovascular exercise burns fat, … Continue reading →

About Strength Training

Strength training means overloading the muscle and asking it to do something that is really hard for it to do. When you train the muscle like this, it breaks down the muscle fibers, and they repair themselves stronger than before. This can be done by using machines, free weights, resistance bands, stability balls, or your … Continue reading →

Why are supplements important in todays world?

Any effective training program requires a dedicated eating plan. Whether you are trying to get lean, build muscle or tone up, supplementation can make all the difference. Giving the body exactly what it needs can be difficult with hectic lifestyles, this is where supplements give you the power to take control and create that body … Continue reading →