Heard of the ketogenic (keto) diet? It’s been rapidly gaining popularity due to its promise of weight loss. If you too want to get on the keto bandwagon, you have to be careful with the number of carbs you eat each day (between 20-50 grams only). The diet is essentially about cutting down on carbs […]
It was believed for the longest time, and is still considered by many, that sleep is essentially a waste of time. It’s an indication of laziness or lack of ambitiousness. The popular mantra was that to make the most of our life and the time we are given on this planet, we should sleep as […]
When someone has diabetes, his/her blood sugar levels go up, which can lead to damage throughout the body. If the sugar levels are not controlled, this disease can cause several complications in different organs and body parts. Let’s take a look at them one by one. Eyes Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that causes the […]
Heart rate variability (HRV) measures the time difference or variation in between heartbeats. It is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which has sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. While the sympathetic branch gives us the fight or flight ability to perform, act and react, the parasympathetic branch allows us to rest and digest after the […]
Heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? It involves brief periods of maximum effort, high-intensity exercises, with active rest/recovery periods. Many fitness enthusiasts believe this type of workout produces excellent results since it burns calories and targets various muscles quickly and efficiently. Who should do HIIT and who shouldn’t HIIT is suitable for people who […]
One of the largest organs in our body, the liver performs several essential metabolic functions. It processes nutrients, fats as well as toxic substances. It then filters, stores, detoxifies and passes these elements into the blood or bowel depending on whether they have to be used or excreted. So, what is fatty liver? When […]
Is working out daily not your cup of tea? Well, while you can always hit the gym, there are other ways to engage in physical exercises if you don’t enjoy doing any of these the traditional ways. Through these ways, you can make your workouts seem less like workouts and more like a fun activity, […]
Have you heard about bodyweight training? It is a type of strength training where you use your own body’s weight to offer resistance against gravity. Some of the most common bodyweight exercises are Pushup, Pull-up, Plank, Side Plank, Glute bridge, Burpee, Dip, Jump Squats, Lunges etc. Are they advantageous for fitness enthusiasts? Hell, yeah! Here […]
Does the dark, cloudy weather make you feel gloomy? Finding it challenging to work out during heavy downpours? It’s time to take your fitness into your own hands, even during the rains. Try these techniques to keep your fitness routines going, when the weather tempts you to skip your workouts. Exercise at home If […]
Fitness advice is often targeted towards young and middle-aged people, leaving the elderly to think that what they need is only rest. Or at the most, they’re advises to take regular walks. While it is definitely essential to exercise when you’re young, it is also equally important to do so, when you’re older. Perhaps, even […]
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