All of us know the importance of
healthy food choices for the entire family. But the main question is how to
incorporate the best choices into a busy and hectic work life? But do you know
that a hectic life schedule does not necessarily imply that every meal should
be a like a fast food meal. It is actually very difficult to bring in some
changes in lifestyle but with a little planning and effort; one can succeed in
mastering the secret to good health- “Healthy
food choices”. Here are a few tips to make some healthy food choices and
usher a healthy lifestyle at home.
Explore the Power of Health and Fitness
This blog focusses on tips to lead a healthy and fit life. Let us all move along the path of our life and enjoy our special moments to the fullest.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
5 Habits That can Keep you Young Forever
Aging seems to be an inevitable part of
human life. The science of aging infers that youth is associated with petty
looks, energetic outlook and cheerful behavior, while old age tends to
bring sufferings and unhappiness with
it. How many of us actually believe that staying young at heart is more
important than physical appearance?
The mystical fountain of youth is a loving
and happy heart. As our bodies age gracefully, minds can actually get younger,
if we love everyone and spread happiness around us. So, if we were to list just
5 things that can keep us forever young, then here are the following tips.
Forget numbers and don’t imitate others
Hectic lifestyles and competitive
environment have pushed us to a level where we focus solely on numbers. The
race to achieve targets, be it age, height, weight or workplace goals should
not hamper our personal happiness. The first and foremost key to keep us
forever young is to avoid the number game and be our own self. We need to move
ahead with a carefree mind, work to our full potential and not try to be
something that we are not.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
How to Maintain Fitness During the Monsoon Season Without Going out?
Keep yourself fit during the monsoon season. |
Monsoon
brings joy along; even the birds and animals around you seem to enjoy the rain.
Especially, the first rain is a pleasant welcome to all suffering from the scorching
heat of the sun. The rain, thunder, pleasant weather and chirping of birds
around you all seem to sweep in positive vibes. However, beware of the food
that you eat during this season. The spicy and fried food with a sip of your
favorite beverage can actually cause weight gain. The lack of outdoor exercise
combined with improper monsoon eating habits can result in excess weight gain.
How to maintain Fitness without going out?
Exercise is the most essential part of the monsoon health schedule. It is essential to look for other options to stay active, fit and healthy. Read on to know how you can make the best use of the monsoon season to stay fit and active.
Dance indoors
10 Workouts/Exercises that Can Train You for the Perfect Obstacle Course Race
Obstacle Course Race |
An
obstacle course race is the latest fitness trend among the current generation,
who prefer to sweat out during weekends rather than sleeping. So, what actually
is an obstacle course race? Obstacle course race is a sequence of challenging
physical hurdles that an athlete or a team needs to face and navigate within a
specified time. Obstacle races include a combination of various activities in a
sequence including racing, cycling, tire swings, climbing, crawling, jumping
and balancing acts. An athlete crosses a hurdle to face an activity change
within a few meters. The varying speeds and the resultant change in body
movements at a fast pace kickstart the metabolism rate and improve endurance
levels in an individual.
How to train for an obstacle course race?
The
training program for the obstacle course race should include:
·
Running 4-to 5-miles a day, across varying landscapes
aids in improving the endurance levels of a person. Introduction of variations including
intervals and hill runs between the running schedule can enhance speed and the muscle
power.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Hypertension - Manage High Blood Pressure with Exercises
Sedentary life style has given
rise to an increasing instance of high blood pressure among people. The high blood pressure also known as
hypertension increases the scope of heart attack in a person by three times, scope of stroke by five times and heart failure by two times. Hypertension can never be known outside as symptoms are not painful. A definite way of maintaining a normal blood pressure is through changes in life style by
salt reduction in food, regular exercise and weight loss.
How can exercise help cure hypertension?
Regular exercises have the power
to reduce the blood pressure in a body and maintain it at a normal level. A
sedentary lifestyle is one of the main contributing factors to heart disease.
H
ence, exercises can help by making up for the sedentary lifestyle. Exercises benefit a person with hypertension in the following ways:- Improves
and strengthens the health of the entire cardiovascular system and heart;
- Improves
blood circulation in the body;
- Improves
energy levels in the body;
- Increases
the endurance level of a person;
- Improves
flexibility in the body;
- Reduces
body fat and results in weight loss;
- Reduces
stress and tension;
- Improves
bone strength;
- Improves
sleep;
- Improves
the overall image of a person.
Workout Without Working Out - 10 Foods that Can Help You Lose Weight Without Exercises
Work-outs are definitely an important schedule of our day-to-day fitness schedules. However, there are certain food items which can help lose weight faster. One of the research studies on dietary foods came out with a unique finding that mono-saturated fatty acids have a tendency to reduce the fat content from the body. Similarly, there are certain fat-releasing properties in calcium and dairy, vitamin C, protein which can gently shift the human body into a fat release mode.
Calcium and dairy
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
How to Remain Safe and Healthy at a Gym?
Hectic lifestyle and sedentary work-culture has increased the need and awareness of the importance of fitness among people. Congratulations! You have the taken the first step in the right direction by deciding to exercise regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A gym
is one of the most preferred ways of maintaining fitness in recent times. If
you have also embarked on a fitness regime at a gym, then you should adhere to certain
safety guidelines. All good things carry risks with them. Similarly, work out at a gym is accompanied with its own hazards and safety issues. The key to a healthy workout is to maintain the personal safety at the gym.
Ensure that the maintenance of fitness equipment is done regularly at your gym and professionals are available for you while exercising, to reduce the chances of accidents. There are several other basic safety tips which you need to ensure while exercising at a gym. These guidelines can not only help you keep fit, but also be safe, during the course of workouts.
Ensure that the maintenance of fitness equipment is done regularly at your gym and professionals are available for you while exercising, to reduce the chances of accidents. There are several other basic safety tips which you need to ensure while exercising at a gym. These guidelines can not only help you keep fit, but also be safe, during the course of workouts.
Tips to stay safe and healthy at a gym
Obtain
an all-inclusive check-up
You should ensure that
a comprehensive health checkup is conducted prior to the commencement of
workout programs at a gym. This is essential to avert or modify specific types
of exercises, which can aggravate medical conditions like cardiovascular
problems, hypertension, joint problems, and back pains.
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