Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:10 PM

What kind of leg exercises one needs to do depends on what part of the leg muscles one is trying to develop. Leg exercises are different if people are trying to develop their calf muscles or build on their thighs. If one is a ballerina, jogger or weight-lifter they would also have different ways of exercising the leg muscles either just to improve balance and flexibility or just to increase strength and endurance in general. However, not all goals are mutually exclusive. It is poss... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:00 PM

Gyms today have become very popular owing to the great physical and psychological benefits they offer to people. However, one should be cautious while choosing a gym. Only a few people can afford to buy the expensive fitness equipment such as multi station treadmills, stair steppers and stretching bars that are found in gyms. Today most hi-tech gyms offer a variety of exercise activities ranging from racquetball and tennis courts to Olympic sized swimming pools, saunas, spas, rock... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 8:21 PM

Most articles on fitness generally advise consulting an experienced physician before starting any exercise program. This is suggested mainly due to the fact that if exercise is done improperly, it might lead to an injury. Furthermore, it isn't possible to get all the relevant information just by browsing the Internet. It is always advantageous to consult a physician especially those who specialize in sports medicine - a relatively new field in the world of medicine. They can not on... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 8:20 PM

With every new generation, stereotypes are being dissolved but there are still some that remain primarily because they are based on real differences between men and woman especially in the field of exercise routines. When it comes to a vigorous work-out, most men tend to work harder on the upper body in comparison to women. However, there are some women who can and have achieved the upper body strength of some very fit men. Most women partly out of the desire to look attractive ten... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 8:21 PM

For the body to be able to keep fit and perform better it is essential to have enough bodily fluids. When a person exercises, the internal body temperature tends to increase and this causes the body to release its internal fluids out through the sweat glands and through the process of respiration. Once this high temperature sweat gets evaporated, it takes the heat with it and the body cools down once again. Although the internal temperature regulatory system is vital for good healt... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 8:20 PM

Flexibility Training has become quite a rage these days. It mainly involves performing a series of exercises that help maximize the range of motion and muscle stability. The main benefits of this kind of training is that it improves the blood flow to the muscles and lowers the risk of injury. There are 3 basic types of exercises that achieve this aim : Static, Dynamic and Isometric/PNF. Of these the Static exercises follow the traditional pattern of stretching the muscles to their... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 2:53 PM

Making a New Year's Resolution means setting goals for the upcoming year that you want to accomplish. Most of the time these goals are things that in some way will improve your quality of life. Many of them are related to fitness, health, well being or losing weight. This year, as you start thinking about your resolutions, think about things that REALLY matter. Yes, fitting in smaller size jeans could make a difference in your health but what about thinking big picture? Health is... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 11:21 AM

One question that many people ask at one point or another is how do I get back on track after a break in workouts? How can I clean up my eating habits and get back to the pattern of using nutritious food as fuel? One of the biggest frustrations facing those who have taken a break from their workouts is the loss of strength and endurance. Listening to your body when starting back into your workout routine is of utmost importance. Many people want to start back where they were rather tha... more...

Fitness | By Rohit Chopra @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 3:13 AM

It cannot be said that we all sleep like logs all through the year. There are times when we lose sleep over professional or personal matters. Illnesses and changes in routine may also cause temporary disturbances in the sleep pattern. Such instances that may last a few days or a few weeks at most are considered normal however, suffering from sleeplessness for months together, implies a serious problem. In such cases you need urgent help for insomnia. Once your sleep problems attain a chr... more...

Fitness | By Rohit Chopra @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:41 AM

We tend to abuse our body in the normal course of life. We subject it to unhealthy junk food and drinks that put a lot of stress on the internal organs. On top of it, sedentary lifestyle coupled with lack of exercise and a hectic daily life creates physiological mayhem manifested as physical and mental problems. It is vital that we provide our body some respite and much needed rest, which is where the importance of detox lies. The detoxification process works by shifting the focus from me... more...

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:47 PM

"May I know how long does it take to visibly grow muscles?" Well, as a professional fitness personal trainer, I get variations of this question from almost every new client. So how can I answer that question because there are also many variable factors like for instance, if you are fat, you can't see your muscle growth unless you take the fat off or what is being visible is subjective from person to person. For the hardgainers (people who have difficulty in gaining we... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 10:31 AM

The main aim of exercising is to improve muscle tone, strength and endurance. This requires the production and use of energy by the body. This energy constitutes complex molecules known as ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate. These ATP Molecules are the essential elements of a biochemical process called the Krebs Cycle or Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle. Carbohydrates break down into sugars that form ATP molecules. The simpler sugars break down more easily and quickly on an average. However, the... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 12:28 PM

When it comes to the topic of weight loss there are many different theories most of which are only myth and have no truth to them whatsoever. The most recent one that one hears these days is that cortisol can actually dissolve fat accumulated around the waist but unfortunately this is not true. The main reason why fat forms is when we consume more calories than what we burn. The excess get stored in our bodies in the form of fatty deposits known as Adipose Tissue. In women these fatty dep... more...

Fitness | By Rohit Chopra @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 10:28 AM

The ill effect of stress on health is well known.It may be physical, mental or emotional stress, they all have an undesirable effect on the body.And if a person is suffering from a disease or illness, stress becomes even more dangerous. The physiological effect of stress on the body is that it alters the hormonal environment as well as hormonal levels.For a disease like diabetes this spells great trouble.In order to control diabetes it is important to exercise control over the hormones p... more...

Fitness | By Rohit Chopra @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 2:26 AM

Stress is the number one enemy in the modern world. Stress has become all pervading, be it in the workplace, relationships, or at home in general. The changes that occur in the body and mind during a stress situation are very clear. The chest muscles contract as physical tension builds up in the chest. As a consequence, you begin to take shorter, shallower and sharper breaths. As stress has become an inseparable part of our lives, we have begun to forget how to breathe normally and take s... more...

Fitness | By Ranju Kumar @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 10:02 PM

Just by lifting heavy weights and working for long hours in gym doesn't help to build your body. Have you ever thought why your muscles' growth gets stranded after a few weeks of training although you are training very hard? There are shocking reasons why muscles growth is slowing down day by day. Do not train too hard - whenever you train your muscles extremely, in fact you are breaking down your muscles. So your muscles need to get better from the damages you inflicted on the... more...

Fitness | By Karin Manning @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Hoodia gordonii (pronounced HOO-dee-ah) is also called hoodia, xhooba, khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus, and South African desert cactus. Hoodia is a cactus that's causing a stir for its ability to suppress appetite and promote weight loss. 60 Minutes, ABC, and the BBC have all done stories on hoodia. Hoodia is sold in capsule, liquid, or tea form in health food stores and on the Internet. Hoodia gordonii can be found in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. more...

Fitness | By Nina Greene @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 9:01 PM

Sometimes the hardest part of achieving any goal is just getting started. Are you having trouble getting motivated to exercise? You are not alone. Many people struggle with this same challenge. Motivation is a key factor that will cause you to take the necessary actions to achieve your fitness goals. One suggestion that may help is to try to focus on all the benefits that you will enjoy by becoming physically fit. Are you looking forward to any of the following? - Do you want to ... more...

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:18 PM

So you want to flatten your belly and reveal your chiseled 6 pack abs? It is actually rather simple to do so. I did say simple, but did not said that it is easy. It takes a lot of grit and determination to do so. However, if your motivation is strong enough, you will get there. When I said it is not easy because there is no short cut to get a flat belly with 6 pack abs. Only those late night informercials can give you fake promises that certain gizmos can help you get a flat belly. If you... more...

Fitness | By Scott Johns @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 12:49 PM

In Tennis, a chop stroke is a shot where the angle towards the player and behind the racquet, made by the line of flight of the ball, and the racquet travelling down across it, is greater than 45 degrees and may be 90 degrees. The racquet face passes slightly outside the ball and down the side, chopping it, as a man chops wood. The spin and curve is from right to left. It is made with a stiff wrist. The slice shot merely reduced the angle mentioned from 45 degrees down to a very small o... more...