Pilates, a form of exercise which emphasis on our core strength and concentrates on strengthening the body. This exercise helps in general fitness and our overall health. Pilates is similar to yoga,...

Yoga isn’t the latest workout technique out there. Many Eastern cultures have been doing yoga for thousands of years. The practice is believed to have started in ancient India during the 5th and 6th...

We’ve put together short workouts for you to keep you fit and healthy. You can perform these workouts at your home, each exercise for 20 seconds, with a 10-second rest in between each exercise....

Regular exercise is one of the best ways to keep the body healthy. And as we get older, it becomes even more essential to maintaining a high quality of life. You will definitely benefit from working...

Metabolism is a complex, chemical process by which your body converts all that you consume into the energy it needs to function every day. Calories are the way that we measure this energy....

When you are determined to burn those excess calories, a workout regime becomes a part of your life. You may be working out at your best, but with no ultimate results. Today we are talking about...

Why Jumping Rope is more effective?? If you're not a fan of running for cardio exercise, then consider jump roping. If you try jumping rope only for five minutes, you will come to realize that it...

To improve the back’s flexibility and prevent muscle strain, stretching is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy back. These exercises should be performed every day to achieve the optimal...

If you want to gain weight during summer, taking to certain habits while avoiding the harmful ones is the key. Finding ways to gain weight in the summer requires attention to not only food choices...

As the temperatures rise, you might be wondering how the heat and humidity can affect your workouts. While we have all heard plenty of myths related to working out in the scorching sun, separates...

There are many reasons why it’s important to workout during the winter season, but many of us tend to think that winter is a great time to relax and skip exercises. In fact, it’s even more important...

Stamina gives you the ability to power through physical activities at your peak level. Stamina can also refer to the mental exertion needed to perform a task or get through a difficult situation....

A lot of people believe that any stretching is helpful in some way, but the reality is, the wrong type of stretching can be harmful and actually work against you. When the temperatures drop, our...

Flexible joints give us the range of motion that we need to get around in daily life, but that same flexibility can also be a source of weakness and eventual injury. Joint pain and dysfunction in...

What is Posture? Posture is a term used to describe a position of the body or the arrangements of body parts relative to one another. Ideal postures are those assumed to perform an activity in the...

We know that weight lifting is the best way to build muscle mass. We also know that increasing and maintaining adequate muscle mass is one of the best ways to keep body fat burn and to improve...

I can’t gain weight. I need to build muscle quickly. How can i gain muscle? What should I eat to gain weight and build muscle? These are general questions asking by so many people. You have two...

Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about...

There are only a few basic etiquette rules when it comes to working out at the gym.   It’s actually quite like kindergarten. Almost all gym etiquette comes down to being respectful and being aware...

HOW STRETCHING IS HELPFUL FOR BODY AND MIND - Stretching, in its most basic form, is a natural and automatic action. People often stretch instinctively after waking from sleep or after long periods...

Aging is a disease. It's disease of losing body fluides , minerals and proteins . Its loss of muscle mass & bone mass and a state of dehydration of every tissue  and increase of body fat.  ...

To be fit n healthy one has to meet the basic criteria of health in term of height and weight ratio, normal body fat percentage and your feelings of wellbeing, strength and stamina at any age....

Before starting a fitness program, get your doctor's OK to exercise — especially if you've been inactive. Discuss with your doctor which activities you're contemplating and the best time to...

Below is a weekly training program, with progression advice, that combines both aerobics and weight training. . A combination of aerobic exercise and strength training -- as for healthy people -- is...

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensi invist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee...

There is no reason why people in their fifties can't still workout with high intensity and frequency. Fifty year olds can still have an intense training program for maximum results and gains. It's...

1 out of 3 adults age 50 and older suffer from sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, which can affect a person's energy and ability to perform daily activities. Maintaining...

Fitness through cardio or the strength training has the same object to get fit, stay lean and get stronger. The purpose of both cardio and strength training is to burn calories during the exercise...

People going to gym, with a target to get lighter and slimmer or bigger and heavier, needs to realize the facts about fitness and health. It is not necessary to loose weight or gain weight to get...

Pain from the Bench Press: - The last 2 weeks I’ve noticed a pain in my wrist following the Bench Press. First time I lifted through it and my wrist hurt for a week. Second time I dropped my last...

1. 30-40mts on treadmill is great No. There are thousands of gym goers [Rather 50-60% of the members] leave the gym in the first fortnight of joining the gym only because on the Treadmill. People...

Back is a basic erector of body. It keeps you upright and standing on both the feet. If we look into our old ancestors, it is noted that in ancient time man use to walk on all its four limbs. But...

GYM exercise, even after age 50, can add healthy and active years to one's life. Studies continue to show that it is never too late to start exercising and that even small improvements in physical...

Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for chat with its employees. The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone. Question: What...

Weight Training Improve Dynamic Balance The resistant training in elderly individuals improves lower back muscles, quadriceps and calves muscles strength. This leads to better mind control to keep...