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Weight-Lifting Exercises May Cut Risks of Heart Disease, Diabetes

January 12, 2017 SrijitaCut, Diabetes, Disease, exercises, Heart, May, of, risks, Weight-Lifting

Your new year resolution of hitting the gym to indulge in some weight lifting exercises may not only help you tone those muscles, but also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. The findings showed that resistance-based interval training exercise – a simple leg exercises, involving weights — improved blood vessel function of individuals with and without diabetes. “Individuals with Type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without,” said Jonathan Little, Assistant Professor at…

Compound Exercises: The quickest way to get into shape this year

January 8, 2017 SrijitaCompound, exercises, Get, Into, quickest, Shape, The, This, to, Way, Year

Are you too busy for a workout? If your answer is affirmative, then you definitely need to find out about ‘smart’ exercises. Exercising too hard and for too long is passe. Fitness professional Nawaz Modi Singhania says, “There have been times when my day has ended at 2 or 3 am, and I haven’t managed to get a workout in. But I still do a quick compound workout in just eight or 10 minutes.” There are days when you know you have to look fit the next morning and cannot…

Stopping Exercises in Winter Increases Cholesterol Storage: Doctors

December 23, 2016 SrijitaCholesterol, Doctors, exercises, In, increases, Stopping, Storage, Winter

Stopping physical exercise during the winter season increases the storage of cholesterol in the body, medical experts here said on Thursday. According to them, another reason that contributes to the cholesterol storage during winters is the lack of vitamin D synthesis from sunlight. “A decrease in sunlight pushes the body to store more cholesterol than usual as a protective measure. The seasonal variation in cholesterol levels could lead to more progression of fatty liver disease in the winter. Physical activities decrease during winters, and skipping exercise routine may be a…

5 Most Effective Exercises for Abs

December 23, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, effective, exercises, for, Most

Who wouldn’t like to flaunt ripped six-pack abs? While that is not entirely a true definition of fitness, aesthetically it is what many fitness enthusiasts aspire for – the proverbial six pack abs. The most popular symbol for fitness globally is a well-defined set of abs! Case in point is the recent music video of Kala Chashma with Katrina Kaif and her enviable abs. They would kill for it or (theoretically) die trying! If you’ve been slogging in the gym without any results, here’s some expert advice on the best…

3 Exercises High Heel Lovers Should Do to Avoid Foot Pain

December 16, 2016 Srijita3, Avoid, Do, exercises, foot, Heel, High;, Lovers, Pain, Should, to

Photo: Getty Images Anyone who’s ever squeezed into a pair of sky-high shoes knows heels can be hell on your feet. But the problems may not stop there. Wearing heels regularly can also affect your leg muscles over time, says podiatrist Bobby Pourziaee, a Los Angeles-based foot and ankle surgeon and the founder of the Spa on Rodeo. When you’re walking on tiptoes, your calf muscles are shortened—“and they can stay that way if heels are the only shoes you wear,” he explains. But that doesn’t mean you need to…

Top 5 Exercises for Your BFF and You

December 15, 2016 Srijita5%;, and, BFF, exercises, for, Top, You, Your

Fitness is elusive. It requires you to be disciplined and maintain consistency. Not all of us feel motivated to get up early in the morning for a run. However, a certain amount of nagging and pushing from our partner or a friend can make a world of a difference. A study commissioned by Virgin Active – a chain of health clubs operational across the globe – found that working out with a friend or a partner can yield better results over going solo. Those who exercised in groups were seen…