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Water-based exercises will always remain a hot trend

October 16, 2016 Srijitaa, always, exercises, hot, Remain, trend, Water-based, Will

Water-based exercises are not a new trend. But the fact is that these kind of exercises will always remain a hot fitness fad. And experts agree. Asif Shaikh, a fitness professional, says, “Water-based exercises are good for people who have knee and joint problems and slipped disc issues. Beginners also get a metabolic benefit.” Fitness professionals say that since these are low-impact exercises, they are easy on the joints and can be done by everyone. Victor D’Lima, a fitness professional, adds, “When you exercise in water, you don’t have any…

Crunches Exercises: 5 Exciting Variations for Rock-Solid Abs

September 30, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, Crunches?, Exciting, exercises, for, Rock-Solid, variations

The other day I was thinking about why gyms are known as ‘fitness centers’ and not ‘slimming’ or ‘weight loss’ hubs. If you are aiming to lose weight, the goal should not be the achievement of a certain number in terms of kilograms or pounds. The battle is not in shedding but in maintaining yourself after all the hard work. The truth is that weight loss is temporary, you can always gain it back. One therefore needs to seek a more permanent approach towards fitness. Instead of thriving for a…

Easy Aerobic Exercises You Can Perform at Home

September 18, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, at, Can, easy, exercises, Home, Perform, You

The word ‘aerobic’ means ‘with oxygen’. So any physical activity that makes you move your major muscle groups(legs), in a rhythmic, systematic manner, elevates your heart rate and creates a demand for oxygen for a sustained period( at least 20 minutes), is called an aerobic activity. The benefits of aerobics are plenty. Studies have found that it lowers the risk of heart disease, and regulates blood pressure and cholesterol levels. For diabetics, it has an insulin-like effect, and hence keeps a check on blood sugar. Regular aerobics improves your respiratory…

Easy Aerobic Exercises You Can Perform at Home

September 16, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, at, Can, easy, exercises, Home, Perform, You

5 Effective Exercises for Abs: How to Get Katrina Kaif’s Kala Chashma Look

September 3, 2016 Srijita5%;, ABS:, Chashma, effective, exercises, for, Get, How, Kaif's, Kala, Katrina, look, to

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. While that is not entirely a true definition of fitness, aesthetically it is what many fitness enthusiasts aspire for – the proverbial six pack abs. They would kill for it or (theoretically) die trying! Keep in mind, we all have a potential six pack abdomen lurking underneath the layers of fat. Hence, for definition, you would require a really…

5 Effective Warm Up Exercises You Should Perform Before Your Workout

August 30, 2016 Srijita5%;, Before, effective, exercises, Perform, Should, Up, warm', workout, You, Your

We all know that a warm up is an essential and integral component of a workout regime. But how do you know if your warm up is appropriate and when to move on to the next phase of the workout?A warm up serves not one, but many purposes: to elevate your core temperature, to lubricate your joints, to gradually increase the range of motion in your joints in all planes of movement, to increase your heart rate in preparation of the more vigorous activity to follow, to establish the neural…