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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…

11 Important Tips to Achieve Your Fitness Goals

August 30, 2016 Srijita11, Achieve, Fitness, Goals, important, Tips:, to, Your

Getting fit seems to be the craze right now, and for all the good reasons. Not only is it a great way to improve your health, but also to stay happy and lead an active lifestyle. However, it is equally important to go about it the right way.Below are some of the key points to keep in mind before you embark on your fitness journey. 1. Get a Medical Clearance Before you start any fitness regime, it is important to find out how your body is from within, and if…

5 Smart Tricks to Boost Your Testosterone Levels

August 18, 2016 Srijita5%;, boost, Levels, Smart, Testosterone, to, Tricks, Your

Testosterone is a male sex hormone responsible for bone and muscle health, sperm production and hair growth. It stimulates development of the male secondary sexual characteristics that is produced mainly in the testes, and also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex. You can lose testosterone as you age, and even from chronic illnesses. Lower levels of testosterone or hypogonadism can result in a succession of problems, including low energy levels. According to a recent study at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, low levels of testosterone can increase…

Why you should include Jamun in your daily diet

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDaily, Diet:, In, Include, Jamun, Should, Why, You, Your

There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. The greatest threat to our lives and our well-being is our lifestyle. Ask people how they are doing these days, and the first word you will hear is “busy.” With modern busy schedules, it has become particularly challenging to find the balance necessary for overall wellbeing. With today’s lifestyle people are more prone to risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, increased blood pressure and diabetes. While stress and the issues it…

Cheat on your veggie diet to become a ‘flexitarian’

August 15, 2016 Srijitaa, become, Cheat, Diet:, Flexitarian, On, to, Veggie, Your

If you’re a non-vegetarian, start by incorporating two meatless days per week (Thinkstock) The new wave of vegetarianism may compel you to give up meat, but if you’re finding it too tough to commit, try becoming a ‘flexible vegetarian’ Many health-conscious millennials are opting for vegetarian or vegan meals in a bid to follow a simple lifestyle, with a reduced risk of serious diseases. But if the temptation of passing off a juicy chicken burger or melt-in-the-mouth kebabs is too much, you can still reap the health benefits of a…

Excess ‘Good Cholesterol’ May Shorten Your Life

August 14, 2016 SrijitaCholesterol, excess, Good, Life, May, Shorten, Your

Too much of a good thing may not always be better for your health. Researchers have shown that high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – commonly touted as “good cholesterol” for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack – may increase a person’s risk of premature death as much as its low levels. The research suggests that intermediate levels of HDL cholesterol may increase longevity. “The findings surprised us,” said the study’s senior author Ziyad Al-Aly, Assistant Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,…