When it comes to body building and weight training body types can be classified as Ectomorph, Mesomorph and Endomorph People who don’t naturally carry or easily enhance muscle are often called “hard gainers”.These people have lean build rather than natural born solid built bodies. On the other hand Meso and Endomorphs can easily gain fat…
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Learn the speed requirements for each repetition.
The speed of your repetitions is a very important factor in the success of yourprogram. Do not lift a weight with too much speed by using momentum and body swings instead of your own muscle strength. If you are just starting weight lifting, use a deliberate tempo rather than an explosive motion. You will quickly…
The craze about Gummy bears in fitness industry
Exercise can lead to a depletion of the body’s glycogen stores, particularly those of the liver and in the exercising muscle, and to the development of a body water deficit. Glycogen depletion results from the mobilization of the stores to provide energy for the muscular contraction of the exercise, and is a major factor contributing…
The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity
The benefits of an exercise program are not just physical, they are mental and emotional as well. Anyone who has gonefor a walk to clear their head knows the mental benefits of exercise firsthand. Also, you do not have to be a marathoner on a “runner’s high” to enjoy the emotional benefits of becoming active….
When to Stretch?
Following are four good times to stretch your muscles. You do not have to stretchat all four of these times: Choose the approach that suits you best, which for many people is after each workout. ❤️During the warm-up: Pre training stretching may improve performance, but most often, it is likely to reduce muscle strength if…
How and when to stretch during workouts
There are three stretching techniques to consider: static, ballistic, and dynamic. Static stretching :-Static stretching consists of holding the stretch position for 10 to 30 seconds. The degree of stretch has to be modulated according to your level of flexibility. If you are not flexible, do not stretch too much or for too long. As…
Machines Versus Free Weights
The two main kinds of resistance in weight training are free weights (dumbbells and bar) and machines. You may wonder which is more effective. some muscles, such as the hamstrings, are difficult to train without machines. On the other hand, free weights are more appropriate for body parts such as the biceps. For this reason,…
Health Benefits of Whole Grains in the Diet
While excessive consumption of simple carbohydrates is potentially bad for your health, consuming more complexcarbohydrates is extremely beneficial to health. There is a wealth of scientific evidence supporting that replacing refined grains with whole grains decreases the risk for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Whole grains are great dietary sources of fiber, vitamins,…
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity each week, about 150 minutes of moderate, aerobic exercise, such as power walking or bicycling, does not require joining a gym, or taking expensive, complicated classes. If you can’t commit to a formal workout four to five days per week, you can become more active in simple ways—by…
My Plate Planner-an easy approach to healthy eating
Estimating portions can be done using the My Plate Planner. My Plate is divided according to how much of each food group should be included with each meal. Planner Methods of Use:• Fill half of your plate with vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, salad, and fruit. • Fill one-quarter of your plate with lean meat,…
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