Are you new to working out and are looking for some help? Then, take a look at these tips that can help you begin your fitness journey. GETTING STARTED Set achievable goals – Know exactly how you want to benefit from your workout regime. Identify your end goal and make it specific. For example, if …
Work from home is a concept that most people are familiar with. After the declaration of the pandemic in March 2020, work from home became the new normal too. This blog outlines best practices for a healthy work from home schedule and dishes out ideas by which you can maintain a food and exercise discipline …
Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is an indicator of physical fitness and is defined as the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) when you are at rest. Generally, RHR should be between 60 to 100 bpm for adults. The RHR for athletes and fitness enthusiasts could even be lower than 60 bpm. Therefore, lower the RHR, …
Wearable fitness bands are extremely popular in today’s digital age, with over 60 million active users just in India. And India ranks third in the most revenue generated from wearable, sensor-driven fitness trackers that are used to calculate and record body metrics. Source – https://www.statista.com/outlook/319/119/wearables/india#market-revenue But are they a threat to data security? Are there …
There is no question that exercise and physical activity are essential for a healthy lifestyle as it helps with weight loss, building immunity, and more. But how does it affect your organs? What exactly happens in the body during exercise? This article tackles that by outlining what happens internally while you exercise and explains how …
Fitness trackers or activity trackers are devices that monitor fitness metrics like counting steps walked, heart rate, calories burned, and so much more. These are usually wearable devices that are linked to smartphones or other smart devices to let users know their performance and activity. And most fitness trackers of today are wearable on the …
A fitness freak/enthusiast is deeply passionate about eating right, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and following a well-curated workout routine. Fitness enthusiasts not only train their bodies but also train their minds to develop an infectious positive outlook, which in combination with a positive body image is a force to be reckoned with. Do you love …
Resistance bands are stretchable workout bands and it is commonly used in muscle-building and physical therapy. You may have heard of different resistance bands used for different purposes. But what purposes are they for? And what should you look for when buying a resistance band? This article dives into how resistance bands work with explanations …
Cardio is a word that commonly describes cardiovascular exercises. Cardiovascular exercises are those that elevate the heart rate to a specific target zone which helps to burn calories. Cardio trains the body’s aerobic energy system by strengthening heart muscles, improving blood circulation, and increasing lung capacity. Overall, it enhances heart health, improves respiratory functions, and …
Macro nutrients and micro nutrients, commonly called macros and micros, refer to the nutrients present in the foods we eat. The human body needs these nutrients for normal function, with macro nutrients required in larger quantities while micro nutrients are necessary in small quantities. This blog discusses the types of macro nutrients found in foods …
