The Role of Surya Namaskar in Yoga
Yoga Yogic tradition is more than weight loss as it strengthens muscles and whittles extra inches.The popularity of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) is surging day by day Surya Namaskar is like drawing energy from sun through 12 fixed postures in the morning. The poses can be performed anytime of the day, these all posture […]
The Difference between Asana and Exercise
The difference between Asana and Exercise Yoga and exercise are not the same. Today, most fitness programs teach exercises, Yoga asanas, pranayama, Tai Chi, aerobics, martial arts, etc or a combination of these. Though all of these are aimed at maintaining and improving […]
The Ardha Matsyendrasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana comes from the Sanskrit language; “ardha” is half, “matsya” is fish, “indra” is the ruler (king), and “asana” is pose.
Yoga Basics to Practice Yoga at Home
Contact Qualified Yoga Instructor and get some Yoga Basics: If you solely learn your yoga from a DVD, yoga posture cards or audio tapes, you might be practicing yoga in the whole manner. An incorrect pose or movement may cause long-term damage. It’s worth getting basic lesson from a certified instructor first to save you […]
What’s the Physical Activity for Children and Youth?
The thought of exercise doesn’t make Children and youth jump for joy, but no one was born with a ‘rubbish-at-sport’ gene. So, however hopeless you think you are, there’s an activity out there to suit you. In an official recent survey, doctors found 17 per cent of boys and 16 per cent of girls between […]
Too many headers ‘can damage the brain’- Football
Footballers, who have a high rate of heading the ball during games and practices can have brain abnormalities and cognitive problems. Heading is believed to have killed the English footballer Jeff Astle. Astle, 59, who died in 2002, developed cognitive problems after years of playing for England and West Bromwich Albion. The coroner ruled that […]
Pregnancy and Protection against NeuroDegenerative Diseases
No one is resistant to the health benefits of exercise. A new study says working out during pregnancy will reduce the chances of unborn baby developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, later in life. A new research report published online in The FASEB Journal shows that mice bred to develop a neurodegenerative disease roughly equivalent […]
Power of Exercise and Diet?
What did Gary Brennan from Hyde, Greater Manchester at 30, do to reduce himself from 40 stone to 13 stone? At his heaviest weight of 39st 13lb Mr Brennan, couldn’t even walk around his house without feeling winded. He suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure and was being tested for heart problems when his […]
Fitness freebies or active lifestyle?
Times may be hard, but experts say finding cost-free ways to get, or stay, fit has never been easier. Just going to the gym is not as important as an active lifestyle,” said Shirley Archer, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. “We have to shift that mindset. There are tons of free options. Archer, […]
Effect of Moderate Exercise on Middle-aged!
Exercise makes you feel better, but it is more pleasant when performed at moderate intensity as compared to vigorous, especially when you have been previously inactive or may be overweight, Overall, women who do moderate exercise are about twice as likely to feel energized and confident they could do more exercise in the future, and […]
Diet & Exercise with Personal Digital Assistant?
Dietary self-monitoring is considered the core of behavioural weight control programmes. As software for personal digital assistants has become more available, this study investigated whether the use of a Personal Digital Assistant would improve dietary self-monitoring. Overweight and obese adults who used an Electronic Diary Programme on a personal digital assistant did better at staying […]
Practice Yoga, if Suffering from Type2 Diabetes!
In the real world, yoga classes vary widely. Some are vigorous work-outs involving complicated poses that would not be appropriate for older adults with chronic health conditions. Older adults with diabetes can look for yoga classes designed specifically for older people and those with chronic medical conditions. In the U.S., hospitals and local community centers […]
Does Vigorous Workout keep burning calories all day?
You all know that doing exercise is good for you. Now it turns out that your bodies continue to work out long after you have stopped exercising. Anyone undertaking a vigorous fitness session continues to burn calories for hours after finishing the workout Men who exercised on a stationary bike for around 45 minutes burned an additional […]
Does Aerobic Exercise burn ‘Belly Fat’?
Belly fat is found deep in the stomach that surrounds the internal organs, as opposed to subcutaneous fat that is found underneath the skin. It poses more of a threat to health, as it lies closer to the organs and is associated with diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Aerobic exercise is better for losing belly […]
Why not try Home Fitness Equipment, if you’re busy?
Body Fitness is far more than just an activity. It leads to an active lifestyle. To reach your fitness goal you need your home workouts to support specific interests. Many look out for ways to get fit today. Some people go the route of joining a gym. This often happens right around the time they […]