Tag: Exercises for Weight Loss
As the name suggests, LISS - Low-Intensity Steady State is the form of workout which involves maintaining the same pace of exercise for a set period.Unlike high-intensity interval training, low-intensity steady state workout doesn’t involve rigorous training schedule for a short span of time.Rather it involves slow and continuous exertion of the body for a long duration of time.Walking,...
Non-exercise Thermogenic Activity or NEAT involves activities of the daily routine which results in energy consumption and weight loss. These tasks can be performed on a regular basis and can be used for obesity control.Body weight is affected by a number of factors including diet, physical activity, stress, and genetics. Sedentary lifestyle and changing dietary patterns have an adverse...
Being fit and healthy has become an integral part of human life. Exercise plays a crucial role in staying fit along with having a proper diet.We often wish to lose weight within a short span and thus look out for such exercises.A workout called interval training has been found to beneficial for this.Interval Training comprises alternating periods of high-intensity...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, also known as DOMS is a muscular condition in which there are symptoms of pain and inflammation in the muscles after doing rigorous or sudden exercises.Contrary to normal soreness of muscles, which happens during or just after exercising, DOMS occurs after a few days of exercise.It is quite common in athletes.DOMS happens due to muscular...
It might surprise a lot of people that even a person with flat abs may have some belly fat.Some amount of belly fat is essential for proper cushioning of organs, but too much of it may invite a number of health-related problems.The fat accumulates either right under the skin or deep inside. It is this deep or ‘visceral’ fat...
Being a working woman is a challenging task in itself where you have to juggle between your work and your family constantly.In the midst of that, if you have a fitness goal to achieve then things do get tough.To make it easier we have compiled a list of 20 exercises that would suit every working woman’s need for achieving...
The Tabata protocol was framed by Professor Izumi Tabata who specialized in exercise physiology.At present, Dr. Izumi Tabata is the head of Sports and Health Science Faculty at Ritsumeikan University in Japan.He is still doing research on the effects of exercise on calorie consumption and benefits of Tabata for patients of heart diseases and strokes.The research study conducted by...
A lot of people globally are struggling with weight-related problems.One of the most common problems is the accumulation of excess belly fat.A lot of people globally are struggling with weight related problems.One of the most common problems is the accumulation of excess belly fat. Excess belly fat is risky as it may invite a number of other health problems such...
Zumba is a type of aerobic fitness program combining different forms of dances with Latin music.This form of workout is usually performed in group exercise classes, in which the moves are choreographed beforehand as per the music to suit the fitness program of the people.It incorporates an interval workout switching between high and low-intensity steps that increase the heart...
As we grow old, our physical activity generally reduces.This can be because of lack of general energy or some medical problems such as arthritis.This can lead to weight gain which can further cause health issues.We discuss below in detail a few exercises for elderly men which can help control their weight.It is best to keep doing physical activities as...