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The Why of Muscle Soreness and How to Tackle It

6 May 2009

We have all experienced pains and aches the day after a hard and immensely satisfying workout at the gym or home. Though it is often a good indication that we have worked our muscles and maybe even pushed to stress the muscle groups more than our usual workout average, it may also be indicative of [...]

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Water Intake Levels

29 April 2009

Hi on this Wednesday morning! I have just put down the newspaper and have come across the water issue in it’s health pages and thought that this makes an ideal post for today. We have often heard of 6-8 glasses of water (equivalent to 2 litres of water) a day theory. However, this is only [...]

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Top 7 Ways to Recover Fast After a Workout

22 April 2009

Hi again! Today we take a look at what we could do to speed-up our recovery after a full workout session. We must remember that though workouts make us more fit, it is the recovery phase that follows that makes us stronger. Here’s what you can do facilitate recovery:
1. Cool Down: Cooling down is essential. [...]

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The Protein-Workout Nexus

18 February 2009

Protein is another macronutrient like carbohydrate, water and fat. They are required for making enzymes, hormones, blood plasma, and tissue repair, muscle building and even for energy production.
Though there are exceptions, the general rule for regular and intense workout schedules, weight training included, is protein consumption up to 1 gm per pound of body weight. [...]

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Carbohydrate Loading, Stacking And Pre-Workout Sugar Intake

11 February 2009

Continuing on the note of carbohydrates, I feel there are three other basics that require demystifying – that of carbohydrate loading, carbohydrate stacking and pre-workout sugar intake.
I am sure you have heard sprinters talk of carb loading often and wondered what it is. To put it simply, carbohydrate loading is when an athlete spends carbohydrates [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions – 10 Ways To Define A Realistic Fitness Goal And How To Stick To It

28 January 2009

OK, so now we are well into the New Year. I am pretty positive that a few of us have already slackened out in our efforts or have given up on the trail entirely in frustration. Yes, we are all familiar with our New Year’s Syndrome. Clichéd as making and breaking them are, here are [...]

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Cardiovascular Fitness – The Core Of All Fitness Regimes

12 December 2008

Most of us are already aware that cardiovascular fitness is a specific and crucial form of muscular endurance.  Just as you train the other muscles of your body for conditioning (by lifting weights and providing resistance), heart, lung and vascular muscles also need conditioning. An efficient cardiovascular (aka cardio) system delivers oxygen (and also blood [...]

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What Do You Do When Treadmill Running Injuries Strike? (Continued)

10 December 2008

Hi again. I had written about the possible/potential downsides of any running/jogging workout – injuries being one of them. I thought it was necessary for me to address what could be done towards treating them. The best option is always to consult your doctor. However, it is important to know what you are dealing with [...]

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What Do You Do When Treadmill Running Injuries Strike?

8 December 2008

Today I want us to look at what we can do when we fall victim to some treadmill running injuries.
1.      Ankle Sprain: If your footing on the treadmill belt is wrong, it is possible to twist it inwards when the speed is set to high. It can damage the outward ligaments. Consult your doctor as [...]

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Injury Prevention For The Treadmill Runner

6 December 2008

In which ways, do you think, running enthusiasts are most likely to hurt themselves? Yes, you got that right.
a.       Not bothering to get a physical.
b.      Not doing a warm-up and stretching exercise
c.       Wrong shoes.
d.      Wrong footing (technique)
e.       Bad body posture
f.        Doing too much too soon
g.       Not varying the exercise routine

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