Fitness Lovers

We all experience stress and anxiety in our life at some point. A lot of stress affects our mental plus overall well-being greatly. In this article, we'll share with you how you can relieve stress and live a healthy life.  It can be described as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It occurs when individuals are overwhelmed with various demands or requirements. We struggle with it almost daily while juggling various responsibilities. So what can you do to deal with it? Take a look at 8 ways to relieve stress. 1) DO WHAT YOU LOVE We have a habit of prioritizing work while not taking a keen interest in leisure activities and play. Sometimes, we perceive doing something for fun, which might not appear to be constructive. Nonetheless, free time is very important. Actually, having spare time to involve yourself in leisure activities is vital to your overall well-being. Doing stuff like playing games to relieve stress is essential. If playing online games relieves your stress, the...

You only need 20 minutes a day to reduce stress and cortisol – here’s what you need to do. Urban life means everyday stressful situations. Fast pace living, long work hours and responsibilities make most people feel exhausted, Stressed, and under constant pressure. Research by Dr. Mary Carol Hunter of the University of Michigan proves that spending time outdoors significantly lowers the negative consequences of urban living. “It has long been known that staying in nature reduces stress, but we did not know to what extent. “Our research shows that you need to spend at least 20 minutes to half an hour in nature every day,” said the author of this study. You can walk in the park or in the woods,  r ide a bike, sit on the grass and meditate. It is important to be surrounded by greenery and nature, away from city noise. The study involved 44 people and lasted eight weeks. All participants went to nature three times a week, for at least 10 minutes. They were advised to avoid talking...

  These days the prime focus is shifted on health. Amidst the outbreak of the epidemic of corona virus disease in the world, health and hygiene is considered as the essential and non-negotiable requirement. So, it is very important to know a certain things about your body and the science of its metabolism to deal with diseases like these. As far as the immunity of corona virus goes, sadly nothing can be stated with full surety. Immunity to a particular is generated after having suffered that disease once in most cases like flu and common cold. While in some other cases, like in small pox, vaccines can be provided to prevent one from the virus. Sadly, neither immunity nor vaccines are available for corona virus. Actually, the corona virus is new and first of its kind, which is why the immunity to this virus is carried by none of us. But, we know a certain amount of facts from data. Mostly, diabetes patients and people having problem in their hemoglobin were affected by the virus. It...

  Here’s what you need to eat before a workout: 1. Bananas   Bananas are full of potassium to prevent your from muscle cramps, these fruity relatives of the potato also have high amount of quality carbohydrates top keep you going through any high intensity workouts. 2. Eggs with veggies For those of you with culinary skills, make that veggie omelet. For the rest of us, try scrambled eggs with bell peppers, some onions, and some tomatoes, mushrooms. You can put some broccoli if you desire. the egg is a perfect protein and veggies bring some vitamins into your plate. 3. Sweet Potatoes and chicken  If you want to eat this meal,, then make sure you eat it at least a couple of hours before you hit the gym, so that you don't face any digestion related problem. In this meal, chicken is a perfectly lean protein source and sweet potatoes are full of carotenoids. So try this meal. 4. Apples with nut butter We don't have peanut butter all the time so you can use any nut butter of yo...

  Testosterone is a male sex hormone that’s essential for overall health, including libido, muscle mass, bone density, and mood. One study estimated that 39% of men over age 45 presenting to a primary care provider are testosterone deficient. It’s possible to increase testosterone naturally. Exercise, particularly strength training, has been shown to increase testosterone. Several natural supplements might boost testosterone levels But you should focus on strength training to boost your testosterones. Here are some Ways you can boost your testosterone: Improve your diet. Get good quality sleep of 6-10 hours per day. Minimize your stress levels. Avoid drinking too much alcohol. Take natural testosterone boosters or supplements if needed.  Avoid estrogen- like  products. Avoid unnecessary medications. Lose weight and stay active. Take enough amount of vitamins. Strength training ( deadlifts  and squats can increase testosterone levels ).

So, what is the meaning of fitness after all? Fitness is defined as the state of general well being. Fitness is an important part of our life, an indicator which shows if you have the ability to perform day to day activities with ease. In past, fitness was defined as the capacity of a person to meet the physical demands of day to day life and carry out the day's activities without getting fatigue. Fitness can be achieved through -  Exercising and physical activities. Good nutrition Rest or good quality sleep. Managing your stress levels. ---------------------------------------------- “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” John F. Kennedy ---------------------------------------------- If you were to ask me fitness isn't just about finding a way into a specific size of dress or looking a specific way. Fitness is about a great deal of things. It is about expanded personal sati...

image credit : https://nerdgettingfit.com/ Turning fat into muscle is one of the most spread myths in fitness. Muscles and fat are two different types of entities. Donkeys can't become horses, nor horses - donkey. So today let's burst this myth once and for all. Muscles can not and does not turn into fat when you stop working out. simple reason is - Human physiology does not allow it. There is no process in the body that turns fat into muscle. fat cells and muscle cells are totally different, and one simply does not turn into other. Yes, your muscles can not turn into fat when you stop working out. Let's Discuss How Fat Burning Works Fat burning happens in the body constantly. Fat is the fuel source for your body. And another fuel or energy source for our body is carbs ( carbohydrate ). but our body does not pick one or the other 100% with some exceptions. If your body needs sudden energy, then it is very efficient and easier to turn carbs into glucose which can be further ...

  1. Kegel Exercise Kegel exercises is mostly used by females but it is very useful for males as well. It strengthens pubococcygeus muscles in men. Sit up comfortably to perform this and focus on your pelvic floor muscles ( these are the ones you use to stop the flow of your urine). Tighten your pelvic floor muscles and then hold it for four to five seconds. Release and rest for 10-15 seconds. Repeat this for 8-10 Reps. 2. Squats  Squats are the most effective exercise to improve your sexual stamina. T his powerful sex -enhancing exercise can increase testosterone levels increasing blood flow to the pelvic region which means more intense orgasms. Having better lower body strength will also improve thrust ability. 3. Swimming In Harvard's study of 160 male and feminine swimmers, swimmers in their 60s reported sex lives like those in their 40s. Since sexual intercourse are often an act of endurance, long-distance swimming can keep you going and going just like the Energizer...

No doubt going to the gym is best option to burn calories in regular life. But sometimes, there is no access to the gyms right. Specially these days in this corona time. So, here are some ways you can burn 100 calories. 1) TRY BOWLING   Bowling is a great way to burn some calories. And it is fun to try. So next time when you have a chance to try it, do it for your fitness haha. Bowling for 25-30 minutes can burn 100 calories. 2) TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK   Dogs are cute right. Well, they are friendly and it is a good option to take them for a walk if you want to burn some extra calories. If you walk at a decent pace with the dog, you can burn approximately 100 calories in 17-20 minutes. 3) TENNIS Well, if you love tennis then it might be easier for you to burn 100 calories. 11-15 minutes playing tennis going to burn 100 calories. 4) ZUMBA As well as being an amazing cardio workout, it helps improving motor fitness. Zumba increases bone density and it's gonna reduce the risk of...

  HIP THRUSTS If you want to build some strength and increase the size of your glutes then hip thrusts does just that. It is better than many other glutes exercises because in HIP THRUSTS you can overload your glute muscles with some extra weight. Anyone from a kid to adults can try this exercise and get benefited. ROMANIAN DEADLIFTS If you want to   increase strength in your glutes and hamstring then Romanian deadlift is a great option.   REVERSE LUNGES Stand with feet hip-width apart, then step  backwards  with your right leg until your knees are at 90-degree angles - your right knee should be pointing towards the ground, your right knee should be in line with your toes. Push yourself forward to the start position and repeat with your left leg. This one will fire up your glutes for sure. STEPUPS Step up is a very simple but effective exercise which will work in glutes muscles and quads muscles. Try this and feel the glutes working. SQUATS Well in the end,...