Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise makes you fit, healthy, and improves your stamina. An important part of any exercise regimen is the rest period that aids recovery. Exercise recovery is a series of steps/techniques you follow to recover from exercising. There are two basic types of exercise recovery. Active […]
Almost any part of the body can suffer an injury during sports or exercise. But, the term ‘sports injury’ is used to describe injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This includes: - Injuries of muscles - Injuries of bones - Injuries of ligaments and tendons - Injuries of other associated tissues like cartilage. Traumatic brain and […]
The Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the volume of air your lungs can hold at any given point in time and is also a measure of how healthy your lungs are. Your lung capacity is a predictor of your health & longevity (mortality rate). The higher your lung capacity, the easier it is for you […]
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a condition that causes an elevation in blood glucose levels. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the sugar levels in your blood by carefully monitoring the breakdowns of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. There are four types of diabetes: -Pre-diabetes : The blood sugar level is higher than normal […]
Regular physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps you burn excess calories, improves your metabolism, maintain a healthy body weight, improve heart health, and has several other physical and mental health benefits . However, not everyone loses weight the same way and at the same rate. Some people tend to lose weight […]
Power, also known as skeletal muscle power, is defined in fitness and sports as the ability to exert maximum force in minimum time. With improved power, a person can exhibit skills and perform the movement with maximum force in a short period of time. Power is often confused with strength. They are actually quite different. […]
Cholesterol and Its Types Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is present in all the cells of the body. It is used by the body to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. Cholesterol is, as such, not bad for the body. The problem occurs when excess cholesterol is present in the body. […]
The heart capacity is a measure of the amount of blood your heart pumps every minute. It is calculated using the following equation: Heart Capacity = heart rate x stroke volume Stroke volume is the amount of blood your heart pumps every time it beats. The capacity of the heart to pump enough blood every […]
Despite knowing the numerous benefits of exercising, it’s just too hard to get up and get moving on some days. Not for everyone though. Some people seem to have a lot of energy all day around. Why does that happen? Why are some people motivated to work out while others need that extra push? It […]
