Tag: Muscles

To promote muscle strength, take longer rest intervals in between exercises. Short on time? Try supersetting, or the grouping of two or more exercises without rest. Focus on the same muscle group to increase the workload. Blood flow restriction training also increases muscle strength by forcing blood to pool in muscles. Do it with low-intensity weights, about 50 percent less than usual. For even greater muscle strength, try powerlifting. Most importantly, stay hydrated to prevent perceived exertion and muscle injury.

Aches and pains in different parts of your body are never welcomed. They make you irritable, slow you down, and, sometimes, affect the way you...

If you're looking for the fastest way to lose weight, you just cannot ignore a good HIIT workout. HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a...

There is more to gaining muscle and losing fat than just lifting weights and running on the treadmill. You need to understand that your...

Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. However, make sure you do the steps the right way. Avoid holding your breath during the exercises. Kegel exercises are not only about squeezing the muscles but also lifting them inward. Do not overwork your muscles or use the wrong muscles like your buttocks and thighs. Do not wait too long for your results.

Are your muscles achy? Make an easy homemade muscle rub. After melting beeswax pellets and a carrier oil, add a total of 65 drops of essential oils. Ginger oil fights inflammation and pain, and you can even use it for period cramps. Lavender relieves tension and muscle aches, while rosemary is excellent for muscle pain and spasms. When you’re feeling sore, apply a liberal amount and massage it in. It’s an excellent natural alternative to ibuprofen and painkillers.

Cellulite and fat deposition increases with age especially if you are someone without a regular exercise routine. For shapely thighs and hips, exercise routines that focus on the lower limbs will work wonders. These include seated leg raise, hip abduction, squats, foot fire and seated pillow squeeze. Make sure that you follow them consistently for best results.

If you've just started working out, then the number of workout options available can seem overwhelming. However, a few simple exercises can give you a good full-body workout. Plank exercises are good for the core muscles. Squats build strength in the legs and hips. Push-ups work on your arms, shoulders, chest, core, and legs. Dips work on your triceps, back, upper arms, and shoulders. Pull-ups strengthen the core and upper body muscles.

Our body can often behave in strange, unexplained ways. Thankfully, most of it isn't serious. For example, our butt itches when we have an accumulation of dead skin. We have goosebumps not just when it is cold, but sometimes also when our skin is irritated mildly. Some of us are highly ticklish- this is simply the body's evolutionary response to being disturbed. In the wild, it would probably have saved our life. A calf cramp is often as unassuming as dehydration or mild potassium deficiency.

The development of a hump at the base of the neck can be seen in an increasing number of people these days. It's usually due to the faulty posture of slouching and leaning forward while sitting this condition develops. Simple tips like maintaining the right posture every time. Practicing neck stretching, chin tucking and wearing a posture correction brace can help too.

When you're training to become an athlete, you need to focus on strengthening your entire body. While some parts may require more strength than...

Planning to get in your best shape for your big day? A tight and toned butt is key to rocking your special outfit with confidence. Don't wait any longer! Get your butt into shape with easy-to-do moves like squats and deadlifts. Add them to your weekly workout routine and by the time your big day arrives, you won't need a better reason to flaunt your shapely backside!

The number that shows up on the weighing scale ultimately comes down to how fast your metabolism is. When we eat food, our metabolism...

Everyone wants to look in a swimsuit. Being in the water need not be just for a swim, it can be for a good workout too, giving you a beautifully toned body. Exercise in water gives results as there is more resistance in water than on land. Customizing a workout best suited to you in water will be effective and enjoyable if done properly.

Getting six pack abs might seem difficult, but isn't. All you need is a good workout routine and diet. This includes eating foods that burn belly fat. Lean meats increase satiety and promote fat burning. Whole grains contain fiber and essential B vitamins. Berries and vegetables rich in vitamin C control blood sugar levels and increase satiety. Legumes have fiber and are low in saturated fat. Dairy and nuts promote weight loss as well.