Tag: strength training
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International Day of Yoga at HealthifyMe
What is International Day of Yoga? International Day of Yoga came into existence on December 11, 2014, when the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, as the official day to celebrate the wondrous discipline, Yoga. Celebrating #IDYWithReebok Celebrating International Day of Yoga has been…
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Sumesh Dugar adopts Yoga for Strength and Conditioning to become a Triathlete
Yoga is known to benefit the lives of people who practice it in more ways than one. Sumesh Dugar experienced change for the better by practicing yoga for strength and conditioning. This change helped him train for the Himalayan Rush, a triathlon that takes place in Nepal every year. Fitness enthusiast Sumesh, CEO of…
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Hitting the Gym: Lower-body Workouts for Building Strength
It may seem that running requires little else than putting one foot in front of the other – but adopting a more inclusive approach right from the start goes a long way in improving the quality of your run. Strength training, in particular, can be invaluable to a runner’s routine—it works on the muscles and…
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5 New Year fitness resolutions that will work
The success of any fitness resolution is dependent on whether they are suited to your daily routine. But these five tried-and-tested pledges could be a starting point for you to draft your own. Get enough sleep Research has shown that a good night’s sleep results in the right mix of hormones in the body that…
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Is Tabata the best form of high-intensity interval training?
Trainers today recommend short, intense bouts of exercise as part of your workout regimen. Popularly known as High-Intensity Interval Training or HIIT, it keeps your metabolism revved for hours after you leave the gym. It also stimulates muscle-building hormones, which helps in building lean mass, and strengthens the cardiovascular system. While the advantages of HIIT are…