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Five Yoga poses to help boost your stamina

UmmeSalama Arsiwala — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:11:10 +0000

In order to carry all your physical and mental tasks through the day in an effective and efficient manner, you need strong stamina.

But bad news is that our increasingly packed schedules, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diet choices are seriously weakening our endurance.

However, the ancient Ayurvedic practice of Yoga can help.

Here are five Yoga poses to help boost your energy and stamina.

Camel pose

To perform this pose, sit on your knees so that your body remains straight, while your knees form a right angle.

Next, arch your spine backward and touch the heels of your feet with your hands.

Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly return to the initial position.

Performing this pose will help give a boost to your energy levels and endurance.

Bridge pose

To perform the Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or Bridge pose, lie down on your back with your arms next to your body, and palms facing down.

Now, bend your knees and place your feet on floor.

Further, taking support of your shoulders, arms and feet, lift your back off the floor.

Keep breathing slowly and deeply.

Maintain the posture for one minute. Relax, then repeat.

Half Boat pose

Start by sitting on your yoga mat, with your legs stretched out in front of you, and palms facing the floor. Start raising your legs, up to a level, so that your knees are at 45 degrees angle and the lower part of your legs parallel to the ground.

Now, raise your arms parallel to the ground.

Hold for 30 seconds. Relax, then repeat.

Crane pose

Begin with a low-squat position, with your hands on the ground and fingers spread wide.

Now, using your tiptoes, lift your legs, and try to place your knees on the edge of your upper arms.

Slowly shift your body weight forward, then lift your toes up the ground, one leg at a time.

Hold the position for as long as possible.

Practise daily.

Child’s pose

Apart from being a great Yoga pose for relaxation, the Balasana or Child’s pose will help improve your overall energy levels and stamina.

To perform this pose, kneel on all fours, and relax your buttocks on your heels. Reach your arms out, with your head resting down on the mat/floor.

Hold the position for a few seconds. Relax, then repeat.

Sameera Reddy Sending Us The Regular Dose Of Fitness Motivation

UmmeSalama Arsiwala — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:15:18 +0000

Don’t feel like working out? Sameera Reddy feels it’s fine to do so. The actor, who posts inspiring fitness videos every Friday charting her weight-loss journey, took to Instagram to update her followers on her mental and physical health, as well as why she wishes to take a break.

“Some days, like today, I don’t want to move one inch,” she explained.
The mother-of-two further stated that ladies frequently approach her, inquiring as to where she has the energy to “dance with her kids” and “make culinary videos with her saas (mother-in-law).”

Sameera talks about her issues

“I’m hormonal, I have PMS, and there have been days — indeed, this [whole] week — when I haven’t been able to pull it together. But that’s the great part: being able to accept it and then move on. “And then taking small measures to maintain that pattern so that you don’t fall off the waggon,” Sameera said in a video, adding that it is good to “become fatigued,” but that you must then “get up and begin moving.”

“Trying to remain on the waggon, Moody?” Hormonal? Or simply exhausted. It’s natural, and I’m remaining on track while keeping in mind that I have bad days.”
“#fitnessfriday #inspiration is also about being honest with ourselves since only being fully connected with your body and mind can get you on a healthy habit,” the actor posted on Instagram.

Meanwhile, her comment area was flooded with supportive remarks from individuals who congratulated her for raising awareness of this genuine and relatable issue. Someone wrote, “I needed this, thank you.”
“I’m so relieved to hear we’re not alone,” said another.
“This was much needed to hear.”
“I can’t thank you enough for always keeping it honest. To be honest, my exercise or anything else regimen flies out the window for those few days, and I don’t let myself feel bad… That’s the best I can do,” another person wrote.

How has your workout programme been going?

Thank You Kiran Dembla For Showing Us What Women Are Truly Made Of – We Salute You!

Fitness India Show — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:02:13 +0000

If you believe that having a family and having children means abandoning your aspirations, let Kiran Dembla be your motivation.

Currently, you may recognise her as a fitness celebrity who is pioneering the way for women in the muscle-building industry. But it wasn’t always this way for her. But where there is a will, there is a way–and Kiran is evidence that nothing can impede you when you resolve to achieve greatness. She is, after all, a DJ, climber, celebrity fitness instructor, and businesswoman.

But Kiran was not the same ten years ago…

If you believe Kiran’s goal has always been to be a fitness influencer, you’re incorrect. She was entirely focused on her children–a boy and a girl–about a decade ago.

Destiny had a distinct master plan for Mrs Kiran Dembla. She was diagnosed with a blood clot in her brain shortly after the birth of her second pregnancy.

“I was shocked and shattered. The stress of it all, as well as the post-pregnancy weight increase, hit me all at once. “I used to look in the mirror and realise how much of myself I had lost over the years,” she recalls.

“I didn’t know what I was doing with my life.” It was almost as if I hadn’t done anything till the age of 30. I was obsessed and didn’t look anything like I did in college. And believe me, that was not a pleasant place to be. I couldn’t concentrate on anything”.

Then came her pivotal moment, when everything shifted for the better for Kiran Dembla

She tried yoga, swimming, and ultimately a gym, where she was “too nervous.” “Sometimes, I’d just go in my salwar-kameez and attempt to blend in, hiding behind the equipment.”

This world of weight lifting, repetitions, and protein drinks were foreign to Dembla so she just mimicked what the gym bunnies around her were doing. “Eventually, I made friends, and the lads would assist me out. I became obsessed with working out and shed 25 kg as a result. I was in a better mood.”

She informed her spouse a year later that she wanted to begin her own gym. He said, “Are you insane? All of a sudden, yeh kaunsa bhoot chadh gaya dimag mein?” “But I was motivated, so I took an online gym training course and hired a neighbouring flat so that I could be close to my home as well.”

It didn't end there for her…

When she reached 40, she established a new goal for herself: to have a six-pack. “However, there was a lot of pushback; people began saying on social media that I was getting macho and using steroids. Nobody dared to say it to me directly because they knew they’d get slapped if they did.”

Kiran Dembla had her six-pack and an opportunity from the Indian Body Building Federation to compete in a World Bodybuilding Championship in Budapest seven months later.

“My husband opposed since I’d have to wear a bikini, but I eventually won him over. I consider it a blessing that I do not live with my in-laws, as they do not interfere with my decisions.”

She represented India at the competition after four months of rigorous training and adhering to a strict meat-based, high-protein diet.

Dembla’s life is now a few galaxies distant from her previous one. “I moved from being a housewife with no aspirations or hobbies to being a bodybuilder and a personal trainer to hundreds of people. I had to give up my love of eating and afternoon siestas, but it was well worth it.”

Disha Patani Sets The Internet On Fire With Her Backflip Video

Fitness India Show — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:38:14 +0000

Disha Patani says she begins her day with yoga and a range of workouts. She adheres to a rigid training schedule that includes a 20-minute treadmill session, a 10-minute cross trainer session, and a 20-minute cycle and yoga routine. According to reports, Disha’s morning regimen includes a lot of aerobics.

“I work out every day,” she stated in an interview, “and my programme generally comprises cardio in the mornings, such as dance, kickboxing, or gymnastics…”

Training That Is Rounded

Fitness experts frequently advocate emphasis on different body regions in each workout, which is seen in Disha’s rotating training schedule, in which she concentrates on her arm and back muscles and performs a variety of squats, deadlifts, military presses, shoulder presses, and other exercises. Plan your workout so that you focus on different sections of your body.

Cardiovascular and strength training

Disha incorporates both aerobic and weight training into her fitness routine. This allows you to not only reduce fat but also increase muscle, as cardio aids in endurance and strength training effectively burn calories.

Is Heavy Weight Lifting Beneficial?

Once you’ve improved your muscular endurance, heavy weight lifting is an excellent choice. While there is a prevalent belief that weight training would result in a bulky body, Disha’s shape and form clearly debunk this idea.

Warm-up & Cool-down

Warming up before a workout is just as vital as cooling down afterwards. Proper warm-up aid in boosting heart rate and may be done with aerobic workouts and basic cardio. Starting slowly is the best way to warm up. Cooling down activities assist in restoring your body’s temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure to normal levels.

Keep Track of Your Fitness Progress

Documenting your fitness progress is one approach to staying consistent. After a while, you’ll notice how your body changes and which routines and activities work best for you. Disha’s routines have evolved over time, as has her fitness experience. Documenting your fitness journey may also serve as an incentive on days when you don’t feel like you’re good enough.

Shivangi’s Sizzling Beauty!

Fitness India Show — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:41:31 +0000

Beautiful Shivangi Joshi known for her role ‘Naira’ in “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ is one of the favorite character which every one adorns as well as loves.

Shivangi is young and fitness enthusiast who loves yoga and home made food.

Shivangi Joshi is one of the beautiful television actress and unlike other actresses shivangi is very keen about her physique.

Despite her busy schedule she never fails to workout. Shivangi does yoga as well as gym workout. Shivangi always prefers to eat healthy mostly home made food.

Shivangi Joshi’s Food Routine includes:-

Protein shake post-workout.
She follows a macrobiotic diet plan.
Her diet plan has been divided into three parts – carbs, proteins, and vegetables. So, her diet includes a mixture of rice, beans or protein and stir-fried vegetables with salad.

She takes a combination of homemade nutrient shells, dry fruits, and seeds.
She tries to include green vegetables as much as possible in her diet.
She also includes sushi and salmon in her diet and avoids sugar.

Shivangi is one of the fittest actress. Tell us how do you find her fitness regime.

Chronic Cardio: Are You Wasting Your Time?

Fitness India Show — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:01:26 +0000

WHAT’S CHRONIC CARDIO? AND WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID IT.

Chronic Cardio is a pattern of frequent, sustained workouts of medium-to-difficult intensity with insufficient rest between sessions. The repetition and intensity puts the body/mind into a state of extreme stress. The stress activates the fight-or-flight mechanism, resulting in the release of cortisol and causing the body to crave carbohydrates. In order to recover from the immediate trauma and be prepared for tomorrow’s onslaught, hormonal changes switch the body into “fat storage” mode. Chronic Cardio, it can safely be said, ain’t pretty.

WHAT’S CHRONIC CARDIO? AND WHY SHOULD I AVOID IT?

Putting it simply, Chronic Cardio has 3 determining factors. The physical workouts are

Frequent and sustained
Of medium to difficult intensity, and
With insufficient rest between sessions.

Chronic Cardio is a pattern of frequent, sustained workouts of medium-to-difficult intensity with insufficient rest between sessions. The repetition and intensity puts the body/mind into a state of extreme stress. The stress results in the release of cortisol, and causes the body to crave carbohydrates and store fat.

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How hard your heart pumps during your workouts is relevant. It determines whether your body is working aerobically or anaerobically. This impacts on whether you’re burning fat or sugar for fuel. Strangely enough, how hard your heart should pump to keep your workout healthy depends not on your level of fitness, but on your age.

Best Wishes, Good Health and Happiness.

Chakrasana Yoga – Benefits of Chakrasana

Fitness India Show — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:02:10 +0000

Chakrasana is one of the yoga asana also known as Wheel Pose.

It gives great flexibility to the spine. It is called chakrasana since the body takes almost a wheel-like, semi-circular posture while performing this asana.

It improves balance of your mind & brings a sense of humility and gratitude.

Benefits of Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

Chakrasana strengthens liver, pancreas, and kidneys.
Excellent for the heart.
Good for infertility, asthma, and osteoporosis.
Wheel Pose Strengthens arms, shoulders, hands, wrists, and legs.
Stretches the chest and lungs
Strengthens the arms and wrists, legs, buttocks, abdomen, and spine
Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands.
Increases energy and counteracts depression.

Cautions of Chakrasana

Do not try this Yoga Pose in case of back injury.
If you are suffering from heart problems, then don’t try this.
A headache and carpal tunnel syndrome.
High or low blood pressure.
Do not perform this if suffering from any cardiac or spinal problems.
Avoid if suffering from a hernia.