What You Didn’t Know About Low Calorie Diet
I (Basu Shanker) met people who went on Low Calorie Diet and Crash Diets last year in the behest of some foolhardy advice from so called pundits of nutrition who without addressing plausible side effects have literally killed them. Low calorie diet seems to be
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Fitness Myths Debunked
I had been a professional sprinter and am a living example for running and have followed many beliefs without major success. One such belief is that runners don’t need to do resistance training. I used to think that running is everything and if I can
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The Bunkie Test
by BASU I have been using the Bunkie test for an extended period. The term ‘Bunkie’ comes from Afrikaans and refers to a small stool or bench. This test was developed by a South African physiotherapist after extensive research. What does the Bunkie test involve?
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Spot Reduction of Fat is a Myth
Is spot reduction of fat possible? Short answer. No, Spot reduction of fat is not Possible. When it comes to fitness and weight loss, many people dream of achieving a toned physique with specific problem areas miraculously melting away. This desire has led to the
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Cardio or Weights?
Understand the difference Weight training, also known as strength training or resistance training, involves using weights or resistance to work your muscles. The primary goal of weight training is to build strength, muscle mass, and improve muscular endurance. Weight training also has other benefits, including
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Everyone is an athlete
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a home maker the paradigm shift in your head that you’re an athlete will solve most of the half baked one liners we hear in the fitness industry. If you’re an athlete you will eliminate the thinking and discipline
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How an ex-sprinter made India the world’s best cricket team
Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian cricket team, hands me his smartphone to show me the results of his genetic profile. “It says I’m a 60 per cent power athlete, 40 per cent endurance.” The report, from a DNA analysis company, generally confirms Kohli’s
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Weight Loss Truths Revealed
This article is going to bust weight loss myths. For starters I will begin with the type of clients I have dealt with, with regard to weight loss. Types of Clients: Type 1 Clients who have to do very little training and with few lifestyle
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Get Strong – It Won’t Hurt You
Having seen Usain Bolt run like the wind. I no longer have words to describe this genius at work. I am flabbergasted and still coming to terms with his fluent running technique, power and late acceleration. It’s just mind blowing. I am super thrilled to
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Beat Your Back Pain
In my many years as a fitness professional, I have seen countless people complaining about back pain, not just the old, even the young. It is becoming increasingly common. However, it is not something to be taken lightly. The aching sensation may radiate down to
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Why does Muscle Mass Matter?
Everything is going well, I have a decent amount of muscle mass, I am a regular exerciser, I run 5k every alternate day, I have slight knee pain. Otherwise, I am fit, I just want to “tone up, don’t want to bulk up”. I have
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