Though, exercises and work-outs are usually done in the mornings, even before the breakfast, a new study suggests that exercising after meals helps promote weight loss, as it increases hormones that suppress appetite. A study was carried out by researchers at the Surrey University and Imperial College, London, with twelve volunteers who were given the [...]
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It is a fact that certain areas of our brain usually begin shrinking with age, leading to memory loss or slower thinking. Recent studies reveal that with a brisk walk of three hours, this process could be stopped or even reversed!! Researchers at University of Illinois examined adults in the age group of 60 to [...]
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Pilates is a form of physical exercise meant to strengthen, stretch and balance the body. In other words, Pilates is a combination of exercises with focused breathing patterns. It was developed by Joseph. H. Pilates. Pilates involves use of controlled movements like equipment or mat exercises that help in balancing and strengthening the body. Pilates [...]
Yoga is vital in maintaining eye health. Yoga Eye Exercise strengthens the muscles of the eyes, thus preventing eye ailments. Regular practice of certain eye exercises even rectifies eye problems. It has also been scientifically proven that certain eye exercise like rotating eyeballs, palming, gaze shifting etc improves vision and hence should be a part [...]
Neck and shoulders carry a lot of tension, leading to stiffness and tension headaches that occurs due to bad posture. The “Yoga Neck Exercises” mentioned in this articles, helps in toning muscles in the neck region and also increases flexibility. These exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals whose jobs require them to sit in a [...]
This exercise helps in awakening from the drowsiness experienced when one wakes up every morning. This exercise helps in strengthening the vertebrae while keeping it youthful and flexible. Hence The Spinal Roll also called the rocking exercise is considered beneficial for those suffering from insomnia. Initially only rocking exercise can be practiced and later on [...]
The average person’s stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps to walk five.But as Adrian found out this week, it is harder than you think to actually complete the 10,000 steps a day recommended to keep fit and healthy. A [...]
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