This hits your lower body targets (hips, thighs and butt) and works them – hard. “You think its just going to work the leg you’re raising and lowering, but at the end you feel it more in the leg that didn’t move.” “It’s a great example of stabilizing muscles at work.” TO DO IT: Lie [...]

There is some truth to the age old cliché that people pack on the pounds after saying “I do.” A study conducted at the University of North Carolina found that married couples are about twice as likely to be obese as those who are dating. “People who are in a legal relationship may feel less [...]

Turning up the tunes while you exercise pushes you harder, says a new study. For one test, women listened to their fave workout songs at four different volumes, and when the music was loudest they could do seven more leg presses than they could at the lowest level of sound. How it works: Our brain [...]

I’ve been hearing a lot about coconut water lately. Should I be drinking it? Healthier Sport drinks: Coconut Water has lots of electrolytes – especially potassium which is lost when you exercise and essential for nerve and muscle function. And unlike most sports drinks, coconut water usually doesn’t have added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Benefits [...]

Exercising throughout your life boosts brainpower as you age, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and it may prevent or delay that disease. Women who did an average of three hours and 20 minutes of moderate exercise a week – like brisk walking or playing volleyball – all through [...]

I am sure everyone is fascinated by tennis. We may not get a place under the sun with Steffi Graff, Monica Seles, Boris Becker and others but certainly we may get an appointment with a Physiotherapist or Medical Professional for a common problem in them, that too without playing tennis! Yes the obvious reference in [...]

Eye Problems Caused by Computers The main eye problems of computer users are irritation, red or teary eyes and feelings of tiredness. There may be associated difficulty in focusing or accommodation (blurriness, difficulty in seeing near or far objects) and discomfort with spectacles. In addition, they may complain of seeing double images and fuzzy colored [...]

Biochemical Benefits of Yoga Glucose decreases Sodium decreases Total cholesterol decreases Triglycerides decrease HDL cholesterol increases LDL cholesterol decreases VLDL cholesterol decreases Cholinesterase increases Catecholamines decrease ATPase increases Hematocrit increases Hemoglobin increases Lymphocyte count increases Total white blood cell count decreases Thyroxin increases Vitamin C increases Total serum protein increases

During pregnancy you may find yourself wrestling in bed trying to get comfortable before falling asleep. Unfortunately, your regular sleep positions may no longer work for you during pregnancy. There are a number of reasons that cause this new discomfort, but there are some positions that you can try that may help you get your [...]

Activity & Percentage Increase in Disc Pressure @ L3 Coughing or Straining : 5% to 35% Laughing : 40% to 50% Walking : 15% Side Bending : 25% Small Jumps : 40% Bending Forward : 150% Rotation : 20% Lifting 20kg weight with : 73% back straight knee bend Lifting 20kg weight with : 169% [...]