How to gain lean muscle

1. Train with challenging weights in the six to 12 rep range Adding lean muscle (called hypertrophy) is achieved with challenging weights in the rep range of six. Hypertrophy is the process of increasing the number of cells within an organ or tissue (such as muscle tissue), thereby increasing its overall size. If you train with higher reps you surpass this stage and train your muscles for endurance rather than lean muscle gain. 2. Train at least three times a week with weights Muscle growth occurs through adaptation. You need to...

Wellness and fitness for Women 2014

Here are 10 ideas for females to keep fit and healthy: 1. Staying healthier starts with a proper and balanced diet. Know and observe the right body program weight for your age. Check with your physician to learn what foods you should avoid and follow your eating self-discipline workouts. If you are trying to decrease some body program weight, foods with excellent calories should be left out from your foods. Food with excellent fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your list instead of red meat, carbohydrates and human...

5 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA

There was a great interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” recently about the surprising health benefits of yoga. Western science/medicine is learning more about the health benefits of this ancient spiritual practice. Yoga is not just about flexibility and meditation, it can also lower your blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function and lower the risk of various diseases. Eli Broad, a science writer for the New York Times, has written a new book called The Science of Yoga, which explores the history, risks and rewards of yoga. There is...

Lose Weight Immediately 2014

Other than physical appearance weight affects a person in many ways. This could be the overall quality of life, self-esteem, depression, health risks, and physical incapabilities. There are a lot of positive changes once a person experience weight loss.  It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss technique that will surely trim down those fats and get a super slim head turner body. The first thing that an over-weight should do is seek a doctor to recommend the best weight loss regimen. This will...

Acne and its treatment

Acne is a menace. However, it’s not something that cannot be tackled. There are loads of acne skin care products around. We can classify acne skin care products into 3 broad categories – * Preventive or general acne skin care products* Over-the-counter, specialised acne skin care products * On-prescription acne skin care products. The general acne skin care products are the ones that are used as acne-prevention measure. These include cleansers, make-up removers and similar products that help prevent acne. In the real sense, these acne...

Fun Way to be Healthy | Sports Fitness

When you talk about sports fitness, what comes first in your mind? It is, basically, the different sports activities, right? This is because sports fitness has always been referred to as the sports itself. Generally, sports entail physical activities that are usually carried out for some “recreational” functions such as self-satisfaction, entertainment, competition, etc. It uses physical activity that is why most fitness experts regard sports as one way of staying fit and healthy. It can also be considered as one way of physical fitness;...

Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!

Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy: 1.    Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline routines. If you are trying to lose some weight, foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Food with high fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your grocery list instead of red meat, sugars and fats.2.    Drink plenty of water....

20 AMAZING MAKEUP AND BEAUTY TIPS FOR WOMEN

 Today let’s talk about some makeup and beauty tips for women that every lady should know… 1) To remove eye makeup apply some olive oil on a cotton pad or a Q-tip and gently wipe away the makeup. Not only it’s very efficient, but also, it will moisturise and nourish your skin and eyelashes. (Avoid getting olive oil into your eyes). 2) If you don’t have your styling products at hand (hair gel or hair mouse), rub some thick leave in conditionerbetween your hands and use it to style your (already dry) hair. It will nourish and...