health & fitness

YOGA is for everyone.  YOGA can change your physical and mental capacity quickly while preparing the mind and body for long-term health. MAIN BENEFITS ARE... increased flexibility. increased muscle strength and tone. improved respiration, energy, and vitality. maintaining a balanced metabolism. weight reduction. cardio and circulatory health. improved athletic performance. protection from injury. One of the benefits of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that's tailored to your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, prenatal yoga, etc. Whether you prefer to practice at home, in a private session, while watching a movie or at a studio or gym, there is a huge variety of options available to suit your goals and needs. No matter what ails your aching body, or if you just want to take your fitness to a higher level, power yoga's ability to build muscle has an undeniable effect on the total body.

Sometimes you are doing so much exercise and putting yourself at risk of injury? Too much high-intensity exercise can harm your body, so be careful not to overtrain. Here are some warning signs that you might be overdoing your workout. #  A little bit of soreness after exercise is normal, and it means you pushed your muscles just enough. But that soreness should pass in a day or two. If your muscles are constantly sore and your joints ache with pain, you're probably pushing yourself too hard . # Too much exercise can make you lose your appetite and also make it difficult to sleep, particularly if you exercise within two hours of bedtime. #  lack of energy, depression, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of irritability are other warning signs of overtraining. Taking a break is a must for the out workout.  your body probably needs a break. Allow your body to rest by taking several days or maybe even a few weeks off to recover fully. You're not going to ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, lack of physical activity, along with poor diet, is the second leading preventable cause of death. "Many INDIANS are overweight and most don't EXERCISE regularly. Both of these contribute to cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in the world,"   If you aren't getting at least 30 minutes of vigorous activity every day, pick a workout plan that works for you, and get started.   If you're already in good shape, your workout plan can include lots of different activities that you enjoy. If you are just starting to exercise and your goals are to lose weight and get healthier, you need to start slowly. "When you are a beginner, go easy and increase your exercise by no more than 10 percent per week. I would recommend starting by walking for 15 minutes three days a week, and on alternate days do some strength training at a level that is easy for you," says Higgins. The key to any workout p...