For those of us absolutely obsessed with training, taking a rest day can seem like a curse. We could be done for the week, finished with our recovery drinks and our training plan calls for a rest day the next day. But we don’t want to be stuck inside, we want to stay active. What should we do?

The universal solution seems to be: REST

But that doesn’t cut it for us.

Several... Continue Reading

You’d think that having a six-pack is the epitome of a strong core. Truth is, having a washboard abs isn’t necessarily an indicator of real, brute core strength.

We see those “ripped dudes” at the gym or those ravishing fitness models on magazine covers and envy shows up. “ I want a flat stomach, “ I want toned legs, ” “How fast can I get my dream body.” Aesthetics becomes everything... Continue Reading

There’s no substitute for the good old squat. The king of movements, helps build stronger muscles, which eventually translates to increased speed, power and agility.  Although we usually categorize a squat as a leg exercise, it’s really more of a compound movement. It targets more than one muscle group. Due to the compound nature of this movement, the body secretes the growth hormone, which helps cut body fat and build... Continue Reading

Let’s be honest, completely changing your existing routine can be extremely terrifying. For some it’s fear of the unknown, while for some it’s resistance to change.

You’ve walked by the weights area multiple times on the way to the treadmill. Heck, you’ve even thought about giving it a shot. But then you think, where the hell to I start? What should a beginner do? You need clarity. You’ve got a number... Continue Reading

Weight loss, burning fat, shredding, cutting and everything that has to do with showing you a lower number on the weighing scale has always been in the limelight. But not every transformation story is a fat to fit one. In truth, it’s just as hard for a conventionally “skinny” person to gain size as it is for an “overweight” person to lose it. Due to their genetics and inherent body... Continue Reading

You want to get back into shape. Quickly. What do you do? Join a gym, take on some extreme diet or skim through a magazine to read “The Best Way To Get Rid Of Belly Fat”? After all the clock’s ticking. Once you’re given the age old wisdom, “Cut Carbs At Night”, “Go Gluten Free”, “ Run like an animal” and even “Crunch your way to a 6 pack”. Sure, some... Continue Reading

We usually associate strength, endurance and the likes with fitness. But there’s so much more to it than just raw, brute force. Flexibility and mobility, two vital keys to being fitter are often overlooked. We tend to keep them last on our priority list, when it comes to working out. We all think we’re iron clad.

We also tend to equate the terms; flexibility and mobility; often using them interchangeably. But... Continue Reading

When it comes to fitness, there are certain “golden rules”, you’ve been told you must not break. Don’t eat carbs at night, crunch your way to a 6 pack, you can’t lift if you’re old, vegetarians can’t build muscle and so on. You get the drift. But I’m not here to repeat the conventional holier than thou traditions here. There is plenty of questionable weight loss and health care advice... Continue Reading

Just like fashion, the fitness industry witnesses a multitude of trends every year. One year its Calisthenics, the next it could be Pilates. CrossFit could be shrugged of as just another fad. Some may be quick to question this “craze” and wonder why it seems to have taken over the world. Some may go as far as to call it a cult. Some may call it a call for injury.... Continue Reading

Gone are the days, where men single handedly ran the fitness sphere. It’s no longer a rare sight to see a woman pumping some serious iron at the gym, going that extra mile in a marathon, or engaging in a core crushing Pilate’s routine. Since time immemorial there have been these preconceived notions about how a woman’s body should be. She shouldn’t be too “fat” nor should she be to “skinny”. The... Continue Reading

Myths Addressed:

• Only C ardio will help you lose weight
• Muscle weights more than fat
• Guys train differently from girls
• Weight training make you bulky
• Tested diets, guaranteed results
• East less, lose more
• Protein supplements affect your kidneys
• Low weight and high rep training to get toned

The protein aspect of nutrition is probably one of the most intriguing fields of study, for it deals with the most fundamental needs of growth, repair and maintenance. Having said that, it’s also one of the few terms nonchalantly thrown around blindly.

Whether you’re looking to knock off a few pounds or pack on some mass, you could be a novice to fitness or a “beast” at it, you’ve definitely been... Continue Reading

With a myriad of supplements available in the market, the search for ones to improve athletic performance and aid in recovery continues to run strong. At this point, BCAA’s or Branched Chain Amino Acids, surface as a strong contender in the supplement game. Comprising mainly three essential amino acids, namely Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine in a 2:1:1 ratio, BCAA supplements have been shown to stimulate protein synthesis and also prevent... Continue Reading