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I have heard a lot of people complain about slow metabolism. They say that they gain weight easily even with slight increase in food. Slow metabolism is not permanent, it is just the adjustments done by the body to provide energy for a longer duration. Reasons for a slow metabolism are a lack of activity, dieting for longer duration, irregular meal timings etc....

How to increase metabolism to become fitter I have heard a lot of people complain about slow metabolism. They say that they gain weight easily even with slight increase in food. Slow metabolism is not permanent, it is just the adjustments do…

Whenever I enter into the gym I see many gym goers who regularly lift weights but don't do any cardio. Most of the focus is on muscle building which is good and cardio is set at the end of the workout which is mostly missed. There is also a misconception that cardio may lead to muscle loss which is not true....

What I feel is missing in bodybuilding @ Gym Whenever I enter into the gym I see many gym goers who regularly lift weights but don’t do any cardio. Most of the focus is on muscle building which is good and cardio is set at the end of th…

5 Mistakes to avoid in Bodybuilding. Over the years I have observed people making a lot of mistakes when doing bodybuilding and below I am citing some of the most common ones...

5 Mistakes to avoid in Bodybuilding 5 Mistakes to avoid in Bodybuilding. Over the years I have observed people making a lot of mistakes when doing bodybuilding and below I am citing some of the most common ones

When I started running to increase my cardiovascular fitness and reduce weight I decided to run for 5Km everyday. Initially every run was a max effort run. This led to me pushing hard to reduce the time of my 5K every single day Soon enough I was becoming slower and not making much progress. That's when I realized that I was not recovering properly from my workouts and over-straining myself....

Benefits of doing recovery runs When I started running to increase my cardiovascular fitness and reduce weight I decided to run for 5Km everyday. Initially every run was a max effort run. This led to me pushing hard to reduce the…

Whenever the point comes about weight loss, the focus directly shifts to dieting. This is the wrong approach. Reducing food intake would lead to slower metabolism and the body would try to conserve energy. As a result, vital functions like thinking, movements etc would get impacted. Moreover it would lead to loss of muscle mass as muscles require more energy to sustain....

How to lose weight and improve fitness without dieting Whenever the point comes about weight loss, the focus directly shifts to dieting. This is the wrong approach. Reducing food intake would lead to slower metabolism and the body would try to conserve…

I started doing Mayurasana to improve my digestion and to develop strong forearms, shoulders and joints. It was a difficult pose and I took it as a challenge to master it. So I started practicing it everyday. Initially my shoulders were stiff and I kept falling. But I continued practicing and after around 2 months I am able to do it with ease....

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Benefits of doing mayurasana/front lever I started doing Mayurasana to improve my digestion and to develop strong forearms, shoulders and joints. It was a difficult pose and I took it as a challenge to master it. So I started practicing i…

Myth No 1-No Pain no gain Reality- These words are commonly uttered when lifting weights.No pain no gain mindset forces us to maximize every weight lifting exercise to the limit. As a result most people start doing forced reps or exercises without proper form. This would definitely lead to injury when done in every workout. Rather one should focus on doing exercises with proper form and increase weights gradually....

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Two gym myths which should be avoided as they don’t make sense Myth No 1-No Pain no gain Reality- These words are commonly uttered when lifting weights.No pain no gain mindset forces us to maximize every weight lifting exercise to the limit. As a result most p…

When it comes to fitness, the first thing most of us assume is a lean and muscular physique. Moreover with the advent of Photoshop and ubiquitous fitness gurus in social media, the perception of fitness has become wrong and misplaced. Nowadays, we assume that a skinny man/woman is the fittest. This has led to people following extreme diets and schedules to make sure they are loosing weight....

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Why fitness should be focused rather than weight loss When it comes to fitness, the first thing most of us assume is a lean and muscular physique. Moreover with the advent of Photoshop and ubiquitous fitness gurus in social media, the perception of fi…

Pull ups have been one of my favorite exercises to develop strength and muscle. It is one of the best compound movements and requires only bodyweight. Furthermore pullups work all the back muscles and give the coveted v-tapered look. I started doing pullups because I wanted to increase my height. But over the course of time it has led to a more muscular physique and a wider body frame....

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Pull-ups the best bodyweight exercise to develop back and biceps Pull ups have been one of my favorite exercises to develop strength and muscle. It is one of the best compound movements and requires only bodyweight. Furthermore pullups work all the back muscles …

In every fitness motivation video, I see people randomly giving advice about health and fitness without much research or experience. Furthermore, there are myths which are rampant in gyms and bodybuilding circles which can not only derail a person from achieving his goals but also lead to injury. So below I am writing about 2 common myths which are almost ubiquitous in any gym or workout program....

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Two Common myths heard while doing bodybuilding In every fitness motivation video, I see people randomly giving advice about health and fitness without much research or experience. Furthermore, there are myths which are rampant in gyms and bodyb…

I had been going to the gym for about 3.5 years then I shifted to bodyweight workouts due to the pandemic. Initially I was making gains and was happy with the results. But after some time I felt like I was stuck. I was always lifting the same weights or performing the same reps and was not able to progress further....

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How does keeping a track of our workouts help ? I had been going to the gym for about 3.5 years then I shifted to bodyweight workouts due to the pandemic. Initially I was making gains and was happy with the results. But after some time I felt li…

From the day of joining the gym I have been trying to get abs. It was my dream to have six pack abs. In the gym there are different machines for different body parts but when it comes to abs most are focused on crunches and leg raises. I used to do a myriad of crunches but was not getting any results....

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How doing planks everyday affects the body? From the day of joining the gym I have been trying to get abs. It was my dream to have six pack abs. In the gym there are different machines for different body parts but when it comes to abs most a…

Doing 100 pushups in one set. This is a dream I have been trying to achieve for almost 2 years. Earlier I was able to do not more than 25 pushups. But with consistent practice I have been able to increase my reps to around 60 reps in one set. But still there is a long way to go to reach my dream of 100 unbroken pushups…...

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How to increase pushups – when you feel you have reached a plateau Doing 100 pushups in one set. This is a dream I have been trying to achieve for almost 2 years. Earlier I was able to do not more than 25 pushups. But with consistent practice I have been able to i…

During the quarantine ,my mobility and outdoor activities had taken a hit. I could not play sports or go for jogging. So I started searching for ways to remain fit and healthy at home and focused on bodyweight home workouts. Dand Baithak has become one of my favorite exercises to burn a lot of calories and build a healthy and fit body....

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Dand Baithak-Build strength and stamina with one exercise During the quarantine ,my mobility and outdoor activities had taken a hit. I could not play sports or go for jogging. So I started searching for ways to remain fit and healthy at home and focused o…

Running- excellent for cardio and weight loss. Practicing regularly can lead to huge benefits in the long term

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What I learnt from running every alternate day I started running because I wanted to improve my cardiovascular endurance and also reduce some weight which I gained due to my sedentary lifestyle. Also I was feeling lethargic because of a lack of…

Walking into the gym I hear most of the people doing 3 sets of 10 reps on every exercise .This greatly limits the muscle growth opportunity as it requires the person to have the exact weights which he can lift for around 10 repetitions and get muscle fatigue. For most of the people 3*10 has become the workout mantra. But for bodyweight movements it is not the case…...

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Benefits of doing high repetition bodyweight exercises Walking into the gym I hear most of the people doing 3 sets of 10 reps on every exercise .This greatly limits the muscle growth opportunity as it requires the person to have the exact weights which…

I have been working out for around 5 years and have been hearing many myths through out my career. I feel bodybuilding is filled with a lot of false information due to which any one genuinely interested in losing weight has a hard time getting their fundamentals right and achieving their goal. Moreover nowadays there is huge amount of fitness information on how to reduce weight and develop muscle.It has become very difficult to identify what is true....

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Three common bodybuilding myths debunked I have been working out for around 5 years and have been hearing many myths through out my career. I feel bodybuilding is filled with a lot of false information due to which any one genuinely inter…

Double unders benefits

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Benefits of doing skipping double-unders What is a double-under?- It is doing 2 skipping rotations in one single jump I started doing double unders with the aim of taking my skipping game to the next level. The initial journey was tough a…

With the onset of covid19 pandemic most of us are stuck at home. The gyms have remained closed for most of the time. This has led to a lot of time being spent doing sedentary activities. For people who were regular gym goers, there comes a question- Can I still achieve my fitness goals. The answer to this question is yes you can still achieve your most audacious fitness goals without going to the gym....

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How to remain fit without going to gym With the onset of covid19 pandemic most of us are stuck at home. The gyms have remained closed for most of the time. This has led to a lot of time being spent doing sedentary activities. For people…

Weight loss is a burning topic in almost every individuals mind. Nowadays most of us have a sedentary lifestyle and hardly go for workouts. Furthermore because of pandemic, most of us are stuck at home which can lead to weight gain. So below I am giving some easy steps which can be incorporated into our routine and can result in weight loss over time…...

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How to lose weight with simple easy steps Weight loss is a burning topic in almost every individuals mind. Nowadays most of us have a sedentary lifestyle and hardly go for workouts. Furthermore because of pandemic, most of us are stuck at …

Lack of strength, getting exhausted earlier than expected, panting heavily even though a lot of reps are still pending, these are some of the problems I have experienced multiple times when the breathing is not proper and I perform the exercise. This happens because of a lack of proper breathing. To give you an example boxers breathe out forcibly every time they throw in a punch....

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How to properly breathe to perform better and get maximum benefits Lack of strength, getting exhausted earlier than expected, panting heavily even though a lot of reps are still pending, these are some of the problems I have experienced multiple times when the bre…

Skipping workout with different styles

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Jumping rope- giving a jump start to fitness jumping rope/skipping with different styles1. MJ Walk2. criss cross3. Double undersCheck out article regarding skipping and its benefitshttps://pandafitness5...

I started performing Hindu pushups( Dand) after watching a lot of wrestling videos and desi workout videos. They always performed very high reps and could carry on for a long duration. I was amazed by their stamina, strength and flexibility.I wanted to understand why wrestlers preferred this exercise over the traditional push up. So I started incorporating these into my own workouts to see the effects on my body....

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How to develop chest using Hindu Pushups( Dand) I started performing Hindu pushups( Dand) after watching a lot of wrestling videos and desi workout videos. They always performed very high reps and could carry on for a long duration. I was amazed…

Forearms are one of the most neglected muscles when it comes to weight lifting. It is mostly trained by rock climbers who are extremely rare. But everybody should train their forearms as they are the muscles used in a myriad of sports like badminton, tennis , cricket, golf etc. Strong forearms not only develop an awesome grip but also provide stability while doing barbell exercises like bench press, deadlifts etc....

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Develop forearms by doing dead hangs Forearms are one of the most neglected muscles when it comes to weight lifting. It is mostly trained by rock climbers who are extremely rare. But everybody should train their forearms as they are t…

Every time I start doing pushups after 1 or 2 sets I would start doing speedy reps to see how many max reps I can perform. This not only led to poor form but also less development of muscles. Also I started feeling pain in my shoulders and wrists due to the increased strain being put on them. Moreover I was having a hard time increasing my numbers and was stuck in a plateau....

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Increasing my gains by performing pause push ups Every time I start doing pushups after 1 or 2 sets I would start doing speedy reps to see how many max reps I can perform. This not only led to poor form but also less development of muscles. Also …

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Cardio- a good way to develop mental and physical strength As I walk into the gym I see many people hitting the weights and then ignoring cardio. Also there is a misconception that cardio leads to muscle loss. A great deal of focus is placed on lifting wei…

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Developing powerful legs at home When I walk into the gym I see a large number of people training chest and biceps but hardly anyone training legs. Moreover there is always a large queue in chest and back section while the leg mac…

Whenever the topic of weight loss comes up, most of the people tend to start with dieting instead of focusing on exercise. Diet looks easy as you only need to avoid eating but it is actually dangerous. I think there is a huge misconception that dieting will lead to weight loss. This should be removed from our minds. Instead our weight loss journey should start with focusing on doing exercises like jogging, running, cycling or playing sports like football,basketball etc....

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Dieting- The worst strategy for weight loss Whenever the topic of weight loss comes up, most of the people tend to start with dieting instead of focusing on exercise. Diet looks easy as you only need to avoid eating but it is actually danger…

" Karat Karat Abhyas Te jadmati Hot Sujan | Rasari Awat Jat Ke , Sil par parat nishan ||" -Kabir Meaning- Persistence makes even a dumb man intelligent, just like a soft rope, when rubbed continuously on stone, makes a mark on it. I don't have time to workout, I am too busy etc. these are some common lines I hear when I talk about exercise....

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10 minutes everyday- that’s all it takes ” Karat Karat Abhyas Te jadmati Hot Sujan |Rasari Awat Jat Ke , Sil par parat nishan ||”-Kabir Meaning- Persistence makes even a dumb man intelligent, just like a soft rope, when rubbed…

Looking at YouTube videos of bodybuilders and workouts, I see a lot of reps and sets being performed for a myriad of exercises. When I walk into the gym also I see people performing a ton of exercises without proper goal or tracking. With not much guidance except gym buddies and trainers I too was performing a lot of exercises per workout....

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Minimalist workouts- a way to increase focus and gain results Looking at YouTube videos of bodybuilders and workouts, I see a lot of reps and sets being performed for a myriad of exercises. When I walk into the gym also I see people performing a ton of exerci…