Healthshots - muscle-gain

5 expert-approved yoga poses to make your saggy breasts look firm

Sun, 28 May 2023 14:15:04 +0530

Most women have a love-hate relationship with some part of the body or another. This is true especially when it comes to breasts. If the societal pressure and constant urge to look “perfect” is making you think a certain way, rethink! With so many things to worry about in life, saggy breasts shouldn’t be on …

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Should you lift weights if you don't want to be a bodybuilder?

Wed, 17 May 2023 13:49:17 +0530

We know the weightlifting revolution is gathering steam in every nook and corner, which makes one wonder if they should do it too. Then comes the fear of looking like a bodybuilder by lifting those heavy barbells and dumbbells. While many people have made peace with the fact that lifting weights should be a part …

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Take your workout up a notch with kettlebell swings: Know the benefits

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:59:24 +0530

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fitness enthusiast, kettlebell swings are a great strength-training exercise that you should include in your fitness regime. It is a popular exercise choice for people looking to add variety to their workout routines. Kettlebells are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of exercises, including …

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Sprained your ankle? Strengthen it with these exercises

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:08:12 +0530

You might think that athletes are at higher risk of getting their ankle sprained. But even couch potatoes can end up with pain and swelling in their ankle. Ankle sprain is not rare. In fact, it is among the most common musculoskeletal injuries. According to National Library of Medicine, the main findings of a meta-analysis …

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Tone your inner thighs with these at-home exercises

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:30:43 +0530

When you walk, jump or lower down to do a squat to pick up something from the floor, you need the support of strong legs, as well as inner thighs. If your inner thighs are weak, you will have a problem in performing daily activities. So, it’s time to strengthen and tone them up! If …

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For stronger and sculpted arms without going to the gym, try these 5 no-equipment exercises

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:45:51 +0530

Are you getting tired of the same old gym routine? Well, put down those dumbbells and step away from the weight rack because we’ve got some exciting news! You don’t just need a gym or fancy equipment for sculpted arms. Strong arms are often seen as a symbol of strength and fitness. While many people …

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Plank it out! Tighten your core with this ab-toning exercise

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:30:48 +0530

Did you know core exercises are one of the most important exercises that should be a part of your fitness regimen? But only a few people pay heed to this vital part of the body that needs their complete attention. No, we are not talking just about your abs, your core includes your abdomen, lower …

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Get a grip! Use these hand exercise tools for strength

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:59:02 +0530

You may not realise it, but your hand grip strength is very important. Even doing household chores requires a good hand grip. Whether you are mopping the floor or gardening, it is what you need. Many assume that grip exercises can only be done at gyms. There are dumbbells or barbells that can be used …

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Spice up your arm workout with these at-home exercises

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:15:54 +0530

Who doesn’t want toned arms that would help you lift everything from your grocery bag to big weights at the gym? It’s not unachievable, but it takes work – a lot of it! For those of you who don’t like the idea of sweating it out at the gym, we took the liberty to reach …

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Yoga for strength: Asanas to make you stronger

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:45:47 +0530

When you are a teenager or still in your 20s, your focus might be just on weight loss. But as we grow older, we must also think about building strength. That’s because if our body becomes weak, there might be chances of having many health problems. Also, ageing means losing lean muscle mass. No wonder …

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Pelvic floor exercise mistakes you might be making

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:02:19 +0530

When we think of workout, it’s all about weight loss or ensuring you don’t gain more pounds. You target your arms, thighs, or tummy when you hit the gym. But you shouldn’t ignore pelvic floor muscles as they hold many organs in place, including your bowel, bladder, and vagina. That’s exactly why pelvic floor exercises …

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For that peach-like bum, do this one exercise that Malaika Arora swears by

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:35:17 +0530

Is a toned butt on your wishlist? We would all love to have a curvy butt if we could, but the truth is that it is not so easy! Thanks to the cellulite in your butt, it can sometimes be difficult to tone your butt like you normally would. Enters exercises for a toned butt! …

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How to do a dumbbell shoulder and overhead press for upper body strength

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:59:50 +0530

When it comes to dumbbell or upper body exercises, we firstly need to get rid of the notion that women should not do it as it will end up giving them a Hulk-like bulky look. Well, that’s not the case! Women need to indulge in muscle gain exercises as much as men to strengthen their …

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5 balance exercises to avoid falls and fractures in old age

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:30:54 +0530

Balance is something that you don’t think about in your younger days. Your focus is just on walking or moving forward. But as you grow older, sometimes balancing yourself becomes hard. You tend to lose balance and fall down. Falling at an old age generally means a trip to the hospital. Sometimes, it also means …

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Build strength and maintain muscle mass without going to the gym! Here's how

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:00:31 +0530

For far too long, we have been made to believe that muscles are only built in the gym! But that’s not always true. There may be times in life where going to the gym may neither be a choice, nor a possibility. Even if are a gym-loving person, sickness or travel may keep you away …

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Check out 5 best chest workouts for women and know why you need it

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:49:14 +0530

Women don’t always put their chest on top of the list when it comes to fitness. The focus is generally on hips, stomach and thighs where fat can easily get accumulated. Since work from home became a thing, back exercises also started getting attention. But you should know that chest exercises are not just for …

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5 reasons why women should engage in strength training too

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 08:59:54 +0530

Overall health is about keeping a balance when it comes to your workout. Today, more people concentrate on losing weight than strengthening their muscles. Strength training is essential to a woman’s overall fitness and wellness. Unfortunately, many women still believe that weight loss is the only way to improve their body. There are many benefits …

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Strength training: Exercises for beginners to get stronger

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:30:24 +0530

Exercising is not just about weight loss. Some even aim to improve their strength through workout. As a beginner, you might find the strength training section of the gym quite intimidating. Don’t worry, as no one will expect you to go for the challenging ones in your first attempt. Initially, you will be encouraged to …

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Move over squats! Try these exercises to strengthen your thigh muscles

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:59:32 +0530

The first exercise that pops up in your head when you think about leg exercises is squats. Want to tone your legs? Do squats! Looking for ways to tone thigh muscles? Do squats. First of all, you don’t exercise to lose fat, you do it for strengthening your muscles. So, if you are tired of …

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Inchworm exercise for strength and flexibility: Know how to do it properly

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:30:07 +0530

Ever seen a person performing the inchworm exercise? It will literally remind you of a worm that moves up and down. You just need your hands and legs to do most of the job, and there’s no need for a gym equipment to perform this exercise. While it seems to be an easy exercise, people …

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Pro tips for muscle building to help you ace the strength game

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:30:11 +0530

Anyone who is interested in fitness must have come across social media apps showing guys with huge biceps lifting massive weights. There are so many fitness experts who share ways to build muscles by lifting heavy weights and what not. While you may come across several ways that will help you build muscles, there are …

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Try these exercises to get rid of double chin in no time

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:36:40 +0530

A double chin is the unsightly buildup of fat under the chin that forms a layer. As we age, the muscles under the chin and neck area become loose, and the skin on top starts to sag, thus creating an illusion of a double chin. This layer of fat sits directly beneath the chin and …

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Abduction and adduction workouts: Know all about these movements for fitness

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:45:00 +0530

If you are a regular at the gym or watch a lot of workout videos, you must have heard terms like abduction and adduction workouts. Now, don’t go feeling lost because we are here to help you! Abduction and adduction workouts are those that help you in strengthening your abductor and adductor muscles respectively. Still …

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Try these circuits for toned legs to strengthen your muscles

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:41:38 +0530

Does sitting for long make your legs stiff? The best remedy to get rid of this problem is a strong lower-body workout. For that, you need to exercise! Not only is exercise important to tone and strengthen your legs, but it will also help you walk, jump and balance and make life comfortable. To help …

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Reduce love handles: 3 exercises to tone your side core muscles

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:59:27 +0530

That stiffness and fat in your side core muscles are sometimes hard to get away with. No matter how much calorie deficit you go, the fat – which are also called love handles colloquially – doesn’t seem to budge at all. However, the secret to your toned love handles and belly could be in your …

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