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SWEATING WITHOUT RESULTS
SWEATING WITHOUT RESULTS ? Common question I get asked frequently at lectures, from social media followers , general fitness clients , athletes & coaches is about social media fitness trends. This confusion is primarily due to the flood of...
CARBS , PROTEIN & FAT
"You are what you eat," as the saying goes. Nutrition provides energy to the body and aids in the growth of muscle, bones, and organs. The difference between healthy and unhealthy people is how well these things are taken care of. People can feel better by eating...
OXIDATIVE STRESS
Before we get into the details of this subject, let's take a look at Oxidative stress is a state in which the body makes too many reactive oxygen species (ROS) and doesn't have enough anti-oxidant defenses to get rid of them. Many things can lead to oxidative stress....
COFFEE, DO NOT – ABUSE IT !
COFFEE, DO NOT - ABUSE IT ! Are you a Coffee addict, I am guilty with millions globally. Have you ever wondered the below : What exactly is Coffee Instant verses organic Coffee Caffeine vs Decaf Can it improve your health,...
EXERCISE OR FOOD ? 12 POINTS
This is a global issue among many fitness-seeking, diet-conscious people who are trying to be healthy, look good, prevent disease, lose weight (reduce fat), and carry on daily physical and/or athletic activities. So what do most people do in order to achieve the goals...
ARE YOU FLEXIBLE
What is flexibility? Essentially, flexibility is the ability to perform pain-free movement around the joints with the help of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin, together with the joints. Increasing flexibility can not only help ease the physical pain of tasks such...
STAY HOME & SLEEP !
There are two sides to a coin, under the circumstances, we can look at the negative and complain or appreciate the fact that at least we have a home, some food, and we are still surviving, as many are suffering more than us. On the flip side, decide on the things that...
HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING(H.I.T) & HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (H.I.I.T) IS IT SAFE ?
IS HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING(H.I.T) & HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (H.I.I.T) SAFE ? High intensity interval training and high intensity training are types of exercises that are designed to increase the body's capacity to produce energy through aerobic and...
“NO PAIN, NO GAIN IS INSANE FOR JUNIOR ATHLETES”
Some people think that it is insane to do something without feeling any pain. They think that in order to get the best results, one should go through a lot of pain. However, this is not true. There are many ways to get the best results without going through all that...
HYDRATION FOR SPORTS
H20 is the most valuable source on the planet second to Oxygen which is underutilized by many in the sporting world and in the general population group WHY HYDRATION? #1 reason is that our body weight consist fluid, this includes blood accumulating to 70-80%. From...
MANAGE STRESS & RELAX
Stress - Out of 101 definitions, I will attempt to define those that travelers, athletes, and people interested in health and fitness can relate to. In 1930 Physician by the name of Walter Cannon stamped it by saying : any process that living things use to actively...
MIRACLE SUPPLEMENTS???
Present society is all about quick fixes and faster results to enhance your health, fitness, aesthetics or performance by taking the next miracle. Marketing campaigns backed by social media and self proclaimed experts trying to guide people on nutrition/ exercise take...
SPECIFIC ADAPTATION TO IMPOSED DEMNADS (S.A.I.D.)
The human body is made to be able to respond to different levels of pressure. This can be viewed as a survival strategy. The body can change and get stronger in response to what it is asked to do. Exercise, what you eat, and how much sleep you get are just a few of...
BASIC FITNESS COMPONENTS
Fitness is a state of mental, physical, and social health. It originates from the body, mind, and social environment. Fitness is not a unilateral endeavor. It derives from the body, mind, and social surroundings. The social environment is crucial because it can...
CARDIO WHY ALL THE FUSS?
If you consider the media, sports, fitness, and health sectors for more than two decades, the buzzword is cardio, a.k.a. aerobics. Before we discuss the topic of cardio, let's explore the root of cardio, which is the heart. The muscle that enables your circulatory...
MMA FITNESS FOR NON-FIGHTERS
Those who follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@ranilharshana) know that I don't sugarcoat things; this is an old video from before the MMA boom. As a high-performance strength and conditioning coach, I train by: World-class combat, tennis, and badminton athletes in...
Extreme athlete pulling a Trains etc. from his mouth ++ ( Do not try it at home )
One of my athletes has spent the last ten years or so on a journey that combines Asian ancient neuroscience with Western sports science. No, it is not only weight training; it is more about planning, knowing the task at hand, progressions, regressions, nutrition,...