Angshuman Dutta Building a good looking muscled physique is an aspiration for many people. Chiselled set of abdominal muscles, broad back and rounded shoulders are a craze for a section of youngsters. A body with a high proportion of lean muscle, low fat is obviously desirable and healthy. However it is not easy to attain […]
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Are Carbs Evil?
Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy; yet most fitness enthusiasts shy away from them. If you are following a “diet” you are most likely reducing your intake of rice. Even young athletes are resorting to low carb diets in order to get “ripped” or make weight for their competition. Low carbs are the […]
Spot Reduction possible?
Ever felt like cutting out that ugly bulge of flab in your abdomen, hips, arms and thighs? You are not alone. I have seen countless individuals unsuccessfully do hundreds of sit-ups and side bends, day in and day out in the hope of losing their belly fat and unravelling a sculpted set of abdominal muscles. […]
The Back Bencher’s Club
If you have always excelled in academics, sports or cultural endeavors, you may not be able to relate to the back bencher’s syndrome- the feeling of always being the one with potential but never having realized it. The ones who always got “can do better” in their report card assessments. But let’s accept it, not […]
God Of Fitness?
Companies resort to all sorts of gimmicks to market their products; very often the claims are not true or the pretext of the advertisement itself is too ridiculous. So, if you are waiting for Akshay Kumar to come and clean your toilets, I am sorry to say that won’t happen! The rapid growth of the […]
Boost your Testosterone, naturally
Testosterone, commonly referred to as the “male” hormone, is naturally produced in the body from cholesterol in the testes and adrenal glands. Amongst other functions, it renders qualities what we generally associate with males-deep voice, facial and body hair and of course muscles! Females also produce testosterone but in a much smaller quantity. Every athlete […]
Forty Plus Muscle
They say life begins at Forty. I would definitely agree on that. By forty most of your delusions of saving the world are gone and you realize that rather than impressing the world around you, it would be better if you focus your energies on self development. This is also the best time to build […]
Exercise-the antidepressant
Depression and anxiety are both on the rise. Globally about 300 million people suffer from depression and it has been identified as the major cause of disability in the world. It can happen to anyone; it is not restricted by age, gender, education or social strata. Today, with our erratic schedules, impossible work deadlines and […]
Herbs for Sports Performance
Athletes are always on the lookout for the training and dietary inputs which might help improve their performance and give them the competitive edge. This has been the hallmark of sports since time immemorial. While most athletes are quick to grab a protein shake, they often overlook the power of herbs. When used intelligently they […]
CREATine POWER
Creatine supplementation has many potential benefits for athletes including power generation and increasing muscle mass. However unknown to most, creatine also has neuro and cardio protective benefits