Angshuman Dutta Recovery or Rest is one of the three pillars of athletic success, the other two being training and nutrition. While there is a lot of talk and emphasis on training and nutrition, recovery is often the ignored aspect. But the fact remains that unless the body recovers adequately your training goals will never […]
Injuries are part and parcel of any athlete’s life. Very few athlete’s get by a career without a major injury at some point. Gyms too are witness to a number of injuries on a regular basis; and to some extent it is difficult to completely negate it. Injuries can happen in spite of the best […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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