Category: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

The term Yoga Nidra means yogic or psychic sleep. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, induced by a guided meditation. It is said that the history of Yoga Nidra is as old as Yoga itself, as it is mentioned as early as the Upanishads. In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna is associated…

Fat loss requires eating fewer calories than you spend each day. On the other hand, to gain muscle mass you need to consume more calories than you use. These additional calories help regrow damaged muscle tissue after a tough workout session. Building muscle requires a positive energy balance, which means that you must take in…

Researchers say grip strength can predict your overall strength and health, as well as your risk of cardiovascular disease. As you age, the stronger your grip, the more likely you are to survive diseases like cancer. Maintaining muscle mass (and, as part of that, grip strength) is important for mobility and strength. Equipment to measure…

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things. ATP captures chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food molecules and releases it to fuel other cellular processes. When glucose is broken down for energy we get 38 moles of ATP on the other hand when Fats are broken down we…

According to the transtheoretical model of change, there are six stages of behavior change. Pre contemplation stage:- At this stage people are not yet aware of the negative behavior they need to change Contemplation stage:- People are now aware and want that change Preparatory stage :- The motivation of the person is high Action stage…

The ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion. Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness and has many positive effects on the body. For instance, it improves mobility, posture, muscle coordination, reduces the risk of injuries and muscle soreness. Without joint flexibility, our…

Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy refers to the increase in volume of fluid. It can make muscles appear larger, but it does not increase strength. Myofibrillar hypertrophy happens when you stimulate your muscles by lifting heavy weights, which causes trauma and microtears to the individual muscle fibres.Your body treats this as an injury so it overcompensates and in…