As a trainer, I have encountered a lot of common misconceptions about the gym, training and nutrition amongst most people. This article is my chance to help you overcome those misunderstandings and gain more insight into the reality of the fitness world.
Weighing at 100 lb., fitness enthusiast and trainer, I was determined to lift 170 lb. for my hack squat. It was not until today that I realized what it ultimately came down to.
In addition to the obvious physical preparation- I was able to expose myself to the internal preparation which partners with its external counterpart to result in the sort of workout you can not help but be proud of. (more…)
With stress building up from work, those bills piling up and responsibilities soaring at home, who has time for the gym? It can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle and incorporate exercise into the busy day when so much is going on. Often times, we find ourselves looking down at ourselves thinking, we should join a gym, but when it comes around to actually doing it, we all come together and procrastinate. (more…)
Gone are the days when post-secondary institutions in general and universities in particular used to send their top players to represent India in international events. Surjit Singh, Baldev Singh, Rajinder Singh (all hockey) and Kanwal Thakur Singh (Badminton), for example, all were university students when they made the national grade and subsequently won laurels for India in international sports meets. But unfortunately, in the just-concluded Beijing Olympics, there was none from the Combined Universities, a channel that used to feed the national squads till late 80s. (more…)