ARTICLES BY KYA GRACE

Comfort food is generally consumed for the purpose of improving a person’s emotional status People resort to comfort foods either to relieve ones self of negative emotions and feelings, or to achieve a sense of well being that helps in lifting one’s mood

Having consumed more than your fair share of sweets and savouries over the past month, you may be greeting the New Year, as always, with a need to shed a couple of pounds and trim your waistline, or with resolutions to finally lose weight Apart from hitting the gym and/or regularly engaging in some physical activity, a healthy diet is essential in keeping your body weight within range

Functional fitness is all about coordinating the muscles in your body so that you can complete your day-to-day work with ease It makes your body flexible and improves your endurance

Have you been fretting about having to pay exorbitant amounts of money at fitness centres for a workout Are you forced to compromise on your fitness schedules which mean a lot to you

Got plans to unleash a new you this year Whether you want to build muscle, tone up or de-stress, strength training is the way to go

The 21st century world that we live in today is a fast paced one with a lot of stress and tension You hardly see anyone relaxing as everyone seems to be busy with their jam packed schedule of daily work

Fitness is a very important issue and has become an indispensable part of our daily lives One of the key factors of losing weight successfully and staying in shape is to set realistic fitness goals that can be achieved easily

Losing weight can be quite a daunting task However, losing weight can make you feel extremely good and proud of yourself

One of the toughest challenges exercisers face is pushing themselves when they feel that they cannot continue exerting their bodies any longer If the exercises you perform get monotonous or easy on the body then they cease to be effective as your body gets used to the similar routines

Everyone makes New Year resolutions as the New Year dawns Among the popular New Year resolutions, exercising regularly features high on the list of countless people

With the prices of all commodities rising every day, one may be forgiven for thinking that eating healthy is expensive Though it is true that doing so and avoiding cheap junk foods can get costly, there are many options by which these costs can be significantly reduced without compromising on nutrition and health

Experiencing muscle cramps is a common phenomenon Muscle cramps can often last for several minutes and make the affected muscles sore which makes the entire area very sensitive and painful

The reason a huge majority of people has poor fitness levels is procrastination Do you feel that your lunch meeting is more vital than your cardio session

People follow many fad-diets in an effort to lose weight Most of these fad-diets are ineffective or the weight lost is gained back a few days after you stop dieting

Being over-weight is not just an esteem issue; it gives rise to many health problems as well Consequently, it is important that you keep your weight in check and maintain a healthy weight

Medial Tibial Traction Periostitis, or Shin splint as it is commonly referred to, is a painful condition at the front of the lower leg It usually occurs along the inside edge of the Tibia, which is the larger and the stronger of the two leg bones

Our bodies are like machines; they run in perfect coordination and precision But if there is a minor problem in any part it affects the smooth functioning of the entire system

Weight loss training is often a long process It involves several aspects of fitness that need to be attended to in order to work efficiently

Everyone wants to have a lean, well-chiseled body with perfect muscles to show off If you have more muscle weight, it not only makes you a better-looking person but also a healthier person

In recent times, there has been a strong shift towards a more healthy way of life People are taking their food habits a lot more seriously than ever before

For a healthy and happy life, everyone needs at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night A good night sleep keeps you fresh and energized while lack of it makes you sleepy during the day

The Atkins diet, popularized in the 1970s, is the world’s first low-carbohydrate diet The diet involves limiting the carbohydrate intake

While men are known to be the stronger sex, quite a few things work in opposition to them They smoke and drink more than women do

If you are leading a sedentary lifestyle and wondering why you are not getting enough sleep at night, the reason is pretty simple Your body is not tired enough to go into sleep mode

Cellulite is the lumpy substance that is generally found on the thighs, stomach, pelvic region and buttocks after puberty The dimpled appearance on the skin is due to the accumulation of fat under the surface of the skin