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Few Mistakes to Avoid After Intense Workout

What we do after workout is very important for our body. People often make huge post-workout recovery mistakes just because of lack of proper knowledge. This not only affects their physical health but equally targets their mental health too. So, it becomes important to avoid making such mistakes. Here are some common mistakes that people often do.     Eating in Excess Nutrition is very important post workout in order to maintain a fit and healthy body but this does not gives you the right to eat in excess. Experts recommend eating in a reasonable combination of carbohydrates and protein in order to replace loss of essential nutrients during workout. Be sure of your total food intake and make sure to include required calories only. Skip Stretching Most people leave stretching to the end of your workout and at the end skip the stretching part of the workout and hit the shower instantly. This must be avoided. Stretching at the end of the workout is very important to maintain healthy joi

Top Benefits of Working on a Rowing Machine

Here are some of the key benefits of working-out on a Rowing machine. Weight Loss Rowing is an ultimate way to burn excess calories rapidly, and thus gives you a better way to reduce weight. As per experts, an intense workout on a rowing machine may result in burning of almost 377 calories in approximately 30 minutes for an individual. Rowing can even help to work towards the calorie deficit. Aerobic Workout Rowing is a great alternative for aerobic workout as it involves vigorous use of many major muscle groups. It is also a great way to target heart rate as well as slow back down the resting rate of the body. One may even monitor the heart rate using a wireless heart-rate chest strap. Stress Reduction Many fitness experts claim that the entire physical activity involved in rowing stimulates pleasure centres in the brain further resulting in reduction of stress. Cardiovascular workouts play a great role in increasing the amount of endorphins released in the human body which can resul

Simple Tips to Triple Your Workout Effectiveness

No one wants to spend long hours at the gym, but certain wants to get stronger, fitter and healthier. It’s indeed possible that you get the most out of your workout routine, condition it is done in the right manner. Limit Workout to 40-50 Minutes: No matter what people believe, the truth is that a 40 or 50 minutes of workout is just perfect for the body. It is always better to work out at a higher intensity for a shorter amount of time rather wasting time doing low intensity exercises. High-intensity Workout: In case you are an amateur, it’s best to take it slow. However, if you are into running or cycling, you may get into anything more intense. Once you achieve the base of endurance, step up the intensity to step up the effectiveness. Protein: People often do not pay attention to getting the right amount of protein their muscles need to rebuild. This way they have a hard time getting the perfect body as both cardio and strength workouts require protein for building great muscles. Wa