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Weight training: Exercises for your biceps, triceps and forearms

March 20, 2013
The arms or guns as they called in bodybuilder lingo are the most noticeable part of the anatomy and the first ones you are ever going to work out when you start weight training. You need to exercise them not just to bulk up but …

Basics of weight training

February 11, 2013
I still remember the first time I walked into the gym as an overweight 123 kg. The sight of able-bodied men and women pumping iron was quite intimidating. Little did I know that weight training would play a very crucial role in …

Joining a gym? Read this first!

March 19, 2013
If you are planning to join a gym this is a must-read for you. If you’ve never been to one before, the chances are you will be suckered into choosing the flashiest gym in the neighbourhood, one that is part of an established …

Research suggests cardio better for weight loss than weight training

December 16, 2012
Aerobic exercises are the best for burning fat and losing weight, according to a US study. The study, conducted by the Duke University Medical Centre, is the largest randomised trial to analyse changes in body composition from …

John Abraham’s fitness regime

January 2, 2013
John Abraham is one of the fittest actors around. Even though he is 39 years old, he hardly looks the age and could give the younger lot a run for their money. Unlike other actors who dealt with childhood obesity (Sonam, Arjun …

Health benefits of swimming

November 20, 2012
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. It helps you work on your strength, fitness and stamina at the same time. While it may not be the best form of cardio for weight loss it does burn calories. A 75 kg person can …

Salman Khan’s fitness regime

April 23, 2013
Salman Khan is the original Bollywood fitness poster boy. He was one of first onscreen Indian heroes to actually work on their physique and he did it long before six and eight packs became the norm. For over 25 years, the actor …

More sets and reps with light weights better for muscle hypertrophy than working out with heavy weights!

May 3, 2012
Lifting less weight more times is just as good at building muscle as doing it with heavy weights, says a new finding. "We found that loads that were quite heavy and comparatively light were equally effective at inducing muscle …