Many women find it difficult to develop the calve muscles. This is primarily because daily walking has toughened these muscles. There are two primary muscle groups on the back of the lower legs - the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. The soleus is a wide, flat muscle that lies beneath the heart shaped gastrocnemius. Both muscles contract to extend the feet and toes, but … [Read more...]
Yoga To Heal And Prevent Shin Splints
Shin bone pain, also known as shin splints, are a common occurrence and affect a number of people all over the world. It is known to be more common amongst individuals that place a significant amount of consistent stress on their legs such as athletes and people who go for regular walks or runs. Shin splints are an imbalance in the muscles that pull the foot up and point the … [Read more...]
Essentials of Dynamic Yoga
Dynamic yoga is a creative style of Hatha yoga, principles of Astanga and lyengar. Dynamic yoga is not only meditative but also physically challenging. Correct breath control is essential to creating a seamless flow of postures. Dynamic yoga draws on the bandhas (inner energy locks) to help extend the breath. This form of yoga is very safe as long as you listen to your body. … [Read more...]
Tips For Long-Term Weight Maintenance Strategy
Dramatic calorie restrictions and extreme dieting is in no way healthy in the long run as it decreases your levels of leptin, the hormone that makes you feel full, while increasing ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates hunger over time. According to the research published in The New England Journal of Medicine on "Long-Term Persistence of Hormonal Adaptations to Weight Loss" … [Read more...]
Practicing Yoga On Stairs
Unless you live in a bungalow, you will find yourself going upstairs and downstairs many times a day. You may have to carry your baby or piles of linen and clothes, moss basket, carry cot or baby seat. This sequence will help you to protect your back and also to stretch your spine as you go up and down. Make the stairs a prop to regain or gain fitness each day, … [Read more...]
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