Review and Remedy

What to Eat - Before & After Exercising What you eat before and after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. Here are some pre and post workout eating tips to help you optimize your exercise regimen: PRE-WORKOUT Load up on carbs: One hour before you workout, you could at a fruit (apple or banana), toast or cornflakes and wash it down with a glass of water. This will give you the necessary energy and help you stay hydrated. Dont starve: Exercising on an empty stomach is a no-no. It could lead to fatigue and a lack of energy. Avoid heavy meals: Normal individuals should maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between a heavy meal and a workout. This is to ensure that your sugar level reaches an optimum level. POST WORKOUT Eat within an hour: Once your workout is over, ensure that you eat within an hour. This will help prevent infections, as the body is most prone during this hour. Stay hydrated: The body loses salt while sweating. Replenish lost electrolytes wi...

Have you ever pulled a muscle while working out at the gym? Or heard a friend being out of commission from a gym injury? Sounds familiar, right? Its true and research backs it up. I see plenty of pain issues in the clinic that arose while working out at a gym. The reasons can be myriad; the primary one being that the form or posture during gym workouts arent that great. This is why trainers try so hard to keep their clients postures good while training. The plain and simple fact is that unless you are extra aware of your form while working out or have a trainer who is monitoring you carefully at the gym, these injuries will keep cropping up. When I go to the gym, I cringe as I watch people doing workouts incorrectly! This makes me want to go up to them and admonish them- which is why now I dont look! Jokes apart, I believe if you want to achieve your fitness goals, you must pay attention to some of the exercises where you are most likely to get injured. SQUATS: Squats are ...