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Rest interval during weight training Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia I see a lot of people messing up the rest interval between their weight training sets on the gym floor. The importance of the interval rest period should not be taken lightly. Let’s touch the basics of why and how much.. – The inter set…
Sugar: The Bitter Truth Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia Too much “sugar” in the diet can be really damaging. Sugar is not only the white sweet stuff. Practically all starchy CARBOHYDRATES are converted into sugar (measured as blood glucose) once digested. Effects: – Risk of diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome – Accelerates oxidative stress and…
Sleep Apnea Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia Do you feel low on energy, experience daytime sleepiness or have trouble concentrating? You might be suffering from sleep apnea; a condition I wish to bring up as it seems to be quite common among my clients- with serious health effects! Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized…
Arthi Kumar’s Transformation Story Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia After trying everything under the sun to lose weight, a 40+ year old Arthi Kumar adopted lifestyle changes that not only helped her shed the extra fat and get sculpted, but also maintain the results. Let’s hear it from her.. 1. How did you manage to…
Probiotics: Basics Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts often called “good” bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy and boost the immune system. They are naturally found in your body. When you lose “good” bacteria (like after you take antibiotics), probiotics can help replace them. Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium are…
Are you fit enough for these workouts? Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia There are a whole lot of unconventional workouts that are getting popular these days. Group classes are popular because of 2 things: they banish BOREDOM and promote BONDING! A beginner joining group classes from Zumba to CrossFit, can have his share of risks.…
How do you rate the intensity of your workouts? Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is an easy way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical…
Hypothyroidism Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia Hypothyroidism is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Causes: Iodine deficiency Autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Less common causes include: previous treatment with radioactive iodine, injury to the hypothalamus or the anterior pituitary gland, certain medications, a…
Alkaline Diet Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia The pH of blood is slightly alkaline at 7.35-7.45. When there is a high acid load, the kidney and lungs compensate to maintain the alkalinity. Modern diets low in fruit/vegetables/nuts/dairy (magnesium, calcium, potassium) and higher in processed food (sugar, sodium and chloride) can lead to an increased acid…
Biotin – The basics Guest article by Shwetha Bhatia Biotin (also known as vitamin H or B7) is a B complex vitamin which is an important component of enzymes in the body that take part in fat, carbohydrate, protein metabolism and also cell growth. It is also known to stabilise blood sugar when taken with…