As newbies to workouts, this is the question on everyone’s mind… How much weight should I be lifting? Are more reps beneficial? Let’s break it down for people who are beginning their journey with strength training. All valid questions! Especially when you see big guys in the gyms squatting with the world on their shoulders, …
I’m at my target weight, now what?
So you’d successfully lost the unwanted pounds off yourself, could proudly strut in those desired jeans, your friends could not get enough of how good you looked, and you could finally look in the mirror and feel great! But it’s hardly been a year and you’re back to where you started. There’s a chance you’re …
Caffeine – The (legal) wonder drug
Can’t get out of bed? Coffee. Low on energy? Coffee Need a pre-workout? Coffee. Want to lose weight? Coffee. According to the literature, caffeine/coffee provides us with a myriad of benefits, heath and otherwise, and has, hence, become a staple in our lifestyle. But is caffeine really worth all the hype it actually gets? In …
Cholesterol : The giver of heart attacks!
For the last decade or so, cholesterol has gathered quite a reputation for being responsible for life threatening diseases like heart attack, brain stroke and atherosclerosis. So how about we learn something more about the “hows” and “whys” behind it? What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid just like fats. They have a …
How to diet for students…
“I am a bachelor. I stay away from home. I have never cooked before in my life. How do I follow a diet then? I can’t live on a protein shake or eating raw paneer all my life. Am I doomed?” Does any of the above sound familiar? If yes, then read on; if not, …
Age Is No Barrier
This is a general misconception that most of the people have, that people can not achieve a fit body at higher age. We at Tan Fitness have taken an oath to change this perception and we have proved repeatedly that age has got nothing to do with fitness ,the muscles in your body respond to …
Exercising three times a week cuts depression
A new study has demonstrated that people who are physically active three times a week are less likely to go under depression. The study conducted at University College London (UCL) showed that people who increased their weekly activity reported fewer depressive symptoms but those with more depressive symptoms were less active, particularly at younger ages. …
7 Ways to stay fit and healthy
Staying fit and healthy plays an important role in our life. People neglect their health because of the hectic daily schedules but there are little things that you can do each day that will add to being healthy and fit. Here are some ways to stay fit and healthy: 1) Regular Check-ups: One should get …