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Have you been wondering how IFBB Figure Pro Rita Singh managed the title and how she keeps on defying age with her level of activity? Rita Singh demonstrates a glimpse of training she did to get shredded and gain strength.

We all humans have three different kinds of muscles—skeletal muscles, which connect to bones; cardiac (heart) muscle; and smooth muscles, which line blood vessels and the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts. It is elementary to know about muscle fiber to train well. Read more here.

It is a common misconception that higher the number of reps, heavier the weights, more is the muscular hypertrophy. Let us not believe on what you ‘feel’ but let us concentrate on what actually happens inside your body and what actually can bring results. Read this article to know it.

Losing weight is no less than an unending battle for most of the people. They give their best to a routine sometimes, still they are unable to find reason behind why they are not losing weight. This common problem is addressed by Vishakha Sodha in this article where she zeroes in on those very reasons.

If time is your problem and efficiency is your goal! Find the exercise that can burn calories in the least amount of time and improves overall fitness. Don’t like to do the regular workout then try this magical fat burning exercise – Mountain Climber.

Time Under Tension is an advanced technique which involves slow concentric or eccentric movements which increases the time the muscle is under tension. With Nutan Khimasiya’s well-researched article, learn how TUT helps in muscle hypertrophy and how you can train well with it.

Against a prominent misconception Powerlifting is not a male dominant sport now. Sports do not discriminate between genders. Sports are defined by passion, dedication and determination.

Here is an exclusive interview of an MMA fighter Deepak Harpal Singh in which he talked about his ambitions, failures, success, lifestyle, workout, diet and what not! Watch out his interview.

We idolise slim film stars and try every fad diet out there but my approach to fitness is getting in shape and staying in shape is very simple!

We cannot talk about Shot-put without mentioning his name. He gave a direction to the game with his dedication and exemplified in front of other athletes who wish to move forward with this sport.

Many people may wonder what makes water rowing machines a beneficial workout platform and how using water rowing machine is as effective as other exercises. Did you know that Water Rowing is a total cardiovascular workout. It can burn hundreds of calories, tightens your legs amazingly. This articles states 4 concrete reasons which will make you hit the wonder machine right away!

Whether it is running a 5K, lifting weights, playing ball for an hour on the court or whatever your exercise passion is, you always have to recover from your activity in order to actually benefit from it. Exercise without recovery is not progress. Recovery requires time and nutrients. This article shows how you can recover and progress after intense workout.

The agenda or the goal of this article is to share with you the importance of a natural movement of the Human Body – Squat. By the end of this article, you will fall in love with the king of repertoire of the Exercise Arsenal i.e. A Squat.

Skeletal muscles act not only to produce movement but also to stop movement, such as resisting gravity to maintain posture.Skeletal muscles contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis in the body by generating heat. This article unravels many such facts and helps you understand the structure and mechanism of the muscles.

"The power of locomotion is that which contracts and relaxes the muscles whereby the members and joints are moved, extended or flexed. This power reaches the limbs by way of the nerves and there are as many forms of power as there are of movement. Each muscle has its own peculiar purpose and it obeys the decree of the composite sense." -- Ibn Sina, early 11th century.

Going to any health club or gym we generally see people performing endless cardio running, only walking, sitting on machines performing the movements; when the internet and some pseudo intellectuals may give you any random exercise regime. But is that optimal? This article throws light on this question.

The secret of winning techniques is demonstrated here for better muscle hypertrophy. Pavan Shetty proves that it is the technique of the regular workout which has you winning on the stage in the end apart from your self-discipline and strategic diet.

If you are training by yourself in the gym, it becomes difficult to steer through your cardio exercise routine, especially, when it comes to choosing the right machine. The article brings up a solution by listing out the beneficial effects of top 6 cardio machines you can work with to reach your weight loss goals.

Strength is determined by the style of powerlifitng. Learn how squats, Bench press and Deadlift do wonder-job at your muscles in this article.

All those who aim to begin with Ironman training and be a successful triathlete, this article will give you the tips which are absolutely compulsory to follow if you are serious about your goals.

Doing drop-sets can mass-up your shoulders better while you lift weights which match your energy levels and not just make it heavier for the sake of it, that won’t help. Watch this video to know more.

Do you think that exercising more than needed and exerting your body means gaining more muscle mass? You are logically incorrect. R. Rajesh Kumar’s article is an eye-opener for those who are taking this too far!

Before you follow any fad diet or killing exercise regimen to shed those extra kilos, you need to get your facts straight! The 10 myths listed out in this article will blow away the dust in your mind and give you a fresh perspective.

The author has assembled the right kind of strategic workout for you if you are looking to add more mass and more strength to arms. Follow them as instructed and see your arms blasting with energy, readily helping you with other exercises later.

Yes, cycling can make your brain stronger and brighter! This seems a rather confusing and illogical statement until you read this article. The simple explanation of its benefits will enlighten your view on the topic.

Ranjeet Singh Ricky is the first Indian to win WBFF Muscle Model title. In the video, he shows 4 powerful workouts which if done correctly, have the potential of making you gain massive back over the period of time.

The exercises may seem simple but are an ultimate strengthening source for your body and core. The article gives literal demonstration of the 4 wonder crossfit exercises and state their benefits too. If done regularly and correctly, these exercises will help you achieve your goal of losing weight and gaining strength.

Bodyandstrength.com talked to the 3 young rising stars and achievers of weight-lifting in India where they shared their success story, training and diet schedule with us. The article coverage gives a bigger picture of athletic sport of weight-lifting and how it is changing for good.

You have just started exercising and you need a full body workout plan for overall fitness and weightloss? Below is the full body gym workout of approx. 45 min with appropriate techniques for each exercise, including warm up, cardio, strength training and cool down by Nutan Khimasiya.

Dr. Deepak Hilwale presents a research based article which delves deeper into the question whether RT is a better option than AET for targeting fat loss. Many functional facts about Resistance Training and its effects are discussed in the article in comparison with Aerobic Training which you might not have known till now. Read on to know more.

There has been considerable debate about the role of muscle damage in hypertrophy, with some stating it is a mechanism influencing muscle growth, while others that it occurs during muscular work but is not causative for hypertrophy. Deepika Chowdhury, a molecular biologist and IFBB figure pro tries to address this confusion in this article.

If you are an aspiring athlete or have just begun with the gym and it is already a pain in your ass. No doubt, you have been doing things you were not supposed to do in the first place. Guradesh Mann guides you to train right without blunders to kick-start your routine in this article.

The supersets you wouldn’t have tried lately. With the help of this article you can train your biceps and triceps and flaunt them like an athlete.

There are several reasons to say NO but only one is enough to say YES and go running every single day. This article will give you many health benefits of running, this physical exercise is plain, simple and you would wonder why you have been running away from running!

Back and Biceps sound fabulous, we bet that they will feel fabulous too with this back and bicep routine workout as shown by Manoj Patil in bodyandstrength.com video.

Don’t tell us that you haven’t dreamt of having a 46” chest! Time to turn that dream into a reality starting with these 3 chest workouts demonstrated by Ashwani Duhan in this video.

Can walking be categorized as an exercise? Do you know that human body is made to walk and walking is just a part of its locomotion. It is just that we don’t even walk 100 miles a day, we consider it an exercise! This article will take a dig into the benefits of functional rehab exercises.

These chest exercise supersets will have you sweating for more! Feel the pump in your chest and build impeccable pecs by following this superset routine as demonstrated by Mahender Rajput in this article.

How many of you are awestruck by Robi’s massive quads? No, it is not at all impossible to build those envious muscles. All you need is to follow what 3 techniques he is demonstrating in this video.

People often fight with a dilemma, whether to buy a treadmill or skill mill. Also, while making workout choices on both of them, they are unaware of the difference between the two because they seem so similar. This article will state the different benefits of both the powerful machines.

Are you trying to fight off plateau phase where you are unable to reduce weight despite exercising and good diet? Try changing your exercise routine and replacing it with 6 workouts given in this article which are specifically targeted at fat-loss.

Overpower anyone with that carved bulk on your shoulders. The old school way never fails you, it is not history, it is the success story which shows on your body. Try it after watching this video!

The cruel hands of destiny took away one of Rinku Hooda’s hands but it had to bend in front of the will of this sports prodigy and turn in his favor as he started achieving milestones one after another on national and international platforms. Read the article to know all about his inspiring tale and secrets behind his achievements so far.

Many fitness freaks fall short of a well-balanced mass-up and strength. Areas like lower abs get ignored more often. This article will unravel the secret of building strong lower abs.

The hulk of India, Sangram Chougule does it again! Build your legs without doing squats the way he does it. The video sets up a controversial lobby between squat lovers and those who find it difficult because of medical constraints but is worth it!

Bulking is not for physique athletes. Really? Will shoulders and triceps look good without that? JunaidKaliwala IFFB Pro physique athlete unravels his secrets of building his shoulders and triceps in this video.

How about making workout easier for you? An eye-opener for those who exercise blindly without applying logic to your moves. Watch Guradesh chisel his upper torso with targeted chest, shoulder and tricep workout.

This video will make you dead-sure about your deadlift whether it is the technique, performance or advantages. Yes, there are types of deadlifts and powerlifting as a sport has more health benefits than you ever thought!

Your back workout can turn into the backbone of all the other workouts with this back exercise routine. You might not believe it until you end up following it and notice your back piling up muscle mass over the period of time.

You will be in awe after reading this article which demonstrates how to train your chest muscles not necessarily with heavy and difficult moves but more focused and engaging ones. To look as overpowering as Kirat does strong and chest is a must.

Time to drop thinking about broad shoulders and build a freaking muscle heap on them. These four exercises totally depend upon hand-lifting weights, body postures and directional raises. Indulge in this shoulder workout like an Athlete!

It’s a very common scene where People start their training and after a month or so, their knee starts to hurt, Runner stretches, takes a pain killer and keeps running and after some time is on the couch with an ice pack on the knee. If this sounds like your story, you need to read this article!

Here, Alan Fenandes gives you the tips on how to set your goals and go after them if you have made up your mind to become an MMA fighter – the most demanding and risk-infused fitness sport.