Have you ever wondered why you feel sleepy around a certain time, have a lot of energy around certain times of the day, why do you feel jet lag etc? There’s a science behind all of this : CIRCADIAN RHYTHM A circadian rhythm, or circadian cycle, is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake …
Being tall does have its advantages. Apart from being able to reach higher, being tall makes you look leaner, more muscular and naturally more confident. However, unlike increasing / decreasing weight, increasing your height is a little more complicated or you can say it has more details to it. Ideally, a growth rate would be …
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases where a person has excess blood sugar, either because a person’s body stops producing insulin (Type 1) or is unable to respond to insulin (Type 2). It’s important to understand the cause and recognise the symptoms of diabetes because if a person has too much …
This is something almost everyone following a fitness routine might have heard or come across at some point in their fitness journey. A plateau in fitness terms is a point where you’re stuck at a certain weight for a longer period of time than expected. It’s something that’s very common and happens to almost everyone …
In order to find ways to stop overthinking, we have to know what overthinking is first. The term is pretty self explanatory. Overthinking is thinking about something constantly to the point where it causes worry and stress and doesn’t allow you to function at an optimal or efficient level. Overthinking constantly lowers your confidence levels …
Branched chain amino acids or BCAAs are the building blocks of protein. There are 20 amino acids in total out of which our body produces eleven. The other nine we get from natural food sources or in the form of supplements. Your body needs these amino acids to build new muscles and repair old ones …
Exercising is great for the body. It’s good for your heart and your mind but sometimes it might not be the best thing you can do. When you’re not at your best physically or when you’re sick, it’s better to rest so your body can get back to a 100%. So, in this blog we’re …
Weight loss is a gradual process that takes time. Especially if you’re looking to lose weight the right and healthy way, you’re going to have to be patient and give it time. However, there are some things that you can do to speed up your weight loss process. This blog is going to talk about …
While there are many myths surrounding working out, there are some common ones that many believe to be true. The purpose of this blog is to break down the myths so that we know what’s factual and what’s not. MYTH 1: Working out on an empty stomach burns more fat This is one of the …
Cravings are something all of us have through at some point or the other. We’ve all had moments where we wanted something really badly and felt that we’d be happier if we just got it. Well there you have it, that’s what a craving is. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a bad thing. Food …