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How to Safely Return to the Gym Post-Lockdown

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Staying safe while going back to the gym after the COVID-19 lockdowns should be a priority. Gyms and fitness centers are slowly opening doors for their customers. There is no doubt that there has been a drop in activity levels since March of this rather slow year. If you have been staying active with home workouts, then hats off to you. Even if you were, there’s a chance that you have lost some fitness because it is hard to work out at home with the same intensity unless you have good guidance. You can get customized workout recommendations for your home workouts with FITCOACH – your smart fitness coach that offers dynamic workout suggestions. 5 tips for restarting your gym routine after lockdown Increase the gap between gym days Unless you own a home gym or a lot of equipment, you must be out of practice. Keeping that in mind you should give yourself 48 hours (2 days) before you hit the gym again. This is a suggestion but it will do you good to start with 3 days a week for starters. ...

Avoid These 5 HIIT Workout Mistakes

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High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular workout among fitness enthusiasts these days. You must have surely heard of it even if you haven’t tried it. And try it you must because HIIT benefits the entire body and that too quickly. HIIT is great for increasing aerobic fitness and burning fat. A regular HIIT workout session lasts for 30-45 minutes with high-intensity effort for 30-35 seconds with a break lasting 10-15 seconds in between.  HIIT can be adapted to your specific needs – running, strength training or a combination of both. The only downside of HIIT is when you do it wrong. And it can easily lead to injuries owing to the high-intensity of the exercises. Get FITCOACH by FITPASS for all-round workout advice. The AI-enabled fitness coach offers workout suggestions based on your needs with an emphasis on form and technique. HIIT Mistakes Skipping warm-up and cool-down Warm-up and cool-down are absolutely essential for proper fitness. Everyone witnesses pains and in...

6 Plank Benefits | Core Training Exercises

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Whenever an ab workout is mentioned, crunches and sit-ups come up without fail. There’s no doubt that they’re one of the most common abs exercises and they’re quite effective as well. However, crunches are not the best exercise to build muscles and strengthen your core. Core exercises  are more than getting into a great shape that you can flaunt. A strong core has many benefits like reduced risk of injuries, improved mobility, and improved stability. You may be putting a lot of effort into doing crunches and sit-ups but it is not that effective. To get the best of your efforts, try plank. Get dynamic workout recommendations with  FITCOACH  – AI-led smart fitness coach. Plank Benefits Activates more muscles What makes the  benefits of planks  better than the benefits of crunches or sit-ups? Well, for starters, sit-ups and crunches ask a lot of your back. Consistently performing these exercises pushes your spine against the floor, which c...

All You Need to Know About Fat Loss

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Obesity is a big concern in modern times. It contributes to major health problems the world over. Now, people are becoming more and more conscious of their health and are starting to work towards losing extra fat. However, the problem with fat is that it is hard to lose. It is not the same as losing weight and that leads to a lot of confusion. Workout at home with FITCOACH – AI-based smart fitness coach that offers dynamic workout recommendations based on your needs and preferences. Fat Loss Science The extra calories consumed through carbs and fats, which is extra energy, gets stored in the form of triglycerides in the fat cells. This is the body’s way to store energy for future use. However, over a period of time, this extra energy forms a fat surplus and changes your body shape and health. To start with, you need to consume fewer calories than you burn. A 500-calorie deficit is good enough. Consistently maintaining a calorie deficit leads to the release of stored fat...