6 Ways to Save Time at The Gym

Working all day long, family related issues, social engagements, with such hectic schedules, everybody tends to minimize the time spend at the gym. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Here are six tips to streamline your trip to the gym without sacrificing your workout.

Prepare Yourself

Before going to the gym; make sure you are fully prepared for your visit. Untangle your headphones, create a playlist at home, fill your water bottle… all of these things add up and waste precious gym time, so make sure you’re ready to go as soon as you step onto the gym floor.

Do Something You Enjoy

Exercise can seem like a chore if it’s something you don’t enjoy, so find an activity that helps you burn calories while boosting your mood and relieving stress at the same time. After a frustrating day, for example, try a yoga class to find your happy place while strengthening and stretching your muscles.

Avoid Peak Hours

If possible; schedule your workouts around peak hours when other gym goers are also trying to fit in their workouts. That way, you have your choice of exercise equipment and avoid waiting for your favorite machine.

Utilize High-Intensity Intervals

Even though you might want to minimize the time you spend at the gym, you can still maximize your workout with some high-intensity intervals, which burn some serious calories. Try alternating one minute of high-intensity activity with two minutes of steady-paced exercise. For example, try sprinting intervals during your treadmill workout or adding bursts of plyometrics to your strength training routine.

Multitask Your Muscles

Another way to maximize your calorie burn is by performing multiple moves that work several muscles at once. For instance, do crunches on a stability ball to engage your entire core as well as your arms and legs. The more muscles you can work at once, the less time you’ll spend at the gym.

Create A Shower Strategy

If you shower at the gym after your workout, create a game plan to get you in and out of the locker room–fast. If you take a group exercise class, bring your towel and flip flops to class with you, so you can make a beeline for the showers once class is over. You’ll avoid stopping by your locker and waiting in line. Additionally, hang your undergarments on a hook in your locker, so you don’t end up fumbling around looking for them in your gym bag.

Planning head can play an important role in making your physical activity regular in your daily routine!
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Get Fit in Style

Fitho adds style to your fitness routine with sports collection by www.jabong.com. A fit body makes clothes look good but do you know that wearing the right clothes to exercise can also help you get fitter faster. Get fit and stylish with gift vouchers from Fitho wellness with every purchase of sports merchandise on www.jabong.com. This offer is available across the country for limited time.

Lets help you get started in three easy steps. First step is to identify a good exercise routine. To achieve your fitness goal you need a personalized exercise plan that matches your personality, lifestyle and fitness level. These factors help you stay motivated and see results faster. www.Fitho.in has just the right routine planned for you that comes with free videos and a personal mentor that motivates and guides you to stay on track.

Next is the right set of clothes you need that match your preferred fitness routine. Whether its walking, yoga, aerobics, jogging or playing a sport the appropriate clothing helps you be more comfortable and focused so that you can enhance your performance to get the most out of your workout routine. www.jabong.com with its exclusive sports collection helps you make the right decisions to achieve your goal of fitter & fabulous.

While you work hard and burn those calories, enjoy the workout routine you also need to manage your diet. You can reduce more calories by watching what you eat than actually working out. One slice of cake can set you back by 350 calories while brisk walking for one hour can only burn 300 calories for a mid sized person. Get your own diet plan by logging on to www.fitho.in. All this is available online, so you got be sitting anywhere in the country to avail this offer.

Eating a healthy/nutritious diet and exercising is critical to losing weight. We have a daily nutritional requirement that we have to meet and anything extra than this gets stored as fat. So watch what you eat under the right guidance, lose weight faster by adding exercise to your healthy diet and finally get compliments on everything you wear!

New Trend on the Internet: Healthcare

Business Today Press Coverage

Basics of Online Healthcare

It began with e-tickets, then moved on to paying bills and managing bank accounts, and finally fashion. The new buzzword on the internet is healthcare. Prachi Agarwal, founder of the online service Fitho Weight Management, shares a guide to the new age trend of healthcare on the web.

For more click the link below and read our press story:

http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/prachi-agarwal-gives-tips-on-online-healthcare/1/186728.html

Thinner and fitter for Rs 16 a day

The New Indian Express Press Story

 

 

Thinner and fitter for Rs 16 a day

If your idea of fitness involves regular gym visits and sifting through expensive dietary plans, it’s time you were introduced to the new-age fitness regime. All you have to do is spend Rs 16 per day to lose the flab and get your body back.

For more click the link below and read our press story:

http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/article559464.ece

 

 

Get Fit in Five Minutes

HT City : Ready to get fit in five minutes.

Fitho Wellness shares with the readers of HT City the most effective  High Intensity Interval Training  program to lose weight and get fit. A quick, high intensity five minute workout routine chart for beginners and people with moderate fitness levels that can be done at home.

For more read our article.

Are you a food addict ?

Fitho Wellness talks to HT City about how to deal with food addiction. Fitho’s formula to dealing with food addiction is simple: following a healthy three meal diet plan, exercising, limiting caffeine & alcohol intake, drinking plenty of water, learning  how to substitute unhealthy food with equally delicious but healthy food and lastly how to naturally control your emotions that trigger incessant binging.

 

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HT City 9th June ’12 :Don’t Sweat It

 

HT City May 18 : Weight and Watch

Fitho is in news again, Fitho health consultancy says, ” There are some exercises which are not advisable for new moms. So It’s a good Idea to let an expert chalk out your fitness regime.”  For more information, read  ”Lara’s on her way ” .

Fitho is in news again

Best Energy Drink

Have you ever wondered why people carry energy drinks or bars to the gym for an hour of workout? Sometimes gyms also promote the sale of such products reinforcing the importance of these energy stimulants for the workouts.  Does this habit help you burn more calories or add calories instead of burning them? Let us take you behind the scenes and make you understand what is the best energy drink for exercise.

We agree that when you exercise the body gets tired, dehydrated and requires fluid to replenish the ones lost through sweating. Being dehydrated can sap your energy and make you feel tired. Dehydration is what promotes fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness and other symptoms. But did you know that these symptoms can instantly be addressed by simply drinking plain water. And you dont need fancy drinks or juices to replenish the water loss.

How many calories are you really burning in the gym?  Let’s say an average mid-intensity workout in the gym for about 60 minutes can burn upto 300-400 caloires with a combination of cardio & strength training. (Just for your knowledge a good mid-intensity workout should translate into 15 minutes of running, 30 minutes of strength training and 15 minutes of cool down & stretching.) Every time you substitute water with energy drinks you can be setting yourself back by atleast 200-300 calories per bottle. This impulsive energy drink intake while you are trying to lose weight can sometimes add more calories than actually burning them. This could also be the reason why you might not be losing weight inspite of being regular with your exercise routine.

We have always insisted that for best weight loss results it is important to watch what you eat & exercise at the same time. Just by exercising and eating whatever comes your way will not help you achieve your target weight. Probably that’s the reason why you see a lot of morning walkers be regular with their daily routine and still look unfit simply because they forget to add healthy eating as a part of their daily routine.

Losing weight & getting fit is not rocket science. All you need is the correct guidance to get you started that is customized to you and works around your convenience. You can now get a weight loss plan starting starting at Rs 799 per month that will help you start eating healthier & prescribe the right exercise routine best suited for you. Its simple, affordable & customized to your food preferences. Call us at 011-41040070 to know whether it will work for you too!

 

 

Hindustan Times Feb 25 : Defying Vertical Limits

 

Fitho is in news again with its latest in fitness: 12 minute workout & BootCamp at Lodhi Garden.

Our 12 minute workout is a power packed exercise routine that not only saves time but gets your blood pumping. Based on leading researches that confirm exercising just 15 minutes a day can have many health benefits.

You can get a customized diet & exercise routine that will not only help you lose weight but also help you keep it off starting at as low as just Rs 499 per month.

You can call us at 011-41040070 or mail us at fitness@fitho.in to know more.

 

 

HT City Jan 13: Get Rid of After-Party Skin Woes

Read what Fitho Wellness talks in “Change in Diet” about how to take care of skin woes post excessive drinking & eating junk food with the help of a healthy & simple to follow diet.

 

 

Sample Weight Loss Plan

Losing weight is easier done than said with Fitho’s weight loss programs that are a combination of diet and exercise. To understand the program better Fitho launches a free one day sample diet plan to show how you can lose weight successfully without having to travel anywhere. All you have to do is visit www.Fitho.in register and get started absolutely free of cost.

Fitho’s weight loss programs are based on yogic philosophy of three well- balanced, nutritional meals a day.  Each program is customized to your food habits, medical condition and fitness levels making it easier for you to follow and see results. Unlike other diet programs Fitho’s diet is based on recommended daily dietary intake that stabilises the nutrition intake and exercise which helps burn the excess calories in the system. You get assured weight loss of 4 kg a month without starving yourself. That’s why 97% of our clients manage to keep the weight off for more than over a year.

The unique part of this program is that even the exercise routine that is customized to your fitness levels and workout routine preference for eg whether you wish to workout at gym, outdoor or home. Exercise routine is a combination of different exercise techniques for example: plyometrics, strength training, cardio, endurance training, interval training, isometrics etc. Read more

Health Benefits of Muesli

Muesli is becoming a popular breakfast option on the breakfast table of most urban households. It is by far one of the healthiest cereal options currently available in the market. Besides the fact this is a great healthy breakfast option , it actually tastes good! Muesli is a combination of rolled oats and wheat flakes that also contains added ingredients like dry fruits, nuts and seeds in it. Some of the pre-packaged muesli available in the market might contain added sugar in form of dried fruits and other preservatives. While buying the box make sure to read the instructions and look for “ low-sugar” or “no-added sugar” option.

We have told you many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It contributes to 1/3 of an individual’s daily calorie & nutrition requirement. Muesli is one of the healthiest, high in nutrition that contains relatively low calories and easy to prepare breakfast option available. It is far superior to the regular cornflakes in terms of health benefits.

Most common mistake people make when they are trying to lose weight is that they skip breakfast, without realizing it is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast over a period of time slows down your metabolism. Let us explain the logic: by missing breakfast you have automatically reduced the calories from your diet. After sometime your body gets use to the limited calories and in return slows the metabolism. So anytime you add it back to your routine it gets added to your system as extra calories (especially since the body is not use to it), making you believe that eating breakfast makes you fat.

Coming back to why you should add muesli to your diet. The health benefits of a bowl of muesli with added milk, fruits and seeds/nuts is a dish full of fiber, vitamins, protein, omega 3 and minerals and are the best way to start your day.  You can further increase the nutrition value of a bowl of muesli by adding fresh fruits &  seeds/nuts like apple, banana, strawberries, pear, almonds, walnuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed etc. If you get bored of adding milk you can choose from other available substitutes like yogurt, fruit juice, or even just plain water. All these ingredients along with muesli have multiple health benefits and will also promote weight loss by nourishing the body and regulating the metabolism.

Fitho Calling All Delhi Marathon Runners!

So far you have been preparing for the Airtel  Delhi Half Marathon to fulfill your passion to run. What if we helped you add a good cause to your passion where you give back to the society while doing what you love, i.e running! Fitho in partnership with Wishberry.in helps you “run to support a good cause” that will benefit someone that is less privileged than you. This contribution can add value to someones life in ways that they will remember and be grateful forever.

To “run for a cause” is simple and easy as we do everything for you by creating a FREE online fundraising page and all you have to do is share your page with your friends and family and help them be a part of your cause.

4 easy steps to get your FREE online fundraising page and support a good cause:
Step 1: Choose your NGO by filling the fundraiser form on www.wishberry.in/fundraising/
Step 2: Wishberry.in will email you your FREE online fundraising page within 24 hrs
Here is an example for your reference :http://www.wishberry.in/Vaidehi-Running-for-Akanksha–12108
Step 3: You share your page ONLINE with friends & family on Email, Facebook, Twitter
Step 4: Donors contribute ANY amount online using their debit / credit cards or net banking or offline through cheque or cash! Read more

Eat Vegetables to Lose Weight

According to the recently released food plate the average daily dietary allowance one requires atleast 3 portions of  seasonal vegetables to meet the daily dietary intake. Most of us find it difficult to successfully meet this dietary requirement resulting in poor health, weight gain and nutritional deficiencies. Besides eating vegetables can actually help you lose weight.

There are many excuses for missing the most natural foods in their diet, some of which are eating greens is a task and we purposely skip them, they are tasteless, while some people assure you that they have vegetables in their diet and when asked to review their meals that’s the only thing that’s missing from the diet. Before we get started with the tips let us just give you a quick reminder on why vegetables are good for us:

• The most natural  and easily available food that contains different vitamins, minerals and thousands of other plant chemicals.
• Vegetables are low in fat and calories,
• Good source of dietary fiber and provide us with extra energy. Fiber keeps us fuller for long preventing us from overeating and  frequently eating.
• Vegetables provide more energy to the body in return helping us be active and burn more calories.

Vegetables are not tasteless and infact can have better flavor & texture than most meats if prepared well. Besides we know the health benefits of seasonal vegetables. If you are not use to eating them we can suggest easy ways of slowly  introducing them to your diet them and finally develop a taste for them. Once you have them as part of your diet trust us you will wonder what kept you away from them for so long! Read more

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