As mentioned in my previous post, I started suffering from lower back discomfort since the last few weeks. I started looking around for more cost effective as I realize that many of my readers out there would be in similar situation- external treatment (like massage, acupressure) works but we would not be able to afford …
Effective and simple exercises to ease lower back pain Read More »
Today, many people are becoming more aware of the benefits of yoga. Yet, a regular macho guy who not want to be caught in a yoga class- they would consider it such a “un-man” thing to do. And yet, guys are the ones who have the most problem with their lower back. They usually suffer a …
If you find yourself suffering from knee pain after exercise, it could be due to something obvious like below or it could mean something more. 1. Insufficient warm up or cool down during exercise Before you begin your cardio like running or aerobic exercise, you need to warm up by doing very light aerobic exercises to …
I once had a theory 2 years ago: Now, we all know that cancer cells do not thrive in oxygenated environment. Logically, cardiovascular exercise will improve the rate in which oxygen is delivered to every nook and cranny of the body. Look at Lance Amstrong and Wendy Chioji– who are cancer survivors and are very …
Should a cancer patient do intensive and strenuous exercise Read More »
In the era of sedentary lifestyle and convenience, most of us do not move much anymore. Why climb the stairs when you can use the elevator? Why walk under the sun when you can drive your car? Why have a medium sized meal when with about extra RM1.50, you can have a McValue meal with …
Why inactivity make a person more prone to illness Read More »
The Body Mass Index (BMI) chart below only provide a rough idea of whether our weight, in proportion of our height falls under underweight, normal, overweight or obese category. Reading differs from one place to another. For example, in some countries, BMI of over 32 is considered obese. Body Mass Index Table Height (cm) Underweight BMI: …
When doing body weight exercises, how do you perform them? Do you utilize the muscles on your glutes, legs and arms (biceps, triceps) or do you engage your core muscles? It is important that you train and develop your core before doing intensive body work exercise like leg pulls and chin ups. If you have …
Always activate your core when doing body weight exercises to avoid/minimize injuries Read More »
A few years ago, a friend of mine who was learning yoga suffered a slip disk. As the result of that, she had to go for an immediate operation and after that, she developed a phobia for exercises, particularly yoga. At the same time, I have previously learned yoga from Dr Dhilip Kumar– who shared …
Guide to Starting Yoga for the Overweight/ Obese Read More »
Thought I will write on this since it’s the time of the year when everyone’s busy setting New Year resolutions. Do you often find yourself procrastinating- having so many tasks in mind to be completed but not moving your butt to do any of them? Wanting to do great things but can’t seems to take …
A simple step in overcoming daily procastination Read More »
Whenever you find yourself swamped or overwhelmed with assignments, things-to-do, projects or perhaps you are feeling down because you’ve just quarreled with a loved one, going for a good workout can help to lift your mood and boost your confidence. Such times you may be tempted to stay in bed and feel sorry for yourself- …
Solutions to problems may arrive during/after a good workout Read More »
