Are we completely wrong about the glycaemic index and carbohydrates?
You must have heard of the glycaemic index (GI). The GI is a value given to food which indicates how high our blood sugar will rise after consuming that food. Flight Lieutenant Akshay Chopra, a...
View ArticleHow to get rid of those muscle cramps for good!
Ever experienced that awful gripping pain on a muscle that you might have used too much? Well, it’s most likely that you might have had a muscle cramp. Extremely painful and often sudden, muscle cramps...
View ArticleExercises to get rid of stubborn fat from your belly, thighs, butts and hips!
If you’ve ever exercised you would’ve noticed that no matter what you do, there are certain portions of your body which just doesn’t get rid of fat. For men it’s mostly their bellies, while women it’s...
View ArticleWhy do we crave sweets?
We all know that sugar is bad for us, and if you are on a diet, sugar is treated akin to poison. On the scientific front, sugar has been deemed the villain when it comes to diabetes. It leads to...
View Article5 old school tips for muscle growth that work
Every single person who goes to the gym wants bigger, more defined muscles but no matter what they do they fail to see the gains. Fitness consultant Akshay Chopra tells us five tips to make the most of...
View ArticleExpert tips to lose stubborn fat (Gallery)
Expert tips to lose stubborn fat ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 Sometimes, it gets very hard to lose weight from certain portions of your body. For men it’s usually the belly, while women find it hard...
View ArticleWhy our ancestors were healthier than us
The 1/7 Detox System is a diet program formulated by Flt. Lieutenant and fitness trainer Akshay Chopra. It consists of one day of detox or green fasting, five days of clean eating and one cheat day....
View ArticleThe light weight – high rep myth
After all these years it is hard to believe that the myth is still around. A lot of young lifters, girls and an equal number of trainers often ask me the same question. Now, it is kind of easy to think...
View ArticleHow should I grip a dumbbell/barbell? (Query)
I wanted to know how I should grip a barbell or a dumbbell. Should I grip it as tightly as I can or have a firm grip. Does your grip affect your performance or it’s a personal choice. What is the...
View ArticleWill doing cardio sabotage my weight gain goals?
I am looking to gain weight. My trainer has asked me to avoid cardio, but I really enjoy doing it and feel great after a good session on the treadmill or elliptical. I wanted to know if doing cardio...
View ArticleHow much sleep is required after heavy weight training?
How much sleep should I get while on a weight training programme? I know 8 hours of sleep is recommended for everyone, but someone at the gym told me you should sleep 10 hours to allow the muscles to...
View ArticleHow do I build muscle on my lower chest? (Fitness Query)
I used to be a skinny guy. After training for a few months, I have put on some weight and even built a lot of muscle on my biceps, and my chest is a lot broader. However, my lower chest still looks a...
View ArticleIs weight training good for kids?
Have you ever thought, why a country of over a billion strong people and the largest youth population in the world struggles to produce a handful of good sportsmen. Reasons like politics, red tapism,...
View ArticleCaffeine addiction – How to deal with withdrawal symptoms
Caffeine is generally not as addictive as alcohol, nicotine and other drugs and its withdrawal is comparatively easier. Caffeine blocks something called as adenosine receptors in the body. Adenosine is...
View Article5 old school tips for muscle growth that work
Every single person who goes to the gym wants bigger, more defined muscles but no matter what they do they fail to see the gains. Fitness consultant Akshay Chopra tells us five tips to make the most of...
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