Physical fitness

Physical fitness is used in two close meanings: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations).



Physical fitness is the capacity of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and muscles to function at optimum efficiency.


In previous years, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. Automation, increased leisure time, and changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution meant this criterion was no longer sufficient.


Optimum efficiency is the key. Physical fitness is now defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.

Yoga poses and postures

The practice of Yoga Exercises means practicing both your body and your mind. It takes willpower and perseverance to accomplish each Yoga Pose and to practice it daily. But the prize for your perseverance is really worth all the hard work. The practice of Yoga Exercises or Asanas can improve your health, increase your resistance, and develop your mental awareness. Doing the Yoga Poses requires you to study each pose and execute it slowly as you control your body and your mind. Read on and follow our free yoga exercises to discover more about the different Postures and Poses in the following sections:

Warm-Up Poses:Warm-Up PosesIn general, warming up depends on the Yoga Style that you practice. This section covers some Warm-Up exercises that you can do prior to a Yoga class or session.
Standing Poses:Standing PosesLearn how to practice the different Standing Poses - Triangle Pose, Hands to Feet, Standing Side Stretch Pose, Stand Spread Leg Forward Fold, Warrior Pose, Tree Pose, and Sun Salutation.

Seated Poses:There are poses which can be done while sitting. In this section,know how to do the various Seated Poses such as Spread Leg Forward Fold, Hero Pose, Seated Forward Bend, and Child Poses

Twist Yoga Poses:Aside from strengthening the back, the Half-Spinal Twist and Sage Twist are Yoga Poses which tone and massage the abdominal area and improve digestion.

Supine Poses :Supine PosesThis section covers several Yoga Poses which are done in supine (lying face up) position - Leg Reclining Lunge, Locust Pose, Leg Pulls, Leg Raises, and Wind Relieving Pose.

Inverted Postures and Balance Poses:Shoulderstand, Headstand, and Plough can help increase circulation, stimulate the brain, enhance glandular system functioning, and relieve pressure on the abdominal organs.

Backbends:Backbends are Yoga Poses which promote flexibility in the spine and strengthen the arms, legs, and abdomen. In this section, know how to practice Backbends.

Finishing Poses:The Corpse Pose or Savasana and the Final Corpse are Yoga Poses which are usually practiced as final relaxation at the end of a Yoga Session. Warning: We encourage everybody to try and practice the Yoga Poses by yourselves at home or in the office. However, if you are feeling uncomfortable or are not able to complete a posture, do not push yourself. Yoga Exercise is not a competition, so just relax and try again. Moreover, do not try Yoga Poses which are beyond your capabilities. It will be helpful to actually sign up for some Yoga Classes where a professional teacher will guide you through each Yoga Pose and make sure you are doing the exercise correctly.

Fitness:Yoga workouts

Yoga is a means to access your wisdom, to reach that level of spiritual knowledge which will help you make real the life you truly want. Even if it may take you some time at the beginning, after you learn some essential tips, a method of yoga relaxation will be as natural for you as getting up in the morning or brushing your teeth.
One important tip is to find a place where you can exercise, a place like sanctuary, far from the other members of the family. You must be relaxed, on a chair or on a cushion on the floor, and you mustn’t move. Close your eyes and your hands must be oriented with the palms upwards. This position helps you increase your energy, letting the energy of the universe flow through your body. Firstly you must relax your muscles; you must focus upon each muscle, from the head to the fingers, then to the toes. Relax everything even your facial muscles, as muscles keep tension and stressful thoughts. When you relax them, you release tensions. If it is difficult for you to imagine all the muscles, take first an anatomy book, with colorful images and study them so that you can imagine them during a yoga session.
At the beginning it might take you half an hour or more, but after you get used to it, it won’t be a problem for you.
Any yoga session begins with breathing exercises, with deep breathing. This is an efficient way to become calm, relaxed, and focused and to keep the connection between your mind and your body.
After that, it is recommended to start a meditation session based on the thoughts which cross your clean mind and which usually are related to the problem you want to solve.
If you are able, while you are focused, to identify a problem, to interpret it and to get rid of it, you may identify negative stereotypes of your life and you can broke them forever. After that the balance of your mind and body will be reestablished, and you even may think positively upon your future, increasing your positive energy.

Fitness:Six pack abs

Hanging Knee Lift: these can be done from an overhead pull-up bar. This exercise is often done incorrectly, the key is to: use a slow controlled movement, limit upper body movement and not moving you hip joints during the exercise. The abdominal muscles attach to the pelvis not the legs; lifting your knees at the hip joint is a great exercise for your hip flexors but not your abs. Keep your knees and hips stable and lift the pelvis, legs and knees as one unit towards your chest.

The Bicycle: This is a slow, fluid movement that stimulates your abdominal muscle and obliques by crunching and twisting and alternately extending your legs. This may sound a little confusing, but remember that all 4 limbs should be moving at the same time. Lying on your back with your hands behind your head, contract your abs and lift your shoulders off the floor. Slightly twist your torso and point your right elbow towards your left knee as you?re lifting your left knee up until it forms a 45-degree bend (your leg should remain slightly bent). Slowly twist your torso to point your left elbow towards your right knee as you lower your left leg and lift your right knee until it forms a 45-degree angle. Hold the extended leg off the floor until you bring it back to the 45-degree bend. Do as many as you can and go as slow as possible.

Crunch: the crunch can still be a great exercise to include with other abdominal workout. Try variations to the regular crunch to stimulate your muscles differently for better results. Lying on your back, rest your left foot on your right knee and crunch your right elbow towards your left knee. Repeat with the opposite side. Using an exercise ball while crunching is another way to stimulate your abs a little differently and you?ll also use other trunk stabilizing muscles to maintain your balance.

Reverse Crunch: as the name implies, this is performed by crunching the lower portion of the abdominal muscles up towards your chest. Start by lying on your back on the floor with your hands at your sides for balance. You knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your upper thighs should be perpendicular to your body. Keep your hip joint and knees in this position throughout the movement. Slowly roll your hips and legs off the floor and flex your lower spine to raise your lower back off the floor. Think about lifting your hips off the floor using your abs and avoid "jerking" into motion and using momentum to complete the exercise. Slow controlled movements will limit risk of injury and give your abs a great workout. This is an advanced exercise and using proper form is important for the effectiveness and to limit injury. Moving your hip joint and knees puts stress to the lower back and should be avoided.

Fitness Equipments

Fitness Product list:
Pull Up Bar
Weight Bench
High Low Pulley
Aerobics Bike
Aerobics Equipment
Ankle Binder
Arm Curl Bench
Cable Crossover
Single Grip Tricep Rope
Professional Heavy Bag Swivel
Chest and Body Toner
Lifting Glove
Forearm Exerciser
Raw Power Gym Bag
Gym equimpments
Inflatable Abdominal Ab Toner
Power Bow Chest Toner
Polyprop Ab Strap Sling
Tricep Rope
Multi Function Home Gym Bar
Nylon Weight Belt
Leather Lifting Belt
Plated Dumbbells
Commercial Gym Equipment
Decline Dumbbell Bench
Electronic Fitness Cycles
Exercise Equipments
Exercise Mats
Facial Equipments
Fitness Machines
Flat Dumbbell Bench
Flat Weight Benches
Flexible Heating Pad
Folding Massage Chairs
Foot Massager
Gym Fitness Equipments
Leg Curl Bench
Leg Curl Bench Press
Leg Curl Machines
Leg Extension Machines
Leg Press Machine
Manual Treadmill
Motorized Treadmill
Cable Gym
Home gyms
Multi Gym
Office Massage Chair
Pec Dec Machine
Portable Massage Chair
Pressure Balls
Row Exercise Machine
Rubber Bumper Plate
Seated Incline Bench
Aerobic Equipments
Cardio Fitness Equipment
Refurbished fitness Equipments
used home gym
Slimming Equipment
Spring Lock Collar
Squat And Leg Press Machine
Strength Equipment
Vertical Chest Press
Dumbbell Rack
Leg Press
Yoga Balls
Yoga Kits
Yoga Mats
Yoga Videos
Yoga Fitness Mats

Fitness and health tips

*Walk or ride your bike to work.
*Try not to eat food portions that are larger than your fist.
*Join an exercise group of neighbors, friends or just others in your community
*Increase the fiber in your diet.
*Throw out any milk other than fat-free (unless you have small kids who still need *the higher fat milk)
*Do resistance training while you watch television.
*Implement an after-dinner walk with your family.
*Avoid eating lat at night.
*Instead of frying try grilling, steaming or baking
*Avoid all-you-can eat buffets
*Pass on the second (and third) helpings
*Start each meal with a salad or plate of steamed vegetables
*Replace sugars with Splenda
*Replace oils in baking with applesauce
*Do not skip meals
*Wash your own car
*Take breaks at work for walking or doing a few strength exercises
*Drink water instead of carbonated beverages
*Avoid caffeine
*Don't go to the grocery store hungry
*Keep a pair of athletic shoes in your car so you can always be ready for a walk
*Try new and different physical activities
*Eat fruit for your dessert
*When eating out, share your meal -- there's usually enough servings for two
*Purchase only 100 percent fruit juices instead of those with mostly sugar
*Keep your foods from being bland with spices and seasonings
*Don't skip breakfast
*When eating out, ask for salad dressing on the side
*Avoid unnecessary condiments
*Eat brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread

Fitness:Abdomianal Machine workouts

*An excellent piece of abdominal machine equipment, especially suitable for beginners, with weak abdominal or neck muscles.

*Most machines come with full instructions and exercises, however the simple key when using any of these abdominal machines is to keep the movement both smooth and slow.

*To do a simple sit up, rest your arms on the foam pads, whilst placing your hands on the top bar, resting your head on the head support throughout the movement.

*Keep feet either firmly on the floor, or with legs in the air, (harder) whilst aiming to roll through with the machine in a smooth motion, lifting no more than 30 degrees.

*Focus on using your abdominal muscles to initiate the movement, rather than pulling yourself up with your upper-body.

*Beginners aim for 2 sets of 10 - 12 reps, keeping the movement slow, 1 lift and lower every 3 seconds, both feet on the floor.

*Intermediates aim to work for 3 sets of 12 - 15 repetitions, aim to work 1 set with your feet in the air.

*Advanced work for 3 sets of 15+ reps, holding in the upward phase for 1 - 2 seconds.

Fitness:Abdominal workouts

* Lie on back with knees bent.
* Feet flat on the floor close to the buttocks, or raised up on a bench.
* Avoid having the feet held down, unless you want to work your Hip Flexor muscles.
* No jerking or twisting movements for beginners.
* Breathe comfortably throughout the exercise.
* Commence curls with the shoulders, then the upper back and finally the lower back.
* Bring the torso up no more than 30 degrees; hold momentarily then lower the torso.
* Clasp hands behind the neck just to support the weight of the head.
* Don't pull on your head when doing the exercise.
* Keep your chin off your chest, aim to keep your upper spine straight (neutral).
* Warm up your stomach muscles with easy stomach exercises, before you advance.
* Finish off by stretching out the abdominals.
* By doing some dorsal raises, this will help stretch out your abdominals.
* If you have use of an abdominal exerciser, this will help give you the correct position.