Every individual has his/her own way of working on fitness. Fitness is no longer a choice, but a requirement due to our changing lifestyles and work patterns. In pursuit of staying fit, many of us source information available freely eg. internet or tips from family / friends which can be a fact or pure hearsay. In My Fitness Notion, we will try to deliberate and discuss these notions about fitness; accept them if its a Fact and reject them if its a Myth. Read through the blog and feel free to add your comments and suggestions.
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- From 200 Meters to 10,000 KM: A Journey from ‘Are You Crazy?’ to ‘What’s Next?’If you had asked me seven years ago whether I would ever run a marathon, my immediate answer would have been: “Are you crazy?” Running was the last thing on my mind. But then, … Continue reading From 200 Meters to 10,000 KM: A Journey from ‘Are You Crazy?’ to ‘What’s Next?’
- Adani Ahmedabad Marathon: My Second Full Marathon ExperienceNo marathon gets easier later. The halfway point only marks the end of the beginning. — Joe Henderson Six years into my running journey, I’ve realized one thing: the term “effortless” doesn’t belong in … Continue reading Adani Ahmedabad Marathon: My Second Full Marathon Experience
- Crossing the Finish Line: Reflections on My First Full MarathonIf you feel bad at 10 miles, you’re in trouble. If you feel bad at 20 miles, you’re normal. If you don’t feel bad at 26 miles, you’re abnormal. Rob de Castella, Australian world … Continue reading Crossing the Finish Line: Reflections on My First Full Marathon
- Mileage Mastery: The Ford Vs. Ferari of RunningRunning isn’t just about running. It’s like a puzzle; you need to know when to run more and when to run less. Either you’re gearing up for a big race, or maybe you just … Continue reading Mileage Mastery: The Ford Vs. Ferari of Running
- Conquering the Hills: My Journey at the Satara Hill MarathonOnly those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. – T.S. EliotMountain Every runner has a story of resilience and determination. Whether overcoming unhealthy habits, battling … Continue reading Conquering the Hills: My Journey at the Satara Hill Marathon
- Unveiling the Secret Sauce: Mastering Sleep for Fitness and Powering Runners’ SuccessWhen it comes to achieving peak physical performance and maintaining overall health, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. Sleep plays a pivotal role in aiding recovery, promoting muscle growth, and boosting cognitive function. … Continue reading Unveiling the Secret Sauce: Mastering Sleep for Fitness and Powering Runners’ Success
- The Transformative Benefits of Quitting Smoking for Enhanced Efficiency and HealthIn a world where health and fitness are increasingly important, it’s crucial to realize that many professionals, including fitness lovers, working individuals, and those with irregular schedules, smoke. But is this habit really necessary? … Continue reading The Transformative Benefits of Quitting Smoking for Enhanced Efficiency and Health
- Sprint to Success: Interval Training Unleashed for Long Distance Runners!Long distance running demands more than mere repetition of putting one foot in front of the other. To truly excel and conquer personal bests, long distance runners must embrace the power of interval training. … Continue reading Sprint to Success: Interval Training Unleashed for Long Distance Runners!
- Mastering Heart Rate Management: Your Guide to Training Effectively in the GymTraining in the gym can be an incredibly rewarding experience, helping you build strength, improve endurance, and achieve your fitness goals. One crucial aspect of gym training that often goes overlooked is managing your … Continue reading Mastering Heart Rate Management: Your Guide to Training Effectively in the Gym
- Unlock Your Fitness Potential: Mastering Heart Rate Monitoring – The Key to Your Ideal Heart RateThis blog continues from The Significance of Heart Rate Tracking in Long-Distance Runner Training. It focuses on the technical aspects. Read the previous post first for a solid foundation before exploring this mathematical guide. Monitoring … Continue reading Unlock Your Fitness Potential: Mastering Heart Rate Monitoring – The Key to Your Ideal Heart Rate
- The Significance of Heart Rate Tracking in Long-Distance Runner TrainingLong-distance running is a sport that demands consistent dedication, endurance, and the will to push oneself beyond perceived limits. To become a successful long-distance runner, one must be well-prepared physically and mentally. One essential … Continue reading The Significance of Heart Rate Tracking in Long-Distance Runner Training
- Race Day PlanThe person who starts the race is not the same person who Finishes the race Most runners test themselves on race day by registering for a slightly longer distance than regular practice. This case … Continue reading Race Day Plan
- Six ways to survive New year ResolutionsIt always seems impossible until its done. – Nelson Mandela The New Year is all about new beginnings! And with new beginnings come the New Year Resolutions. I am sure you must have also … Continue reading Six ways to survive New year Resolutions
- 10 Takeaways from 2021Rome wasn’t built in one day, but they worked on it every single day! The year 2021, began with a lot of dreams and aspirations. With the pandemic tapering, it was almost necessary to … Continue reading 10 Takeaways from 2021
- An event after 2 yearsWithout training they lacked knowledge, without knowledge they lacked confidence, without confidence they lacked victory – Julius Ceaser Physical events and Marathons have a different aura of excitement around them. Waking up in the … Continue reading An event after 2 years
- Deciphering Virtual ChallengesRunning is about consistency, Fall in love with the process and the results will come Running is a great sport. An excellent workout. Probably requires very less investment in terms of money. But needs … Continue reading Deciphering Virtual Challenges
- Couch to 5K: A Comprehensive Training StrategyFirst you feel like dying … Then you feel reborn !!! In recent months, following an exploration of Fundamental Running Guidelines for Novices, our focus has shifted to the essential foundations for undertaking the … Continue reading Couch to 5K: A Comprehensive Training Strategy
- Couch-to-5K: A guide to the first 5K RunIf it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you – Fred DeVito Have you ever thought about why they call the 5K run a “Fun Run”? When I began, I was puzzled by this. … Continue reading Couch-to-5K: A guide to the first 5K Run
- Running Unleashed: Essential Tips for Beginner Runners!Don’t Dream for winning, train for it! – Mo Farah Starting a running journey is a popular fitness approach due to its low cost and convenience. You don’t need a gym, special clothes, or … Continue reading Running Unleashed: Essential Tips for Beginner Runners!
- 10 Myths About Strength TrainingIf you think lifting is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous. – Bret Contreras Till late 2016, I was leading a very unhealthy lifestyle. I was overweight with about 100 kgs of … Continue reading 10 Myths About Strength Training
- Warmup and Cool Down – 5 Important TipsAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – Benjamin Franklin Warm up and cool down is a very important part of the workout. If done correctly, it reduces the risk for … Continue reading Warmup and Cool Down – 5 Important Tips
- Diet Plan – Part IIIOnce Upon a “Time” Its not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau In the previous 2 posts we have answered … Continue reading Diet Plan – Part III
- Diet Plan – Part IIDon’t Punish! Just Flourish! Food is your body’s fuel. Without fuel, your body wants to shut down. – Ken Hill “Dieting” is taboo for almost everyone. More than encouragement, you will hear a lot … Continue reading Diet Plan – Part II
- Diet Plan – Part IBy Changing Nothing, Nothing Changes True life is lived when tiny changes occur – Leo Tolstoy Have you been trying to lose weight for a while? You exercise often, but still can’t seem to … Continue reading Diet Plan – Part I
- Fashion or Comfort?Dont dress to kill. Dress to survive – Karl Lagerfield When you are working out, comfort is really important. Especially the clothes that you are wearing, or the gear that you may need for … Continue reading Fashion or Comfort?
- The Pending Decision: Exploring Your Ideal WorkoutLife’s all about choices. Everyone’s destination is the same; only the paths are different. – Sushmita Sen With an abundance of workout options available – running, walking, cycling, gym, yoga – it can be … Continue reading The Pending Decision: Exploring Your Ideal Workout
- Timing Tricks: Overcoming Exercise Excuses and Finding Your FitThe time for action is now. It’s never too late to do something – Antoine de Saint-Exupery Ever felt like saying, “I can’t wake up early, so I can’t exercise”? Or maybe, “Work was … Continue reading Timing Tricks: Overcoming Exercise Excuses and Finding Your Fit
- Your Fitness Journey: The Power of Tracking Progress in Your Fitness JournalIf you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress – Barack Obama Starting your fitness journey can be a mix of excitement and curiosity. As you … Continue reading Your Fitness Journey: The Power of Tracking Progress in Your Fitness Journal
- The Starting Problem…The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones – A Chinese Proverb No matter what you want to achieve with your fitness, it’s not easy. If it feels easy, you … Continue reading The Starting Problem…
- It is time to change! A time to question!I think at the end of the day correcting misinformation and questioning what we think we know as a habit of mind is incredibly important – Adam Conover Getting fit can feel really overwhelming. … Continue reading It is time to change! A time to question!
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