Exercising is not as tough as we think.

The stairs in your house are superb exercising device themselves. Walking up and down the stairs, is the easiest way to keep yourself in motion and fit. Do this for few minutes everyday and outplay monsoon rains in your workout.

Soup for the monsoon rescue

A bowl of hot soup with a dash of minced garlic is a must have during the monsoons. It not just helps to keep away from cold and flu but also helps your body from feeling tired and worn out. It gives that much needed warmth. It is a good diet for those who are unable to workout during the monsoon.

Get a mat and make time for yoga

Practice yoga. Yoga is an exercise that can be performed both indoors and outdoors. Select an airy spot in your house practice simple asanas to keep yourself fit. Yoga also helps reduce respiratory problems that are very common during the monsoon season.

Keep Fit at Home!

No matter how much you enjoy frequenting the gym, you will not always have the opportunity to get there on a daily basis. So be creative and work out at home where possible, and consider investing in low cost, mobile equipment such as dumb bells and chin up bars.

Avoid over-eating!

Do not over eat any ‘diet food’. Over eating could mean that you are consuming more calories than required.

Take the stairs

Stair climbing contributes a good 30 minutes to your total daily physical workout. In this form of exercise, you don't need to pay for anything or buy any exercise equipment, plus you can do it anywhere as long as there are stairs.

Breakfast is a must

Starting the day with a good breakfast boosts your energy, increases your attention span, and heightens your sense of well-being. A good breakfast is one that provides at least one-third of the day’s calories.

Grab a few health snacks.

Grab some nuts, instead of fatty or fried foods. Avoid soft drinks; instead try some herbal tea. This will relax your mind as well as maintain your health. This is one of the simplest health tips workaholics should follow.

Eat something every 3 hours

If you don't eat often enough, you can limit the rate at which your body builds new proteins.“ Take the number of calories you need in a day and divide by six. That's roughly the number you should eat at each meal.

Have a stiff drink first

Have a stiff drink first- Since exercise increases blood flow to your working tissues, drinking a carbohydrate-protein mixture before your workout may lead to greater uptake of the amino acids in your muscles

Train Muscles Till Fatigue

Train Muscles Till Fatigue- You need to tear down the muscle fibers in order for your body to repair it and build new muscles to support the work load. A good sign of new muscle growth is fatigue, due to a build up of lactic acid.

Have some milk before bed

Eat a combination of carbohydrates and protein 30 minutes before you go to bed. The calories are more likely to stick with you during sleep and reduce protein breakdown in your muscles. Try a cup of raisin bran with a cup of skim milk.

Use rice bran oil

Try shifting to rice bran oil for cooking. It is an healthy option because it is rich in anti-oxidants. It also reduces the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels.

Reduce sugar intake

Excessive sugar may be harmful. Reducing intake of sugar is important for good health. Therefore always check the sugar content of what you eat. Avoid artificial sweeteners. Think of them as toxins that slow down your body’s metabolism & can cause weight gain.

Say no to deep fried food.

Avoid eating deep fried food. They have very harmful effects on your stomach. After eating such food, you may have pain and discomfort in your abdomen. Consider replacing this with baked, grilled or boiled food.

Keep your hands clean!

Simple hand washing can help prevent a large number of illnesses. So wash your hands, especially any time you'll be touching your nose, mouth or eyes or if you've been around others who are sick.

Its disturbing. Shoo it away

Its enough waking up by the alarm all those years for school, college, work etc. Buzzing alarm keeps you sleep deprived, which affects your nervous system. It’s now time that your mind finding sync with your body. Take sleep to its fullest which will relax your body & you will perform better.

Try Olive Oil in Kitchen!

The monounsaturated fat in olive oil acts as an anti-catabolic nutrient. It prevents muscle breakdown by lowering levels of cellular proteins which is linked with muscle wasting and weakness. It boosts the immune system & lowers cholesterol.

Low in calories but keep you full!

Salad is a perfect stay-at-home lunch that keeps you from craving for a candy bar a few hours later. It keeps you feel fuller, cutting down on calories. Add arugula or spinach with a hard-cooked egg, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped vegetables, grain, etc. to your regular diet.

Take in important food constituents!

Protein is essential for driving muscle growth. When lifting heavy make sure you get in ample protein to remain strong after your workout. You also need plenty of carbohydrates, which will be stored in muscle as glycogen. Good sources at most meals include slow-digesting carbs such as oatmeal, whole-wheat bread.