Fitness 1 by Coach KK

Most fitness enthusiasts consider supplementing their diet with certain nutrients in the quest for their fitness goal. Weather these supplements are actually needed by them is a completely different question altogether. This blog post is however focused on buying supplements in India.  Most supplements available in India are of foreign origin, while there are certainly some that are fully manufactured in India. Some people prefer to buy supplements from trainers, while others prefer their local shops as an ideal place to make the purchase. There are even some who buy supplements from unknown sources being lured away with either heavy discounts or false promises or both. While all of the above mentioned sources can be some of the easiest means of buying your favorite supplement, they may not be the best. For supplements manufactured in countries other than India, checking the official website of the brand you want to purchase is a good place to start. Most companies di...

Success on a fitness program is dependent on not only following an exercise pattern rigorously but giving an equal if not more attention to proper nutrition based on your goal. Many times individuals starting an exercise program may not see results that they expect and start hopping from one exercise program to another. In situations like these they usually forget to check their nutritional intake, which may the reason for their slow or in certain cases extremely slow progress. Some common reasons for nutrition becoming a limiting factor for many during a fitness program include time, budget, not knowing where to start, quantity of food, type of food necessary, timing of nutrient intake, food preparation, etc. There are also some individuals who start relying on nutritional supplements solely as their chief source of nutrients and show only a casual attitude towards whole foods thereby depriving themselves of the benefits that whole foods may offer. If you get stuck on a fitn...

An essential part of a fitness training program in addition to exercise and nutrition, is appropriate rest and recovery. Unless and until an individual following a fitness training program is not fully recovered from their previous sessions, it may become difficult to progress ahead with the program without hitting a plateau. Although recovery from exercise itself is an ingrained process that the human body is capable of accomplishing on its own, the only catch being the time it may take to do so. While it is advisable to follow certain training strategies to help with recovery, they alone can’t get the entire job done. That is why coupling training strategies with proper nutrition, hydration, sleep, stress management, etc. is a better approach to an effective and efficient recovery from an exercise session. A diet that caters towards appropriate macro and micro nutrient intake so as to supply the body with enough nutrients and hydrating yourself properly throughout the day espec...

Cooking forms an integral part of any fitness program. While we may consider regular exercise, healthy eating habits, etc as essential components of a fitness program, more often than not we prefer to outsource the cooking aspect on a fitness program to someone else. Any fitness program weather fat loss, weight loss or weight gain requires eating as per the goal desired. For those living with families, it may sometimes become difficult to consume meals as per the desired goal due to various reasons including depending on others to cook meals for them, not knowing how to cook, etc. Also, preparing two separate kind of meals, one for that member of the family following a specific diet and the other for the remaining members, not only becomes more time consuming but at the sane time may not be financially efficient for some. In some cases it may even happen that the entire family may have to consume meal prepared as per the likes of one member who is on a fitness program. While ...

When starting a fitness program, having specific goals helps a lot. With goals we can focus on attaining a clear objective. The more specific and realistic a goal, the higher is the possibility of achieving it. On a fitness program it may also happen that we lose focus from our goal due to some reason. Having a deadline and writing down goals may prove to be helpful for this. Goals may wary between a short-term one ranging anywhere from few weeks to few months and long-term ones extending to multiple years. While making a fitness goal is an individualistic decision, it may be beneficial to not make compromises for short term gains. Short term fixes like crash dieting, extremely low calorie diets, performance enhancers, etc while providing immediate results may compromise long term health and well being. Goals such as losing weight, gaining weight, improving strength, etc. are some of the most common fitness goals we hear off. There are numerous examples of people achieving these g...

Carbohydrate is one of the three macro nutrients, with the other two being protein and fat. While for protein and fat questions like minimum amount, maximum amount etc. do come up, very rarely are these associated with carbohydrates. Carbohydrates is also the one food that is readily available for consumption. The type, quantity and timing of carbohydrates may have a major impact while on a fitness program. Tolerance for carbohydrates is a highly individual factor. While complex carbohydrates (especially fiberous carbohydrates) maybe beneficial for almost all and can be included as part of most dietary strategies, simple carbohydrates such as simple sugars may pose as a major obstacle in the path of certain fitness goals. Carbohydrate tolerance is mainly evaluated on an individual's capability to efficiently utilize carbohydrates (the simple sugars) for daily energy needs/expenditure rather than holding on to it by storing it as fat for later use. Lean individuals generally ...

Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy for the human body and can at times lead to confusion among fitness enthusiasts. Having too much or too less of carbohydrates can greatly impact not only a fitness goal but an individual training session too. In comparison with protein and fat which may not change much during a fitness program, carbohydrate requirements can vary on a daily/weekly basis. Broadly classified as simple and complex carbohydrates, they provide us with 4 calories for every gram consumed. Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, Lactose, Maltose and Sucrose are types of simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates include starch, glycogen and fiber. Some functions of carbohydrates are serving as an energy source, getting stored in the liver and muscles for use, aiding in satiety, etc. Fibers in addition may regulate blood glucose, may promote normal blood cholesterol, may maintain healthy bowel function, etc. There is no fixed answer to the amount of carbohydr...