Is watermelon good to have after exercise?
Assalamu Alaykum sister. Watermelon is actually very good to have after excercise whether you are on a diet or not! If you are on a diet then there's less than 50 calories in one cup so if you have 2 or 3 cups after a good workout it would only be around 92-138 calories (46 calories per/cup to be more precise if you're counting them). Watermelons in particular are also an excellent natural source to replenish electrolytes after excercising as they are high in potassium and magnesium and other vitamins (vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, and biotin) so it replaces your body with lots of good stuff, Alhamdulillah. It is fairly low in sodium though so what some athletes and people do is salt the watermelon then eat it. They say it tastes even better though I think it would depend on individual taste. Never the less, salted watermelon is best after a good workout but if you don't like that, then on it's own it's very good to have after excercise. Myself, I'm too lazy to cut a watermelon so I do the Gatorade or Powerade thing! I also eat lots of oranges which is also good for electrolyes (this is what they would give us during hockey/soccer when we were kids). Plus; I butcher any poor fruits anytime I cut them and I make a crazy mess! PS: One thing about mangos (and oranges and apples) is that they are considered "negative calorie" foods which means the body burns more calories digesting them than the calories they actually contain so these are really good to eat if you're on a diet. For veggies: asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers. Also, use olive oil for any cooking. Hope that helps insha-Allah, may Allah Make it easy for you.
What is a good intense workout I can do for preseason wrestling?
I'm on the varsity wrestling team at my school and there's a lot of rigorous work outs you can do to get ready for season to start. Heres the top workouts, (in no particular order): **None of these exercises are harmful to your body in any way unless you do them to much, like any other exercise.** 1) Trash bag exercise - Take a large trash bag, like Hefty, and turn it into a T-shirt. Use the opening fo your waste and cut three holes for your head and arms. Wear it as you workout and it'll cause you to sweat much more and lose weight while increasing your cardio. 2) Burnout post-lifting - After you finish lifting, take any weight of your choice, (bench, incline, leg press, dumbbells), and start at a moderately high weight. Do fifteen reps. After that, lower the weight slightly. Do fifteen more. Keep doing this until you get to the lowest weight you have. Do as many reps as possible until your arms can no longer lift. If you do this enough, you'll notice you final burnout number will keep increasing, showing strength improvement. 3) Gymnastics / Parkour - Weight lifting gives you muscle, but gymnastics and parkour tones those muscles. Without toning, you'll have huge, bulgy muscles that may look cool, but they truly limit your mobility and flexibility. Gymnastics and parkour may sound easy, but trust me: They will work your muscles harder than ever; they will get rock hard, yet very toned, allowing for great mobility and flexibility. 4) Heat exercise - Turn up the heat! Literally. Get your heater in your workout room and turn it ALL THE WAY UP! Like trash bag exercise, this will make you sweat more, but make sure to drink lots of water so you don't dehydrate yourself. 5) High-altitude exercise - If you can, try and get into an area of high-altitude at least once a week and train there. This will improve your lung function because of the thinner air. A closing note: Use common sense when exercising. Drink plenty of water and keep a good diet. This isn't just a health precaution, it actually helps you in the process of getting stronger and healthier. A healthy body = a strong body.
Are these "One minute per day intense exercise is a good as 45 minutes" scientific claims misleading? Has anyone ever got ripped this way ?
I've never seen or heard of these workouts. I'll go by what you say. A one minute workout is just as effective as a 45 minute session? Whatever science came up with that claim should have libraries and monuments built in their honor. Everyone's looking for the quick fix fast track less work way to beauty and enhancement. Human nature. And there will always be snake oil salesman who confidently take full advantage of that nature. Let's take a moment to remember we have our own choice about anything in life. Our life. Follow the pack or lead the pack. Listen to studies or follow your instincts. The choice is always yours. Not mine. Not hers. Yours.
Does anyone have a workout for pecs, biceps and abs for a 13 year old boy?
Look @ this web page: http://www.intense-workout.com/same.html It will help alot You may have to make a few changes to your diet & Since you already work out alot & do alot of weight training your body fat is covering the muscles. Try doing @ least 30 mins of cardio a day. (Possibly more because of your size) As for tthe dumbells - If 10lb dumbell is becoming to easy to lift, it wont help u build muscle. Try going up a coupple lbs once a weight starts to feel too comfortable. Push yourself..! Good Luck! x
How long should we sleep after a very intense workout in the gym?
sleep is very important aspect of modern bodybuilding; researchs have proved that human growth hormones are released in our body during sleep And it helps in muscle growth and a proper recovery of worn out muscles.6–7 hour sleep /24 hours is considered optimum for good health.Taking a nap just after your post workout meal is not a bad idea.
What is the most intense workout or diet you've ever attempted, and do you recommend it?
Do you want to lose weight? Then go for a healthy and varied diet with fresh products. Replace unhealthy, saturated fats with unsaturated variants. They give you full feeling, provide energy and are good for heart and blood vessels. Added some tips:1. Choose extra virgin olive oil. Use it preferably cold and in salads. Step for baking and roasting on, for example, organic butter from grass-fed cows. Or choose ghee. This is clarified butter and no longer contains salt, proteins and moisture.2. Put fatty fish on your menu twice a week. For example, choose salmon that is rich in omega 3 fatty acids. In any case, good for your cholesterol plus heart and blood vessels. But, it also inhibits inflammation, is good for your resistance and has a beneficial effect on the brain.I���m sure these tips will help you to lose weight. To see tips number 3 until number 7, visit Tips to lose weight with healthy fats!
Intense Dance Stretching/Workout Routine?
So I'm a dancer, but I had to stop going to dance a few months ago because of an injury. I'm going back to dance at the new year, but I've lost so much flexibility and strength since I stopped. Does anyone know of a really good stretching and strengthening workout I can do every day to gain back what I had and then some? I really wasn't that flexible to begin with, but I really want to get my scorpion straight and a 180* penche by then. I especially want to work on my back flexibility. If you know of anything at all, please tell me!!! Thanks :)