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A Beginner's Guide To Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are the new workout trend in 2020 for the fitness industry. These bands are made up of rubber (latex) and work best for muscle strengthening, rehabilitation and stretching.  Amid the pandemic, people are looking for affordable equipment that is best for home workouts. Whilst using resistance bands, you don't require any heavy weights. That is the best part about them! In this post you'll be learning about the types of resisitance bands, bands from the best brands and their prices, and workouts with resisitance bands for beginners.  What are the main distinct types of resisitance bands?  1. Loop resisitance bands. Loop resisitance bands make your muscles move harder. The loop bands provide stabilization to the body. Thus, along with muscle strength you also gain balance as well. Especially postural balance.  2. Tube resistance bands (may have handles). The basic resistance bands. These pairs of bands are more efficient than any kinds of heavy weights....

ATTENTION! Gear up for "Walking on Sunshine and Sanitizer!"

Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits!  To help many stay fit and healthy during these tough times,  Sassy Teen  blog brings to you  "Quarantine Fit Fest - Walking on Sunshine and Sanitizer!" A cash prize competition where you can showcase your fitness level.  Some healthy competition which will help you test your limits, where you'll get a chance to compete against people in your age group and fitness level. Here are some guidelines   for the competition (Please read every point carefully to not miss out on anything):  1. What is the competition about? This competition is video based where the best set of video exercises will be awarded. The set of exercises will be given through email once you sign up for the contest.  2. How to sign up for the "Quarantine Fit Fest"?  To sign up, email me  right here . The entry fee is 150 INR. You may Paytm the fee after you get a 'received' email reply along with details of ...

How can you stabilise your Mental Health?

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Winston Churchill  I was recently listening to a podcast episode of Teenager Therapy where the co-hosts asked questions and discussed the topic of bullying and Mental Health with guest Maggie Lindemann, an Instagram sensation, singer, and songwriter. The episode caught my fancy and I was eager to write something about the importance of Mental Health and how one can have stable mental health.  Similarly, Sushant Singh Rajput's (former Bollywood actor) death saddened me deeply. I realized that death is never beautiful. Suicide is never the answer. Instead, one should be grateful for a beautiful and healthy life because you will never get to live this life again. So let's go in deeper and uncover the answers related to keeping positive mental health.  Similar Articles: 6 ways to Rejuvenate Yourself What is Mental Health? Mental health refers to how an individual makes cru...

Does drinking water help you lose weight?

Water has so many benefits. There is a reason behind drinking 8 glasses of water a day. But does water really help in losing weight? Well, the simple answer is yes. The more water you drink, the more it's beneficial (and that is obvious without being said).            Not many people know this but water isn't only necessary to hydrate yourself. It is also used to transport your food to body parts other than the stomach. If you don't drink enough water, your food would not be transported and that will lead to weight gain.  ★Now, it's time to know 5 points that state the benefits of water and how it can help you lose weight.  ● Water before every meal. Drinking water before any meal helps you burn additional calories. Water is an appetite suppressant which makes you feel fuller. One glass of water before any meal reduces much of your craving and unnecessary snacking. A person may actually think they are hungry when they are actually thir...