So instead of ‘hitting’ the gym, ‘sweating it out’, working-in focusses on breathing in time with the motion. Say a person does not enjoy weight training, but needs it. “I’ll bring in weight training very slowly. Its HRX workout, for instance, uses zero-momentum reps — a couple of super-slow repetitions with steady, controlled movements, followed by regular reps. “Ten minutes of meditation a day helps lower cortizol levels, which helps with repair cycles, concentration, and focus,” says Telang.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2019 09:11 UTC