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Top 7 Fitness Techniques | No Gym – Full Body Workout At Home | Get Body in Shape

2020-05-14T15:01:00.000-07:00

Burn Your Body Fat – Get Aligned Body just by doing the workout at home.

“Body Workout” referred to an exercise of Whole-body in which every muscle of the body holds some pressure mainly called Muscles' Contraction. In a full-body workout, every major muscle/tissue of the body e.g Chest, Abs, Arms, and Hamstrings, etc. engage to pull weight. This allows the body to gain “Maximal Muscles Contraction” with the goal to get the body in proper shape.

But the question is:

Is it necessary to go Gym for 2 to 3 hours daily to get Proper Body Shape?

The answer is No! You can easily transform your Body into Good Shape just by doing 10 special Fitness Techniques at your Home. However, to get the maximum benefits from the Body workout at home, you need to adequately target all the major muscles in such a balanced manner that the Muscle could Grow and Strengthen proportionately.

Although, Home Workout is quite easy and worthy; the same as a workout at Gym, but you could get better results only when, you give your best effort regularly. So you just need to give 2 hours to your body and to follow these fitness techniques on a regular basis.

1. Supermans Exercise:

“SUPERMANS” is considered as one of the best exercises of your Upper and Lower Body. This exercise strengthens the Upper and Lower Muscles and helps to alleviate back pain, but if done regularly.

Difficulty: “Normal”

Targeted Muscles: “Upper Back” “Lower Back” “Glutes” “Shoulders” “Hamstrings”

Starting Position:

“Lie down on your Stomach flat on the mat. Extend your Arms and Legs Straight. Be relax and align your head with the spine”

2. Planks | Front Plank & Side Plank:

“Plank” is a simple and effective body workout technique, which does not require any equipment and can be performed anywhere and anytime.

Difficulty: “Normal”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs” “Lower Back” “Glutes” “Shoulders”

Starting Position:

“Sit to the ground on your knees, adjust yourself in the crawling position on your knees and hands, and bend your elbows on the ground directly underneath your shoulders”

Side Plank |Starting Position:

Lie down on your left side and lift your upper body on the left elbow. Make it sure that your elbow should be aligned vertically the same as your shoulder. Put your right hand on your hips and then lift your hips up by pushing with the elbow.

3. Cobra Exercise:

“Cobra Pose” is a simple exercise that helps to stretch the abdominal muscles and strengthen the lower back muscles; if done properly.

Difficulty: “Easy”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs” “Triceps” “Lower Back” “Upper Back” “Chest” “Shoulders”

Starting Position:

Start lying on the ground straight and bend your elbows right in contact with your chest. Extend your ankles (toes point away from the body) as shown in the video. Then exhale and press your hips into the mat or floor gently and pull your chest away from the floor while keeping your hips stable.

4. Push-Ups:

“Push-Ups” is a most common but more effective traditional exercise of workout routine that helps to build upper body strength. The major target areas of body covered in Push-ups are Triceps, Pectoral Muscles, and Shoulders.

Difficulty: “Easy”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs” “Triceps” “Upper Back” “Chest” “Shoulders”

Starting Position:

Kneel on the floor and bring your feet together (Properly aligned) behind you. The aligned the position is “Put your hands on the floor, straighten your arms and adjust your the position is a way that your shoulders and hands are vertically aligned. Engage your glutes, brace your core, and tense your legs to make your body rigid”.

Take your body toward the floor by bending at elbows. Your head and shoulders should move forwards of your hands as you get closer to the floor. Then push your hands in the opposite direction to pull your body away from the floor; meanwhile you should feel pressure on your triceps, shoulders, and chest.

5. Crunches:

“Crunch” is a classic exercise for the Core. It specifically trains the abdominal muscles of the body, which are part of the Core. The core consists not only of the Abs but it also includes the oblique muscles on the sides of the Trunk, in the Pelvis, Lower Back, and Hips.

Difficulty: “Medium”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs”

Starting Position:

Start with lying on the floor straight and bring your hands up by the ears and take your elbows wideout. Then bend your knees with the angle of 90 degrees at your central point (Hips) and then elevate your feet off the floor right in the direction of your knees.
Keep your Lower back pressed down on the floor, elevate your chin toward your chest, hold your belly down to the floor.

6. Glute Bridge:

“Glute Bridge”; is one of the challenging, but versatile and effective exercises. It’s an excellent addition to any workout routine, regardless of the age and physical fitness level. This workout move targets the back of your legs, Abs, and Butts.

Difficulty: “Medium”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs” ”Lower Back” “Glutes” “Hamstrings” “Butt”

Starting Position:

Start with lying on the floor straight and keep your arms flat on the floor alongside your body. Then bend your knees but the feet should lie on the floor under the knees near your Glute. Pull your belly button into your spine, and tense your glutes and hamstrings to lift your hips up as far as you can.

7. Burpees:

“Burpees” is a modern workout and considered as one of the little bit hardest exercises. This means they use your body weight for resistance. In this exercise, the ultimate focus is on a full-body workout that aims to claim muscle strength and endurance in both the “Lower and Upper Body”.

Difficulty: “Hard”

Targeted Muscles: “Abs” ”Lower Back” “Glutes” “Hamstrings” “Butt” “Triceps” “Upper Back” “Shoulders” “Chest” “Calves” “Quadriceps”

Starting Position:

Start by standing upright on your feet, shoulder-width apart, and your arms down at your sides. With your hands out in front of you, start to squat down. When your hands reach the ground, pop your legs straight back into a pushup position. Do a pushup. Come back up to the starting pushup position and jump your feet up to your palms by hinging at the waist. Get your feet as close to your hands as you can get, landing them outside your hands if necessary. Stand up straight, bringing your arms above your head and jump.

Exercise	Rounds	Reps per Round	Time per Round	Calories Burns
Supermans	3	10	-	100-120 Kcal
Plank	3	-	20 Seconds	120-150 Kcal
Cobra Pose	2	-	20 Seconds	120-130 Kcal
Push-Ups	3	10	-	150-160 Kcal
Crunches	2	12	-	150 Kcal
Glute Bridge	3	12	-	100-120 Kcal
Burpees	2	10	-	160-180 Kcal

Note:

If you feel any type of difficulty or excessive pain in any part of the body while doing these exercises at Home, then please stop the workout and consult a physician or a doctor as soon as possible.

Unusual and Unique Body Features | Genetic Characteristics

2020-05-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

“Superheroes” or “Super-humans” are born with diversity, and unique genetic traits that make them stand out of the crowd. So can we call them “Special”?

Do you hold something really unique in You? Or thinks that uniqueness in human beings really exists? Nature claims that; Yes Uniqueness in Human Beings exists.

Humans are amazing and incredible creatures of “God”. Everyone is different in this world, no two people the same. But everyone has something special in him/her which makes that person special and Unique. We usually talk about the special soul and personality but there are also many people in this amazing world who have unique body features. And truly, they are God Gifted.

As unique as we are, we share so many Traits, characteristics, and features in common. There are some traits, however, that only a small fraction of the population share.

Just check out the Amazing Genetic Mutations | You Will Really Amazed:

Ulnar Dimelia | Hand with 7 Fingers

“Ulnar Dimelia” is a rare congenital anomaly where the Thumb is absent from the hand, duplication of the ulna and there are 7 to 8 fingers in the hand.

“Nevaeh Colomba”; an 8-month of a baby girl holds this special body feature with seven (7) fingers in her left hand. This type of body condition is often referred to as “Mirror Hand Syndrome”. Ulnar Dimelia is so rare that approximately 100 cases have been reported in the whole medical literature.

Natural Elf Ears | Pointed Shaped Ear

A Stahl's Ear deformity consists of a Pointed Ear Shape with an extra cartilage fold in the Scapha portion of the ear.

A Girl in North America has the special Body feature “Stahl’s Ears” that make her more beautiful. Pointed Ear Shape is not rare in the world, but it could be said that 15 percent of people of the whole world's population would have Pointed Ear.

Macular Pucker – Scar Tissue | A Scar in Eye

Macular pucker is a scar tissue that formed in the eye's macula which is located in the retina.

No, this photo isn’t edited. The person really has a scar in his eye. This is a unique type of eyes that makes an eye more attractive and glorious. But this scar tissue can cause blurred and distorted vision. The scar in the eye is special in nature that only a few people have this unique feature.

Sectoral Heterochromia | Two Color Eye

“Sectoral Heterochromia” a difference in coloration in the Iris; when the color of the part of Iris is different from its remainder.

As shown in the photo, the eyeball of this boy contained two different colors. Sectoral Heterochromia is usually uncommon; mean unique in nature, occurring in less than 1% of the population. It may be inherited, or caused by Genetic Mosaicism, Disease, Chimerism, or Injury.

Cleft Hand | Hand with only 3 Fingers

“Cleft Hand” also known as Split Hand, fairly occurs when the middle portion of the hand develops abnormally.

In this picture, a person has only 3 Fingers in the hand. The Right Pinky and Thumb are missing from the hand that is really a most unique feature of a body. There are very rare people in the world whose body has such a diversified body feature from the others.

Five Fingers – No Thumb in the Hand

The person in the photo above has all five functioning fingers except for one peculiarity - there's no thumb on the hand.

This malformation is referred to as a triphalangeal thumb where the thumb has three phalanges instead of two. It can be treated with reconstructive surgery by reshaping the finger so that it would operate like a thumb. It is estimated that approximately one in 25,000 children is born with the condition.

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Concept Of Umrah in Islam - Its Significance & Method to Perform Umrah - InformationPeaks

2020-05-07T17:14:00.004-07:00

Umrah is the most important Spiritual prayer and considered as one of the major pillars of Islam like “Hajj”. It is well known as the Sunnah of Prophet “Muhammad” (PBUH) that can be performed at any time in the year except for the dedicated “Hajj” days in which Umrah closes. Umrah itself holds huge reward and big values in Islam but it is not also obligatory like “Hajj”.

Significance of Umrah In Islam:

Everyone must be known that every pilgrim who is going for the holiest journey to perform Hajj or even Umrah is the guests of “Allah Almighty”, handing over who have moved toward to Him. Like “Hajj”, Umrah also has the greatest importance and significance in Islam, because it is dedicated with the Sunnah of Prophet “Muhammad” (PBUH) and every pilgrim spends his money and time only for Allah and his blessings.

In a hadith found in the book of Ibn-e-Maajah, The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said:

“The performers of Hajj and Umrah are delegation/Guest of Allah (SWT). If they call Him, He answers and if they asked for forgiveness, He forgives them.”

Another hadith clearly shows the great significance of Umrah and how much:

“Allah (SWT) loves those who sacrifice their time and wealth for His cause”

The best gift ALLAH Almighty has given to all Muslims is that He forgives all the pilgrims of Umrah and free them from their sins that they have done in their life.

There are also countless awards declared by the Allah Almighty for the pilgrims according to Quran and Sunnah. However, the promise of “Allah Almighty” is fulfilled only if the Umrah is performed in the right way with true intentions and from the heart. Once Prophet “Muhammad” (PBUH) was asked about the best good deed, our Prophet replied:

“The Utmost struggle is Jihad and the next is accepted Umrah and Hajj”

Method to Perform Umrah:

It should be required for every pilgrim to know about the exact ways to perform Umrah. Although, Umrah is also an act of prayer but not like regular Namaz & other Prayers. It has steps and whole method to be performed in the right way. The steps to perform Umrah are:

Wear Ihram

It is compulsory for every Pilgrim to wear “Ihram” after taking bathing completely to ensure cleanses. Men should wear only Ihram and bear the right shoulder at the time of Tawaf. But as concerned with women, there is no specific clothing for them. They are prohibited to wear the Niqaab (face-veil) and gloves. They may cover their hands with the lower part of their khimaar (head covering).

Declare Intension

Every pilgrim should show his/her intention by declaring “Labbaik Allahumma Umrah” means (Allah Almighty, I am here for Umrah)

Make the Talbiyah

Means to raise their voice as “Labbaik Allahumma labbaik, labbaika laa shareeka laka labbaik, innal‐hamda wan‐ni'mata laka wal‐mulk, laa shareeka lak”, before entering in Kabba Sharif and start Tawaf-e-Haram.

Entering Masjid Al Haram

Every Pilgrim should enter in the Masjid Al Haram with his right foot and Make Duaa for the Masjid.

Tawaf of Kabba

Every Pilgrim has to take 7 rounds (Tawaf) around the Kabba. In 7 rounds, 3 rounds should be completed hasten. And the remaining 4 rounds should complete normally.

Proceed to Maqaam-e-Ibraheem

After completing the Tawaf, the pilgrim should proceed to Maqaam-e-Ibraheem and offer two (2) Rakkaat especially.

Go to Zam Zam Well

“Zam Zam” is the most purified and clearest drinking water in the whole universe and has the power to cure every disease. So every Pilgrim should drink “Zam Zam Water” and make Duaa before & after drinking.

Sa’i (7 Rounds)

Sa’i (7 rounds of Saffa to Marwa Mountain) contain significant importance in the whole Umrah. In Sa’i, every pilgrim should complete 7 circuits between Saffa and Marwa mountains with fast and normal speed on different points.

Hair Cut/Trim

After completing the Sa’i, Men have to shave all their hair, or even trim their hair all the way around. But for women, it is recommended to shorten their hair by a finger-tip.

After completing the all steps, the Umrah is completed and all Pilgrims can lift up their Ihrams.

The Good and Bad Side of Social Media | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Instagram - What Do You Think?

2020-05-06T17:22:00.000-07:00

Alerts! The use of Social Media can cause Depression.

“As Social Media now become a part of our lives, we always connect with our Friends and Family or world through it. But it also impacts on our personal life by wishing Good Life Standards as others posted on their walls. This is just because people mostly posted the best things about their lives; and this also causes Depression. So you can use or not use it as much as you like, and believe me it's not going anywhere”

A review by Sam Laird (A Writer and Reporter at Mashable)

There are both Good and Bad Side of Social Media but before starting it, let’s talk about;

What is Social Media and how we use it?

“Social Media” an emerging field of latest communication setup; refers to an online platform and applications that are specially designed to allow people to share their data quickly, efficiently, and in real-time. Social Media is not only a source of communication, but it has become a community of people through which they communicate and interact with each other via sharing their Interests, Ideas, Daily Life Activities, and Information About Latest Trends in terms of Text and Images.

People usually talk about the use of Social Media through apps on Smartphones or Tablets; but the truth is that this communication setup started with computers. But with the passage of time, as the number of smartphones’ users increasing, the Social Media platforms access as Applications (Android & IoS) through Smartphones.

Now let’s talk about the Good and Bad Side of Social Media that affects our Daily Life. First of all, we identify:

Which are the Social Media Platforms?

Every Day, Millions of People connect with each other using Social Media through different platforms.

The platforms from which we are most familiar commonly named as “Facebook”, “Twitter”, “Instagram”, “Youtube”, “Pinterest” and “LinkedIn”, are usually used by Individuals to stay in touch with their Friends and Families.

How Socialists interacts with each other?

People post their Pictures, Interest, or any kind of text and also have live sessions on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They share their Videos either of themselves, about product reviews and also of Latest Trends on Youtube. They call and send messages to each other. Means to say that Social Media has completely changed the way we communicate.

How the Good and Bad Side of Social Media affects us?

A recent study about Social Media indicates that its excessive use may affect Human Behavior, Emotions, and Relationships. Some studies also suggest that the use of Social Media can cause Depression. In light of these studies, it could be stated that Social Media has a more negative impact than Positive on our lives.

Positive Side of Social Media | How it Effects?

The main positive side of Social Media is also its purpose: “A Connection Amongst Each Other”. As modern life is very busy and People live far away from each other. And it is very difficult to stay connected with people every time.

“Zeynep Tufekci” a scientist wrote about Social Media in his research article:

“The very fast rise of Social Media is a growing attempt by people everywhere to connect with each other. They are connecting even with all the barriers that the modern world forces on our lives”

Social Media also helps people to make new friends from whom we never met and whom interests are similar to you. People spread the news about major world’ events e.g in January 2010, the small country of “Haiti” experienced Earthquake. More than 90,000 people died. The damage was very big and people needed food and shelter there. International Red Cross organization started am appeal for Aid on Social Media and the outcome of that campaign was out of expectations. Millions of Dollars were collected in a few days for the help of victims. Wendy Harman, a social media manager told that:

“The result was very impressive. I would not have spread so widely without Social Media”

It is meant to be noted that Social Media has many positive effects, but it also has a bad side with more harmful effects than positive effects.

Negative Side of Social Media | How it Effects?

According to a specified study on Social Media conducted in the Public Library of Science, United States, “The more the people use Social Media, the less they are satisfied with their Life”.

In another study in Germany, it was found that: “The most common emotion people experienced while using social Media was – ENVY”

Both studies concluded that Social Media Causes feelings of DEPRESSION!

So, how Social Media is a cause of Depression?

As we discussed earlier when people use Social Media they only post the best things about their lives. They talk about fun and usually post the pictures that present them particularly Perfect and Good. This can feel their friends or other people less satisfied with their own lives. And, they begin to feel Envy because their friend’s lives look so perfect.

Also, Social Media relationship is quite different from a normal relationship. When people meet regularly or physically, they completely know each other; the Good and Bad in their lives. But when it comes to Social Media, a person probably knows about only what the other person wants to show.

Experts’ Reviews about Bad Side of Social Media:

v Sherry Turkle, a technology expert claimed that Social Media is decreasing the quality of our relationships. She said:

“We expect more from technology and less from human being now a day. We desire technologies that provide an untruthful idea of a relationship without the demand of Relationship”

v Ashleigh Elser, a writer in the New York Times stated that:

“I was not calling my friends anymore. I was just seeing their pictures and comment on social media and I felt like that was really connecting to them. But I never felt like we are together like we were”

Then she decided to quit the social media and she observed that stopping social media improve her relationship with her friends.

Another Use of Social Media as a Community-Based partner

But the use of Social Media has also transformed now, because it's not only considered for communication purpose, but it's become “COMMUNITY”; a community for Business. With the specialized revolution of Internet Technology; many businesses are shifted online also. These businesses will use social media as an open market and promote their products as well as Services.

5 Most Amazing Gemstones Found In The Private Mines

2020-04-30T10:53:00.000-07:00

For the magpie's among you who are drawn to shiny objects, owning a mind would be a dream come true. Getting out your own treasure map and finding where X marks the spot.

This is a reality for a select group of people who spend their days looking for their very own buried treasure. From the Gigantic Crystal found in a private mine to the most popular Gemstone in the World.

Here are the 5 most amazing treasures found in private mines.

Number 5 : Amethyst Crystal in Thunder Bay, Canada

There is a private mind that holds the worth of millions of Dollars of Amethyst situated in a unique spot surrounded by trees and native wildlife. The mine is entered through a cave. The crystals held within the mine date back over a billion years, and almost a fourth of them are as old as the earth itself.

The diggers uncover tens of thousands of Dollars’ worth of the precious crystals. Some of the crystals are worthy of a museum display with two of note. The first was a giant flower like Cluster Boasting “Red, Green and Purple” colorings valued at Ten Thousand Dollars. The second followed a dynamite induced explosion inside the Cliffside that really set the place alight after the blast.

The diggers headed back in to have a look around. Crystals were laying everywhere and all were in perfect condition with the mud helping to protect them from damage.

They pulled out crystal after crystal before spying when they could barely pick up a massive Gemstone, not unlike a Meteorite from outer space. It had the potential to earn them Fifty Thousand Dollars.

Number 4 : The World's Most Popular Gemstone Purple Amethyst

The Amethyst has been used in jewelry across the globe for over Two Thousand Years. Its’ worth is gauged by its color. Dark Purple Amethyst is considered very rare. Popular locations for decent finds are Brazil and Uruguay, where hundreds of pounds to several tons have been discovered in the cavities of basalt floes. Other productive Amethysts deposits are located in Canada, France, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United States.

The gem is sold by the carrot and not the garden variety guide. It is known for its durability and is affordable enough for most people to enjoy and a wide range of jewelry.

Number 3: Blue Sapphires

Australia has staked a claim in the mining world as a mass producer of beautiful stones. And the OPAL isn't its only claim to fame. Australian mines have also produced more commercial grade Blue Sapphires than any other in history, with deposits located in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Sapphire mining has really taken off since the gemstones were first discovered in 1851, with a host of Russian miners at the helm in the early days. Many of the first stones mined made their way through the German market and sold into other European countries.

In fact, many jewels of imperial Russia are set with Australian Sapphires, limited availability in the late 1800s and early 1900s; Heightened interest in the Blue Gemstone. However, production declined in the late 1970s when news sources were developed in Thailand and Madagascar.

Today, the typical dark Blue Australian Sapphire makes up over 70 percent of the global blue sapphire production and demand for them continues to increase, with global jewelry brands having turned to Australian Sapphires to meet their growing commercial needs.

Number 2 : Australia's National Gemstone “OPAL”

The “OPAL” is Australia's national gem, with 95% of the rare and beautiful stones coming from that part of the world. A wide variety of colors dance across each OPAL, captivating the wear and providing a unique authenticity to each possibly one of the most underappreciated gems on today's market.

The OPAL is produced under unique geological conditions, and its history dates back as far as the first century A.D.. In fact, Roman Pliny once described them as having the living fire of Ruby, the glorious purple of the Amethyst, the see green of the Emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light, an accurate description as within one precious OPAL.

Number 1: Buried Treasure “Black Tourmaline”

I bet you didn't know that the Black Tourmaline has a Miracle power. The crystal is held during meditation and is believed to have Healing Powers.

Black Tourmaline also soothes panic attacks, helps control fear of doctors or dentists, and when worn, protects the wearer from moaners, whiners, complaining neighbors and emotional vampires who burden you with their problems. Surely there must be a line around the corner to get a hold of one of these hours this strong, effectively and emotional support stone.

It makes a great asset in the workplace, helping to wake up the mind and promoting a sense of power and self-confidence. Although it can now be found on every continent, a fine, Tourmaline specimen is still very rare. And as such, they are quite expensive. Its popularity began in 1876 when mineralogist and jeweler George Koons sold a Green Tourmaline from Maine to the famous Tiffany and Co. in New York.

Today, they can be found in almost any color of the Rainbow, with some single specimens even varying in coloration.

Misuse of Power - Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan replaced by Mr. Asim Saleem Bajwa for the ministry of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting

2020-04-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan dismissed due to embezzlement of her powers

Sources revealed that Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has been sacked for attempting in embezzlement of State’s Fund, making Political Appointments, and misconduct of her powers.

Sources revealed that the former Special Assistant to PM Imran Khan on Media and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan tried to take commission of 10% in the advertisement budget and special appointments in Pakistan Television on political basis.

Sources further claimed that she also had 2 special guards, 9 servants and owned 3 state’s cars which she had not sought for permission.

After revealed that facts, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan sacked from the ministry of Special Assistant to Prime Minister and the Federal Government appointed Mr. Shibli Faraz as a new Information Minister and appointed Mr. Asim Saleem Bajwa in her replacement.

Affiliate System

2020-04-28T10:11:00.005-07:00

Affiliate marketing is the process of earning a commission by promoting other people’s (or company’s) products. You find a product you like, promote it to others and earn a piece of the profit for each sale that you make.

Affiliate marketing is a very large industry and has become a key source of online income for many thousands of professional bloggers. With more and more online businesses becoming involved in affiliate marketing, more opportunities have arisen for bloggers, like you and I, to make money with their blog. and to ultimately create passive income streams.

there are 2 sides of an affiliate equation: the product creator and seller and the affiliate marketer.