AZ Fitness and health!!

Author -  Ramyesh Senniappan I wanted to begin by saying that the year 2023 is all about novelty, as it is my 50th year of life. Instead of regretting what I hadn’t done in the past, I wanted to see what I could do now and in future... Triathlon is one such multi-sport event that interested me, but I lacked swimming skills. During my debut marathon Arizona RnR on Jan 15 2023, I got introduced to my pacer Carlos Mendez, he is a skilled athlete and shares the podium in many Triathlon events. He introduced me to Duathlon, which is a form of Triathlon where there is no swimming. So essentially it is run - ride - run race. I was skeptical and scared, but Carlos encouraged me that if I can run a marathon, then a Duathlon should be possible. Cycling was a kind of secondary endurance activity for me. I used to go for rides infrequently if I needed a change. I remember participating in TourdeCure Phoenix in 2017 for 25 miles dash, which is my only race event. I was keen on mountain/trail biking

Author - Sunil Kumawat In the history of human achievement, there are moments that stand out as testament to the power of determination and belief. One such milestone is Roger Bannister’s historic feat on May 6, 1954. For years, the four-minute mile was an elusive barrier in the world of running. Many believed it to be an insurmountable challenge, a limit of human capability. Yet, Bannister defied the odds and shattered this perception by clocking in at 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. Bannister’s achievement wasn’t just a personal triumph; it was a paradigm shift that redefined the realm of possibility for athletes worldwide. His success ignited a wave of inspiration, proving that what was once deemed impossible could be conquered with the right mindset and perseverance. Following Bannister’s groundbreaking run, the floodgates of possibility opened wide. John Landy swiftly followed suit, further lowering the record to 3 minutes and 58 seconds. What seemed like an unassailable barrier had s

Author - Sunil Kumawat The Bhagavad Gita, a respected text known for its wise teachings, shares timeless lessons. While it mainly discusses Lord Krishna's conversation with Arjuna during the Kurukshetra battle, there's a lesser-known talk between Lord Krishna and Duryodhana. In this crucial moment, Lord Krishna imparts profound knowledge from the Gita to Duryodhana, but Duryodhana refuses it. His response, captured in the verse below, shows a deep understanding of his own nature and choices. जानामि धर्मं न च मे प्रवृत्ति र्जानामि पापं न च मे निवृत्तिः । केनापि देवेन हृदि स्थितेन यथा नियुक्तोऽस्मि तथा करोमि ॥ "I know what is right and wrong, yet I struggle to follow what's right and avoid what's wrong. O Lord of the senses, you dwell in my heart, guiding my actions." This sentiment reflects a common experience in our lives. How often do we wish to change those around us, hoping to improve our lives or theirs? But the reality is, we can't control others'

 Author - Ravi Kulkarni On February 5th 2023, my body felt very hot after my daily exercise. My heart was racing and it would not stop even after several hours. As far as I can recall, I had not done anything different that day – it was the usual 40 minutes of resistance training, 10-15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes in the sauna. As you see from the screenshot above, my resting heart rate (RHR) on that day was 99, alarmingly high. In those days it was normal for my RHR to be in the higher 60s. Subsequently it came down and I have not experienced such high rates after that. Unfortunately, I don’t really have an explanation for this event other than to say that I may have over exerted myself. But that got me thinking: could heart rate be a useful metric for keeping track of one’s health? RHR is defined as the number of heartbeats per minute while at rest. For most adults, a normal RHR ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Athletes or more active individuals often have lower rates, typi