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In this busy life, it is not possible for all to hit a gym every day and wait for their turn to get fitness equipment. Having a home gym will help us to achieve our fitness goals in the comforts of home. It also gives us full control over the room’s design creating a workout space we thoroughly enjoy. Planning to set up a home gym? Here are tips that guide you in creating the perfect workout space.

1. Add plants and candles to give a more relaxed look to a formal workout space.
2. Make sure to keep all the exercises equipment organised and give an inviting look for the home gym.
3. Hang some inspirational photos on the walls that keep you motivated to stay fit.
4. Introduce motivating music in the home gym to make your workout enjoyable at any point of the day.
5. Keep a panel of mirrors in your home gym to check if you are doing the exercises correctly. It will not only help in tracking your personal workout progress, but also add space and dimension to your gym.
6. The colour of the room plays a vital role in boosting one’s mood. Avoid choosing bright colours as they can cause eye fatigue and exhaustion. Colours like orange, blue, and purple are a great choice for home gyms.
7. Flooring is another important aspect to consider while designing a home gym. Wood flooring is an ideal choice if your gym will be used as a multi-purpose room. However, if you are focusing on weight training, it is not a good option. In such situations, use rubber tiles as they support the weight of the equipment.

We hope these tips are beneficial for you in setting up a workout space at your home. Make your home gym a place where you enjoy spending time and feel better. For regular fitness updates, follow Fitness World’s blog : http://www.fitness-world.in/fitness-blog/

World Health Day

is celebrated on 7 April

to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.

The theme for 2013 is

high blood pressure.

From http://www.who.int/world-health-day/en/

About high blood pressure

High blood pressure – also known as raised blood pressure or hypertension – increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart failure. The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes. One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. The proportion increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. Prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40% of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.

However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of the condition, together with other cardiovascular risk factors, has brought about a reduction in deaths from heart disease. The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by:

• reducing salt intake;
• eating a balanced diet;
• avoiding harmful use of alcohol;
• taking regular physical activity;
• maintaining a healthy body weight; and
• avoiding tobacco use.

Goals: Greater awareness, healthy behaviours, improved detection, and enabling environments

The ultimate goal of World Health Day 2013 is to reduce heart attacks and strokes. Specific objectives of the campaign are:

• to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of high blood pressure;
• to provide information on how to prevent high blood pressure and related complications;
• to encourage adults to check their blood pressure and to follow the advice of health-care professionals;
• to encourage self-care to prevent high blood pressure;
• to make blood pressure measurement affordable to all; and
• to incite national and local authorities to create enabling environments for healthy behaviours.