Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences

Author: Swati Sodhi, Visiting Faculty at INFS IGNITE and SQUATS Consultant

It is a fairly common sight at my gym, to see majority of young women (talking to all you college girls) confined to just the cardio area or queuing up outside the aerobic/zumba class.…

INFS Health Series

Born With it – INFS Health Series: Muscle Fibers Part 2

February 12, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Author: Utsav Agrawal, Visiting Faculty, INFS

KEY-POINTS

It has been found that pre-birth period is more important for muscle fiber numbers than a post-birth period but postnatal nutrition is equally important in respect of growth of muscle fibers size. Malnourishment in both the period causes severe implications.

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Careers in Fitness

A Doctor’s Perspective on Life and Fitness

February 8, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Author: Dr Sushma Pachouri, B.H.M.S (INFS Alumni, Nutrition Consultant at S.Q.U.A.T.S )

I started my private practice in the year 2000 and it has been almost 18 years since I have been practicing homeopathy in the city Raipur. I have also previously worked as an assistant professor in Raipur Homeopathy Medical College.…

Nutrition

Managing Diet in Hostels for Students by a Student

February 4, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Author – Arpit Kushwaha, INFS Certified Nutrition and Fitness Consultant & a student at Institute of Law, Nirma University.

Introduction

College is the time you can set your own priorities and make your own choices. I used and abused my choices in my first three years in college.…

INFS Health Series

Muscle Fibers: Principles of Hypertrophy

February 3, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Author: Nikita Rungta,

Visiting Faculty, INFS

Key Points:

Muscle fiber is an important component because muscles are made of numerous muscle fibers. There are two kinds of muscle fibers and training each one is equally important
Muscle can be developed with the help of resistance training which provides a number of benefits including increased muscle size, fat loss, etc.

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Fitness

Ageing and Exercise for the Elderly

January 30, 2018July 25, 2022 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Key Points

Aging results in several musculoskeletal changes causing a decline in physical functions. Abilities like strength, flexibility, and power are also compromised. Regular exercise is an effective intervention for reversing this age-related decline and provides a myriad of health benefits to the aging population.

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A sneak peek into the 30 day FTP program

January 29, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

One of the most unique aspects of INFS syllabus is the FTP program in the expert course. The scholars get assigned real clients to work with for a period of 4 weeks. This is a much valued experience both for the FTP client and our students.…

Careers in Fitness

A day in the life of a Nutrition Consultant : Siddesh Vojhala

January 25, 2018 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Author: Siddesh Vojhala

I was overweight. The scale’s maximum limit was 130kgs. I had reached that stage and thought this is how I now need to spend my entire life, sacrificing everything and basking in my own set of insecurities, that too at an age of 24.

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Nutrition

Nutritional Requirements of the Elderly

January 14, 2018July 25, 2022 ABOUT INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS SCIENCES

Key Points

Aging results in a reduction in caloric requirement. Caloric restriction (CR) is a proven intervention in the prevention of chronic diseases and promoting healthy aging. Caloric intake should be kept between 1.30 to 1.52 times the REE.
Protein requirement increases with age to preserve the decreasing muscle mass, and partly due to ‘Anabolic Resistance (AR)’.

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