INFS was established with the intent of providing comprehensive and practical knowledge in Health and Fitness.
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.…
Adequate levels of vitamin D are required to maintain calcium homeostasis in the body. The major role of vitamin D in the body is to increase the calcium, magnesium, and phosphate absorption in the intestine. This makes it really essential to get sufficient vitamin D in order to maintain proper bone health.…
Author:
Aditya Mahajan
Assessment Division,
Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS)
Key points:
• The process of aging affects the nutritional and training needs.
• Traditionally, all adults irrespective of their age, are given same nutrition and exercise advice.…
Introduction
Creatine is one of the most popular and widely researched natural supplement. There have been several researches conducted to find the effectiveness and ergogenic usage of creatine especially in sports nutrition.
“Creatine is produced endogenously at an amount of about 1 gram per day, whose synthesis mostly occurs in the liver, kidneys and to some extent in the pancreas. …
Author: Aditya Mahajan, Advisor at Assessment Division, INFS
Key points:
• A compelling body of evidence suggests that properly designed resistance training programs performed under expert supervision are safe for the children and adolescents.
• Resistance training does not have any adverse impact on the linear growth in youths.…
Wikipedia says, ‘A personal trainer is an individual certified to have a varying degree of knowledge of general fitness involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. They may also educate their clients in many other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines.’…
