New Posts / Updates / Articles / Researches Improved Analysis of Hip Muscle Activation: Comparing Barbell Hip Thrusts with Sumo Deadlifts to Determine the Best Exercise Choice Authors: Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD, Dr. Santa March, Adam Smith, Dr. Alok Shrivastav (Department of Biomechanics, American Sports Fitness University) Abstract: Hip muscle activation plays a critical role in […]
Written by Neeraj Mehta (Fitness Therapist), Professor at American Sports Fitness University & COO GFFI Fitness Academy The deadlift is an excellent strength-building exercise that can be integrated into any training plan because the weight is held by your upper body while your lower body raises it. The conventional and sumo styles of barbell deadlift […]
The article is written by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Professor at American Sports Nutrition University & COO of GFFI Fitness Academy) There are numerous reasons why people turn to personal trainers. When it comes to getting fit, losing weight, or improving your overall health, a personal trainer can be a valuable asset. The answer to this […]
Doing some exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. There are numerous health benefits to regular exercise, including a lower risk of developing chronic disease, better coordination, weight loss, and better sleep patterns. The most frequently asked question I’d like to address are: How to begin a workout. I’m too busy to work out. It makes my heart race and my entire body ache. For exercise, who will help me? The human […]
Biomechanics: History, Sports Performance & Human Movement, Application & Injury Prevention A Brief explainatation of Biomechanics by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.) What is Biomechanics? Biomechanics is the study of how living things move through the lens of mechanics, or how they work (Hatze, 1974). Mechanics is a subfield of physics that deals with how things […]
Written By: Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D Human Biomechanics) The better an athlete’s technique is, the more likely they are to perform successfully and prevent injury. So, “It is necessary to utilize corrective biomechanics to counteract the risk of damage, joint dysfunction, or discomfort caused by repetitive anti-joint movements during sports or exercise”. By Neeraj Mehta [Ph.D.-Biomechanics, […]
Why are my quads not growing after doing heavy squats? – written by Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.) Biomechanics, professor and technical head at ASFU & GFFI The squat is a very common exercise in strength and conditioning. Given the exercise’s complexity and the numerous variables that affect performance, understanding squat biomechanics is critical for both optimal […]
Written by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.) Human Biomechanics & Alternative Medicine, assistant professor at American Sports Fitness University & COO of Growth for Fitness Instructors Institute When it comes to exercising, maintaining excellent form, which, when you think about it, is using accurate biomechanics, is the key to achieving maximum safety and maximum results Dr. […]
The article is written by GFFI Fitness Academy’s Technical Team in association with Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Professor at American Sports Fitness University) “There are four popular methods for losing weight. Most argued by professionals and science proven says Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.)” Reduce your caloric intake. If you eat less calories than you expend, you’ll […]
To understand how the human body works, we need to know that gravity has an effect on all living things on the Earth. It has taken hundreds of years of research to figure out how gravity affects these biological systems. Both direct and indirect effects have been looked at by the people who did this. […]
