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Eight dead, 110 injured in blast at religious school in Peshawar
An explosion at a mosque and madrassa (religious seminary) in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Tuesday left at least eight people dead and more than 110 injured, several of them children.
The blast took place at around 8.30 am local time at the Speen (white) Jamaat mosque, which also serves as a religious school named Jamia Zubairia Madrassa, for the local community in the city’s Dir Colony.
“Students, including many adults, were studying the Quran when the explosion occurred,” Peshawar police chief Muhammad Ali Khan told reporters at the scene.
Shafqat Malik, the chief of the bomb disposal unit of the provincial police, said the device used was sophisticated in design and involved a timed detonation. “The forensic evidence that we have collected shows that about 5 kg of explosives were detonated through a timed device,” Malik said. “It seems to be a high-quality device, which appears to use TNT. There has been a lot of damage, and this attack was carried out after proper planning,” he added.
Peshawar, close to the Afghan border, has seen some of the worst incidents of violence during the Taliban insurgency in recent years. The latest attack broke the period of relative calm. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
According to the seminary’s administration, more than 1,000 students are enrolled at the madrassa and nearly 130 people were inside the prayer hall at the time of the explosion. The majority of victims are children and teachers.
An eyewitness told police that he saw a man who entered the building with a suspicious bag shortly before the blast.
Images from inside the prayer hall showed extensive damage.
Television footage from the scene showed smoke, bloodstained clothes, torn pieces of flesh, broken windows, prayer caps and debris strewn across the floor.
Most of the injured were taken to the nearby Lady Reading Hospital where at least seven were described as critical. Hospital officials confirmed receiving at least seven bodies and over 85 injured.
Another 36 were shifted to Naseerullah Babar Memorial Hospital, while two each were moved to Khyber Teaching Hospital and Hayatabad Medical Complex. Many of the injured had severe burns.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra, who visited the blast site, said the government’s primary focus was on providing the injured the best possible treatment to increase their chances of recovery.
Condemning the incident, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed regret over the loss of life and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Recent media reports suggested that the Pakistan Taliban have been regrouping in areas which had been cleared. Various attacks have been reported, mainly targeting members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a Pashtun nationalist movement that accuses the military of protecting and supporting the militants. The PTM also accuses the army of widespread human rights abuse.
Islamist militants have long been seen by Kabul, Washington, New Delhi, and some analysts as proxies of the Pakistani security establishment, working to further its strategic aims in the region.
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Train smarter, not harder: How taking occasional breaks from gym can revolutionise your fitness routine
Taking regular breaks from intense training, like deload weeks, helps your body recover, preventing fatigue and injury, and ultimately boosts fitness gains.
When it comes to getting fit, the idea of spending hours at the gym might come to mind, but many fitness experts argue that taking a “deload week” every six to eight weeks is actually key to improving your fitness gains. A deload week involves reducing the intensity of workouts to allow the body to recover from the fatigue and muscle damage caused by intense training.
While high-intensity training helps build strength and fitness, it can also lead to muscle strain, and without adequate recovery, these gains can’t fully materialise. Deload weeks give the body much-needed rest to repair and rebuild, ensuring continued progress. (Also read: Bhagyashree swears by this super easy exercise for instant leg pain relief and better mobility. Watch how to do it )
Why recovery is key for muscle growth
According to an article by The Conversation, intense exercise can cause tiny tears in muscle fibres, leading to inflammation that requires rest or low-intensity exercise to heal. This inflammation is essential for muscle growth and fitness improvements. However, without proper recovery, muscles remain in a state of slight damage, preventing inflammation from resolving. This chronic state of inflammation can hinder muscle function, reducing oxygen efficiency and impairing performance. Giving muscles time to recover through rest ensures they repair properly and are primed for continued progress, setting us up for greater success in our fitness journey.
Many gymgoers fear taking time off and are worried it will lead to a loss of gains. However, research shows that muscle genes have a “memory imprint,” which keeps them in a semi-prepared state. This allows muscles to respond more quickly and effectively to future training, promoting growth after a rest period. Even after extended periods of reduced intensity, up to seven weeks, muscular fitness can be restored to prime condition—and in some cases, surpass previous levels. Interestingly, recovery can occur twice as fast as it took to reach peak fitness initially, even if some strength is lost.
Taking time off from intense training is crucial to prevent muscle soreness and avoid overtraining syndrome. Overtraining occurs when the body doesn’t get enough rest, leading to prolonged fatigue, decreased performance, and mood disturbances. Symptoms develop gradually, making overtraining difficult to recognize until it’s severe. Rest is essential to avoid these issues and ensure long-term progress in training.
Role of overtraining syndrome and deload weeks
Overtraining syndrome is challenging to quantify due to its vague symptoms. Studies suggest it may affect as few as 10% of elite athletes, though rates could climb to 60% among highly competitive individuals. Recovery is essential for both fitness and overall health. When engaging in heavy gym routines, it’s vital to incorporate sufficient recovery time into your workout plan. Unlike rest days, which involve little to no exercise once or twice a week, deload weeks feature lighter training at reduced intensity—typically about 50% fewer workouts or a 20% drop in workout intensity.
Both rest days and deload weeks are essential for recovery and crucial to improving fitness. It’s not about choosing one over the other—they complement each other. For instance, intense training for marathons, Ironman, or CrossFit competitions requires weekly rest days alongside scheduled deload weeks. However, for recreational gym-goers exercising 1–3 times weekly at a moderate intensity, the recovery from this routine is often sufficient without the need for additional deload weeks.
Fitness influencers recommend incorporating deload weeks into training schedules every 4–8 weeks, aligning closely with the expert advice of 4–6 weeks. However, it’s crucial to listen to your body and schedule deload weeks as needed. If your performance plateaus or worsens, it may signal time for a deload. Training plans should be flexible enough to allow rest when required. Deload weeks not only enhance performance but also support overall health.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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