Hope Solo is an American soccer goalkeeper and a double Olympic gold medallist. She has posed nude for ESPN The Magazine’s “Body Issue and admitted to bedding a celebrity at the 2008 Bejing Olympics. She is in list of AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women 2013 in the world. She is one of three players in the USA team who played all 570 minutes in all six matches at 2012 Summer … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey: Amazing Story of UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion
Ronda Rousey selected as top 10 sexiest female athletes of 2013. Ronda Jean Rousey was born on 1st February 1987. She is an American mixed martial artist and judoka. She is the first and current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, as well as the last Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion. She has defeated all of her opponents by armbar in the first round. Rousey became the … [Read more...]
Christine Ohuruogu, 2013 400M World Championship: A Winner Against All Odds
Christine Ohuruogu is the first British female to win two World Championship titles. She is 2013 400M World Championship, she was also world champion in 2007. She is also now British record holder in 400 meters. She is also Commonwealth Champion in 400m 2006, Olympic Champion in 400m 2008, World Indoor Champion in 4 x 400m relay and European Indoor Champion in 4 x … [Read more...]
Glutes For Women
The gluteal muscles are a group of three muscles which make up the buttocks: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The three muscles originate from the ilium and sacrum and insert on the femur. The gluteus maximus is the largest of the gluteal muscles and one of the strongest muscles in the human body. It inserts at the iliotibial band and the gluteal … [Read more...]
Capoeira: An Ancient Brazilian Fitness Routine
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by West African descendants with native Brazilian influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known for quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, … [Read more...]
Running While Pregnant
Amber Miller, a 27-year-old marathon runner was nearly 39 weeks pregnant when she completed the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, but instead of putting her feet up and having a good rest, she went straight to hospital to give birth: her contractions started within minutes of crossing the finishing line. Just like Amber, there are number of women out there who would like to … [Read more...]
Heart Rate Training During Pregnancy
Pregnancy induces profound alterations in maternal haemodynamics. Such changes include an increase in blood volume, heart rate, and stroke volume as well as cardiac output, and a decrease in systemic vascular resistance. By mid pregnancy, cardiac outputs are 30–50% greater than before pregnancy. Most studies show that maternal stroke volume (volume of blood pumped from one … [Read more...]
Internationally Published Model Lauren Luongo Spills Her Fitness & Fashion Secrets!
Lauren Luongo, a twenty year old model from Connecticut, has an extensive portfolio showcasing her modeling versatility. Lauren has done projects ranging from product endorsements, commercials, fashion shows, ring card girl, music videos, calendars, and publications. Armed with beauty, brains, and a genuinely sweet and charismatic personality, Lauren is perfectly positioned to … [Read more...]
Whey Protein: The Ultimate Nourishment
Whey is the ultimate protein in terms of bio-availability (around 100) and content of essential amino acids, which the body needs on a daily basis to promote a healthy body and assist in maintaining muscle tone. Whey protein is a by-product of cheese making, which has been concentrated and purified by a filtration process to yield a high purity protein product, that is both … [Read more...]
Protein Powder: How Safe Are They?
High protein shakes are instantly becoming identified among the athletes as well as individuals who hope to eat up healthy as well lose weight. They are easy to prepare, tasty and healthy. All these powders do is provide your muscles with protein to rebuild and they are in no way superior to a well balanced meal! These products do serve a convenient meal replacement when you … [Read more...]
Protein Shakes: A Must For Fitness Conscious Women
Healthy adults should get about 45 to 56 grams of protein a day. If you exercise regularly, you may need a little more protein, from any source, than people who aren't as active. Protein shakes are used mainly by athletes who need nourishment right after their workouts, says Jose Antonio, chief executive officer and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition … [Read more...]
Female Body Building: A Consuming World
With increasing competitions held in the world of female bodybuilding, not only are women spending grueling hours in the gym pumping iron, pushing genetics to the limit, but many pay an even higher price for their 60 seconds on stage: The toll on their bodies can be irreversible, and the subculture can be all-consuming, obsessive and dangerous. Most female body builders who … [Read more...]
Want To Look Confident! Wear The Right Color.
Trust me there are colors that can bring out your eyes; colors that make your jawline disappear into your neck; colors that give you a healthy glow; colors that your mother repeatedly said give you the look of an old dishcloth and she didn’t know why you were throwing yourself away like that. If you are looking around for the color to bring out your best, we have surprise … [Read more...]
Typical Hair Color Horrors, & How To Fix Them
If you have purchased a hair color from your local pharmacy, and expect it to turn out like the models hair color on the front of the box, you may be in for a big surprise. The color shown has been applied to pre-bleached hair. (pre-bleached hair is the color of a banana) Permed, relaxed or highlighted hair will absorb hair color very quickly, and you may end up with a much … [Read more...]
Lipstick Looks For Autumn-Winter
The glitz! The glamour! The dresses! And… the lips. When it's autumn season, choosing desired lipstick color and brand can be quite confusing. There are always new cool shades being introduced in the market. Women prefer something that will make them stand out in the crowd. Burnt Red Lips. To get a red effect, try mixing COVERGIRL LipPerfection LipColor in Hot ($5.79, … [Read more...]
How Long Can Beauty Products Last?
All beauty products have a shelf life, if not thrown in time or still used can cause skin irritation and eye infections. Expired cosmetics become breeding grounds for bacteria, so, do not pile up make up products in the drawer for sometime use. How to know the life span? Most makeup packaging includes a small symbol that tells you how long the product will last after … [Read more...]
Summer Sun To Blame For Eye Disease
This summer you may want to stay out of the sun to protect your vision. Most people know that exposure to the sun, especially at the height of summer, can damage their skin. But few people realize the serious toll the sun can take on their eyes. Extended exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is one of the risk factors associated with eye disorders such as … [Read more...]
Hair & Make-up Trends For Spring-Summer
This season's biggest hair and makeup trends are all about simple details that will really make you shine. Glowing Skin: Give your skin a glow via a mix of Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and Copacabana liquid Illuminator. At J. Mendel, makeup artists applied Revlon Skinlights in Bronze to the cheeks, bridge of nose, and forehead with a wet sponge. Neon Orange … [Read more...]
Velaterapia: For Treating Split Ends
Brazilian model Barbara Fialho, who has walked the runway for Victoria's Secret, swears by velaterapia - a procedure which uses an open flame to burn off spit ends. According to Maria Clara Povia, the beauty director at Marie Claire Brazil, women in Brazil spend a whopping 10 percent of their salaries on hair care alone. Velaterapia is a process in which the hair is … [Read more...]
Scleroderma: Symptoms & Management
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease meaning hard skin. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakes a person’s own tissues as foreign invaders and sets up a protective attack that backfires to cause problems. According to experts, approximately 1 in every 4,000 people has some form of scleroderma. It is rare in children, and is more common in females than males. It … [Read more...]
Prickly Heat: Therapeutic Management
Prickly heat (Miliaria Rubra) is a skin disorder which produces an irritating skin rash as the result of obstructed sweat-glands. When the narrow ducts carrying sweat to the skin surface get clogged, the trapped sweat causes inflammation, which produces irritation (prickling) and itching. Prickly heat usually consists of a rash of very tiny blisters but also can appear as … [Read more...]
Amblyopia or Lazy Eyes
Amblyopia is an eye condition when the nerves that connect one of the eyes to the brain do not develop correctly during childhood. As a result, the person sends blurry or wrong images to their brain, which results in the brain ignoring the information and favoring the other eye. Patients are seen using one eye more or may have problems with depth perception. Two to three out of … [Read more...]
Binocular Vision Disorder: An Age-Related Phenomena
As many as 27 per cent of adults in their sixties have an actual binocular vision or eye movement disorder. This number rises to 38 per cent for those over age 80. About 20 per cent of the general population suffers from a binocular vision disorder, which affects depth perception and therefore may increase the risk of falls. A research team from the University of Waterloo, … [Read more...]
Do’s & Don’ts For Healthy Eyes
DO'S Do have your eyes tested every two years. Children and pensioners should have an annual check up. Do read and work in good light. To avoid glare and shadow, make sure that the light falls over your shoulder. Do rest your eyes at least every 30 minutes when reading sewing, using a computer or the like, by looking up and focusing at distant objects. Do make … [Read more...]
Allergic Conjunctivitis or Allergy Eyes
The word conjunctivitis refers to the swelling and redness of the thin layer of mucous membrane (the conjunctiva) that lines the inside of your eyelids and the white part of your eye. Allergic conjunctivitis often involves itching, watering, and redness of the eye. An allergic response is an unwarranted over-reaction of the body’s immune system to foreign … [Read more...]
Do’s & Don’ts While Using Eye Drops
Eye drops are a common drug found in most medicine cabinets, at home and hospital. With increasing incidence of dryness, allergies, eye infections or glaucoma, eye drops are bound to become our inseparable part. In order to make sure you are using the drops correctly, WF team draws your focus on do and don't while using eye drops Do's Always wash your hands with … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas To Manage Planter Fasciitis
Do you experience heel pain while taking first steps getting out of bed or sitting for a long time. If yes, then there is quite a possibility you might be suffering from Planter Fasciitis. You may have less stiffness and pain after you take a few steps. But your foot may hurt more as the day goes on. It may hurt the most when you climb stairs or after you stand for a long … [Read more...]
Calve Muscle Workout
Many women find it difficult to develop the calve muscles. This is primarily because daily walking has toughened these muscles. There are two primary muscle groups on the back of the lower legs - the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. The soleus is a wide, flat muscle that lies beneath the heart shaped gastrocnemius. Both muscles contract to extend the feet and toes, but … [Read more...]
Yoga To Heal And Prevent Shin Splints
Shin bone pain, also known as shin splints, are a common occurrence and affect a number of people all over the world. It is known to be more common amongst individuals that place a significant amount of consistent stress on their legs such as athletes and people who go for regular walks or runs. Shin splints are an imbalance in the muscles that pull the foot up and point the … [Read more...]
Essentials of Dynamic Yoga
Dynamic yoga is a creative style of Hatha yoga, principles of Astanga and lyengar. Dynamic yoga is not only meditative but also physically challenging. Correct breath control is essential to creating a seamless flow of postures. Dynamic yoga draws on the bandhas (inner energy locks) to help extend the breath. This form of yoga is very safe as long as you listen to your body. … [Read more...]
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