It is repeatedly signified that one needs to follow a healthy balanced diet. The sattvic diet, also called the yogic diet, is a nutritional approach to achieving higher consciousness through the consumption of fresh, whole foods. The purpose of food needs to be understood before choosing what to eat. Why do we need to eat? To give energy to the body Increase the … [Read more...]
The Yoga Diet: Wholesome And Vegetarian
Yoga is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy. It had been transmitted orally through the generations like most of Indian philosophy and culture. It was sometime between the fifth and second century B.C. that a Sage by the name of Patanjali penned down this subject in his treatise the Yoga Darshana also known as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This forms the basic text of … [Read more...]
Taylor Strecker’s Must-Do Exercises, Fashion Hacks & Much More!
Many have used the word “unique” to describe Taylor; and that she most certainly is. She’ll talk to you endlessly about her bowel movements while wearing red-soled shoes and refusing to drink anything other than Sancerre. Hey, the girl loves the finer things in life, but she would trade it all in for a deep belly laugh. She is a “goofy glam” gal. Taylor Strecker was … [Read more...]
Training The Hips
The hip is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. When it's working properly, it lets you walk, sit, bend, and turn without pain. To keep it moving smoothly, a complex network of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons must all work in harmony. There are several great exercises that you can perform to reshape your hips. Squats are a great exercise for … [Read more...]
Jessica Long: Current World Record Holder In 13 Paralympic Events Reveals Her Fitness & Beauty Secrets
Jessica Tatiana Long was born on 29th February 1992. She is a Russian-born United States Paralympic swimmer from Baltimore, Maryland. She is the current world record holder in 13 Paralympic events, including one as part of a relay team. Long was born Tatiana Olegovna Kirillova in Bratsk, Siberia and adopted at the age of 13 months. Because of fibular hemimelia, her lower legs … [Read more...]
Reduce The Osteoporosis Risk By Weight Bearing Exercises
The human body is constantly producing two types of bones cells - one that makes new bones and one that reabsorbs bone back into the circulation system. Bone, like any living organism, adapts to its surroundings. If it's not being used to its potential, it will digress and be reabsorbed back into the body - a case in point not only for those wanting to slow the bone loss … [Read more...]
Walking: An Insurance Against Crumbling Skeleton
Exercise plays an important role in building bone in childhood and adolescence, maintaining bone before 50, and slowing down bone loss after 50. But exercises are not equal. Brisk walking (as if you are late for an appointment) for 30 minutes four days a week can help reduce bone loss before and after menopause. CDC recommends 30 minutes of physical exercise, such as brisk … [Read more...]
Melissa Stockwell: 3X Paratriathlon World Champion Reveals Her Success Mantra
Melissa Stockwell is an American paratriathlete and former Paralympic swimmer and U.S. Army officer. A first lieutenant, she was the first female soldier to lose a limb in the Iraq War. She lost her left leg when a roadside bomb exploded when she was leading a convoy in Baghdad. For her service in Iraq she was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Following her … [Read more...]
Nutritional Tips For Aspiring Paralympics Athletes
The Olympic Games have become the biggest non-military event on our planet. The scale and complexity of the event is further increased by the Paralympic Games being conducted in the same venues. The Games provide a test and a showcase for a city and a nation's ability to stage large and complex events and to welcome the world's diverse people. Among many other challenges, they … [Read more...]
Rock Climbing Sensation Magdalena Röck Catches Up With Women Fitness!
Today on Women Fitness, we have a Special Sportstar, the IFSC Climbing Worldcup 2014 Winner Magdalena Röck. Magdalena Röck is a Professional Rock Climber, who started climbing at a very young age in 2002. She has since won many National and International Championships and is a sought-after athlete. Achievements of Magdalena Röck: International: 2016: 1. - IFSC Climbing … [Read more...]
New Criteria For Judging A Pregnancy Viability
A panel of 15 medical experts from the fields of radiology, obstetrics-gynecology and emergency medicine, convened by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), has recommended new criteria for use of ultrasonography in determining when a first trimester pregnancy is nonviable (has no chance of progressing and resulting in a live-born baby). Pelvic ultrasonography and … [Read more...]
The Vital First Ten Weeks
After implantation the embryo develops very quickly. By the time a woman has missed her first period the embryo’s nervous system is already beginning to form. Its circulation also develops early and a simple blood-pumping system is in place by the third week of the embryo’s life. This rapidly develops into the more sophisticated heart and blood vessels that circulate blood … [Read more...]
Health Concern During Pregnancy
Most of the changes your body undergoes during pregnancy are normal, healthy, and expected. Some effects of pregnancy may cause you temporary discomfort, but many of these common discomforts can be prevented or relived by simple measures. Make sure your doctor knows about any health condition you have, such as high blood pressure or diabetes that can pose a risk to you or the … [Read more...]
Risks Of Frequent Ultrasound Scanning In First Trimester
According to a new study: Ultrasound exposure in the first trimester is linked to increased severity of autism in children born with the disorder, published in the journal Autism Research and conducted by professionals from the University of Washington's (UW) Medicine school, UW Bothell, and the Seattle Children's Research Institute. The likelihood of producing some biological … [Read more...]
Eleuthero: The Herb For Enhanced Performance
Eleutherococcus senticosus, also known as eleuthero ginseng or Siberian ginseng, is one of the primary tonic herbs and one of the most widely used herbs in the world for enhanced immunity. The root of the plant is used in various preparations. The active ingredients in Siberian ginseng, called eleutherosides, are thought to stimulate the immune system. To name a few benefits, … [Read more...]
Kerrie Lee Brown: World Leading Authority On Health & Wellness Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Kerrie Lee Brown is a speaker, journalist, radio host, judge and author. She has a passion for health and wellness that spans almost two decades. Her prior roles and savvy perspective on the fitness industry has positioned Kerrie as a sought-after spokesperson and expert on maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Through her media work and personal experiences, she has … [Read more...]
Sam Faiers: English TV Star (TOWIE) Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Style icon and businesswoman Sam Faiers’s career is going from strength to strength. Already breaking records in the fashion and beauty world with her Very clothing line, her eyelash range ‘Lashes by Samantha’ and her debut fragrance ‘La Bella’. Sam will now be stepping into the world of health and fitness and has launched an exclusive website, Celebrity Training with Sam … [Read more...]
5 Vegetarian Salads You Just Can’t Stop Munching!
Women Fitness Brings to you Delicious Top 5 Vegetarian Salads that are super nutritious and healthy. (And are bound to leave you craving for more!) So pick up the pace and get into the kitchen to make these tasty salads. 1. Spring Pasta Salad Ingredients : 1 lb whole-wheat shells 1 bunch (about 1 lb.) asparagus 1 cup shelled fava beans (about 2 lbs unshelled … [Read more...]
Foods For Bronchitis
EAT PLENTY OF Fresh fruit and vegetables Oily fish such as mackerel or sardines Lean meat and pumpkin seeds CUT DOWN ON Alcohol and caffeine AVOID Smoking, which is particularly harmful to people with bronchitis There are two forms of bronchitis- chronic and acute, the chronic forms is more common in Britain than anywhere else in the world and is often the … [Read more...]
Beta-blockers: Dampening The Body’s Ability To Burn Fat
Studies have revealed that beta blockers cause a reduction in energy expenditure of four to nine percent, which rises to 12 percent in obese hypertensive persons thereby increasing chances of weight gain. Beta blockers (sometimes written as β-blocker) is a class of drugs that ease the heart's pumping action and widen the blood vessels. This therapy is used to lower a … [Read more...]
Facial Foundation That Fits
Facial foundation is applied to the entire face, used on a daily basis, and worn for an extended period of time. For this reason, facial foundation plays an important role in skin treatment, but it is also the facial cosmetic most likely to be problematic. Many women avoid foundation, because they're scared of an unnatural, mask-like effect. In fact, finding the … [Read more...]
Eye Shades
Your eyes are the most exciting and expressive feature you have, so emphasizing them with make-up is extremely important. Your eye can be divided into three parts, when it comes to makeup: The eyelid The center, or depth area The brow bone One-third from the base of the lashes to the crease line, and two-thirds from the crease line to the eyebrow. You can … [Read more...]
Make-Up: Head To Toe
Get ready to transform yourself, the way you never looked before ! Choosing cosmetics for make-up, especially ones that suit and complement your skin is no indeed a tough task. Many women are wary of cosmetics because they are not sure which colours suit them or which make-up methods and textures are the most flattering. Good make-up hinges on experience: you learn what … [Read more...]
Five Minute Make Up Tricks
You do not have to wear enormous amounts of cosmetics to be wearing proper make up. If you do not have much time try this routine, it is guaranteed to get you looking good in five minutes. Apply a base of tinted moisturizer such as ordinary face cream mixed with foundation. While your base settles apply a spot of petroleum jelly to your eyebrows and then coax them in … [Read more...]
Exclusive: WBFF Pro Brittni Shae Reveals Her Fitness & Diet Secrets
Exclusive Interview with Coach Brittni Shae, WBFF Pro, ISFTA Certified personal trainer and sports/fitness nutrition specialist. Brittni Shae began her health and fitness journey in 2010. In 2012, she competed in her first fitness competition for NPC Bikini and placed 4th. Her second competition she placed 1st in her class and finished out the 2012 competition year taking 6th. … [Read more...]
Hot Yoga: Myths And Risks Unveiled
Hot Yoga has now become very popular in the US and Europe. The proponent of practice of 'hot yoga' are concerned to know the risks associated with performing the same. Women Fitness brings to you a complete resource to understand this concern. Hot yoga is a huge craze at the moment. It’s getting more difficult to find a studio that isn’t heated, and all modalities are taught … [Read more...]
Yoga Asana For Beginners
Women Fitness has modified some yoga asanas to provide you with a gentle progression, and are especially useful for those new to yoga. If you find any of these poses too difficult for now, do not worry, you can simply compose a sequence. There are many standing poses can also be practiced more easily with your back against a wall. If you stand a half-foot away from the wall, … [Read more...]
Pranayam: A Universal Self-Healing Technique
According to the ancient Sanskrit texts Pranayam is a proper breathing technique which can lead us into meditation to heal our mind, body and spirit."Pran" means vital force of energy, because of it every living creature breathes and "Ayama" is the storing and distribution of energy. With the increasing pressure of time and work load almost all of us forget to breathe … [Read more...]
Strengthening The Pelvic Floor
As you get older, your pelvic floor muscles get weaker. Women who have had children may also find they have weaker pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is a large hammock of muscles stretching from side to side across the floor of the pelvis. It is attached to your pubic bone in front, and to the the tail end of your spine behind. The openings from your bladder, your bowels … [Read more...]
A Workout To Build Your Midsection
The midsection sits on the front and sides of the lower half of the torso, originating along the rib cage and attaching along the pelvis. It is composed of several muscles: The Rectus Abdominus- is commonly known as the "six-pack" muscle of the abs. Thin bands of connective tissue give it that appearance. It helps to flex the spine (bringing the rib cage closer to the … [Read more...]
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