Clare Hendy (Tubman) is a WBFF Pro Figure Athlete and Manager/Personal Trainer at Lougars Gym. Competition History: 2006 Ms. South Britain Champion UKBFF (Bodyfitness) 2006 UKBFF British Championships, 3rd (Bodyfitness) 2007 NPC Emerald cup (USA) 158cm, 5th (Figure) 2007 UKBFF British Championships, 2nd (Bodyfitness) 2008 IFBB Amateur World Championships … [Read more...]
Understanding Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with cancer (or if someone close to you has cancer) you probably have many questions. You want to know what is happening inside your body and why. How should your cancer be treated and what does your future hold ? You many find it difficult to understand explanations from yours doctors, articles you have read or conversations with other … [Read more...]
Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common in the US, but many Americans mistakenly believe they aren't at risk because they consume vitamin-D-fortified foods (such as milk). There are very few foods that actually have therapeutic levels of vitamin D naturally and even fortified foods do not contain enough vitamin D to support your health needs. Despite its name, vitamin D … [Read more...]
Vitamin D: Deficiency In Women And How To Overcome It
Vitamin D deficiency in women is quite common. Women Fitness brings a complete resource on how to overcome deficiency of this vital sunshine vitamin in human body. Vitamin D is important for bones, muscles and overall health and more so in women. It is made in our bodies through a series of processes that start when our skin is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Recommendation For Stronger Bones
Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is used in the absorption of calcium. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive in the body, and have limited ability to function as a vitamin. The liver and … [Read more...]
New Guidelines On Vitamin D, Released.
According to a Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) new guidelines, children and adults over the age of one should have 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D every day. In a change to previous advice, SACN is now recommending: a reference nutrient intake (RNI) of 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day, throughout the year, for everyone in the general population … [Read more...]
Yoga & Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects as many as 6% of the general population. Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body. This can lead to pain, irregular bleeding, and problems getting pregnant. While some women with endometriosis remain asymptomatic, others experience dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, … [Read more...]
Belly Binding: For A Pancake Belly After Child-Birth
Did you know that Jessica Alba, Kourtney Kardashian and Brooke Burke have something in common? These hot mamas have used belly binding to get back in shape after giving birth! Kourtney Kardashian wore a post-pregnancy wrap in the weeks following the birth of her son Mason. "[It] actually helps tighten and shrink your belly after giving birth," the reality star wrote on her … [Read more...]
Overcoming Breastfeeding Myths
MYTH 1: A breastfeeding mother has to eat more in order to make enough milk. Not true! Women on even very low calorie diets usually make enough milk, at least until the mother's calorie intake becomes critically low for a prolonged period of time. Generally, the baby will get what he needs. Some women worry that if they eat poorly for a few days this also will affect their … [Read more...]
Yoga Poses to Practice After Laproscopy Surgery
Yoga practice involves the utilization of physical and mental activities that are used to train the mind and the body effectively. Surgery involves the infliction of a physical wound in order to access some internal organs of the body which need to be treated either to remove some abnormal cells or to repair some damage. There is also skin surface based surgery, but these … [Read more...]
Crank Up the Intensity & Watch the Fat Melt
Aren't you bored out exercising for a quarter, six days a week? Getting up early & sweating out on the machine can get boring after sometime, especially if the results pour in slowly. Few of us know that the typical low-intensity long-duration cardio isn't the best or most efficient way to burn body fat, boost your metabolism and get ripped six pack abs. The best fat … [Read more...]
Cardio Timing: The Secret to Burning Fat Up To 300% Faster
When is the best time of day to do your aerobic exercise? The answer is any time! The most important thing is that you just do it. Continuous cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, jogging, stair-climbing, or cycling, sustained for at least 30 minutes, will burn body fat no matter when you do it. However, if you want to get the maximum benefits possible from every minute … [Read more...]
Charge Up Your Fat Burning During Exercise
Consuming an alkaloid, namely, p-synephrine, to burn the lipids refutes the value of “miracle” diets, according to a recent study. It clearly states that it is not possible to lose more than a kilogram of fat per month. Body’s oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on two factors, Firstly, Intensity Duration of the activity. A new study analyses the effect … [Read more...]
Michelle Jenneke: “Dancing Hurdler” Silver Medalist Youth Olympic Games 2010 Singapore
Michelle "Shelly" Jenneke was born on 23rd June 1993 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She became an internet sensation, as the “Dancing Hurdler”, after footage of her pre-race warm-up dancing was captured at a 100 metres hurdles heat at the 2012 Junior World Championships in Barcelona and went viral. One version of the video has amassed more than 25.46 million views on … [Read more...]
Professional Rock Climber Shauna Coxsey Reveals Her Workout, Diet and Success Story
Shauna Coxsey is an English professional rock climber. She was born and raised in Runcorn, Cheshire. She began climbing at the age of four, and says she was inspired to start climbing by the French climber Catherine Destivelle. She is mainly active in competition climbing and has participated in the world championships in bouldering. She won the 9th edition of the competition … [Read more...]
Hair Conditioner
In an ideal world a regular shampoo would be sufficient to guarantee a glossy head of hair. Unfortunately very few people are able to wash their hair and let the matter rest at that; most need some sort of help just to overcome the effects of modern living, not to mention the occasional problem that needs treatment. Glossy hair has cuticle scales that lie flat and neatly … [Read more...]
Hair Masks: A Band-Aid For Your Hair
There is completely no doubt that in the long run it is your diet and lifestyle which imparts shine to your hair, but with increasing pollution and neglect you need to pamper your hair with hair mask. Hair masks are as beneficial, as regular conditioners with an added advantage of working their way inside the hair cuticle. While the conditioning products boast repairing hair … [Read more...]
At Home Hair Color: Pros & Cons
Plenty of at-home hair color options available in the market, look amazing & worth giving a try… but one wrong move and your co-workers could mistake you for a traffic cone. Before you decide to take the plunge and do it yourself, you should take into account the pros and cons of an at-home coloring to see if it’s right for you. Pros Its a Bargain: Cost is one of … [Read more...]
What Makes the Hair Shine
Hair is coated with a layer of sebum a natural oil produced by sebaceous gland lying next to each hair follicle in the scalp. The sebum gives the hair its shine and also protects it from losing its own moisture content. The amount of oil secreted by the sebaceous glands determine whether the hair is dry, greasy or normal. At the same time use of harsh shampoo, or dry windy … [Read more...]
Skin Infections and Infestations
Infections and Infestations of the skin are most often accompanied by a rash and itching. Both Infections and Infestations are contracted by direct close contact with another infected/infested being or contaminated articles. Infections are caused by a BACTERIUM, VIRUS, or FUNGUS. Infestations are caused by LICE and SCABIES and FLEAS. Boils Most often caused by the … [Read more...]
Vision Supplements For Women Over 40
There are certain nutrients that can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease, especially those caused as a result of aging. Foods you eat and the dietary supplements you take affect your overall health as well as the health of your eyes. Eating a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and lutein can help keep eye problems at bay. All … [Read more...]
Balancing Body Imperfections
Shape and silhouette are one thing, but then we all have our niggling little quirks that require further advice and fine-tuning. Check out the following tips for specific camouflaging challenges to help you achieve the most natural looking effect possible and gain confidence and self-esteem in the process: Neck Shoulder Bust Waist Arms Bottom and Thigh NECK Long … [Read more...]
Jazz Up Your Hair With “Oil Slick” Effect
Designed to look dark in certain lighting and shine colorful in the light, like black oil. Developed by New York-based colourist Aura Friedman to jazz up darker hair without bleach. This style incorporates the use of intense purple, blue and green tones on an inky base colour. The process results in an iridescent effect also known as 'duck feather'. The technique … [Read more...]
Michelle Jenneke: Most Stunning Hurdler in the World
Michelle "Shelly" Jenneke is an Australian hurdler who won a silver medal for the 100m hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. She received worldwide media attention in 2012 for her pre-race warm-up which involved dancing. Jenneke was born in Kenthurst, New South Wales, Australia. She attended The Hills Grammar School. In one interview, she described her hobbies as … [Read more...]
Practicing Yoga At The Beach
Practicing yoga in natural environment has been found to be more relaxing and effective. The beach sights and sounds stimulates the meditative state. The wind and water provide a sense of calmness and serenity. The sun and sand enable penetration of warmth and comfort. Being closer to mother Earth, will unfold unique calmness within you. Moreover, practicing on an uneven … [Read more...]
Minimizing Cellulite With Yoga
Yoga seems to offer innumerable health benefits along with a cellulite-busting routine that targets the butt and thighs, the areas most prone to dimpling. The cottage cheese appearance or dimpling skin caused by excessive fat bulging out of the connective tissues is referred as cellulite . The upper leg is one of the most common areas where cellulite occurs because it is … [Read more...]
The Healing Power Of Agni Mudra
A mudra, is a specific hand gesture, or position, that helps in the release of energy locked within the body and directing its flow and reflexes to the brain. Mudras are known to alleviate a host of ailments such as asthma, depression, piles, cough, diabetes,stress, cataract and even a heart attack - to name just a few. When the hands are placed consciously in a particular … [Read more...]
Working The Hamstring
The hamstrings are a muscle group located on the back of the upper leg and thigh. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus are two hamstring muscles located on the inside of the upper leg. The bicep femoris is a hamstring muscle located on the outer back side of the upper back leg. Collectively, these three muscles make up the hamstring muscles. When it comes to such sports as … [Read more...]
Pilates For A Complete Hip Workout
Pilates is great for shaping your body, balancing your muscles and making you more flexible. It gives attention to your stabilizing muscles, which are often ignored by other exercise styles. It does some strengthening, especially when it comes to your trunk section, but its primary purpose is not to make your legs strong. The hips are where most females store their fat, so … [Read more...]
SUPPLEMENTS: Can they stop the clock?
Trials consistently show that at the right potency, "natural" remedies may rival conventional medicines. Doctors & Dieticians often prescribe nutritional and herbal supplements as effective but gentler alternatives to conventional drugs for problems ranging from depression to indigestion. There are also some supplements to improve focus and concentration that are available … [Read more...]
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