Body Image is defined as the mental representation of your physical self at any given point in time. Body image refers to how you see yourself, how you feel others perceive you, and what you believe about your physical appearance. Body image is influenced more by self-esteem than by how physically attractive you are to others. It is how YOU feel about and in your … [Read more...]
Rediscovering That Perfect Body
The image of the body beautiful is constantly with us, whether in the media, with new looks of the rich and famous or in adverts for new and miraculous supplements or exercise fads. What is a perfect body image? Well it tends to have toned hips and legs with a pert bottom, a strong stomach and an open chest. Only the genetically gifted or determined fitness freaks seem to … [Read more...]
The “Just My Thang” Singer Rosalee Shares Her Awe-Inspiring Singing Journey
Born and raised in St. George, UT, singer Rosalee dreamed of making her mark on the music industry. Finally, Rosalee got her chance at a break when music tycoon, David Foster, who has produced for legendary artists like Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, Christina Aguilera, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, and Jennifer Lopez to name a few, held a contest to find the next big star to … [Read more...]
Philanthropist and Fashion Model Jaclyn Stapp Reveals her Workout, Diet and Beauty Secrets
Jaclyn Stapp is a beauty queen, philanthropist and fashion model with pageant roots in Florida and New York. She is married to Scott Stapp, front man of the band Creed. Her most notable titles include Mrs. Florida America 2008 and Miss New York USA 2004. She is executive director of The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation. Raised in a close-knit family by her widowed … [Read more...]
Teenagers Guide: Risks of Infertility
Lack of money, building a career and not finding the right partner are all reasons why teenagers and carrier building women may leave having a baby until later in life. Today fertility clinics are full of women who, for a variety of reasons, have left it too late to conceive naturally: couples who didn't find each other in time, women on rollercoaster careers that don't allow … [Read more...]
Postnatal Yoga Asanas for Time-Pressed Mothers
Yoga for postnatal mothers should focus on the back, core muscles, and pelvic floor – areas that tend to weaken after pregnancy and childbirth. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on relaxation and deep breathing exercises, especially while feeding the baby or dealing with sleepless nights. Consult your doctor before starting a yoga session after pregnancy. Usually, a six-week … [Read more...]
Anemia and Exercise Performance
A drop in athletic performance or a general feeling of fatigue may indicate you are suffering from anemia, a condition in which the production and amount of your red blood cells is below normal. Red blood cells which carry oxygen from the lungs to muscle tissues and organs are synthesized in the bone marrow. Each cell lives for about 120 days in the circulation. Normal … [Read more...]
Exercising After Stem Cell Transplant
Regular exercise both before and after your stem cell transplant will prevent you from losing your strength and overall activity levels. Exercising effectively is significant in order to promote a sense of well-being and cope with cancer-related fatigue. However, before starting any new exercise routine, it is important to check with your doctor. Note: It is very important … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Boost Veggie Servings
Cooked vegetables are usually served as side dishes, but the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) suggests that there are other more novel and interesting ways to incorporate vegetables into a meal. The Institute offers advice, tips and easy-to-make recipes that turn puréed vegetables into low-fat, low-calorie dips, sandwich spreads, or sauces that complement meats, … [Read more...]
Water: A Versatile Nutrient
It's about time for water to get its due. After all, water is the only fluid that you truly can't live without. Every cell in your body depends on it to function properly. In fact, your body processes about two to three quarts a day to transport nutrients to where they're needed, get rid of body wastes, regulate temperature, support chemical reactions, and perform other … [Read more...]
Pauline Nordin: Top International Fitness Model Reveals her Workout, Diet and Beauty Secrets
Pauline Nordin is a top international fitness model and personality. She is author of Fighter Diet, an e-book. With her background in personal training, she was headhunted to become a trainer for the TV program "Biggest Loser" (Nordic version) which she won. So, in 2006, Pauline moved from Sweden to America to pursue her dreams. Mission accomplished, as shortly thereafter, … [Read more...]
Creating An Appropriate Fitness Program For Yourself
There is simply no doubt that, exercise is good for all of us. But the fact still remains that number of women start and stop exercising as often as they start and stop the engines of their car or buy an expensive piece of fitness equipment leaving it to catch dust in the storage. The key to a successful fitness program lies in the aspect that exercise should be fun, something … [Read more...]
Revamp Your Fitness Routine
To keep on achieving results from your fitness routine, it's important to mix it up and keep the workouts interesting and productive. You can adapt some of these tricks indicated below for your own fitness routines, whatever your goals. Cross Training In cross training you engage in two or more types of exercises either in one workout or in successive workouts. For … [Read more...]
Erika Reineke: America’s Laser Radial Sailor Shares Her Workout & Diet Secrets
Erika Reineke has been recognized for several years as one of America’s top young sailing talents, but she has clearly asserted herself as one of the toughest competitors in the world in the Laser Radial class during the Rio Olympic quadrennium. Reineke was the top U.S. athlete at the past two Radial Women’s World Championships, and in 2015 her Worlds finish was an … [Read more...]
Training for Building The Perfect Physique
To get the kind of look a bodybuilder has or even better think of you self as a body sculptor. Trust me you don’t have to workout day and night for achieving a perfect physique. Just keep in mind the following tips and see the difference in your body yourself. First of all know your body well. Different body types are meant to master different activities. Everyone is … [Read more...]
5 Fabulous No-Heat Hair Styles
One of the main cause of damaged hair is, heat-styling. Heat causes a number of problems: it lifts those tightly fitting tiles that create cuticle layer, causing small spaces where water and other substances can enter and cause damage. Heat can also damage and remove small chips of the cuticle layer, causing a porous, hole-pocked surface that leaves hair weakened and prone to … [Read more...]
Athlete’s Foot
A fungal infection of the foot that produces cracked, sore, itchy skin between the toes. Most common in teenagers and young adults. Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a common, persistent fungal infection of the feet that particularly affects the skin between the toes. The condition can be caused by several types of fungi that thrive in warm, humid … [Read more...]
The Countdown For Rio Olympics Begins
The 2016 Summer Olympics, commonly known as Rio 2016, is a major international multi-sport event due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. Inspite of all the year round tough training, athletes and competititors are left battling with negative thoughts, lack of confidence, an inability to focus, overwhelming anxiety or a fear of failure… … [Read more...]
Pilates: An Exercise Of Balance
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise around, mainly because it produces real fitness results without much of the 'strain and burn' involved in more typical workouts. Pilates is one of the few forms of 'real' exercise that can be performed by those with prior back, muscle, and joint injuries (as long as it done under the supervision of an expert … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy
The oldest of the "hands on" therapies, from which every other branch of physical therapy has evolved, massage probably first developed out of out instinctive response to soothe aches and pains by rubbing the affected area. Massage therapy can be divided into two main categories. The first is the holistic or "intuitive" form of massage, which aims to treat the whole person. … [Read more...]
Tennis Elbow: An Insight Into Elbow Pain.
Do you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles(especially the extensor carpi redialis … [Read more...]
Yoga Healing For Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is typically brought on by repetitive motion, overuse, or a direct injury. If you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation … [Read more...]
Oxygen Enhancing Nutrients For Peak Performance
Training for any sport or peak fitness requires a varied input of techniques, strength, power, speed and endurance. A well balanced diet will help the sports person train hard, reduce risk of illness and injury, and achieve performance goals, regardless of the diversity of events, environments, nationality and level of competitors. What one needs to learn is practical ways to … [Read more...]
Turmeric: A Powerhouse for Skin Care, Hair Care and Immense Health Benefits
Women Fitness brings to you a complete resource about turmeric benefits for skin care, health care and overall health. Turmeric, also known as ‘haldi’ in India, is a popular deep yellow, earthy spice that’s probably best known for its association with curries and mustards. Considered an herbal remedy due to its anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties, Turmeric carries with … [Read more...]
A Healthy Diet For Life
Having established that your body needs a well balanced diet, with a good supply of carbohydrates, especially high - fiber foods, water vitamins and minerals, and a certain amount of protein, fat and bacteria, you need to know how to put it into practice. Much media attention is focused on foods that one should not have, yet there has been very little to tell women how they … [Read more...]
BMI For Women
BMI is a measurement of your body weight based on your height and weight. Although your BMI does not actually "measure" your percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on your height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic indicator to identify a person's optimal weight depending on his … [Read more...]
Dietary Modification Can Prevent Tumor Angiogenesis
In a recent study published in Cancer Letters, American University researchers shows that, as body mass index increases, so does the growth and spread of the blood cancer multiple myeloma, which accounts for about 10 percent of all blood cancers in patients. They further added that by incorporating simple changes in daily lifestyle, like, maintaining a healthy diet and … [Read more...]
Skipping To Good Health
Exercise is the vital essence of human body. It can be in any form, may be swimming, rowing, aerobics, to give you better and all round body development. When we talk about 'EXERCISES', instantly our mind strikes of 'muscular movement', which helps in improving blood circulation, and helps to strengthen the heart and skeleton. This movement of heart and circulation system, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips To Suit Your Body-Type
Genetics play the leading role in creating the basic shape of your body and you have to begin with being realistic, so that you can do the best you can, with what you have. Body type of an individual, is a word related to the metabolism and genetic pre-disposition towards gaining fat or muscle or staying lean. All of us are programmed by birth to be tall and long-limbed, … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating for Every Body Shape
What you eat and drink, coupled with your exercise routine, affects your body condition. Regardless of your basic shape, your proportions and your scale, you will look your best when you take care of your body from within as well as from out, and learn to view food and drink as fuel for your health and beauty. Gaining as much knowledge as possible on the subject is essential to … [Read more...]
