Gymnast-turned-pole-vaulter Robin Bone has never let any stone, on her way, stop her from achieving her dreams and goals. This is what inspires so many like her. With a stunning future ahead of her, let's catch up with Robin Bone on how she turned her challenges into opportunities to achieve what she has today, exclusively on Women Fitness. Namita Nayyar: You initially … [Read more...]
Staying Fit Without Breaking A Sweat
So… Go for a workout or… Browse online? In most cases, the latter seems to be the answer. Ever since the rise of social media, hanging out online seems to America’s favorite pastime. And it leaves most people wondering is the Internet getting in the way of people exercising? A survey conducted by the Normal Bar from a few years ago tried to answer this question. When asked … [Read more...]
Ingrown Hair
Possible Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Ingrown Hairs, as the name implies, occur when the end of the hair shaft is cut resulting in a sharpened edge that as it grows, curls back into the same hair follicle and results in an inflammatory response (redness, itchiness, and/or raised infected area). At times the small “ingrown hair” hair … [Read more...]
Marriage After Having A Baby: Problems And Solutions
There’s no doubt about it, as wonderful and magical as having a baby can be…it’s also a time full of overwhelm and mixed emotions, and can be one heck of a strain on a relationship. Recognising when things are perhaps getting a bit tetchy, and ensuring that amongst the nappies and nightfeeds your relationship is placed as a priority, is key to surviving the ‘baby … [Read more...]
Rising Ballet Superstar Maria Khoreva Reveals The Must-Haves For A Ballerina
Maria Khoreva is an 18 years old super talented young Russian ballerina with the Mariinsky Ballet. Experts, referring to her unprecedented, unique skills and perfect technique, believe Maria is the best the world ballet is getting over years. A significant fact is that Maria Khoreva started her career at the Mariinsky Ballet with a soloist contract, which was only granted to … [Read more...]
Mommy Blogger Sia Cooper Answers The Most Asked Mommy Questions
With over 1 million social media followers, Sia Cooper was just ranked one of the "25 Most Influential on the Internet" by TIME magazine. This impressive 29 year old Destin, FL mom of two kids under the age of 4 is a former nurse who was among an underpaid force of healthcare workers. When her "Diary of A Fit Mommy" blog began to take off she decided to build a career and … [Read more...]
Yoga Vs. Static Stretching
Recently the presence of yoga has been reported in the NFL players, over-riding stretching (static). The fast-paced, hard-hitting sport has accepted the more calming practice of yoga poses that emphasizes conscious breathing and body flow to enhance performance & avoid injury. Let’s have a look at the difference between the two & why yoga seems to dominate. … [Read more...]
2X Olympic Gold Medallist Maggie Steffens Talks About Aiming For Olympics 2020 & Lots More!
Two times Olympic gold medalist Maggie Steffens is on the top of her game and preparation as she and her team gear up for the Olympic Games in 2020. As she aims to add another feather to her cap, Women Fitness had the wonderful chance to talk to Maggie about what is the best part about playing a team sport, how she wishes to revolutionise water polo and lots more in our Special … [Read more...]
Does Medical Marijuana Protect the Brain after a Stroke?
Affecting around 800,000 people each year, strokes are Canada’s third most common cause of death. They occur when something disrupts the blood flow to an area of the brain. Brain cells can begin to die following this disruption, as they’re deprived of vital oxygen and glucose. In some cases, death will follow a stroke, and on others there will be permanent brain damage. Can … [Read more...]
Attorney Naz Barouti Lost 25 Pounds With Hot Pilates
Known in the legal world as the estate planning “guru,” Attorney Naz Barouti definitely knows how to balance work and health (she lost 25 pounds through hot Pilates). She’s passionate about empowering and protecting woman legally and specializes in helping guide women in getting their legal affairs in order in an easy-to-follow yet comprehensive manner. Let's check out what … [Read more...]
How Often Should I Do Strength Training?
You can get best results of weight training with three days a week, with two as a minimum and four as a maximum. According to different studies on the science of strength training - its volume, mainly frequency, that defines the results. if you are pressed against time and not preparing for a competition, you can build an impressive physique without spending a lot of time … [Read more...]
Diet + Workouts Based On Your Personality Type
If you’ve ever taken a personality test, chances are it was the one developed by psychologists William Moulton Marston and Walter Clarke. Their DiSC program is the gold standard in personality assessment, grouping people by four main categories: Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious. It turns out those categories describe my own clients beautifully. In fact, in … [Read more...]
Long Jumper Darya Klishina On What Inspires Her, Challenges Her & Makes Her Who She Is
Long jumper Darya Klishina has proven time and again, that she is an unstoppable force. Being one of the 19 Russian athletes competing as a 'neutral' at the World Championships, she won the silver medal with a season-best jump of 7.00m. With a stunning future ahead of her, let's catch up with Darya Klishina on what inspires her, what challenges her and what makes her who she … [Read more...]
6 Amazing Weekend Activities That Will Help You Get Healthy
Who doesn’t get excited at the end of a busy work week knowing that the weekend is approaching?! I mean, it’s the WEEKEND people- those few special days of the week that are like gold and typically fly by way too fast! I think it’s safe to say we all love our weekends, but how can we truly optimize our weekend time before Monday hits again? Though sleeping in, lounging around, … [Read more...]
15 Beauty Mistakes (And How You Can Avoid Them)
Each of us engages in some sort of beauty routine daily to upkeep our hygiene and appearance. But everyone is going to have a different routine as they may have different focuses and beauty issues (e.g., acne) to combat. In the end, many of us do similar things to maintain our beauty from wearing makeup to using wrinkle cream. Unfortunately, however, it’s not uncommon … [Read more...]
Yoga for Managing Symptoms of Menopause
Yoga can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, depression, hot flashes, and mood swings. In one of the few studies concerned with hot flashes and body management, researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine studied 33 women with frequent hot flashes and their responses to deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and brain-wave biofeedback. Deep breathing … [Read more...]
Why Not? You’re On A Vacation!
My last cruise vacation was for my honeymoon and almost twenty years ago and long before I lost almost one-hundred pounds. The thought of midnight buffets, twenty-four-hour restaurants at my disposal, unlimited open bar and memories of chocolate sculptures and complimentary ice-cream offered daily poolside had me more than a little nervous when my family voted for a Bermuda … [Read more...]
Playing 19 Questions With Playmate Lada Kravchenko
Model Lada Kravchenko surely knows how to make heads turn not only by her stunning looks and charismatic personality but also her humble attitude. Women Fitness recently had the wonderful chance to talk to Lada about her favourites in our Special 19th Anniversary month. Check it out now! NN: When were you chosen as a playmate? LK: My pictorial as a playmate came out … [Read more...]
Keeping Fit During Pregnancy
Your health is paramount, and never more so than when you’re expecting a baby. Maintaining your physical fitness can not only fight stress, it can also provide you with the necessary strength to meet the demands of pregnancy, particularly during the latter stages. Aside from undertaking basic daily exercises during your pregnancy, it’s also important to check for any … [Read more...]
Coming To Terms With PCOS & Preventing Weight Gain
Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in present scenario, where body’s hormonal levels go haywire. PCOS can become obvious in the form of various symptoms like unwanted changes in the way you look and if lead un- treated, it can lead to other health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. How to Prevent Weight … [Read more...]
Losing Weight Without Starving
Many people have a preconceived notion that losing weight is all about starving. However, the truth is you can successfully lose weight and not starve. Eating whole foods, healthy fats and lean proteins are a good start. The basic mistakes made when it comes to losing weight are: the proper percentages of calories from the three macronutrients of carbohydrates, fats and … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Friendly Meals
Healthy Grains are key to helping lower cholesterol. A great way to eat your grains all at once is either in the form of toast (look for breads that contain wheat berries, oats, quinoa, nuts, barley, etc.) or make your own large batch of porridge. I like soaking millet with barley, oats and quinoa in water for an hour before I place it into a rice cooker and cook on the … [Read more...]
Role of Vitamin D Levels In Defence Against Psoriasis
According to a research published in Journal of dermatological treatments increasing vitamin D intake could reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. Vitamin D incorporated into a cream or ointment is also a relatively effective treatment for psoriasis, yet no one had investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might be of similar … [Read more...]
Band Routines That You Can Do Anywhere (Even In An Airport!)
I’ve always been that person who needs a sunrise workout to get me out of bed. Typically this comes in the form of a dance class or Pilates lesson. When I’m in the consistent rhythm of starting my day with these dynamic movements, fitness feels fun and easy. However, when I injured my neck several months ago (and the injury kept lingering), I had to learn how to modify my … [Read more...]
Is Timing Everything? The Ideal Age for Achieving Peak Performance
We live in an age that is slightly obsessed with the time that passes: we are encouraged early on to try and achieve everything at once. But what if we are not meant to? Research suggests that different ages might be more suitable for different activities and that there is an ideal time in our lives where we reach our peak performance across a variety of tasks. The Ideal Age … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer: Can Fruits & Vegetable Intake Help Fight It?
Women who eat 5.5 servings of fruit and veg a day, or more, are less likely to develop breast cancer than those who eat fewer than 2.5 servings. According to breastcancer.org "Daily diet pattern is partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers. Researches have shown that getting the nutrients you need from a variety of foods, especially fruits, vegetables, … [Read more...]
The Best And Worst Diets You Can Use
There are two different meanings for diet. 1) food that a person, animal, or community/religion habitually eats 2) a special course of food (including liquids) to which a person restricts themselves for a short period of time. Foods purpose is to nourish and prevent unavoidable disease – such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancers. Additionally, eating … [Read more...]
Fitness Athlete & Model Amy Lee Summers’ Workout & Diet Plan
With over 1 million followers on her Instagram account, Amy Lee Summers is a model, social media influencer and fitness athlete, who is currently preparing to compete in the WBFF Las Vegas in the bikini diva amateur class. As she prepares to create her most well-sculpted body, we take you to sneak into her workout and diet plan. 7 Day Workout Plan Monday (Legs & … [Read more...]
The Vegan Food List: 19 Foods You Must Try Out
Vegan Food is a lifestyle in itself and when it comes to plant-based cooking and eating, there is so much you can experiment with and try out. So to get you started in the world of vegan foods, we compiled a list of food items that must be a part of your vegan diet. 1. Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 8 Grain Hot Cereal Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 8 Grain Cereal is a fun way to … [Read more...]
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