Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa June 2024

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“I LIKE FEELING ATHLETIC. Getting through a workout and feeling my heart race and knowing I pushed myself makes me feel strong. It makes me feel capable, and I crave those moments.” Such words from Alex Silver-Fagan—Nike Master Trainer, Wilhelmina model, yoga and kettlebell guru—affirm the kick-ass way she approaches life and fitness today. Hard to believe that just a few years back, the picture was much cloudier. Seeking VIP club status, and maybe an escape from family drama, anxiety, and depression, this sweet, funny Jersey girl dieted and partied her way to an “emotionally and nutritionally undernourished” 90 pounds while studying at NYU. The pendulum then swung toward weightlifting and bikini competitions, but body issues remained. Only when Silver-Fagan began studying to be a trainer—and learning to value functional…

• WHETHER YOU’RE brand-new to working out or are returning from a long hiatus, mastering the fundamentals is key to successful progression in the gym. So put down that barbell and slowly back away. “A beginner should always focus on technique first before even touching heavy weights,” says Jim Smith, C.P.P.S., owner of Diesel Strength and Conditioning. “Adding weight before you’re ready has a cascade effect that results in poor range of motion and technique. It makes the movement fall apart.” But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get in a great workout. Smith notes that improving your technique, body positioning, and range of motion across a variety of basic movement patterns—including horizontal and vertical presses and pulls, hinge movements, squats, and core work—should be your priority. When you’re just…

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Absolutely! Reentering the fitness competition scene after over 15 years was a thrilling journey. Placing well in my NPC bikini debut is just the beginning. I’m aiming for IFBB Pro status, eyeing the Mr. Olympia stage and the prestigious Ms. Olympia title. My comeback isn’t just about winning; it’s about inspiring others with determination and talent. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and setting new standards together! - Jennifer Nicole Lee How did you place? 1st Runner Up Bikini Open F 1st Runner Up Bikini Over 45 3rd Place Bikini Over 40 4th Place Bikini Over 35…

TRAINING CARDIO • YOU’VE PROBABLY read about fasted cardio a million times on the internet and within the pages of this magazine. That’s largely because the vast majority of the leanest physique athletes swear by the practice, as do those who have lost large amounts of weight. If you didn’t flip through a single research journal, it sounds like it makes sense, right? In the absence of food to use as fuel, the body must go on the hunt for alternative sources—in this case, body fat—during the workout and subsequent recovery. But does the anecdotal evidence that fasted cardio works hold up to the available science? Let’s dig in. WHAT IT IS Fasted cardio is the practice of performing cardio—usually at a lower intensity on a bike or a treadmill…