Women Fitness International Magazine June 2022

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create” – Buddha – Yoga has become a popular form of physical activity to improve health and the state of well-being over the last few years. But yoga is more than a physical activity. In the words of one of the most famous practitioners, the late B. K. S. Iyengar, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-today life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.” The cover story features young model Mariia Arsentieva who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. In June 2021, she won the Miss Europe-Asia contest held in Paris. According to her "Your body belongs to you, your mind belongs to you and your emotions also…

Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Mariia Arsentieva to talk about her fitness routine, diet, journey, and more. You were born in Ukraine. Tell us about your early education and professional training if any. You later started working as a professional model and took a part in different fashion shows and fashion photo shoots. This propelled your modeling career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fashion and glamour modeling. Tell us more about your journey of hard work, tenacity, and endurance? Hello, yes I was born and raised in Ukraine in the city of Kyiv. I have been an active child since childhood and sport was my favorite subject in school, I had the best grades and results. I…

Overload occurs when the balance between external load and internal load is altered so that the body’s adaptive capacity is inadequate, resulting in manifestations of altered performance and injury and/or illness. An understanding of the Overload Principle forms the foundation of how we calculate the weight loads, sets, and reps used to get the desired results we seek in each program. Increases in weight loads from one step to another must be performed carefully, and gradually. This pattern of increasing weight loads is called the” Step-Load Pattern”. Once the progression blocks and step-loading pattern have been set for the month’s training, these patterns can be linked together. It is recommended that all individuals find 1 RM per exercise. The Repetition Maximum lifting 100% of as much weight as possible for…

Stiff or tight shoulders can cause discomfort and limit your range of motion. If the tightness goes unchecked, it can lead to neck pain and cause tension headaches. There are many different ways to stretch a muscle or move your joints through their ROM. One easy way is to use a towel, a stretching strap, a resistance band, or even a belt to help improve flexibility. Be sure to check with your doctor or physical therapist to ensure that stretching exercises are safe for you to perform.…

With summer season setting in, it Wis time to hit the beach and what better way to make the most out of your beach vacation, than a super-fast, fat burning HIIT workout on the beach. So get your beach bum ready for a hot workout with these exercises! You can begin with a warm up in the form of a jog or run on the shore. 1 Lateral Lunges: Step right leg out into a lateral lunge with the left leg straight. As you stand up, drag the left leg back to standing while using the sand as resistance. Repeat movement on the other side. 2 Downward Dog Push-Ups: Start in a downward dog position. Walk your hands out to a full plank, perform a push-up and then walk your…

Flow state is widely recognized as the pinnacle of peak performance. From athletes and artists, to entrepreneurs and designers, the world’s top performers are no strangers to the optimal experience. Science shows that success and flow go hand in hand. According to Gabi Robledo, who happens to be a mindset coach, adventure athlete, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker seen on TEDx ‘By releasing any stressful thoughts, we can actually enter our flow state where peak performance occurs.’ There are 5 components required to harness your flow state. Flow state helps you improve performance (across athletics, business, or creativity) but it also crosses over as an attitude you can bring to life. 1- Awareness: Awareness is cultivated through something as simple as mindfulness meditation. There is really no better way to start…