Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2022 i Women Fitness International Magazine

“What you do has far greater impact that what you say.”– Stephen Covey – The month is special for one & all as it happens to be an Anniversary issue. The celebrity for the month is Melisa Gun, a celebrated fashion model and the reigning Miss New York US Nation 2021 title holder. Her words speak a lot that are applicable to excel in life "Success won’t come at once, but with some luck and dedication you can achieve your goals, even if it means early starts and being away from home, just don’t forget who you are and know that your loved ones are there for you and they’ll help and support you if you need them." Besides all the excellent input on workouts, diet, pregnancy, tips etc. we…

Diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach. There are a bunch of factors that can lead to this condition, including poor posture, improper breathing, the mismanagement of core pressure, improper movement mechanics and plain old genetics. Core consultants advise against movements such as planks, traditional sit ups, push ups and backbends, if you have diastasis recti because of the intense core pressure and abdominal doming they produce.…

Vitamins are nutrients that we must get from outside the body, usually in our diet, because they cannot be made within the body, and are necessary for normal bodily functions and overall health. For this reason, vitamins are called essential nutrients. Both vitamin D from diet and vitamin D made by skin are inactive until they go through two chemical transformations, first in the liver and then in the kidney. Vitamin D: As a Hormone A hormone is a substance produced in one part of the body and released into the blood stream to carry out its regulatory functions on another part of the body and is itself under regulatory control. “Vitamin D” in its role in maintaining normal calcium levels acts as a hormone and levels of 1, 25(OH)…

Exercises that focus on toning the muscles of the back, such as the latissimus dorsi, can help to reduce bulges and lumps under the bra band. The more toned your back is, the less fat you’ll have there and the less likely the skin and fat are to push out from under your bra. What Causes Bra Bulge? A few things can cause or contribute to bra bulge. Some of these factors are easy enough to fix, others might require more time and effort to correct. You’re probably well aware of the importance of wearing a bra that fits. Poorly fitting bras don’t give you the support you need and can cause extreme discomfort. A bra that’s too tight can also cause bra bulge. A too-tight band will push skin…

If you want to lose weight and change your life you must change the way you think about dieting. Besides dieting is characterized by a cyclical pattern of repetitious loss and gain of body weight. Some of the ways people choose to do this include skipping meals and consuming very few calories. There is increasing evidence that weight cycling may lead to cardiovascular and metabolic disorders such as hypertension and diabetes. And the risk of complications of weight cycling seems greater in people with normal weight or slightly overweight than in obese people. #1 Stop Worrying About Being Overweight No matter how overweight you are, stop worrying! Why? Because worrying keeps you fat. (It does, trust me) The first step towards solving your weight problem is to relax. Because once you…

Increased intake of simple carbohydrates, like refined sugar, white bread, and soda, cause insulin levels to spike, leading to a burst of inflammation throughout the body. Any type of inflammation is not good for the skin. Inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. as a result of increased rate of glycation. During glycation, sugar in the blood attaches to proteins to form molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which make collagen dry and brittle. The Worst Offenders 🔾 White bread 🔾 Candy 🔾 Fried food 🔾 Ice cream 🔾 Fruit juice 🔾 Pasta 🔾 Ketchup 🔾 Cream cheese 🔾 Jam 🔾 Pizza 🔾 Sugar (white and brown) 🔾 Packaged snacks 🔾 sodas. In a study published in the Journal of the…

Resistance bands come in a vast array of shapes, sizes, tension levels and colors. Compact, portable, and reasonably priced, they can be a great addition to your strength training workouts. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced fitness enthusiast, incorporating resistance bands into your workouts can help you increase tension in the best possible way! “The original use of bands in training was as an accessory to strength training to provide a different stimulus using accommodating resistance, which allows the ’weight’ of a bar to increase as you move through the range of motion.” explains Elliott Upton, NASM certified personal trainer, head of the online training at Ultimate Performance, a global group of personal training facilities. Currently the gym manager at Ultimate Performance Marbella gym, Upton is also…

As your belly grows through pregnancy, you will most likely notice changes with your breast/chest. In addition to the darkening of your areolas, your breast/chest will grow too! Your body is priming your glandular tissue for milk production once your baby is born. Some may grow just a bit, while others may go up multiple cup sizes. “When shopping for a maternity bra, try to find something close to what your pre pregnancy style is. That way you are most comfortable at a time when your body is changing! If you like racerback or prefer straight straps, make sure your maternity and nursing bras follow your preferences!” Amanda Hunt Founder Of Davin & Adley. The company offers beautiful nursing bras you actually want to wear (think lace accents and gold…

The seated asanas provide us with the chance to take the body alignment and balance created in the standing sequence into a broader range of postures. The heat that has been generated will enable deep stretching, and the vinyasas between each side of each pose and each yoga seated asana will help to maintain this internal heat. These seated postures, which form the central part of the primary series, purify the internal organs (including th eheart) and the muscles while deeply articulating the joints of the body. They release physical, mental and emotional tensions and unlock energy to create physical strength, suppleness and openness of mind. Tightness and rigidity on all levels are challenged. Focusing on the fullness of each breathe will help you to move through these asanas and,…

While running on the treadmill may work for some people, Pilates appeals to others. Each zodiac sign is associated with a different part of the body. Each has its own strength and weaknesses. The trick is finding a wellness plan and a workout style that matches your astrological personality and lifestyle. ARIES: (March 21 to April 19) Arians can “burn out” from too much work more easily than other signs. They’re so busy, they haven’t got time to be sick, but when they do fall ill, they usually make a speedy recovery but can lose their vaunted optimism if the recovery takes too long. Aries like to work out fast, furious and usually alone. Interval training and its micro bursts of very high intensity exercise coupled with short durations of timed…