Women Fitness International Magazine October 2022

“If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.”– Dwayne – “The Rock” Johnson, actor and pro wrestler Gigi Robinson is known for many things. From being a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search to her advocacy in the chronic illness and body positivity spheres, all the way to NFT research and navigating life as a small business owner. When she is not working on her podcast or posing for national campaigns, Gigi can be found working on her newsletter, “The Creator Chronicles.” Her latest project is aimed at documenting life as a young woman with a chronic illness and unlocking behind-the-scenes tips and tricks for rising content creators. She is the cover page model of Women Fitness Magazine in October 2022, all set to…

Gigi Robinson is born and Graised in Manhattan, the 24-year-old is a New Yorker through and through! She attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and would later enroll in the famed Fashion Institute of Technology, and later decided to take her talents out west to USC where she graduated Cum Laude with a BFA. After graduation, Gigi wasn’t quite done and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Innovation Design, Business & Technology from USC’s Iovine and Young Academy. When she was just 11 years old, Gigi was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that leaves her very susceptible to injury. She has used her chronic illness as fuel for her passion for advocacy. Along with chronic illness advocacy, Gigi is also extremely…

Skating tricks can be fun if you have a good balance and know-how to perform them well, however, without proper technique, you could end up sustaining severe injuries by attempting these tricks. Before you start doing tricks on wheels, it’s recommended you strengthen your basics and learn flat-ground tricks first. Roller blades are more challenging to master than quad skates. So if you are a beginner, consider learning tricks on roller skates before you start learning tricks on blades. There are several skills you need to have before attempting complex skate tricks. You Should Be Well Versed In Setting Off And Break Techniques Before You Start Learning Tricks. Also, ensure you have the right gear before you start to do tricks on the blade. These include protective gear like helmets,…

Pain is the first sign that something is wrong with the body. Did you know that the source lies in your brain? Anxiety, stress, and depression are problems for an estimated 30 to 45 percent of patients with chronic back pain, and an even higher percentage of back-pain patients who experienced early childhood adversity. How does Your Brain Respond to Pain? Once a pain signal reaches the brain, a number of things can happen. Certain parts of the brain stem (which connects the brain to the spinal cord) can inhibit or muffle incoming pain signals by the production of endorphins, which are morphine-like substances that occur naturally in the human body. Stress, excitement, and vigorous exercise are among the factors that may stimulate the production of endorphins. The impact of…

Folic acid is an important part of planning for a healthy pregnancy. The two most common types of neural tube defects found are anencephaly and spina bifida. Although many factors related to the development of spina bifida, research has found that folic acid (vitamin B-9), a nutrient found in some green, leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, citrus fruits, and fortified breakfast cereals, can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects. For this reason, the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all women of childbearing age take a multivitamin containing folic acid. Yes! Anyone who can become pregnant should get 400 mcg of folic acid daily, in addition to eating foods with folate from a varied diet, even if they…

If you think calorie counting is such a waste of time, what do I do instead? How do I prevent myself from eating too much? How do I stay at the same weight, year after year? The answer is simple. 6 REASONS TO STOP COUNTING CALORIES 1 Labels can lie Yes. Labeling laws allow a 20% margin of error on the nutrition facts panel. That means your 100-calorie snack pack could be 119 calories. Or that 500-calorie TV dinner could be nearly 600 calories. “[T]he ratio between the amount obtained by laboratory analysis and the amount declared on the product label in the Nutrition Facts panel must be 120% or less, i.e., the label is considered to be out of compliance if the nutrient content of a composite of the product…