Women Fitness International Magazine February 2024

“The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” – Wilma Rudolph – (An Olympic Athlete) The message behind this statement is one of empowerment, urging people to believe in themselves, set ambitious goals, and unlock their full potential to achieve greatness in their lives. On the cover this month, we feature Alberta Santuccio, an Italian fencer who specialises in the Épée. Santuccio was selected to represent Team Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she helped her team win a bronze medal. February is also a time to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether it's self-love, the love of a supportive community, or the love we share with our partners, we encourage you to cherish the relationships that bring joy and positivity into your life. In this issue, we've…

Alberta Santuccio is an Italian Fencer and 2021 team Olympic bronze medalist. She was born on 22nd October 1994, in Catania, Italy. She began fencing at the age of seven. While competing with the CS Acireale, she won a gold medal in the individual event at the European Cadet Championship and in the international under 17 circuits. As such, she was chosen to be the flag bearer in 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. During the games, she won gold in the mixed team tournament and then silver in the girls' individual Épée. Santuccio also won two bronze medals at the 2014 and 2018 Fencing World Cup. In 2015, Santuccio came back from ninth place to beat Russia 40–36 in the 2015 European Games for a bronze medal. Santuccio was selected to…

Are You Pushing Too Hard? There is a thin margin between over-training and under stimulating a muscle for growth. While sweating it out in the gym one loves to reap the benefit of their labour. What happens, if your body stops responding in a positive way. How do you know if you’re guilty of exercise overindulgence? Check If Any Of These Symptoms Apply To You: ❖ You’ve been exercising frequently, but your regular workout seems more difficult❖ Exercise leaves you more exhausted than energized❖ Your performance is decreasing despite diligent workouts❖ You experience a loss of co-ordination❖ It takes you longer to recover from muscle soreness❖ You have no appetite❖ Your stomach hurts❖ You get sick often In addition, the psychological benefits that come with exercise disappear when you over-train,…

Recipes to Enjoy without Deprivation. Are you looking for healthy and totally yummy alternatives to your favorite foods so you can control your weight, get healthy, and create a "LEANSCULAR” (lean and muscular) body WITHOUT DEPRIVATION! Health coach Linzi Martinez's book is free from simple carbohydrates, balanced in macros, high in protein, nutritionally rich, and designed to reduce inflammation. This creates a wonderful way of life that enhances your health and energizes your body, mind, and spirit. These recipes are specially designed with lower carbohydrates than their traditional versions to help reduce inflammation, which is crucial for everyone, especially women over 35, as inflammation is at the root of many health problems. Lowering Your Carbohydrates has the Following Effect… ❍ Reduces your appetite!❍ Gets rid of excess water!❍ Reduces your…

Cancer treatments can affect your immune system and your body’s ability to protect itself from infections. You need to be careful and avoid consuming food that may be tainted with bacteria. Ensure all your fruits and vegetables are washed, even prewashed lettuce and vegetables. Only consume thoroughly cooked meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. Avoid all deli meats and uncooked hot dogs, which can expose you to Listeria, a type of bacteria that may be found in those foods. Stay away from unpasteurized milk products and beverages.…

Counseling plays a crucial role in weight loss by addressing not only the physical aspects of weight management but also the psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to a person's relationship with food and lifestyle choices. Here Are Several Ways In Which Counseling Can Be Beneficial For Weight Loss: ◆ Behavioral Change Counseling helps individuals identify and address unhealthy behaviors related to eating, exercise, and lifestyle. It assists in developing healthier habits, setting realistic goals, and creating actionable plans for sustainable change. ◆ Identifying Emotional Triggers Emotional factors often influence eating habits. Counseling helps individuals recognize emotional triggers for overeating or unhealthy food choices. Strategies are developed to cope with stress, boredom, or emotional challenges without resorting to food as a coping mechanism. ◆ Setting Realistic Goals Counselors work with…