Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Women Fitness International Magazine

A lifestyle is more than simply visiting the gym for an hour or jumping around in the living room to an aerobics tape. Be creative and find ways to incorporate movement into almost everything you do. Believe me, if you make a conscious effort to integrate more activity into your daily life, it will eventually become second nature. Give some of these suggestions a try! • Walk as much as possible by parking the car a few blocks away from where you’re headed or walk to an appointment from your office instead of driving. Whenever you’re walking try to focus on long strides and a quicker than normal pace. This gets the heart rate going a bit faster than just meandering along. • Take the stairs instead of the elevator.…

It is important to replenish your body to repair itself and avoid greater injuries after a yoga session. For daily requirements of carbohydrate intake after a yoga session: • Low-intensity yoga or activity recommended intake is 3–5 g per kg of body weight • Moderate yoga session (~1 h / day)- 5-7 g per kg of body weight • Moderate-to-high intensity yoga session of 1-3 h / day) it is 6-10 g per kg of body weight • Extreme commitment (moderate-to-high intensity yoga or exercise of >4-5 h / day) recommends 8-12 g per kg of body weight. RECOMMENDED FOOD OPTIONS TO EAT AFTER A YOGA CLASS 1 Fruits: It’s great option to help your body replenish, electrolytes, water and vitamins that will hydrate and nurture you. The carbohydrates intake will…

Yoga is a practice that has been around for thousands of years, with its roots in ancient India. It encompasses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yoga Pose has gained immense popularity worldwide, with people of all ages and backgrounds embracing its benefits. Astrological yoga, the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human behavior and destiny has long been used to gain insights into various aspects of life. By combining the principles of zodiac yoga, individuals can tailor their astrological yoga routines to align with their zodiac sign and capitalize on their unique qualities and challenges. By understanding the characteristics associated with each sign, we can identify the yoga postures that can enhance the positive qualities and address the specific needs…

Finding Your INNER BADASS At 58, Cora Kasperski is redefining what it means to be strong. A powerhouse in the world of fitness, she’s not just a trainer or a gym owner; she’s a living testament to the power of consistency. As the founder of Laguna Fitness—Laguna Beach’s premier private gym for over 25 years—Cora has coached thousands toward their health and wellness goals through a unique blend of personalized training, nutritional guidance, and unwavering accountability. Every morning at 3:00 AM, six days a week, Cora begins her day with a fierce dedication to her regimen—pushing limits, building strength, and walking the walk she expects from others. As an IFBB professional fitness competitor, her discipline has made her stand apart on the fitness stage. In this exclusive interview, we step…

Crispy Vegan Waffle With Red Lentil Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Red lentils• 1 cup Dairy-free milk (almond or oat milk)• 1 cup Brown rice flour• 1/3 cup Oat flour• 1 Tbsp Baking powder• 1/3 cup Cane sugar• 1 Flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax – 3 Tbsp water)• 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) Instructions: • Soak red lentils for 1-2 hours in water. If you would like to have them for breakfast, then soak them overnight no problem. If you worry about lectins (see above for more explanation) then you can also cook them first in plain water. • When you are ready to make your vegan waffle batter, discard the water and blend the soaked red lentils with non-dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth. •…

On International Yoga Day, under the unifying theme “One Breath, One World,” Seneca McCue reminds us of the powerful intersection between movement and mindfulness. Known as the Weightlifting Yogi, Seneca has redefined what strength looks and feels like—bridging barbells and breathwork, effort and ease. In this soul-stirring interview, she opens up about her hybrid journey, the deeper essence of yoga, and why being strong and serene isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. You’ve beautifully bridged two seemingly opposite worlds—yoga and weightlifting. What sparked this hybrid path? My journey into combining yoga and weightlifting began unintentionally. While teaching fitness classes, I decided to try yoga and quickly realized how well the two practices complement each other. Though they seem opposite, they create a powerful balance. Was there a turning point where yoga became…

The Zone-Tone technique is the art of mentally zoning in and pre-isolating specific muscles just before an exercise to be executed while at the same time maintaining that zone throughout the execution of the movement. This wonderful technique is very easy to grasp and will deliver enormous benefits to your fitness program. Combining proper form and technique with the Zone- Tone method will help you reach all of your fitness goals much faster than conventional practices. The level of isolation and stimulation you will get every time you perform an exercise using this method will increase tenfold. There are several reasons why people fail to create a successful mind-tomuscle connection: • Lack of knowledge about anatomy combined with lack of information available on how to successfully create a mind-to-muscle connection. •…

Dieting & Weight Loss Because 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…

Whether you’re a mom, a founder, or just living a full life (hi, all of the above), under-eye darkness can show up when your energy doesn’t. I’ve had my fair share of early call times, sleepless nights, and nonstop schedules—but I’ve learned how to fake eight hours of sleep in just a few easy steps. These are my go-to tricks for brightening the under-eye area quickly and effectively, including a few budget-friendly options I always keep in my back pocket. STEP 1: CHILL IT DOWN: Cold therapy reduces puffiness fast. You don’t need anything fancy – keep two metal spoons in the fridge or try a reusable gel eye mask. For travel or events, I love the Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Eye Patches, but an affordable dupe is the…