Being a runner over 40 has presented new areas of interest (and concern) for me on the road and more importantly in my training and recovery off the road. I love to run and it's great to see research being done on older runners...the Stanford study that shows that running slows aging or the Yale study that shows that older marathon runners (women in particular) are improving their running times more than younger runners.I would like to share some...more
The issue of size is of special concern particularly to women because most people believe that physical attractiveness and beauty is dependent on having a slim body that reveals the shapeliness of a woman's body. As such, it is not common for people to think of large women as unattractive. In fact, in most societies, a big body size, obesity, and being overweight are factors that do not agree with the term beauty. After all, in as much as "slim"...more
When women decide to start to lose weight, their goal is always to see a smaller number register on the weighing scale. They do a number of things to achieve this goal including going on a diet, exercising, or taking diet pills. Only a few might consider lifting weights.This is probably because many women associate lifting weights with unsightly muscle tone. Because most women want to achieve a slimmer figure that is still feminine, they do not like the idea of having a hard-toned, muscular body.However, there are a number of reasons why lifting weights may be very beneficial to women who want to lose weight. Lifting weights could be one of the things that will help them reach their goal of slimming down.Here are five of the top reasons for women to lift weights:1) Body fats are lost in the process of lifting weights. Doing strength training at least two or three times every week for just about two months will for the average woman to gain almost a kilo of muscle. This will result in her losing over two kilos of fat. This is because as your lean muscles are amplified, your metabolism while just at rest heightens as well. This will let you burn calories even while you are sitting at...more
A lot of women all over the globe are trying to shed unwanted pounds. While some are taking such drastic steps as taking diet pills that might bring more harm to their health, there are others that are going for surgical procedures that pose a great deal of side effects, risks, and complications. However, the fastest and best way to really lose...more
Stretching is one of the easiest exercises a women can do to make her body strong and fit. Stretching benefits the body by making the muscles supple and thus resistant to the wear and tear of strain and tension. It is why many people begin start their exercise routines with simple stretching to warm the muscles in preparation for more strenuous...more
Iron is one of the most important nutrients that a woman must have a sufficient supply of. This is due to a woman's unique condition where she needs more iron than men in order to supplement blood production to replace those lost during her menstrual period. Because of this, it becomes even more important for women to make sure that she has enough iron supply. Understanding the Effects of Iron DeficiencyWhen a woman's body does not have enough supply of iron, the result is anemia. This is a common disease among women especially those who pay scarce attention to their iron intake. What is even more depressing to note is that some women are not even aware they have anemia until it is too late. In order to understand anemia better, listed below are the signs and symptoms of the disease. 1)There is a general feeling of weakness, fatigue, and general malaise. Women commonly experience this during or on the first few days after menstruation. Because iron provides vitality to the body and adds stability to blood supply, lack of it results in a general decline in body activity. Poor concentration is also common among women with anemia. 2)There is shortness of breath when one engages even...more
It is commonly said that when a person is under some form of stress, the release is usually through eating. In this, there are two possibilities: eating too much and eating too little. In both cases, the result is likely to be detrimental to one's...more
If you are a woman and wish to observe healthy weight loss, then you should know that this does not have to be tough. In fact, you should never consider strenuous or drastic measures just so you could lose weight because there are a number of easy...more
There are certain basics that make up a woman's healthy living. If you want to stay healthy, begin by sustaining proper weight for your height and build. This can be done through regular exercise and a balanced, healthy diet. In fact, the risk for...more
Pregnancy can be the happiest moment in a woman's life. It is during pregnancy when a woman reaches the point where she will fulfill her role as giver of life. It is said that a woman is at her most beautiful element when she is pregnant.Despite all...more
Author: Michelle PerkinsScholarships And Grants For Woman are available to help pay your college expenses. Here's a short list of a few Scholarships And Grants For Woman you can apply for to finance your education. For even more chances of...more
Author: Gillian ReynoldsBeing deeply in love with a man who has commitment issues can be an exercise in frustration. It’s something many women end up experiencing when their relationship has progressed to the point that a commitment is the next...more