Sports Fitness Health

Congo is experiencing one of the deadliest conflicts on earth; four million people have been killed in the war there. What can we do about it? Yoga for Congo Women is a not-for-profit that helps women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was started by Ann Richmond, who read an article in Yoga Journal about a woman who had traveled to Rwanda with Women for Women International, an organization that helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives. She went to the website and learned about the violence in Congo. “I was stunned, and felt ripped open inside. I had to do something,” she recalls. Soon after she participated in a Run for Congo Women, inspiration struck: “I could see how yoga could interweave with knowledge and empowerment in a truly unique and beautiful way. Read the full article…

As women age, your need for regular exercise also increases. According to the Mayo Clinic’s web article entitled “Belly Fat in Women,” “Whether it’s because of heredity, hormonal changes or aging-related weight gain, many women notice an increase in belly fat as they grow older.” Your body’s natural estrogen-production actually acts against many woman trying to fit into a size two blue jean, but every woman can still exercise regularly and keep your body healthy and running efficiently. In doing so, you will also reach and easily maintain the best weight for your frame, naturally.

How Often to Train

Unless you are training for a specific event or athletic goal, your need for exercise is strictly for health, weight maintenance and overall conditioning.

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