Women
Women And Exercise
Most women exercise because of how they feel afterwards and for the emotional benefits derived from it. But regular exercise is more far reaching than the weight control, toning up, keeping flexible etc that are usually our focus.
Regular exercise increases the level of endorphins which are the body’s natural pain killers thus helps with pain tolerance and makes for easier pregnancy and child birth. It helps alleviate pains such as menstrual cramps. Also, the deep breathing during exercise releases more oxygen to the blood which relaxes the uterus.
The intellectual capacity is rejuvenated by exercise and it controls physical and emotional stress. Bouts of anxiety or depression can also be alleviated by exercise. It also increases productivity level by helping to clear your head so you can approach your work refreshed and focused.
Regular aerobic exercise strengthens the muscles which the heart is made of. This helps it to pump blood more efficiently. Since the exercised heart is more efficient experts say it transfers more oxygen to the body’s cells more easily thus prolonging one’s life.
It is known for reducing the risk of heart disease. It reduces clothing in the blood which usually results to heart disease. Experts reason that those who do not exercise can run twice the risk of developing heart disease.
It reduces the risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of cancer of the colon and regulates the digestive system.
Exercise promotes strong and healthy bones. It increases circulation and flow of nutrients to the bones, reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis, health experts added.
Exercise leads to a strong circulatory system and lungs, better, skin tone and helps keep skin more elastic according to skin experts.
The rate at which the body burns calories is increased by exercise and it increases muscle which helps burn fat thus making it essential to healthy weight loss and maintenance.
Blood sugar and cholesterol are controlled if regular exercise is done. Physical activity helps maintain the body’s glucose level which is important, especially for diabetics patients or those at risk of diabetes. It also increases the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL) and also lowers triglycerides according to experts.
Exercise helps women and men also to be flexible and reduces backaches. Stretching exercises help elongate muscles thus promoting flexibility and reduce backaches.
Not only does exercise promotes, a younger and healthier body but prolongs independence for aged people. Simple regular physical activity can slow the aging process and save us the money we spend yearly for drugs to maintain a healthy and younger body.
Regular exercise strengthens immune system and regulates one’s body’s waste system according to health experts. When we do regular exercise we are less likely to get sick. Daily activity relieves constipation increasing intestinal activity and curbs blatting by increasing perspiration. One Mrs Chioma Uche explains that whenever she feels tight inside, all she does is do an intensive stretching exercise for about 10 to 15 minutes and the next thing is visit the small room.
According to her, it’s not only frees her bowel but makes her feels good and focus to face the day.
Some go to the doctor to get sleeping pills so as to overcome insomnia but this is what regular exercise could do with any dangerous side effects like sleeping pills. Experts say exercise improves sleep and gives one more energy. According to them, since the muscles are less tense due to exercise one relaxes more easily at night.
There is the tendency of falling asleep more quickly, sleep more soundly and wake up refreshed and more energised for the day’s job.
IVY-K Fashion by Igiebor Daddy Lucky, a Nigerian-born designer now based in the UK, has launched the latest menswear line, Dapper Man.
One of the collection’s strengths is its classic, clean aesthetic. Dapper Man delivers sharp, structured suits in a timeless black and white color scheme that exudes a sense of luxury and professionalism. The use of high-quality fabrics like wool and silk ensures that the suits not only look high-end but also feel luxurious to the wearer. The designer’s focus on detail is evident in the meticulous tailoring, with fitted blazers and crisp trousers forming the foundation of the collection.
Where IVY-K Fashion shines is in the subtle yet elegant touches. The inclusion of beads as embellishments on lapels and cuffs adds a unique flair, blending traditional craft with modern tailoring. This nod to African heritage gives the collection a distinct identity, offering something more personal and culturally significant than your standard menswear line.
However, despite the elegance of the Dapper Man collection, there is a lingering sense of missed opportunity. The black-and-white color palette, while classic, feels overly safe. In a fashion landscape where bold colors and daring patterns often make the strongest impact, the collection could benefit from incorporating more vibrant hues or experimenting with unconventional fabrics. Pushing the envelope with color or texture could elevate these designs from simply elegant to truly memorable.
In addition, while the tailoring of the blazers and trousers is immaculate, the collection lacks a sense of playfulness or modern edge that many contemporary menswear lines are embracing. The suits are undoubtedly stylish, but the collection as a whole leans heavily on tradition. Experimenting with asymmetrical cuts, bold patterns, or even layering could add an exciting dimension to Dapper Man. The challenge is to maintain the sleek sophistication of the collection while infusing it with a fresh, innovative spirit.
Another area that could use improvement is the overall cohesion of the collection. While the suits are well-crafted, there is a feeling of repetition across the pieces. More variation in design, such as different lapel styles, pocket configurations, or even bolder accessories, would give the collection greater diversity and visual interest.
In conclusion, Dapper Man by Igiebor Daddy Lucky showcases the designer’s strong grasp of classic tailoring and elegant design, but to truly capture the attention of a broader audience, IVY-K Fashion would benefit from more daring choices. By infusing the collection with bold colors, unexpected textures, and a more modern edge, Dapper Man could move from a well-crafted line to a trendsetting force in men’s fashion. With such a solid foundation, there’s no doubt that Igiebor Daddy Lucky has the potential to lead his brand toward greater heights
The trend of indecent dressing all in the name of fashion is fast becoming a norm in our generation and society at large. Most married women embrace this fashion as competition with single ladies.
Different scholars have given an in depth insight about dressing as a tool of communication. Non-verbal communication has been asserted as the communication between people by the means of signs or symbols. It conveys what we wish to disseminate to the public as either intentionally or not.
According to Paul Ekman and Michael Argyle, communication is carried out through what has been classified as “Presentational Code”. He listed nine codes of non-verbal communication, as body contact, facial expression, gestures, postures, eye movement, proximity, orientation, head nods and appearance.
This, being stated, married and single ladies should understand that their mode of dressing is communicative be it directly or indirectly as such body parts we call “private” are now being made public because of the trends or wearing of transparent dresses and this in turn calls on the attention of men who are weak and prone to illicit thoughts thus, resulting to most rape cases in our society.
This indecent dressing by most ladies has denied many their future husbands. The truth is that a man is attracted to his kind; his desires in marriage. It is often asserted that decency and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder, yet, in trending times of this 21st century, dress code and fashion in nudity form is gaining popularity.
This has become complicated as most men tend to toggle between their emotions (lust) and sanity (rationality) in terms of marriage, thereby setting a wrong foundation upon which most marriages are consummated.
On the other hand, most married women have embraced the trend of indecent dressing nipping it on the state of it being the choice dressing, approved by their spouses, leaving society with the question of what “responsible” man would prefer that the secrecy of the benefit of his marital vow has become the centre of attraction and viewership by the general public.
Hence, communicating with their dressing gas given licence to every male gender who is interested or attracted to what they see to make unsolicited sexual passes at them, which might be considered embarrassing.
At this juncture, it is important to state that ladies should dress decently knowing that they are the epitome of nation-building, they are nation-builders, character moulders and pacesetters not just in the lives of their families but to the society at large.
In most occasions, there are no clear border lines between the married women and the single ladies because of the rate of scanty dressing which has close the gap of differences.
Women and girls should embrace this call awakening to decent mode of dressing. Dresses that are meant to be worn indoors should remain indoors.
It is worrisome to see ladies wear shorts that are supposed to be worn in the living room on the streets without shame. This is an awakening call to our ladies, married and singles that the opposite sex do not expose their private body parts for the public. Sometimes, the ladies go about in the streets without wearing brazziers as to showcase their nipples.
The society should be sanitised of the menace of indecent dressing that is lurking and taking over the entire nooks and crannies of the society and the nation at large.
Let it be known that he or she is addressed in the manner he or she is dressed. There may be no room for a second impression. To the single ladies, your dressing decently will not stop you from meeting your Mr Right rather, it will increase your stake and place you on the list of most valued women in the society.
Dressing speaks louder than words.
Kate Chisom Isiocha
Isiocha is an OND final year student of Temple Gate Polytechnic.
