Gigi West Instructor

I love it when this happens. ❤️ Thank you! 🙏 Let’s keep moving and making it better for our bodies. Healthy aging with smart but challenging choices to keep our joints, muscles and joints healthy. Join MY LIVESTREAMS or my class recordings at www.gigifitness.com

Ahhh!! 🤣 the mind, the mind! 🧠 🤣

¿Te dijeron que descansar era la solución para una tendinitis? La ciencia dice otra cosa.

El reposo NO fortalece un tendón lesionado. La carga adecuada sí. Durante años se recomendó descansar completamente ante una tendinopatía. Hoy sabemos que el tratamiento más efectivo es un programa de ejercicio progresivo.

RECUERDA:
*”El movimiento bien dosificado es parte del tratamiento, no el enemigo.”*

✔️ La carga estimula al tendón a adaptarse y fortalecerse.
✔️ El reposo prolongado puede disminuir su capacidad para soportar esfuerzos.
✔️ El dolor no siempre significa mayor daño ni la resonancia refleja siempre la intensidad de los síntomas.

La clave no es dejar de moverse, sino aplicar la dosis correcta de ejercicio y progresar de forma gradual.
Un tendón fuerte no se consigue evitando la carga, sino aprendiendo a tolerarla.



*”No todos los tendones con dolor están dañados, ni todos los tendones dañados duelen.”*

Espero que estos consejos te ayuden 👍 🤗

A practice that goes beyond of what you see or do. A practice that you can take anywhere.

Interesting. Would you be open to this kind of clean eating, mental state and physical activity if it ages you backwards?

📌 https://www.facebook.com/share/18hp25AsL3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

At 70 years old, Hong Kong actor Lu Liangwei continues to amaze fans with his youthful appearance and remarkable fitness. Many people assume his age-defying looks are the result of genetics, cosmetic procedures, or expensive skincare products, but Lu insists the secret lies in decades of self-discipline, healthy eating, regular exercise, and a positive mindset.

Since 2003, Lu has followed a strict lifestyle routine. He avoids staple carbohydrates after lunch and usually drinks only warm water or light tea in the evening. Even at social gatherings, film set dinners, and business events, he rarely breaks this rule. While the adjustment was difficult in the beginning, he gradually turned it into a lifelong habit.

His diet is highly disciplined but carefully balanced. Breakfast often includes his signature “Three Black Porridge,” made from black beans, black rice, and black sesame seeds. Lunch follows a specific order: vegetables first, then protein, and finally carbohydrates. Steamed fish, boiled vegetables, and small portions of brown rice are common choices. He has also avoided iced drinks for decades and rarely consumes cakes, milk tea, or sugary beverages.

Lu believes food plays a bigger role in healthy aging than cosmetic treatments. He has repeatedly stated that aesthetic procedures can only improve external appearance, while true vitality must come from within. One of the foods he strongly recommends is onions, which he calls a “smart vegetable.” According to Lu, onions help support gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria. They are also rich in quercetin and other compounds linked to cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, cognitive function, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Another staple of his wellness routine is a homemade detox vitality drink. When feeling tired or run down, he blends vegetables such as bitter melon, cucumber, celery, and radish with fruits like apple and lemon to create a nutrient-rich juice. Lu believes the drink helps support metabolism, digestion, and overall energy levels. He has described it as one of his favorite tools for maintaining vitality and staying refreshed.

Exercise is equally important. Lu wakes up at 5:30 every morning and practices Southern Shaolin martial arts, a routine he has maintained for over four decades. He also developed his own horse-stance training method to strengthen the legs and improve stability. His philosophy is simple: “The legs age first.” By keeping the lower body strong, he believes people can maintain mobility and independence as they grow older.

His commitment to movement extends throughout the day. Whether waiting on a film set, sitting on a plane, or relaxing at home, he constantly finds opportunities to engage his muscles and stay active. He also performs squats regularly and often practices heel raises after meals to strengthen his calves and support blood sugar control.

According to tests he has publicly shared, Lu’s DNA methylation results showed a biological age of approximately 39.9 years, despite being 70 chronologically. His cardiovascular system reportedly measured around 43 years old, his immune system 44, and his endocrine system 39. These results have fueled widespread interest in his lifestyle habits.

Lu attributes his youthful condition to what he calls a holistic approach to anti-aging. Beyond diet and exercise, he emphasizes maintaining a youthful mindset, staying curious, continuing to learn new things, and avoiding unnecessary stress. At age 58, he enrolled in a master’s degree program in finance, studying alongside much younger classmates and proving that personal growth should never stop.

He also credits family support as an important factor. Married to his wife, Yang Xiaojuan, for more than two decades, Lu often describes her as both his life partner and personal health manager. Together, they maintain healthy habits and encourage each other to stay disciplined.

More recently, Lu summarized his philosophy into four pillars of “reverse aging”: a youthful mindset, consistent physical activity, good posture and body mechanics, and maintaining high energy and enthusiasm for life. He believes aging is not simply determined by genetics but by daily choices made over many years. “Reverse aging is not a talent,” he says. “It’s a choice.”

Today, Lu Liangwei remains energetic, active, and youthful in both appearance and spirit. While many people attempt to imitate his habits, few can maintain them for long. His story serves as a reminder that lasting health and vitality are rarely the result of shortcuts. Instead, they are built through small, consistent actions repeated day after day, year after year.

Source: HK01

Just give it another try my friend 🧘‍♀️ ❤️

Do you enjoy walking? 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶🏻
Many of us love strolling through our favorite paths, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. During nice weather, pedestrian paths are bustling with people moving back and forth, enjoying the fresh air and scenery.

Walking may feel like a workout - you move, sweat, and feel accomplished - but there's a significant difference between movement and meaningful exercise. Understanding this distinction can transform your approach to physical activity and longevity.

Walking offers numerous benefits and it’s an excellent starting point for those who are sedentary. It’s designed for efficiency but it may not provide the muscle strengthening, bone density, mobility, or cardiovascular benefits that more structured workouts offer.

Cardiovascular benefits may be minimal for those who are already somewhat active. They need targeted exercises that address these limitations. Then, you can experience more profound benefits, like increased strength, better mobility, and enhanced cardiovascular health.

Let’s make walking a wonderful complement to a more comprehensive fitness plan! The key is to recognize what walking can and cannot provide, and to take charge of your physical and mental health by incorporating a well-rounded approach. I’m here to assist. 🤗

Let me know if you walk today! ✍️🚶‍♀️
www.gigifitness.com

What a nice memory that just pop-up on my phone today. It’s been quite a while since I saw you all. Hope you are all keeping well.
I think this was right before I moved 🏡 and everything changed! 🤧🤓😅 😂

Hello everyone. Would you kindly spare some time to provide feedback and share your review? Whether you have attended my classes in the past or present, please consider sharing your thoughts. 🤗 Thank you in advance!
👇Follow this link for a Google review: 👇
https://g.page/r/CagPjyor27VBEAE/review

(Let me know if you have trouble with the link)

Gigifitness.com

Never Underestimate the Power of You! I am truly excited that you are here!. Explore all the opportunities to keep us together in our fitness journey. I have different types of workouts available to you. Please choose what you feel speaks to you today. Hope you find the value of investing in your health and wellness with a fitness instr...