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Staying Fit with Vicky : HOW TO GET RID OF INNER THIGH FAT

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PART 4 of 6: Inner Thigh Squeeze.

1) CHOOSE AN EXERCISE BALL. Exercise balls come in various sizes, so you should choose one that feels comfortable for you.
• As a general guideline, someone between the
heights of 5’1″ (155 cm) and 5’7″ (170 cm) should choose a 55-cm ball.
• Someone between the heights of 5’8″ (173 cm) and 6’1″ (185 cm) should try a 65-cm (25 in)
ball
• Someone 6’2″ (188 cm) or taller might do best with a 75-cm ball.
• Slightly deflate the ball if you are just starting out to make it easier to use. As you get stronger, inflate the ball more.

2) LIE FLAT ON THE FLOOR. Hold your exercise ball between your thighs.
• Your legs should be slightly lifted in the air. Do not keep them flat on the ground.

3) SQUEEZE THE BALL SLIGHTLY.
Apply just enough pressure to hold the ball in place but do not use all of your strength yet.

4) SQUEEZE THE BALL TIGHTLY. Slowly squeeze the ball as much as you can, using your inner thigh muscles.
• If necessary, place your hands. palm-side-down on the floor for support.
• Continue to keep your legs raised.

5) REST AND REPEAT AS DESIRED.
Squeeze the ball 5 to 15 times, depending on your current leg
strength. Rest and continue until your muscles begin to feel tired.

PART 5 of 6: Squat Lifts.

1) USE A RESISTANCE BAND. While squat lifts can be done without the use of a resistance band, they are more effective when a resistance band is used.
• Squat lifts work the inner thigh and improve both stability and balance.
• If you do not have a resistance band, use ankle weights to at least increase the amount of work performed by your thigh muscles. The
motions are still the same, even without the use of a resistance band.

2) PLACE ONE END OF THE RESISTANCE BAND
AROUND YOUR LEFT ANKLE. The other end should be attached to a sturdy, still object like a heavy desk or piece of furniture.
• The portion around your ankle should only be loosely tense. Your legs should be slightly apart.
• Place your hands on your hips as you perform this exercise.

3) STEP OUT WITH YOUR RIGHT LEG.
The knee of your right leg should be slightly bent into a
squat.
• Your left leg should be extended out and to the side.

4) LIFT OUT YOUR LEFT FOOT. Gradually straighten your right leg as you shift your left foot out and in front of your right leg.
• Your left foot should be off the ground and your thighs should cross.
• Your weight should shift over your right foot.

5) REST AND REPEAT.
Return your legs to your original starting position and repeat the movement 8 times with your left leg and 8 times
with your right.
• Each set should have a total of 16 repetitions.
• Work yourself up to performing three sets during each round of exercise.

PART 6 of 6: side lying Hip Adduction.

1) LIE DOWN FLAT ON YOUR SIDE.
Your legs should be straight out with one foot stacked on top of
the other.
• This exercise targets the adductors, a muscle
group that extends from your pubic bone to your femur along the inside portion of your
legs.
• If necessary, bend your bottom arm and place it under your head for support. Rest the other arm at your side, letting your hand fall on your upper hip.
• Your hips and shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor and your head should be aligned straight with your spine.
• Support your spine by tensing your abdominal muscles.

2) BRING YOUR LOWER LEG FORWARD.
It should lie in front of your upper leg.
• Both legs should still be straight, but the foot
of the upper leg should be brought down to the floor so that both feet are resting on the floor.

3) RAISE YOUR LOWER LEG OFF THE FLOOR.
Breathe out and gently lift your lower leg so that it rises above the foot of the upper leg.
• Both knees and feet should remain straight and facing forward.
• Do not roll your hips forward or backward.
• Raise your leg just until you feel your hips begin to tilt. Your waist should collapse into the floor.
• Stop sooner if you feel tension in your lower back muscles.

4) REST AND REPEAT.
Breathe in and slowly return your legs to the starting position, with
both lying straight out and one leg resting on top of the other.
• Gradually roll over so that you are resting on your other side. Repeat the exercise, stretching your other leg, to finish one set.
•Repeat the set several times until you feel your muscles begin to tire.

TIPS.
* Skating is another exercise that can tone your inner
thighs. In-line skating requires an especially vast
amount of inner thigh strength, but standard roller
skating and ice skating can be helpful, as well.

* Do not panic if your thighs touch; it’s actually normal and natural even for men. Unless you’re standing with your legs apart or wearing special pants to keep things together, do not fret. Keep a realistic body image in mind while you are
exercising; that way you don’t get discouraged.
Remember, magazines often project an unrealistic body image so keep in mind even the models get photoshopped and air brushed to death by the
magazine to give them that unrealistic characteristic. Don’t base how you want to look off
of that; it tends to lead to discouragement and throwing your hands up in the air.

THINGS YOU’LL NEED:
– Exercise mat
– Exercise ball
– Resistance band
– Ankle weight

 

4- Maintaining a healthy Lifestyle

Think you’re leading a healthy lifestyle? Oh, you’ve heard this one before? It’s still true. Shedding bad habits and adopting healthier ones creates an abundance of benefits – not just for you, but for the people who love you and want you to stick around a long time. Aside from occasionally veering off the path, most of us think we do a fair job of maintaining our health with good (or at least OK) eating habits and physical activity whenever we manage to fit it in. But is that enough to be considered “healthy?”

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Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

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Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

 

Pretoria – May 5, 2025

 

In a vibrant and heartwarming celebration held at the University of Pretoria on Monday, May 5, 2025, Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia proudly graduated with an Honours degree in Public Administration and Management.

 

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

 

Dressed in academic regalia and beaming with pride, Hlavutelo walked across the graduation stage to thunderous applause from her family, friends, and fellow graduates. The event was a joyful culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

 

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

 

Her parents, visibly emotional and proud, described the moment as one of the happiest of their lives. “We are overwhelmed with joy,” said her mother. “Watching our daughter achieve this milestone is a dream come true.”

 

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

 

The colourful ceremony, filled with music, traditional attire, and jubilant celebrations, marked a significant chapter in Hlavutelo’s academic journey. She expressed gratitude to her family, lecturers, and peers for their unwavering support, adding that she hopes to use her qualification to serve her community and contribute to ethical governance in South Africa.

 

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

 

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia’s achievement stands as an inspiration to many young South Africans, reminding them that with determination and support, anything is possible.

Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria

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From Rejection to Record-Breaker: LASU’s Best Graduating Student Thought She Had Failed in Life

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From Rejection to Record-Breaker: LASU’s Best Graduating Student Thought She Had Failed in Life

From Rejection to Record-Breaker: LASU’s Best Graduating Student Thought She Had Failed in Life

In an inspiring twist of fate, Miss Isioma Nwosu, who once believed she had failed in life after missing out on her dream course, emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session with an astounding CGPA of 4.93.

Nwosu, a graduate of Biochemistry, captivated the audience with her moving valedictory speech at LASU’s 28th Convocation Ceremony, held at the university’s main campus in Ojo.

“I thought I had failed in life,” she confessed, recounting the heartbreak of not gaining admission to study Medicine and Surgery—her lifelong ambition.

After finishing secondary school as her set’s valedictorian in 2019, Nwosu faced a major blow: she scored just two points below the cut-off mark to study Medicine at the University of Ibadan. The setback forced her to retake UTME, a decision she said left her humiliated and defeated.

“A valedictorian writing UTME again? It was a bitter pill to swallow,” she recalled.

When she eventually reapplied to study Medicine and Surgery—this time at LASU—fate again dealt her a curveball. She was offered Biochemistry, a course she admitted she had “never heard of” until that moment.

“My heart broke a second time. I couldn’t embrace the course at first,” she said.

But through perseverance, and the encouragement of her lecturers and friends, Isioma not only embraced Biochemistry—she excelled beyond all expectations, finishing top of a graduating class of 11,917 students.

“Dreams Can Be Delayed, Not Denied”

In a stirring message to fellow graduates and aspiring students, Nwosu urged young people not to abandon their dreams in the face of rejection or redirection.

“Never be afraid of having big dreams. Your dreams are the seeds of greatness. You are resilient, capable, and prepared for the future,” she said.

She also stressed the importance of surrounding oneself with “friends of value, vision, and ambition.”

VC Urges Graduates to Shape Their Legacy

In her address, LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, praised the class of 2023/2024, reminding them that they hold the pen to write the next chapter of their lives.

“You’ve demonstrated excellence in both character and learning. Now use that knowledge to drive meaningful change,” she charged.

The university awarded diplomas, degrees, and certificates across various disciplines, celebrating not just academic success but stories of resilience and transformation—none more powerful than that of Isioma Nwosu, who turned disappointment into distinction.

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NAPS Applauds Progress on Bill to Abolish HND-Bachelor’s Degree Dichotomy

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NAPS National Convention: Polytechnic Students Call for Reforms, Elect New Leaders

NAPS Applauds Progress on Bill to Abolish HND-Bachelor’s Degree Dichotomy

 

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), under the leadership of Comrade Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, has expressed strong support for the bill seeking to abolish the longstanding disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and Bachelor’s degree graduates.

The bill, which recently passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, is seen as a crucial step toward promoting educational equality and ensuring that all Nigerian students receive fair recognition, regardless of their institution or degree type.

In a statement, NAPS reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for polytechnic students’ rights and called on lawmakers to expedite the process to ensure the bill becomes law.

“As an association, we have always championed the interests of polytechnic students. The passage of this bill will be a major milestone in our efforts to secure equal opportunities for all graduates,” Comrade Oyewumi Festus Ayomide stated.

He emphasized that under his leadership, NAPS has made significant strides in pushing for reforms that benefit its members. He also urged all stakeholders, including the government, educational institutions, and civil society organizations, to rally behind the bill to create a more inclusive and equitable education system.

NAPS reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting the bill’s passage and expressed optimism that it would pave the way for a brighter future for all Nigerian students.

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