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      What to Look for in a Weight Loss Program

      February 12, 2011 /

      For a weight loss program to be successful long term, it must be customized to fit the individual. According to renowned personal trainer Angelo Sorrenti, who charges around $10,000 for a personalized diet, supplemental recommendations, and 30 training sessions, “There’s no such thing as a diet for everyone.” This may be the reason why 90 percent of the people that go on diets regain the weight, plus a few pounds, shortly after the program is over.

      Sorrenti’s success is based on simple science. He states, “Your metabolism is different than mine; your needs are different. There are diets that can be good for 10 people but can harm 10 million people.” And it makes sense. Not just the metabolism part, but also because people have allergies, ailments, and other issues that dictate what they can and cannot eat. So a diet that calls for a boiled egg, grapefruit, and coffee for breakfast could be harmful for an individual with egg allergy and/or interstitial cystitis.

      For this reason, Sorrenti, and other successful weight-loss experts, will not recommend a diet and exercise program until they have thoroughly analyzed your blood work, medical history, and current physical condition. Sorrenti states that once a client has been analyzed, he can then create an all-encompassing diet and exercise plan calibrated for the individual’s needs.

      So when searching for a weight loss program, consider taking a personal, not a packaged, approach. Contact several trainers, weight-loss experts, and weight loss centers and interview them. The goal is to find a program that is made just for you in order to avoid a devastating failure shortly after the program is over.

      To recap, make sure the weight loss center or expert:

      ·Requires a physical exam
      ·Evaluates your blood work and physical condition
      ·Asks about ailments or allergies
      ·Evaluates your metabolism
      ·Will work with you one on one to create a safe and effective weight loss program

      Successful weight loss programs always include exercise. You may start out with light exercise while your body adjusts, then the exercise regimen will gradually increase as your weight and energy levels increase. A weight loss program that claims to help you lose weight without exercise is a program that should be avoided if you are interested in permanent weight loss.

      If you want to seek out Mr. Sorrenti, we wish you all the luck, but if you have trouble signing with the most sought after trainer in New York City, don’t worry. There are literally thousands of trainers and weight loss centers and experts around the world. It really doesn’t matter how popular they are. If they take a custom approach to individual weight-loss and former clients have walked away (and stayed away) with good results, it’s worth giving it a try.

      Diets, Exercise, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Loss

      Anti depressants treat symptoms not cause

      February 9, 2011 /

      Researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine shared two major findings:

      1. Antidepressant drugs were not developed for depression. Researchers used certain drugs to manipulate the behavior of stressed animals, and then concluded (erroneously) that the drugs would be “good antidepressants.” But chronic stress does not cause the same molecular changes that depression does, making the hypothesis incorrect.

      So, antidepressants were actually designed to treat stress, rather than depression — which is one reason they are so ineffective.

      2. An imbalance of neurotransmitters in your brain may not trigger depressive symptoms as has long been thought. Instead, the biochemical events that lead to depression appear to start in the development and functioning of neurons. This means antidepressants focus on the effect of depression and completely miss the cause… yet another reason why they are so ineffective for most people.

      Unfortunately, the lead researcher is hoping the research will “open up new routes to develop new antidepressants,” when in reality a drug solution is not the answer.

      http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/nu-wad102309.php

      Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Product review, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      Debunking salt myths

      February 7, 2011 /

      There are many myths about salt. The following are all false:
      Myth 1: There is no difference between unrefined sea salt and refined table salt.
      Unrefined salt contains over 80 minerals and elements that are useful in our body. Refined table salt, contains 2 along with chemicals that were used to process it.
      Myth 2: Salt causes hypertension.
      Two authors looked at 57 trials of people with normal blood pressure. A low sodium diet resulted in an insignificant reduction of blood pressure. Many other studies have found similar findings. (Blood pressure has more to do with chronically elevated insulin levels associated with a higher carb diet.)
      Myth 3: A low salt diet is healthy.
      Researchers have found there is no difference in deaths and cardiovascular events between low salt groups and high salt groups.
      (Vitamin Research News 2008;22(1))

      Anti-Aging, Diets, Food preparation, Foods products, Heart disease, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      XYIENCE and UFC Announce Ultimate Access Sweepstakes

      February 5, 2011 /

      XYIENCE and the UFC recently launched an exciting promotion, Ultimate Access Sweepstakes where MMA fans have a chance to experience the UFC Fan Expo in Toronto as a VIP –including attending the fight with Jon Jones.

      The Ultimate Access Sweepstakes gives mixed martial arts (MMA) fans the chance to receive VIP treatment at the UFC Fan Expo, being held at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, April 29 – 30, 2011. One lucky winner and a guest will receive round trip airfare and hotel accommodations and VIP passes for the UFC Fan Expo.

      If that isn’t enough, the Ultimate Access Sweepstakes winner will receive VIP access to the UFC weigh-in on Friday, April 29, as well as tickets to attend UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS at Rogers Centre on Saturday, April 30 as a guest of UFC light heavyweight Jon “Bones” Jones. After the fight, Jones and XYIENCE spokesmodels Amber Nichole and Amanda Corey will escort the winner to the official UFC 129 after party hosted by XYIENCE.

      Fans can enter at http://www.ufc.com/xyience-ufc129, and the contest runs through Thursday, Mar. 11, 2011. There is no purchase necessary and the Ultimate Access Sweepstakes, which is open to legal residents of the United States (excluding residents of Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, New York and Rhode Island) who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. The winner will be selected at random.

      “We’re making history at this event –it’s the first UFC Fan Expo in Canada, and there are going to be more UFC fighters at this event than any other, so if you’re a fan, you have to enter. I’m going to make sure that the winner gets the red carpet treatment in Toronto, including hanging out with me and the XYIENCE models at the fight,” Jones, the newest addition to XYIENCE’s team of UFC fighters, said. “It’s the fans that drive fighters to train and fight hard, so when we get to spend time getting to know fans, it’s a lot of fun. Thanks to the UFC and XYIENCE for making this happen.”

      Drinks, Motivation, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      Yogilates, The Yoga Hybrid with Staying Power

      February 4, 2011 /

      Back in 1997, when Yogilates was created by certified Pilates instructor and Vinyasa yoga practitioner Jonathan Urla, no one thought this yoga hybrid would stick. After all, hybrids like disco yoga, ballet yoga, and soul yoga faded away just as quickly as they exploded onto the scene. Well, Yogilates is still standing, nearly 15 years after its inception, with a sizable number of devotees and a dedicated website selling everything from DVDs and exercise gear to eco bottles and books. It’s safe to say that this is one yoga hybrid that’s here to stay.

      Yogilates combines moves from Pilates and yoga to create a challenging workout that strengthens and tones the muscles, exercises the heart, and relaxes the mind. According to the official Yogilates website, this hybrid is designed as a unique style of yoga that “integrates the core strengthening and alignment principles of Pilates with the practice of hatha yoga” – a 5,000-year old discipline. As a result, Yogilates gives practitioners “more rapid and balanced development of their bodies than when either discipline is performed separately.”

      A typical Yogilates session begins on the floor. Participants prepare for practice through breath and alignment awareness, followed by a warm-up that integrates “the core strengthening and spine lengthening of Pilates matwork with hatha yoga breathwork and essential poses.”

      Through a series of smooth transitions from one exercise to the next, participants eventually move from the floor and into Sun Salutations (a series of 12 yoga poses) and a Vinyasa yoga flow. As the session progresses, the poses become more and more challenging before ending with restorative poses and relaxation called Shavasana.

      Yogilates has a number benefits including:

    • Combines the most effective parts of yoga and Pilates for a challenging and invigorating workout
    • Improves flexibility of the spine, posture, breathing, and alignment
    • Improves performance in all activities from sports to everyday tasks
    • Helps to develop coordination and concentration
    • Helps achieve weight loss goals
    • Relieves stress
    • Reduces risk of injury
    • Helps sharpen the mental and physical skills needed to achieve peak performance
    • Safe for all ages and exercise backgrounds

      • An additional benefit of Yogilates is it can be practiced in a studio or at home. It is possible to find Yogilates classes at a health club, but you are more likely to find quality Yogilates classes at a yoga or Pilates studio. To safely and comfortably practice Yogilates at home, you should purchase a yoga mat and comfortable exercise gear made of breathable and non-irritating fabrics. You should also make sure that you are well-hydrated before and after practicing.

      Where to Find Yogilates DVDs

      You may purchase one of three Yogilates DVDs produced by Jonathan Urla online at www.yogilates.com. You can also view or purchase other Yogilates videos by visiting Amazon.com or Youtube.

      Abs, Arms, Back, Chest, Core, Endurance, Exercise, General fitness, Legs, Motivation, Neck

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