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Fitness: Triathletes, on Your Mark ...Whoa!
By SEAN D. HAMILL Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:34:06 -0000
As more casual athletes sign up for triathlons, the sport has seen a corresponding rise in injuries.
Personal Best: Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter
By GINA KOLATA Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:19:54 -0000
Those who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions.
How Posted Calories Affect Food Orders
By RONI CARYN RABIN Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:29:51 -0000
One study said an effort had no effect on residents in poor neighborhoods, while another saw modest changes citywide.
Well: A Marathon Run in the Slow Lane
By TARA PARKER-POPE Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:55:15 -0000
Marathons around the country are getting slower as more charity runners and run-walkers take part.
Advertising: A Brand Favored by Muscle Men Wants to Appeal to More Women
By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:53:48 -0000
Only around 6 percent of GNC’s revenue comes from the sale of basic vitamins like A and C. The chain’s strongest sellers are proprietary blends.
Pushing Past the Pain of Exertion
By SARAH BOWEN SHEA Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:01:15 -0000
No matter how fast they run or how much experience they have, most runners can experience fear of exertional pain and concern about what to do when it hits during a race.
Praxis Healthy Lifestyle
Blog is MOVING
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 06:24:27 -0000
http://debunkbigpharma.blognation.us/blog is my new address. Come and check my site out! It blows the Praxis site out of the water. I'm paying $ 5.00 a month for 1 GB storage and 1 GB of bandwidth per month. The site uses Blogware interface and is keyword searchable and uses OPML folders with RSS subscription for each folder. I've uploaded over 120 articles from the Praxis site and life is good. The biggest suprise is how many hits I've already gotten. The Praxis blog has been in operation since April 28th and had 3652 page views. The Debunk has been up since Jun 21st and already has 1096 page views fom 823 Distinct hosts served. Peace Out! Dan http://debunkbigpharma.blognation.us/blog/index.xml
AMA Weighs In On Morning After Pill
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:04:00 -0000
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The largest U.S. physicians group on Monday objected to some pharmacists' conscience-driven refusal to sell the morning-after pill, and suggested doctors may fill the void by dispensing medications themselves. Any pharmacist who objects on the basis of conscience to filling any prescription must make an "immediate referral to an appropriate alternative dispensing pharmacy without interference," the resolution passed by delegates to the American Medical Association's annual convention said. Some pharmacists have filed lawsuits objecting to requirements that they fill all prescriptions. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich issued such a directive earlier this year specifically about the morning-after pill, called Plan B. Quote Health News Article | Reuters.co.uk
Grapefruit Seed Extract Ulsers www.drweil.com
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:40:52 -0000
Science and Supplement News: Grapefruit Seed Extract May Heal UlcersNew research from Poland suggests that grapefruit seed extract may shrink and heal stomach ulcers. Although the studies have been performed only in rats, the findings were reported to physicians who treat ulcers and other stomach disorders during the 2005 Digestive Disease Week conference held in Chicago, Ill. The investigators found that treating the rat ulcers with grapefruit seed extract supplements led to a drop in gastric acid, which at higher levels contributes to ulcer formation by irritating stomach tissue. In addition, the ulcers shrank and blood flow to the sites of ulcers increased, a change that may promote healing. The animals were treated with doses of 10 milligrams per kilogram; their ulcers were completely healed after 16 days of treatment. Grapefruit seed extract has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties that may be responsible for the effects seen in the Polish study. Source: WebMDHealth.com, May 17, 2005 http://www.drweil.com/u/Page/Archive139/#1 Quote http://www.drweil.com/u/Page/Archive139/ http://debunkbigpharma.blognation.us/blog
Diet & Fitness Blog
Ask Raphael: Weight-Loss Strategies
Geoffrey Anderson Jr Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:46:00 -0000
Have a question about your routine or anything fitness-related? Send it Raphael's way at askraphael@ediets.com.Dear Raphael,I am around 5'3" and weigh around 130 pounds. I want to reduce my weight to 100-110 pounds. As I am not tall, even a slight gain in weight makes me look fat and dumpy.My biggest problem areas are my tummy, arms and shoulders. I walk briskly four times a week for an hour while wearing a 20-pound body vest. I reduced my food intake, but not sure by how many calories. Can you advise me how to lose the specific areas and also how do I lose my weight faster? - NatashaNatasha,To lose body fat in the specific areas you mention (tummy, arms and shoulders), you’ll have to lose body fat all over because spot reduction is not possible.After some initial water weight loss, the body can lose about 2 pounds of fat per week without losing muscle, so I recommend making 1-2 pounds per week the goal.There are 6 strategies I want you to begin using to get to your goal.1. Control Blood Sugar – There is an old saying that fat-loss success is 80 percent nutrition. I’m not sure what the percentage actually is (no one does), but based on my experience it’s clear to me that it all begins with nutrition. If you don’t have your nutrition program “dialed in,” you will not achieve success. It doesn’t matter how hard or how long you work out.This applies to everyone who starts a diet and fitness program. Your goal should be to control blood sugar because this helps to minimize body fat. This is accomplished by taking in some protein, carbohydrates and good fats at each meal/snack and spread evenly through the day every 2-3 hours -- and by not over eating.A sample meal schedule might look something like this:Breakfast – 6:30 a.m.Snack – 9:30 a.m.Lunch – 12:30 p.m.Snack – 3:30 p.m.Dinner – 6:00 p.m.Small Snack – 9:00 p.m.This method will have a profound impact on fat loss. However, don’t forget that calories must still be slightly below maintenance.2. Calories Count – You mention you don’t know by how many calories you reduced, but it’s important that you know this information! Your goal is to eat as much as possible while still losing fat. For example, if I can get you to lose 1-2 pounds of fat per week on 1,400 calories per day, I’m on track. If I try to accelerate the process and lower your calories to 1,200, I might sabotage your efforts by slowing the speed of your metabolism.I'm not suggesting everyone should increase calories if they hit a sticking point. In many cases, some people aren't being consistent or their diet isn't as low-calorie as they think. However, knowing how many calories you’re consuming and by how many you’re lowering is important.3. Eat Breakfast – A balanced breakfast comprised of carbohydrates, protein and a little fat is a critical start to the day. The point of consuming breakfast is to break the fast from an overnight sleep. In addition, breakfast will rev the metabolism for the rest of the day. This is your first opportunity of the day to get blood sugar back to a balanced state after the all-night fast and is critical for sustaining fat loss.4. Ratios Count – A calorie is not a calorie. Do you know those people who tell you to simply lower your calories to lose fat? The people who never mention protein, carbohydrates or fats? They’re wrong. Protein, carb and fat ratios are important.The correct ratios (which can vary depending on an individual’s response to food) help to stabilize blood sugar levels and increase energy and fat loss. Generally, 40-50 percent of carbohydrates, 25-30 percent protein and 20-30 percent of healthy fats is the best starting place.Carbs are necessary for energy and aren't the enemy everyone makes them out to be. The key is how much you consume. Protein is also critical to build and retain muscle tissue, which in turn helps to burn more fat. Finally, good dietary fats are extremely important. They help to balance hormonal levels, increase strength and create satiety (fullness).If you’re looking for a meal plan that takes all of this into account, I recommend eDiets GI plan (Glycemic Impact Diet).5. Weight Training – To affect muscle vs. fat ratios, you have to train with weights or perform some type of resistance training. An intense weight workout lasting about 35 minutes is what I recommend for you. You don’t have to work out with a bodybuilding routine, but you do need to work the entire body approximately 2-3 nonconsecutive days per week.6. Cardio – Cardio should be approached as a tool to lose fat. It should not be used as a neverending event in the hope that all body fat will magically burn off. Excessive cardio is counterproductive and will burn not only fat but also valuable muscle tissue.By the way, instead of using a weighted vest, increase the intensity of your session instead. You simply don’t need the vest. Try incorporating interval cardio training (integrating slower levels of intensity for with very high levels). Intervals are great for boosting the metabolism and creating more of a post caloric burn (calories burned 24 hours after the workout).So in your case, after a 5-minute warm up, walk very fast for 60 seconds and then reduce your speed to your current brisk intensity for 60 seconds. Keep this 60/60 interval going the entre workout but then cool down that last 10 minutes of the session. Remember though, the fast part of the walk has to be very fast. This workout burns a lot of calories.Follow these guidelines, be consistent and you’ll see fat loss take place. I wish you the best of success in achieving your goal!Have a fitness question you want answered? Email Raphael at askraphael@ediets.com and you could have your question picked! And if you missed a previous column, see the archive here.Make NOW your time to do something about your weight. eDiets can help make weight loss a little easier. Let our nutritionists and fitness pros guide you! Click here to find out more and save big!
Ask Raphael: How Often Should I Work My Abs?
Geoffrey Anderson Jr Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0000
Have a question about your routine or anything fitness-related? Send it Raphael's way at askraphael@ediets.com.Raphael, As a personal trainer, I tell clients to rest muscles for a day after training -- thus the alternating body parts workout -- yet I still have people as well as other trainers who have years of experience insisting that the abs are the only body part you can train every day. I tell them any/every muscle you work needs a chance for that breaking down and recovery period. Your thoughts? -- ASAS,The real question is what is the goal? If someone is looking to get ripped abs, then we know much of that is related to diet and low body-fat levels. If the goal is to strengthen the abs as much as possible, then I contend working them every day is counterproductive for the reason you mention about a muscle needing to recover. If the goal is general conditioning and muscular endurance, then it’s fine to work the abs every day -- although not necessary in my opinion.I find that most people work the abs every day with the delusion that body fat will magically melt off the area. Or that the area will somehow flatten with a lot of work. You and I know that’s not going to happen by performing more ab work.I’ve been a natural competitive bodybuilder for a long time, and I achieve 8-pack abs by the time I’m ready for my shows. I accomplish this by working the abs twice a week with heavy weight. For example, I use a fitball and lie on it with a 9- pound dumbbell wrapped in my arms and placed on my chest. I then perform 12-15 intense crunches against this resistance. I also perform exercises such as kneeling cable trope crunches with the entire stack for 12 grueling reps.If I were to perform this type of resistance training for my abs every day, I would not be able to handle that type of heavy resistance. However, my goal is to get the ab muscles to grow and become stronger. This way, when my body fat is greatly reduced, the abs appear more prominent.So again, it all comes down to the question I ask every personal training client and every eDiets member: What is the goal? That answer always helps me provide the most effective solution. There have been times where I’ve recommended ab work more often or less often based on the answer. However, I’ve never recommended more than four days per week.For most of the population, I recommend ab work about three days per week on non-consecutive days. Work them hard and efficiently and then let them recover. Most people who work abs every day perform the same basic exercises with the same reps -- that's a very ineffective approach.Thanks for submitting your question! It's always good to hear from a trainer who questions the status quo.Have a fitness question you want answered? Email Raphael at askraphael@ediets.com and you could have your question picked! And if you missed a previous column, see the archive here.Make NOW your time to do something about your weight. eDiets can help make weight loss a little easier. Let our nutritionists and fitness pros guide you! Click here to find out more and save big!
Ask Pam: Getting More Calcium
Geoffrey Anderson Jr Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0000
Members: Come sign up to join our team of experts as we talk about "Party Planning" at our next online meeting on Dec. 1, 2009 at 12 p.m. EST with Denise (DTR, CPT-AFAA) and 9 p.m. with Kimberly (RD)! I was told to include more calcium in my diet for my bones? Are milk products the only foods I can eat? The quick answer is that milk products aren't the only foods containing calcium. There are plenty of foods you can eat that contain calcium and are good for your bones.You and your bones should have a pretty strong relationship. From the day we are born, making sure that your bones get enough calcium and are kept active is vital. As we get older, unfortunately, our bones tend to get weaker and break down (osteoporosis - ouuccchh!). By around age 30, both men and women begin to lose bone mass as quickly as bone is made. So we have to make sure we get the calcium we need to keep us strong.But have no fear; there are plenty of things we can do to keep our bones intact. Eating calcium-rich foods is a good way to start. Depending on an individual (for example, some people may be recommended to include more), the general recommendations are the following:Adults ages 19 to 50: 1,000 mg daily, such as one 8-ounce glass of milk, 1-1/2 ounces of natural cheese and one 8-ounce container of yogurt.Adults over 50: 1,200 mg daily, such as one 8-ounce glass of milk, 2-3 ounces of natural cheese and one 8-ounce container of yogurt.As you can see, the examples don’t just include milk. Many foods you eat naturally contain calcium, while others foods are fortified (foods with calcium added). Some alternative calcium sources are these foods:- Sardines- Canned salmon- Legumes (white, pinto, kidney and garbanzo beans)- Green vegetables (kale, collard greens, parsley and broccoli)- Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds and Brazil)- Calcium-fortified orange juice- Soy products (tofu, soy yogurt and milk)Try increasing your intake of calcium daily through the foods you eat. Instead of green beans, try collard greens; substitute that glass of apple juice for calcium-fortified orange juice. For those soda drinkers out there, beverages high in phosphorus (soda) can contribute to decreased calcium absorption, so substitute that can of soda for a serving of milk.Bone up for good health!Have a diet question for Pam? Email askpam@ediets.com and check back to see if your question is picked! And if you missed a previous column, click here to see the archive.Looking for a way to make weight loss easier? With personalized meal plans and fitness routines, eDiets can help! Join now and save 25%!
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