Archive for July, 2006

Muscle Toning Exercise

Monday, July 31st, 2006

The benefits of toned muscles go beyond just looking good.  For example, toned muscles in the abdominals will help to support the low back and decreases the likelihood for low back pain.  Also strengthening the upper back muscles will help to improve posture.  The question I hear a lot is whether to use weights or not.  My answer is this… it’s up to you!  You don’t need weights to tone the body, however, weights are great to do too.  I recommend a combonation of weights and toning without weights.  You can achieve a toned physique either way!  Using your own body weight and doing exerecises such as pushups and tricep dips tones the upper body.  One thing I recommend prior to using weights is to do exercises without weights to learn proper body mechanics and therefore reduce the chance of injury.


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Exercise for Women

Monday, July 31st, 2006

I specialize in exercise for women because there is a difference in the needs for men and women.  Men typically want to get bigger muscles, while women want to tone up and trim down.  Men typically lift heavy weights, while women shy away from weights for fear of “bulking up”.  At one time in my life I was really into natural body building.  I have a naturally muscular build, so with effort I can get big muscles..but I also learned that I can make my muscles long and defined.  It’s true that your body can change with the exercises you do.  For that reason I have found that doing a combo of light weights, kickboxing, and yoga plus good healthy eating habits has given me and many of the women I work with amazing results.  As far as getting big muscles…most women won’t get them unless they work really hard at it, and have a mesomorph build (or a naturally muscular body).  My advice is to try a variety of exercises over a 3 month period of time and see how your body changes by the type of exercise you do.

Postpartum Exercise

Friday, July 28th, 2006

So, you have had a baby…what do you do now?  As a personal trainer and aerobic instructor the most common questions I get are, “When can I start exercising again?”  and “What exercises can I do that are safe?”  My advise to the first question is to get the thumbs up from your doctor prior to exercising.  Usually a doctor will give the thumbs up 4-6 weeks after having a baby vaginally or 8-10 weeks after having a C-section.  Even if you feel great shortly after delivery, your body takes time to heal from the inside.  Often times women are eager to get their body back so they start working out intensely too early.  This can result in and increase in bleeding and a longer delay to getting back to exercising.  C-sections take even longer to heal since the abdominal muscle is cut.  Once you get the go ahead from your doctor start off slowly with walking, swimming, and basic yoga.  Gradually build up the intensity.  If you were exercising througout your pregnancy you will get back your intensity quicker as well as your pre-pregnancy form.   If you did not exercise during your pregnancy get back on track now!  You will feel better about yourself, and you will be a great role model for your children.

Finding the right office staff for your CAM practi…

Thursday, July 27th, 2006
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Benefits of the Moringa leaf

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

It could be said without any doubt that from the pure Moringa Tree Leaf we can get very good benefits for the health, which are very much reported in studies of the leaf. It is the organic, natural, endurance and energy supplement of health. In other words, it’s the ultimate thing. And the post beneficial and purest part of the plant is the powdered Moringa leaf.

According to the annals of the ayurveda, India’s old tradition of medicines, the leaves of the Moringa Tree could treat at least 300 diseases.

Moringa leaf has no proven bad effects and is absolutely safe and organic. Because of its tolerant properties, it has been given to malnourished little babies in Africa. Athletes all over the world boost their performance abilities by taking huge quantities of the leaf to keep them fit both mentally and physically. It is their secret weapon. Even for senior citizens who are loosing their sharpness of mind, the Moringa tree leaf could be a great help. In fact the powder is suitable for people from any age group.

The Moringa leaf is comparatively an unheard name in spite of the fact that it has been found mentioned more than two thousand years before, and the World Health Organization has been observing and utilizing the tree for more than forty years now as a cheap health supplement in the poverty-stricken countries the world over. There is a reason behind this. The selling of all kinds of health supplements, minerals and vitamins is a lucrative business. No big company would ever take the risk of introducing a name that could potentially harm and lower the sale of all other nutritional items. The same holds water for the pharmaceutical countries too. These huge companies would prefer to keep the general public in the dark about the benefits of the Moringa leaf to make big bucks for their own.

Written below are the benefits of the Moringa Leaf:

  1. Increases the Natural Defenses of the body
  2. Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain.
  3. Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients
  4. Promotes the Cell structure of the body
  5. Promotes natural Serum cholesterol.
  6. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
  7. Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney.
  8. Beautifies the skin
  9. Promotes energy
  10. Promotes proper digestion
  11. Acts as an antioxidant
  12. Takes care of the immune system of the body
  13. Promotes healthy circulatory system
  14. It is an anti-inflammatory
  15. Gives a feeling of general wellness
  16. Supports the normal sugar levels of the body.

Moringa leaf boosts your energy in a natural manner, and is a remarkable source of nutrition. This energy promotion does not happen because of sugar, so it is lasts for a long time. Individuals ingesting it say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there are reduction in the arthritis pains and inflammations, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored, and finally they have stronger defenses against diseases.

Another property of the Moringa leaf is its soothing ability, because of which it can lower the blood pressure and promotes good sleep. It can also purify water since it has a detoxifying effect. Also a coagulant agent, Moringa can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other materials, a process that is surmised to occur in the body too. The happy outcome is more sustained energy without any over-activity, balanced hormone and gland system, controlled blood pressure, and a rested nervous system.

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