Lewisville Personal Training

It seems like just about everyone is looking for ways to
get fit; there are a variety of Lewisville personal
training options you can explore to fit your needs and
succeed all at the same time. Fortunately the gym isn't the
only option anymore and you can find ways to work out in a
way that is comfortable for you and less strain on the
wallet. If a gym is right for you, there are plenty of
options within those four walls as well.

Working Out in a Gym

Many people find it more convenient to get their workout in
a gym because it is convenient and they feel they have to
go to get their money's worth. If that's you, great, the
important thing is that you are moving your body. Most gyms
offer extra classes like yoga, spinning, and aerobics to
create a well rounded work out.

Another benefit to this type of Lewisville personal
training is the possibility of getting to work with a
certified personal trainer. It doesn't get much more
personalized and customized than this. Many people enjoy
the one on one attention and fitness ideas that come with a
personal trainer, however you should be prepared for the
extra fees involved with this service at most gyms.

Going It Alone

While working out in a fitness gym certainly has its perks,
it's not for everyone for a variety of reasons, finances,
uncomfortable exercising around others, or maybe it's just
not your scene. That doesn't mean you have to give up the
dream of being an ideal weight and having your body toned
and ready to carry you through life healthfully. It means
you have to look at Lewisville personal training in a
different way.

There are a lot of people who have achieved fitness success
by having an exercise buddy to walk with, run with, or any
other physical activity you both enjoy. Studies have shown
more people stick with their goals when they are
accountable to a friend. You also have the option of
working out at home with exercise equipment or DVDs geared
to all kinds of exercise disciplines.

In the beginning, it may feel like an impossible goal, but
physical fitness is possible if you choose the right type
of discipline and setting for you and your needs. There are
plenty of options. In Lewisville, personal training is up
to you and how you want and need for your new routine to go.

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Hut Allred is the President of New Wave Fitness. Inc.
located in Dallas, TX. His company provides in home
personal fitness coaching throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth
area. His website is
http://www.bestdallaspersonaltrainer.com

Exercise and Sleep

The amount of physical exercise that you exert during the
day is one of the key ingredients to helping you get a good
sleep at night. The more active your body is during the
day, the more likely you are to relax at night and fall
asleep faster.

With regular exercise you'll notice that your quality of
sleep is improved and the transition between the cycles and
phases of sleep will become smoother and more regular. By
keeping up your physical activity during the day, you may
find it easier to deal with the stress and worries of your
life.

Research and studies indicate that there is a direct
correlation between how much we exercise and how we feel
afterwards. You should try and increase your physical
activity during the day. The goal here is to give your body
enough stimulation during the day so that you aren't full
of energy at night.

Your body requires a certain amount of physical activity in
order to keep functioning in a healthy manner. It is also
important to note that you should not be exercising three
or four hours before you go to bed.

The ideal exercise time is in the late afternoon or early
evening. You want to make sure you expend your physical
energy long before it is time for your body to rest and
ready itself for sleep.

You should attempt to exercise at least three or four times
a week for a period of 30 minutes or so. You can include
walking or something simple. If you prefer, you can include
strenuous activities such as running as well.

The goal here is to increase your heart rate and strengthen
the capacity of your lungs. By adding a regular exercise
activity to your daily schedule will help you to improve
your overall health and help you emotionally as well. Along
with running and walking there are several other physical
activities that you can add to your daily life to increase
your level of physical activity. If you are battling not
sleeping, you'll find aerobic exercise to be the best.

Your goal with exercise is to increase the amount of oxygen
that reaches your blood stream. Overall, there are many
types of aerobic exercise for you to choose from. The
activities include running, biking, using a treadmill,
dancing, and jumping rope.

There are some non aerobic exercises that you may find
beneficial to help you solve your insomnia problem.

Yoga

Yoga is an exercise that has a stimulatory effect on your
nervous system, especially the brain. Yoga utilizes
breathing techniques and yoga postures to increase the
blood circulation to the brain, promoting regular and
restful sleeping patterns. The regular practice of yoga
will help you to relax as well as relieve tension and
stress.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient art of breathing and movement that
was developed by the Chinese monks. The movements involved
are slow and precise, which is ideal if you have joint
pains or you are unable to participate in high aerobic
exercises. Research has shown that Tai Chi can help with
insomnia, a sleep disorder, by promoting relaxation.

If you discover that you don't have any time to exercise on
a regular basis, you should try to sneak moments of
activity into your schedule. Whenever possible, you should
take the stairs instead of the elevator, as little things
like that will do wonders for your body.

You should also park your car around the corner and walk
that extra block or two to get to your destination. As you
may know, there are many small things you can add to
increase the activity in your life. Your overall goal here
is to have a healthy and well balanced life - with plenty
of sleep.

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Childhood Obesity: Dietary Influences

Unhealthy dietary influences are a great factor in the
growth of childhood obesity. Portion sizes of food and
soft drinks served at fast food restaurants are somewhat at
fault for this epidemic. Portion sizes have greatly
expanded; McDonald's French fries were originally sold in
two-ounce portions. Today's "super size" fries are nearly
seven ounces. Eight ounces was the original size of a
vending machine Coke; this has expanded to twenty ounces
(Mrdjenovic, Gordana, "Nutritional and energetic
consequences of sweetened drink consuming in 6 – to 13 –
year-old children," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2003, p.
605).

Soft drinks are the leading source of added sugar in
children's diets. A 20 ounce serving of soda contains 17
teaspoons of sugar. As soft drink intake increases, milk
intake subsequently decreases resulting in inadequate
calcium and vitamin intake that may contribute to
osteoporosis later in life. The caffeine in soft drinks
can also interfere with sleep patterns, impacting school
performance (Schwartz, Robert P., "Soft drinks taste good,
but the calories count," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2003,
p. 599).

Beverage companies blame the obesity epidemic in school
children on the decline in physical activity. They are
partly correct; however, it would take almost 40 minutes of
moderate exercise to burn the calories from one 20 ounce
soda (Schwartz, p. 599).

According to interviews I conducted with teachers, the
majority of the milk sold in schools is either two percent
or whole milk. The dietary guidelines for Americans
recommend that school-age children have a diet low in total
fat, saturated fat and cholesterol (cspinet.org). In a
child's diet, milk is often the largest source of saturated
fat.

For the prevention of future osteoporosis, it is important
that children consume plenty of calcium since 95 percent of
maximum bone density is attained by age 18. Children need
the fat in whole milk for neural development, but only
until age two. One percent and fat free milk provide the
calcium children need for strong bones, but without the
saturated fat that can contribute to obesity and heart
disease later in life (cspinet.org).

One glass of whole milk has as much saturated fat as five
strips of bacon. Two percent milk is not much better,
being equal to about three strips of bacon. This is very
important to note, because children drink up to three
servings of milk per day combined between school and home.
Switching to one percent milk or fat free milk is one of
the easiest ways for children to get the calcium and
vitamins they need while reducing their saturated fat
intake and heart disease risk. Children who drink one cup
of one percent milk instead of the same amount of two
percent milk during the school day would cut almost 19
pounds of fat from their diet during their 13 years of
school (cspinet.org).

Public schools are required by the National School Lunch
Program to prepare meals that contain one third of the
Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein and iron and no
more than 30% of calories from fat. However, a USDA
survey showed that a typical school meal still contains at
least 35% of calories from fat (www.msnbc.com). Even
worse, competitive foods and beverages are not part of the
reimbursable Federal School Meals programs are not required
to meet nutritional standards and are either sold as part
of cafeteria food service (such as ice cream and pizza) or
through other venues within schools such as vending
machines and school stores.

Education about nutrition is a key component to the success
of dietary changes and involving parents can only be
beneficial to guarantee the success of the programs.
Nutritional programs offer great potential for use within
the public school system. There are several innovative
programs that all have the possibility for successful
implementation within schools.

The one percent or less school program was created by the
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). A
school-based nutrition-education campaign kit is available
for purchase to promote the drinking of one percent or fat
free milk in school and at home. When a school signs up
for the program, they receive a kit tailored to their
school's needs including signs to place in the cafeteria,
directions for conducting taste tests, class activity
lessons and flyers for parents. This program is appealing
on several levels. It is designed to involve children in
promoting healthy choices for themselves, their families
and friends. It is also a very low cost to participating
schools. The kit itself is only $65.00.

With the goal of finding out if children would choose
healthy snacks over junk food, the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) awarded grants totaling $6 million to
schools through a Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program (FVPP)
for the 2002-2003 school year. The grants were used to
provide each child in 107 elementary and middle schools
with free fresh fruits and vegetables. The intent of the
FVPP is to determine the feasibility and the success of
such a program. The program has proven so far to be
overwhelmingly successful and it is looking hopeful that
this project will continue beyond the pilot (Buzby, Jean
C., Guthrie, Joanne F., Kantor, Linda S. "Evaluation of the
USDA fruit and vegetable pilot program," 2003, p. 1). The
average cost of this program was $94 per student for the
year (Buzby, p 12). Fresh fruits and vegetables were
distributed to children through kiosks and free vending
machines and some were served in classrooms as snacks.
Over 90% of the participating schools provided nutritional
education in conjunction with the program either by
incorporating it in a lesson or as a health class. Some
remarkable statistics emerged from the project. One school
noted 25% fewer doughnuts sold at breakfast, one had a 50%
decline in lunchtime dessert sales and a middle school
noted candy sales dropped from an average of 850 pieces per
week to 300 during the program (Buzby, p. 1).

There are simple changes schools can make to improve the
healthy eating habits of their students. Breakfast at
school is associated with increased math grades, fewer
absences and improved classroom behavior
(www.archpedi.ama-assn.org). According to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) regulations, a cereal must contain 51%
whole grain by weight to claim that "diets rich in
whole-grain foods…may help reduce the risk of heart disease
and certain cancers." Fiber is a major component of whole
grain, so ensuring there are at least two grams of fiber
per serving also serves as a good indication of adequate
whole grains in the cereal. As easy way for schools to
change the breakfast selections into a healthy option for
children is to add fresh fruit and whole grain breads and
cereals that meet the above criteria (Bistran, Bruce, M.D.,
Ph.D., Willett, Walter C., M.D., "Are you eating the right
kind of breakfast cereal?" Harvard Health Letter, May 2003,
p.2)

The fat content of school lunch programs needs to be
lowered to a level in compliance with the Federal school
meals program. Replacing unhealthy competitive foods, such
as the ice cream sold at lunch, with healthy choices and
eliminating vending machines that are accessible to the
elementary school children would be a tremendous step in
improving children's eating habits at school.

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Gurion Blattman is a lifelong athlete and fitness expert
with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness
industry. A graduate of Northeastern University, he is a
Certified Professional Trainer by the National Academy of
Sports Medicine. Based in Darien, Connecticut,he has
trained and coached men, women and children of all ages as
well as professional athletes. http://www.gurionblattman.com

Does Hoodia really Work? - Realistic Expectations

This is not a new question that people are asking these
days. Whenever a new product comes in the market with great
proclamation about its benefits, people have always asked
"Does this product really work" as it claims to be. Now
people are asking the same question about hoodia.

"Does Hoodia really work?" Everyone has the right to ask
this question and it is a fair question to be asked as in
the fight against obesity one is also required to make an
investment for buying the Hoodia medicines.

You ask a bushman from South Africa "Does hoodia really
work?" and he will answer you, basically in his own
language, that what he does know about hoodia is that you
do not feel hungry after eating hoodia.

Now people think hoodia is a miracle pill that has arrived
in the market. You do not have to think anymore about
having food. But to all those who really ask "Does hoodia
really work?" For them the real answer is that yes hoodia
does work but it is not a miracle pill, it is a dietary
supplement. Many companies only use hoodia gordonii as one
ingredient in their weight loss supplement and most of
these have some form of natural stimulant. Natural does not
always mean safe and people who are sensitive to stimulants
may want to avoid these products.

So, Does hoodia really work? If yes, then how?

In fact hoodia has proved to be useful in curbing the diet.
In simple words we can say that after taking hoodia a
person's brain is made to believe that he has already had
food by suppressing the hunger mechanism. So, anyone can
loose weight if somehow they can cut down on calories and
increase activity. But does hoodia really work for
everyone? The simple answer to this is no. Because all
people do not eat because they are hungry. some eat because
they love to eat certain items. People don't go on
starvation by taking hoodia pills but it just cuts down
your daily calorie intake. Gradually, as time passes on
calorie reduction results in huge weight loss. But of
course it is important to follow a proper diet program as
well as proper exercise program at the same time.

When we compare hoodia with other suppressants and ask
"Does hoodia really work?", then the answer in definitely
yes. The biggest advantage of hoodia is that on one side it
does not have many side effects while on the other side it
helps in reducing interest in food to a large extent. If
you want to use hoodia only to reduce the love of junk food
by a mild margin then it will not benefit you.

But if you really want to loose weight naturally, without
any side effects and seriously and then if you are asking
"Does hoodia really work?" Then the answer is, yes.

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Mesothelioma - Breaking News: Is the Cure Finally Here?

Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that attacks three
vital components of the human body. Mesothelioma damages
the lining of the chest, abdominal cavity, and the heart.
Unfortunately many cases of mesothelioma are not diagnosed
in the early stages of the disease because symptoms may
remain latent for decades.

Many cases of mesothelioma are caused by asbestos, a
mineral fiber that was used in the construction of
buildings because of its highly effective insulation and
flame resistant properties. The inhalation of these fibers
is directly related to the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Over a period of decades mesothelioma destroys healthy
cells by assaulting them with three main avenues of attack:

1. Epithelioid. Epithelioid mesothelioma cells are the most
common and relatively easiest to treat of all types of
mesothelioma. This type of cell appears to be a papillary
or tubular growth that usually affects the outer membranes
and linings of the internal organs and other bodily
surfaces. Somewhere between 50 and 70% of all mesothelioma
cases belong to this category, and although this cancer is
usually extremely difficult to treat, epithelioid
mesothelioma is the most likely to respond to treatment.

2. Sarcomatoid. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the most
serious form of mesothelioma, as it is the least likely to
respond to treatment. These spindle-shaped patterns of
cells that appear to overlap each other are also
fortunately the rarest type of the cancer, with
approximately 10 and 20% of all mesothelioma cases falling
into this type. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is so dangerous
because it attacks and arises from the support tissues of
the body, such as bone, cartilage, fat, and muscle, and
cancers in these areas are notoriously difficult and
painful to treat. Patients with this form of cancer rarely
live longer than six months after diagnosis.

3. Biphasic cells is the final condition. Biphasic
mesothelioma is not an independent type of mesothelioma,
but rather a combination of sarcomatoid and epithelioid. It
is also a mixed bag of conditions in that it can take the
good and bad aspects of the other two types, and almost
20-35% of all mesothelioma cases fall into either mixed or
biphasic areas.

Is the Cure Finally Here?

Typically, treatment for mesothelioma depends on where the
cancer actually is developed, the stage of the disease, and
how old and healthy the patient is. But generally, like
many other cancers, treatment for mesothelioma cancer
includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a mixture of
all three.

Treatment may ease the pain, and prolong the life of some
patients. But unfortunately there is no cure for
mesothelioma other than hope, and a strong fight. Although
most mesothelioma patients do not live much longer than 12
months after diagnosis, some have lived upwards of 18
months.

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Keep Exercising To Keep Osteoporosis At Bay

Osteoporosis Can Strike at Thirty

Although osteoporosis is known to appear especially on
older people, the truth is that the disease can strike at
any age.

Therefore, millions and millions of people are at risk. And
not only women even though osteoporosis is associated in
most of the cases with them, but also men can suffer from
this debilitating condition.

Women are four times more likely to develop the disease
than men

Osteoporosis is a disease that makes the bones so fragile
and they are more likely to break.

There are no kinds of symptoms, no pain, no warning signs
that could alert people about the onset of the disease.

The first indication can be something minor like a fall, a
bump or a strain causing easily a break or fracture.

Any bone can be affected, but in many cases fractures occur
in the hip, spine or wrist.

Spinal fractures are serious, severe back pain, permanent
loss of height and deformity are often the outcome.

Hip fractures are very dangerous. In the most of the cases,
they require major surgery.

Both are likely to impair the ability to walk without
assistance.

Test have proven that one in every two Caucasian women and
one in eight men over the age of 50 are probable to suffer
an osteoporosis related fracture at some time in their
remaining lifetime.

Some women can lose almost 20% of bone mass only in the
first 5-7 years after the menopause, increasing their
susceptibility to the disease.

Important factors that can determine the disease are: a
thin/small frame, anorexia nervosa, advanced age, post
menopause including early or induced menopause, the
existence of the disease in the family history, low
testosterone in men, sedentary lifestyle, low calcium
diet, smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.

Prevention

Osteoporosis is a disease that needs to be prevented. No
one is too young to prepare herself or himself to fight
against it.

This can begin in early childhood and even teen years by
building strong bones, the best foundation for prevention
in later years.

The average woman will have acquired 98% of her skeletal
mass by the age of twenty.

Good to start at any age, there are three fundamental steps
you can take to reduce the chances of suffering from
osteoporosis.

· A healthy diet rich especially in calcium and vitamin D.
· A good lifestyle with without alcohol and smoking.
· A regular routine of weight bearing exercises.

Older people or any other ones who feel they might be at
risk, are advised to seek medical advice on the size of
weights and intensity of the routines, because there is the
danger of overdoing it which may result in fracture if the
disease already exists inside their body.

The critical years for building bone mass in women are from
childhood to age thirty.

According to some medical experts, a balanced diet and
regular exercise can determine the increase of the bone
mass by as much as 20% in women by age thirty.

Bone density measurements can be taken in various parts of
the body without any pain, discomfort or invasive procedure.

The tests that help people to prevent and treat osteoporosis

· can show your rate of bone density loss and monitor the
effects on a regular basis.
· are able to detect the disease before suffering a related
fracture so precautionary steps can be taken.
· can predict your future chances of suffering a fracture
due to the disease.

It is a wise precaution to consult your medical advisor and
request bone density tests if you think there is a chance
that you are at risk.

Regular exercise, a healthy diet and lifestyle will help
prevent and fight virtually every disease.

All these are necessary because what you must know is that
with osteoporosis there are NO warning signs, no symptoms
meant to put you on your guard. This is the reason for
which osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent
disease".

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