Hot Tub Fuengirola

Sitting in my Hot Tub in Spain on the Costa del Sol trying
out a new model I really felt the effect of the soothing
treatment of the warm water. Unfortunately I have had a
problem with my right shoulder in that I have strained a
tendon so it's an injury very similar to a frozen shoulder.

I have tried all sorts of things Heat, Frozen peas and
packs of Ice (my thanks to those helpful people who let me
have the ice packs) but the Hot Tub seems to have been the
best so far. It has loosened up the shoulder considerably
but I used it carefully as the water pressure can be strong.

I was very impressed by this Hot Tub it being a bit deeper
than most so that the warm water easily engulfs one
shoulders.

It's interesting how different people market Hot Tubs. Some
say the magic words equal to 24 Jets so does that mean it
does not have 24 jets but the vendor thinks it's equal to
24 Jets. Sounds a bit like bending the trade description in
my book

Or to put it another way it's just gibberish - either it's
got the number of jets or it does not. This is a very
important point as prices of Hot Tubs have a direct
relation to the number of actual jets as obviously the
more jets - the more pipe work - the more labour and the
more expensive they become. Well yes that's fair but what
they do is when they say equal to 24 Jets its probably got
only 8 Jets with 3 revolving jets built in so in reality 8
Jet Tub gets described as 24 and commands a 24 jet price.
Hmmmmmmm

The other thing that stands out is that some makers make
unbranded versions of their products. They tend to be
cheaper made products made to lower standards and that's
why they are unbranded the manufacturer does not want to
admit that it's his product. Usually these are described
with out reference to the power of the motors as are they
usually considerably underpowered. Thats where big savings
can be made by the manufacturer at the consumers expense.

You usually get what you pay for so less money can mean
fewer features

When you start with the cheapest way to build spas (full
foam), it is very much like day following night and can
create a house of cards falling down more often than not
as these Spas generally fall short in many other areas as
well. A full foam spa also makes it more or less
impossible to fix if it has a leak from with in the foam.

As with all things buy a product made by a well established
manufacturer who has been making the product for some time.

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The author Jacuzzi John supplies premium quality Hot Tubs
from Estepona In Spain and his web site is at
http://www.spas4you.com

and for a designer ramge of Hot
Tubs please go to http://www.hot-tubs-jacuzzi-spain.com

Lucas Fitness Training

There aren't very many of us who couldn't stand to lose a
few pounds or just reach a higher fitness plateau, luckily
in Lucas fitness training, you have a lot of options. There
are all kinds of sports and recreational activities that
make getting healthier and staving off obesity much easier.
It's a matter of figuring out what works for you and what
you are willing to participate in.

Deciding On an Activity

You may hear from time to time, that other people wouldn't
be overweight if they just got up and moved; this logic is
a little flawed because if someone doesn't enjoy their
exercise, they aren't going to do it. The first thing any
person interested in improving their health with Lucas
fitness training needs to do is think about any physical
activity they enjoy doing and then find a way to do it. It
may be with a personal trainer, in a gym, or on his or her
own; it doesn't matter as long as they stick with their
goals.

A lot of people get hung up on the theory of what exercise
is and what it isn't. The simple truth is that exercise is
any activity that moves the body, improves function, and
makes the participant feel good. If the activity releases
endorphins, then it is a worthwhile activity.

Examples of What to Choose

We have made it pretty clear that exercise can be what you
want it to be, with that in mind, here are a few examples
of what may work for you. Look back to childhood and think
about the things you like to do, like biking, hiking,
swimming, and just plain playing. All of those things can
be done now as an adult and fit well into your Lucas
fitness training plan.

Of course a more structured fitness plan may be better for
you and there are plenty of options there as well. Try out
yoga for a great stretch and lengthening muscle mass,
consider joining a gym, or become a part of a sports league
like softball or tennis. All of these options are great and
will help you lose weight and become healthier.

In order to maintain your already good physical fitness or
start a new chapter in your life, it's important to find
the right type of activity for you either in a gym setting
or on your own. Fortunately in the world of Lucas fitness
training you have all the opportunities in the world to
take good care of yourself.

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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

3 Genuine Tips on Beautiful Leg Development

Finally! Get the real truth about how to lean out your legs
and build quality muscle at the same time. If you are
confused about the multitude amount of cross information
you receive on message boards about how to create beautiful
legs, your prayers are answered.

Think about it. In just 12 weeks from now you can have
beautifully shaped legs with well-defined muscles as well
as cuts and separation in just the right places.

If you think this is impossible, think again. I have 3
genuine tips on how you can create beautiful leg
development in no time flat.

To create beautiful and well-developed legs you obviously
need to train them with resistance. Weight training will
build your leg muscles to give them shape, proportion, and
symmetry.

Well-built and balanced legs is the finishing touch to your
overall physique package, and nothing does this better than
good ole' weight training.

Beautiful Leg Development Tip #1

To create beautiful legs, include a compound exercise in
the beginning of your leg-training routine. Compound
exercises stimulate all the muscles and joints of the
targeted area being trained. Compound exercises improve
your core and allow you to lift more poundage which results
in greater muscle growth.

Leg compound exercises include:

Squat

Leg press

Stiff-legged deadlift

Beautiful Leg Development Tip #2

To break though leg plateaus and stimulate new leg growth
it's vital to constantly shock your leg training program
with a variety of sets and repetitions.

On the basic level, to build muscle you have to employ
heavy poundage with minimal reps (6-8). However, leg
training can greatly differ from your upper body and your
legs can benefit from light to moderate poundage using high
reps in the 30-50 rep range at times.

So, am I saying to eliminate heavy poundage and low-rep
training? No; not at all. What I'm saying is both (heavy
weight/low reps and light weight/high reps) have their
place in a leg training program. Combining both forms of
training targets every muscle fiber in your legs, sparking
new growth.

Beautiful Leg Development Tip #3

If you want to create stunning legs, then you must employ a
variety of training principles. Training principles allow
you to keep your body off guard, which opens the pathways
to new growth and metabolic boost.

A few simple training principles you should consider
including in your leg training program are:

Negatives

Twenty-ones

Tri-sets

Compound sets

Giant sets

Drop sets

Conclusion to Beautiful Leg Development

In short, if you want to build beautiful and well-shaped
legs that turn every head, you have to put forth effort and
applied knowledge. Don't jump into your leg training
haphazardly. Have a plan of attack and take your leg
training to new levels.

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Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988.
She is a nationally qualified bodybuilder and holds two
personal training certifications. She has written 6 ebooks
on fitness and has helped hundreds of clients transform
their bodies.

http://www.killer-quads.com
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The Future of Fat Loss

Look good naked without stepping a foot in the gym. That's
the new American dream right? We are a nation obsessed
with the eternal quest to look great with minimal to no
effort. Whether you are just too busy to make it to the
gym everyday, or simply need that little extra help with
your own diet and workout routine, there is good news on
the horizon for all of us, new drugs! These upcoming
pharmaceutical releases are gearing up to take the fat loss
market by storm over the next couple of years so read up
and get a head start on your beach body competition.

Pramlintide - Already available in the U.S. as a diabetes
treatment, Pramlintide is being studied by Amylin
Pharmaceuticals for its ability to produce a feeling of
fullness when eating and reduce weight. A synthetic form of
a satiety hormone, research has shown that when it's
injected into people's bodies before a meal they eat less,
even when given foods they crave. Amylin is also looking at
how the drug works in combination with other hormones.

CP404 - CP404 is a calcium channel blocker that works as a
nasal spray to block olfactory activity, or our sense of
smell, and reduce food intake. Compellis Pharmaceuticals is
developing the drug, which has only been tested on mice so
far, says Compellis CEO Chris Adams. The company plans to
begin human testing this year.

Orlistat (Xenical and alli) - A lipase inhibitor, Orlistat
promotes weight loss by preventing the digestion and
absorption of some fat from food. Unabsorbed fat is then
excreted via the stool. It's available by prescription as
Xenical and, since June, as alli, the only FDA-approved
over-the-counter weight loss product. Orlistat side effects
may include gas with oily spotting and an urgent need to
have a bowel movement

CLA - A new meta-analysis by University of Wisconsin at
Madison researchers has shown that supplements containing
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), on the market for years,
may help people shed fat. It's believed that CLA, a fatty
acid found in foods of animal origin such as beef, modifies
enzymes responsible for storing and burning fat.
Supplements are a good vehicle for CLA because it would be
difficult for people to get enough of the fatty acid
without loading up on saturated fat.

PP - Researchers at the Imperial College, London, are
looking at how gut hormones--pancreatic polypeptide (PP) in
particular--affect appetite control. The hormones are
released when a person eats, acting as neurotransmitters
that tell the brain to stop eating. Though it's being
developed in the form of an injection, it's possible in the
future that it could be produced as a patch or gum.
Researchers hope to start phase one trials early next year
and get the drug on the market in three to five years.

Y2R blocker - Georgetown University Medical Center
researchers have been able to use nontoxic chemical
injections to add and remove fat from lab mice. To add fat,
researchers injected the neurotransmitter NPY into the
mice. It's believed that NPY is activated during stress,
causing apple-shaped obesity and metabolic syndrome. But
administration of the receptor Y2R into the mice's
abdominal fat prevented both results, melting the fat.
Researchers hope that blocking Y2R might work the same way
in humans.

Rimonabant (Acomplia) - Approved for use in the European
Union as an obesity treatment, rimonabant selectively
blocks the CB1 receptors of the endocannabinoid system.
This system of receptors in the brain and body helps
regulate food intake and how the body uses and stores fats
and sugars. In clinical trials, rimonabant has been shown
to reduce body weight, with side effects such as nausea and
anxiety. Sanofi-aventis withdrew its FDA new drug
application for rimonabant last month but is working toward
resubmitting.

Suppressing Rip140 - Research has shown that suppression of
receptor-interacting protein 140 (Rip140), a nuclear
hormone co-repressor that regulates fat accumulation, can
accelerate fat burning in animals and fat cells. Initially
the subject of experiments at Imperial College in London,
RXi Pharmaceuticals is developing the approach as a
potential obesity or type-2 diabetes treatment.

Cetilistat - Under development by Alizyme, Cetilistat is a
gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor that blocks fat digestion
and absorption, causing weight loss. Clinical trials have
shown that the drug has fewer side effects than Xenical,
according to Alizyme. Cetilistat is currently being
prepared for phase-three clinical development.

Meridia - An oral prescription medication, Meridia works by
affecting the appetite control center in the brain. Most
people who lose weight on the drug, in combination with
diet and exercise, do so in the first six months of
treatment, according to its maker, Abbott Laboratories.
Common side effects include headache, dry mouth,
constipation and insomnia.

So, have you scoped out the ones that sound like the next
big wonder drug? Well don't get too excited, these need a
little more time before they are readily available to the
public but keep your eyes peeled for them over the next few
years. And remember that being healthy is more than just a
weight game. Be active, be fit, be healthy, and you will
look good naked. The ultimate goal right?

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This article is from the online marketing director of Fit
Fuel, Amber Thompson. Fit Fuel is a leading natural and
organic foods retailer on the web (http://www.FitFuel.com )

The Lower Abdominals

The lower abdominals may be the single most popular subject
among fitness enthusiasts today. This is due to the fact
that having flat, tight, lower abdominals is a highly
desired look, but a very difficult look for most people to
achieve. Many fitness professionals insist that there is no
such thing as "lower abdominals", While others propose that
exercises like crunches work the upper abs more and
exercises such as leg raises or reverse crunches work the
lower abs more.

Before continuing, first keep in mind that no abdominal
exercise can "spot reduce" lower abdominal fat. Many people
feel a need to perform special "lower ab" exercises, not
realizing that the real reason they can't see their lower
abs has nothing to do with their choice of abdominal
exercise, and everything to do with an excess of fat and
possibly digestive problems

Because of genetics and hormones like estrogen - the lower
abdominal region is simply one of the first places most
people store body fat. Therefore the same is true in
reverse - lower ab fat is the last place to come off.
Removal of lower abdominal body fat is a separate issue
than lower versus upper abdominal muscle recruitment and
body fat problems can only be addressed by creating a
caloric deficit and addressing lifestyle factors. This
requires proper nutrition, not special "lower ab" exercises.

Second, it's true that you cannot isolate the upper and
lower abdominals from one another. Both upper and lower
abdominals are activated during the performance of any
abdominal exercise. The rectus abdominis is one long
muscle, not two separate muscles. However, the nerve
innervation of the upper and lower portions is different.

Although you cannot completely isolate upper and lower abs,
research has used electromyography (EMG) testing to try and
determine whether certain exercises can emphasize one
section of the abs more than another. Results have shown
very clearly that the obliques can be recruited more with
specific exercises. However, data on lower versus upper abs
is mixed.

For example, a 2001 study by Lehman and McGill published in
the journal Physical Therapy said, "Differences between the
portions of the rectus abdominis muscle are small and may
lack clinical or therapeutic relevance." On the other hand,
a study by Willett and colleagues at the University of
Nebraska said, "our findings support the concept that
abdominal strengthening exercises can differentially
activate various abdominal muscle groups." A 2007 study by
Eric Sternlicht found major increases in EMG activity (93%)
of the lower abdominals simply by changing body placement
on a swiss ball during the crunch exercise.

I believe it is very possible that the upper and lower
abdominal areas can be emphasized to a greater degree by
the choice of exercise. The abdominal region is somewhat
unique because unlike muscles such as the bicep, the
abdominals are divided by tendinous intersections which
correlate to various segments of the spinal column. It has
been proposed that these segments may be under separate
neurological control.

As I learned in my internship from the Paul Chek Institute,
as early as 1934, Joel E. Goldthwaite in his book "Body
Mechanics in Health and Disease," determined that there was
a difference between the control mechanisms of the upper
abs versus the lower abs. In other words the "electrical
system" that controls each section is innervated by
different wiring.

Some years ago a TV special filmed a belly dancer rolling a
few quarters up, down, sideways and diagonally across her
belly. I have seen a similar feat with my own eyes as my
brother can do a "belly roll" - an impressive feat of
abdominal muscle control somewhat akin to a caterpillar
inching its way across the floor, by rolling one segment of
its body a time. Although this may simply be an individual
trait and or a well-practiced skill, it's suggestive that
different segments of the abdominals can function
independent of each other, indicating that they may be on
different neurological circuits.

Evidence of separate innervation may also be seen when a
person with great upper abdominals experiences distention
in the lower abdominal region, commonly known as a "pooch
belly," despite low body fat. Explanations include
gastrointestinal issues, bloating or food intolerances that
allow the lower abdominal wall to protrude as a result of
inflammation inside the gut. However, there may be a
neuromuscular explanation as well. If the muscles that hold
in the gut contents are weak or suffer from poor neural
connections, the lower abdominal wall may bulge outward,
independent of body fat levels.

There are many opinions on this controversy, as well as
conflicting research data. Some experts believe strongly
that "lower ab exercises" are just another fitness myth and
that the case is simply closed. However, the abdominal and
core region may be much more complex than just one long
sheet of muscle running from the sternum to the pubic bone
that contracts completely along its length or not at all. I
believe we should keep an open mind to the possibility of
being able to emphasize the upper or lower area to a
greater degree, as some of the EMG studies suggest.

Assuming that the lower abdominals can be stressed to a
greater degree with choice of exercise, this has
significant implications for creating highly effective and
individualized training programs. Lower abdominals should
be trained with (1) proper exercise sequence (lower abs
first), (2) proper selection and (3) proper progression. A
common mistake is when a beginner with weak lower abs
attempts to do advanced exercises such as hanging leg
raises. This demonstrates improper exercise selection and
progression and will do nothing but build muscle
imbalances. These imbalances will manifest in poor posture
and lead to injury and low back pain.

Upper and lower abdominals can be tested and I outline two
easy assessments to find out your level of lower abdominal
conditioning in my Firm and Flatten Your Abs e book. When
you take the upper and lower abdominal tests before
starting the program, you will easily see the difference
between the two and then you will know which areas to
prioritize the most, which exercises you can safely begin
with and how to get the best results possible from your
training program.

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David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditining Coach and holds
multiple certifications including three from the
prestigious CHEK Institute. Plus he is also the author of
the popluar selling e book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs,"
which teaches you how to develop a ripped abdominal region.
Lean how to shead bodyfat and eliminate low back pain and
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