musk group health management

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:18:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:09:00 +0000

NEW REMEDIAL MASSAGE CLINIC OPENING ON CARLISLE ST ST KILDA EAST VERY SOON

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:33:00 +0000

is excited to announce it will be

opening a Remedial Massage Clinic

in St Kilda very soon.

The clinic will be located ABOVE

Little Sparrow Natural toys and Handworks.

The address is 324A Carlisle St, St Kilda East.

Remedial Massage is still being conducted at 7/317 Inkerman St

St Kilda East until further notice.

If you haven't had a treatment for some time now is the time to do so.

We are currently offering a winter special on 1 hour massages.

Until the end of August a 1 hour massage will only cost $65, also remembering, that with your Lucky 9 card every ninth massage is for free.

In conjunction with the above offer the first 50 people to join muskgroup health management's facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/musk-group-health-management/23039662105) and quote winter offer will receive an extra $5 dollars of a 1 hour massage making it $60.

Over winter we at muskgroup health management will be concentrating on massage as part of detoxification, so allowing the body to rid itself of unwanted waste. We also do nutrition consultations and work very closely with Reid Naturopathics, run by Belinda Reid (B.Hsc Natutopathy). Belinda is a qualified Naturopath who specialises in Nutrition and Lifestyle advice, Herbal Medicine and in depth Detox Programs. Belinda can be contacted on 0413 806 328

HOW CAN MASSAGE HELP YOU?

Does pain or restricted movement keep you from living the life you you want? Sports injuries, household accidents, repetitive strain as well as everyday stress and tension can cause problems that all to often take up residence in our bodies.

Massage can help. Massage is a therapy that can relieve pain and help heal certain conditions and prevent their return.
In some cases massage can also eliminate the need for medication.

LUCKY 9

Choose a massage to suit your needs, ranging from relaxation through to deep tissue, pre and post sports plus advanced contract and relax techniques. Enjoy 8 massages and receive your 9th one for free.

Note: Full body not included, see below for massage details and ask for your lucky 9 card.

CONTROLLED LABS ORANGE OXIMEGA GREENS ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 22 May 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Controlled Labs Orange OxiMega Greens Antioxidant Complex is a new Advanced Greens Superfood formula guaranteed to give your body all the necessary superfood nutrients it needs.

OxiMega Greens Complex consists of - Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Chlorella, Spirulina, Lecithin, Ginko, Aloe, Kelp, Spearmint, Brown rice bran, Milk Thistle, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, Barley Malt, Green Tea Extract, Quercetin, Bilberry, Turmeric, Stevia, Cinnamon.

Anti Oxidant Complex - Raspberry, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Blueberry, Acai and Mangosteen.

Cardiovascular Complex - Red Beetroot Powder, Carrot, Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale and Parsley.

Enzyme Blend - Bromelain, Papain, Protease, Lactase, Amylase, Lipase and Cellulase.

Probiotic (dairy free) Blend - Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Casei and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus.

Serving Size 5 grams, 1 Teaspoon in 200ml water daily or as directed.

As this product contains products derived from BEE'S you must consult with a Nutritional expert before consuming.

OxiMega Greens Complex is available from GNC Acland st St Kilda, GNC Cecil st Sth Melbourne and GNC Westfield Shopping Centre Fountain Gate. RRP $66.95 Gold Card Price $62.95.

GNC PRO PERFORMANCE RAPID DRIVE 5000 BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:50:00 +0000

GNC Pro Performance RAPID DRIVE BCAA is the result of extensive research to find the most superior and rapidly absorbed amino acid profile for rapid muscle re-fueling.
Branched Chain Amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are critically important for stimulating muscle protein synthesis, reducing protein breakdown and preserving muscle glycogen stores. The body uses these essential amino acids as fuel during exercise.
RAPID DRIVE BCAA can help maintain and rapidly replenish BCAA stores. Each serving supplies 5000mg of pure BCAA and should be used in conjunction with a complimentary exercise and nutrition program.

RAPID DRIVE BCAA is available from GNC Acland st St Kilda and GNC Cecil st Sth Melbourne. 265g $74.95 and $59.95 with Gold Card discount.

ADVANCED DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:33:00 +0000

Lifestream Advanced Digestive Enzymes is designed specifically to support digestion for people who eat the typical modern diet, which is often high in protein, fat and refined carbohydrates. It contains a proprietary blend of enzymes specifically designed to assist with the digestion of these meals.

Proper digestion is essential for the health of the bowel. The modern diet often consists of predominantly enzyme deficient cooked foods. Supplementation with enzymes helps to replace those lost in cooking and supplements the enzymes found in raw foods.

Lifestream Advanced Digestive Enzymes:

Assists healthy functioning of the digestive tract and bowel
Assists of absorption of beneficial nutrients from food
Helps promote the proper digestion of fats which is necessary for the absorption of important fat soluble vitamins such as Vitamins D, A and E.
Is effective at each pH level in the digestive system.
Contains no animal derived enzymes.

Lifestream Advanced Digestive Enzymes contains no artificial colours or flavours and is 100% vegan.

Lifestream Advanced Digestive Enzymes contains the following Enzymes; Amylase, Protease, Bromelains, Lipase, Papain, Lactase and Cellulase.

Lifestream Advanced Digestive Enzymes are available at GNC Acland st St Kilda and GNC Cecil st Sth Melbourne. Available in 180 capsule size and RRP is $69.95.

SUN WARRIOR (RAW VEGAN) SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:33:00 +0000

Discover Sunwarrior Protein: the perfect protein for athlete's, body builders, vegetarians, vegans and health enthusiasts. Ideal for building muscle mass, assisting weight control and maintaining health and wellbeing.

At 80% Protein, Sunwarrior protein has the highest (non-soy) raw whole grain sprouted vegan protein on the market.

By using a third generation process, Sunwarrior has created the best tasting vegetable protein on the market with a silky smooth texture that blends well and tastes great compared to other chalky and grainy vegetable proteins.

Sunwarrior use an old world process of combining the sprouted endo-sperm and the bran from Raw Sprouted Whole Grain Brown Rice. This unique process creates the first complete hypo-allergenic protein which is made up of all 9 essential amino acids and other non-essential amino acids in a perfectly balanced amino acid profile.

Sunwarrior protein is created with a low temperature natural enzyme process that does not use any chemicals or acid hydrolysis (like most proteins do).

Sunwarrior protein contains a wide variety of easily absorbed vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, trace elements and phyto-nutrients.

Sunwarrior Protein comes in Three flavours, Natural, Vanilla and Chocolate and is available at GNC Acland st St Kilda and GNC Cecil st Sth Melbourne.. RRP $89.95 1kg..

L-GLUTAMINE POWDER

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:37:00 +0000

Glutamine, one of the most abundant free form amino acids found in skeletal muscles. Glutamine serves as fuel for the immune system, provides an anti catabolic effect and is involved in protein synthesis. Prolonged high intensity exercise in all forms i.e especially athletes and dancers will show decreases in Glutamine levels resulting in a Glutamine deficiency. Supplementing with GNC Glutamine will help in maintaining Glutamine levels in skeletal muscles. Glutamine is best taken both during and post intense exercise as wall as before bed, and each serving is 5 grams or i level teaspoon.

Glutamine is also extremely beneficial in aiding digestion. Not only does it help with protein synthesis it also strengthens the integrity of your intestines, in the instance of IBS and Leaky Gut syndrome. Glutamine has shown well documented therapeutic effects in repairing the Villie of the intestines so as to stop nutrients leaking out into the gut causing stomach upsets and bloating, along with a multitude of other symptoms..

Available at GNC Acland St St KIlda and GNC Cecil st Sth Melbourne.
454 Grams $69.95 and 909 grams $129.95

N-ACETYL CARNITINE

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:33:00 +0000

Endura N-Acetyl Carnitine assists with the conversion of body fat into energy which may assist endurance and stamina. N-Acetyl Carnitine transports fat molecules straight into the mitochondria of active muscles as an energy source.

N-Acetyl Carnitine is also important for normal cellular energy production as it is here where the fatty acids are transported into the cells for energy.

MAY ASSIST WITH STAMINA AND ENDURANCE
MAY BE BENEFICIAL DURING TIMES OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
MAYBE BENEFICIAL IN SUPPORTING NORMAL AND HEALTH COGNITIVE FUNCTION, INCLUDING CONCENTRATION.

N-Acetyl Carnitine is best taken twice daily. 1 metric teaspoon before physical activity and 1 teaspoon at lunch time with water or juice.

N-Acetyl Carnitine is great support for athletes of all kinds, but is also very beneficial for those who are under cognitive stress. Along with Vitamin C, N-Acetyl Carnitine is synthesised and transported across cell membranes where the fatty acids undergo beta-oxidation. N-Acetyl Carnitine is also important for both skeletal and heart muscles....

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND JOINT PROTECTION

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:12:00 +0000

Many people are unaware of the incredible healing properties of Herbs and in particular the not so common ones like Boswellia.

Boswellia Serrata has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. These properties are due to the active constituents, known as boswellic acids, which reduce the formation of inflammatory leukotrienes. Boswellia resin has been used traditionally for the treatment of many inflammatory conditions including rheumatic disorders and pulmonary diseases, especially those of chronic nature.

Boswellia has reported significant results in studies and clinical trials, in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Boswellia has shown significant decreases in knee pain and increases in knee flexion.

So if you suffer from any of these conditions Boswellia along with MSM will have a marked effect in the reduction of pain and inflammation especially within the knee joint. Whether you are an athlete, do weight training or suffer from Osteo or Rheumatoid arthritis you will benefit greatly from this amazing herb.

VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:45:00 +0000

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) The King of Vitamins and very often misunderstood for it's amazing longevity and disease preventing properties.

Ascorbic Acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the body;s growth and development. It is synthesised by plants and majority of animals from glucose and galactose. However there are a small amount of primates, members of the animal kingdom along with Humans that lack the enzyme required for biosynthesis of Ascorbic Acid. Thus Ascorbic Acid is an essential nutrient (vitamin) that must be obtained from dietary or supplemental origins

Here are just two reasons why we should take
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).

Iron Regulation - Ascorbic Acid is involved with the regulation of iron through a number of different mechanisms. It enhances iron absorption within the gastrointestinal tract by regulating iron transfer and storage pathways.
L-Carnitine Synthesis and Fatty Acid Transport - Ascorbic Acid is required for synthesis of L-Carnitine, an important compound necessary for the transportation of fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane into the mitochondria where they are utilised as an energy source. L-Carnitine is an important compound for the production of cellular energy, particularly in heart and skeletal muscle.

HOW IS FAT DIGESTED IN THE BODY

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:10:00 +0000

Although a small amount of lipase is secreted by Ebner's glands on the tounge, and by the stomach, these digestive actions are not significant , as almost no real breakdown of fat occurs until the fats reach the duodenum in the form of gastric chyme.

Fat Breakdown In The Small Intestines.

Fat digestion and absorption requires that the complex fat molecules be broken down into the smaller more manageable molecules. This is done by mixing the fat with the digestive enzyme lipase, which enters the duodenum from the pancreas - the main source of enzymes for digesting fats and proteins. Lipase chops up lipid molecules into fatty acid molecules. However, because fat does not dissolve in water, the fat molecules enter the duodenum in a congealed mass, which makes it impossible for the pancreatic lipase enzymes to attack them, since lipase is a water soluble enzyme and can only attack the surface of the fat molecules. To overcome this problem the digestive system uses a substance called bile, produced in the liver but stored in the gallbladder, which enters the duodenum via the bile duct. Bile emulsifies fat - meaning, it disperses them into small droplets which then become suspended in the watery contents of the digestive tract. Emulsification allows lipase to gain easier access to the fat molecules and thus accelerates their breakdown and digestion.

How Fat is Digested And Absorbed Into The Bloodstream.

Lipase and other digestive juices just break down the fat molecules into fatty acids and types glycerol. Absorption of fat into the body, which takes 10-15 minutes, occurs in the villi - the millions of finger-like projections which cover the walls of the small intestine. Inside each villus is a series of lymph vessels (lacteals) and blood vessels (capillaries). The lacteals absorb the fatty acids and glycerol into the lymphatic system which eventually drains into the bloodstream. The fatty acids are transported via the bloodstream to the membranes of adipose cells or muscle cells, where they are either stored or oxidised for energy.. Since glucose rather than fat is the body's preferred source of energy , and since only about 5 percent of absorbed fat ( the glycerols) can be converted into glucose, a significant proportion of digested fat typically stored as body fat in the adipose cells. ( Pictured Above left typical fat stored in adipose cells). The glycerol part is absorbed by the liver and is either converted into glucose (gluconeogenesis), and/or used to help breakdown glucose into energy (glycolosis).

Fat Loss Future Facts: #1 The Fat Gland

PROGRAM DESIGN AND REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:58:00 +0000

HAVE YOU STOPPED ACHIEVING YOUR DESIRED RESULTS?

ARE YOU BORED WITH YOUR CURRENT GYM PROGRAM?

DO YOU WANT A CHALLENGING PROGRAM THAT IS TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS?

Program Design & Review

This package includes, a specifically designed program tailored to achieve your individual goals over a six week period.
You will be assessed and taken through the program in it's entirety at your first session.
There will also be a 30 minute review at week three and week six monitoring, your progress and recording your results.

Initial Cost $225, Ongoing six week programs including reviews, $200.

www.muskgroup.com.au

Visit the above link and click on the weights/boxing tab for full details on training and programming for your needs...

or contact Peter on 0419 371 089.

Introductory offer - The first 10 people who take up this offer will receive the initial program for $200 thats a $25 dollar upfront saving ...

Yours in Health and Fitness.

Lean Muscle gain

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:36:00 +0000

CONTROLLED LABS DH20 HYDROLYZED
WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE

What is it for?

Controlled Labs DH20 is a 100% hydrolyzed whey protein isolate with a degree of hydrolysis of 20% as the sole protein source. In addition to the premium quality 100% Hydrolyzed Isolate, free form leucine and digestive enzymes Protease and Lactase help maximise the benefits and support digestion.

Controlled Labs DH20 is designed specifically to be used as a post workout protein, formulated to dramatically stimulate protein synthesis ( in simple terms, muscle growth) and enhance recovery.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Fast Acting Easily Assimilated and Fast Acting Di and Tri Peptides.
Intense exercise can greatly reduce the capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to digest whole proteins found in foods such as dairy. Compared with whole proteins, Di and Tri peptides are rapidly absorbed through the gut within 20 minutes without bloating or gastric upset. Di and Tri peptides contained within the hydrolyzed protein are assimilated intact by way of a peptide transport system in the gut. As such, they are rapidly digested and transport into the blood stream faster then whole proteins. It is the Di and Tri peptides that provide hydrolyzed proteins with an advantage over intact proteins like whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate during the post event post training window.

Stimulates an insulin response for improved nutrient uptake and growth.
The combination of peptide bound leucine and free form leucine plus the rapid acting nature of the hydrolyzed whey protein isolate promote the the release of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin is a highly anabolic hormone that is responsible for the storage of nutrients in insulin sensitive cells. Post resistance training, muscle cells are sensitive to the effects of insulin for up to three hours. Consuming Controlled Labs DH20 during this anabolic window period lets athletes naturally capitalise on the recovering muscle cells' increased nutritional requirements and receptivity to insulin.

Initiates the process of muscle protein synthesis.
Leucine is considered to be the most anabolic amino acid and stimulates protein synthesis in an equivalent manner to a whole protein. Leucine has demonstrated it's capacity to influence the fate of the other two branch chain amino acids ( Valine and Isoleeucine) for use in muscle protein synthesis, therby making it integral to the effectiveness of the BCAAs in supporting recovery. The combination of peptide bonded and free form leucine in the formula is designed to enhance protein synthesis and initiate the process as quickly as possible.

Helps support the digestive system.
Protease and Lactase have been added to the formula to enhance amino acid availability and offset any potential issues with the minute amount of lactose present in the hydrolyzed whey protein isolate.

Who is this product recommended for?
This product is ideal for athletes who want an easily digested and light protein for the post training/event window period. Most resistance training athletes will have a general purpose protein that they use throughout the day that has a 3-7 hour release rate. Post training they may wish to use a dedicated protein that has a much faster release rate and supplies their physiological needs for readily accessible and useable protein to aid the repair of damaged muscles.

Where can i purchase this product from?

GNC Acland St St Kilda- 165 Acland St St Kilda
GNC Sth Melbourne - shop 106, 113 Cecil St South Melbourne.
RRP $109.95, 951 grams.

FOOD MATTERS 'DOCUMENTARY'

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:44:00 +0000

"Let thy food be thy medicine" -Hippocrates (370-460BC)

"FOOD MATTERS is a must see for those looking to take control of their health"John Gray. PH.D

"FOOD MATTERS is a hard hitting fast paced look at our current state of health. Despite the billion of dollars of funding and research into the so-called cures we continue to suffer from a raft of chronic illness and everyday maladies"

This ground breaking documentary sets about uncovering the trillion dollar worldwide 'Sickness Industry' and exposes a growing body of scientific evidence proving that nutritional therapy can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than most conventional medical treatments.

FOOD MATTERS features interviews with leading medical experts from around the world who discuss natural approaches to preventing and reversing Cancer, Obesity,Heart Disease, Depression, Mental Illness and many other chronic conditions. Find out what works, what doesn't and what's killing you.

Becoming informed about the choices you have for you and your family's health could save your life.

Featuring: Andrew Saul, Charlotte Gerson, Dr Dan Rogers, David Wolfe, Prof Ian Brighthope, Jerome Burne, Philip Day and Dr Victor Zeines..

IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH THIS STUNNING DVD IS A MUST SEE...

GNC Pro Performance Carnithin

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0000

GNC Pro Performance Carnithin.
Features and Benefits.

Ingredients:
2000mg Carnitine Complex
100mg EGCG Catechins from Green Tea
100mg Rasperi Ketones
per serve, approximately 3.5g

Carnitine may enhance the conversion of fat stores into energy, therefore benefiting in weight management.

Carnitine is involved in cellular energy production, therefore aiding in efficient muscular function.

Carnitine also improves the body's glucose utilisation and insulin sensitivity, therefore beneficial for balancing blood sugar levels and minimising sugar cravings.

Carnitne also reduces delayed onset muscle sorness, therefore taken post training carnitine can improve recovery from exercise.

Carnithin is perfect for those who are seeking weight management plus extra energy during their training and assistance with crucial recovery needed post training...

ELIMINATING ACIDIC WASTE FROM THE BODY

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:46:00 +0000

Upon Arising

1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar + 1 tsp Celtic Sea Salt + 1 squeeze lemon juice in 300ml water

10 Minutes Later

1-2 tsp Barley Grass in 200ml water

Breakfast Superfood Smoothie

2-3 tbsp Pea Protein + 1tbsp Superfoods Blend (Udo's Beyond Greens) + 1tbsp Flaxseed Oil + 1 tbsp Psyllium Husks + 1 tsp Acai Berry powder + 1 tsp Organic Raw Cacao powder + 1 tsp Organic Raw Maca powder + 1 B complex

With Lunch

4 Spirulina Tablets + 1 B Complex

With Mid Afternoon Snack

4 Spirulina Tablets

Super Juice - Ginger, Celery, Carrott, Beetroot, Cucumber, Spinach and Pineapple

Before Bed

1 Serve TJ Clark Colloidal Minerals

4 Barley Grass Capsules

1 Zinc Tablet

1 Magnesium Tablet

2 Prima C Tablets

2 Kyolic Garlic Capsules..

Recommendations:

Drink Ionised pH balanced water
Learn acid/alkaline forming foods and apply 80% alkaline and 20% acidic approach to each meal
Purchase salivary/urine pH strips and begin self testing
Look into alkaline recipe ideas
Use Alkaline protein to replace animal meats if required ( whey or pea protein)
Increase intake of EFA'S ( essential fatty acids) Omega 3,6,9
Introduce proper breathing techniques
Begin Anti Stress activities ( meditation, yoga, stretching)
Reduce caffeine intake, or balance with extra alkaline fluids
Increase raw food intake with each meal

The Athletes Shopping Cart

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0000

It is important to remember that YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT and ABSORB!!

Individuals who train for weight management, muscle gain or competition, must remember to provide their bodies with food of the highest nutritional value as possible.

Food that is highly processed serves no purpose in a trainer's kitchen. In fact it is likely to be the biggest enemy in regard to achieving results.

Organic food should be chosen wherever possible.

Filtered pH balanced water should also be consumed pH between 7 and 8 preferably.

EVA Life is a great brand with a pH of 8.3.

THE SHOPPING LIST

FROM THE MARKET

Organic cruciferous vegetables - eaten raw wherever possible
Organic lean cuts of meat
Organic non-hybridized fruits
Organic nuts and legumes

GOOD FATS

Organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil
Fish oil- tested for toxins and heavy metals
Organic cold-pressed unrefined Coconut Oil
Extra-Virgin Olive oil - used as a dressing, not to cook with

SUPERFOODS

Spirulina - nature's multivitamin
Barley Grass - nature's alkaliser
Organic raw cacao - rich in minerals and antioxidants
Goji Berries - handful per day, super high in Vitamin C and antioxidants
Bee Pollen - rich in amino acids and good sugars
Maca Powder - rich in amino acids and phytonutrients

A WORD ON HIGH PROTEIN DIETS

Individuals who exercise, often and consume high-protein diets. here are some important considerations.

Protein can be acidic, therefore consider balancing with high alkaline foods and supplements. A good rule of thumb is 80% alkaline and 20% acidic foods.
Protein can deplete the body of digestive enzymes, causing poor digestion and assimilation of nutrients. This problem can be addressed by eating plenty of vegetables( must be raw!) or supplementing with digestive enzyme formulas.
High fibre intake must accompany high protein intake for proper bowel elimination and detoxification. Psyllium husks are an excellent cheap fibre.

Here is a great website to checkout that provides and yes delivers, fresh Organic fruit and veg, along with great recipes on raw and superfood smoothies etc.

www.missorganic.com.au

Remember you only get one vehicle for life so make sure you put the correct fuel into it...

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:41:00 +0000

CrossBox Ultimate Fitness Training

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:25:00 +0000

Burn The fat, By Tom Venuto Fat Loss Lies #8

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:53:00 +0000

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Fat Loss Lie #8: "Zero carb or very low carb diets are best for permanent fat loss"
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The Low Carb Diet Truth

No diet issue has ever created more confusion and controversy than the low carb vs. high carb debate. You are about to finally hear the low carb truth... simplified... But then, you will also hear about a few surprising "twists" to the low carb story!

Contrary to what certain "gurus" tell you, carbohydrates are NOT fattening. As you learned in part 5, what's fattening is eating more calories than your body can use at one time. If you eat too much of anything, it will get stored as fat. Period. That is the pure essence and scientific truth about fat loss:

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CARBS!!!

IT'S ABOUT THE CALORIES!

But don't throw out your low carb diet just yet!

Reduced carb dieting does seem to have some beneficial effects on weight loss and fat loss, but it may not be for the reasons that most people think! In fact, it may not have anything to do with carbs at all ... it may be about protein and appetite regulation!

Low carbers usually don’t want to admit this - they usually want to insist on “metabolic advantage” - but the fact is, one of the biggest reasons that low carb diets can help improve fat loss is because it's very difficult to overeat when you restrict an entire group of energy dense foods like carbohydrates.

And there we have the truth again - if you eat less because of a low carb diet, you lose weight because you ate less, not because you ate less carbs. Got it? Less carbs = less calories!

Test it for yourself:

See how easy it is to overeat if you are told "eat as much of anything as you want." Then see how hard it is to eat a surplus of calories if you’re told, "eat as much as you want - but only lean protein, salad veggies and green veggies with a little bit of essential fat." You will lose fat like crazy on a diet like that, but it's not necessarily because carbs are low, it’s primarily because the CALORIES are low!

The problem is, most people cannot stay on a diet so restricted in choices. That's why over the long term, low carb diets aren't really much more effective than any other diet.

Appetite control - a legit benefit of low carb diets?

Very low carb diets often tell you not to count calories and they say you can eat as much as you like if you just stick to protein and fat. However, they're making a huge assumption that by restricting carbs and allowing fat intake, your appetite will regulate itself and you will eat less as a result.

That's often exactly what happens with low carb, high fat diets - you tend to eat less automatically - so appetite control appears to be a legitimate benefit of low carb diets. However, there is nothing special about "low carb diets" that allows you to eat unlimited calories. If you eat in a caloric surplus, you are going to gain weight, no matter what the macronutrient composition of the diet.

High thermic effect: A second weight loss advantage of a low carb (higher protein) diet?

Here's another potential advantage: Low carb diets tends to be higher in protein. Since protein has a much higher thermic effect, it can lead to slightly greater fat loss than a diet of the same calorie amount that is high in fat and carbs.

In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2005 (93(2): 281-289), researchers followed a group of 113 overweight subjects after 4 weeks of a very low calorie diet, through a 6 month period of weight maintenance. The subjects were divided into a control group and a protein group that was given an extra 30 grams of protein in place of an equal amount of carbs.

The researchers found that the group with the higher protein intake was less likely to regain the lost weight, and any weight gain in the protein group was lean tissue and not fat. The results were attributed to higher thermic effect and a decrease in appetite.

A third advantage to low carbs?

Another potental benefit of carb restriction is better glycemic (blood sugar) control. This may provide some body composition and health advantages for individuals who are carb intolerant or who suffer from "metabolic syndrome" (where the body doesn't process sugar very well and tends to overproduce insulin).

Of course, as with nearly everything in life, there are two sides to every coin...

Disadvantages of low carb diets

1) For most people, strict low carb diets are difficult to stick to.

If you remove most of your carbohydrates from your diet for a long period of time, you're setting yourself up for a relapse. You tend to crave what you cannot have, both physiologically and psychologically. The more you cut the carbs, the easier it is to rebound will be when you put carbs back in.

2) Very low carb diets are often unbalanced and missing many nutrients.

It's still up for debate whether low carb programs like the Atkins diet are unhealthy, but removal of entire good groups such as fruits and 100% whole natural grains is definitely not nutritionally balanced for fiber, phytochemical and micronutrient intake.

3) Very low carb diets may cause low energy levels.

Most people will feel physically tired and mentally irritable without carbs, so their training will usually suffer: Low carbs = low energy. Low energy = poor workouts. Poor workouts = poor results. This makes low carb diets a poor choice for highly active people. The reason I don't recommend "very low" carb diets to my clients is because I am a strong advocate of weight training and cardio training as part of a fitness lifestyle. When you are training hard, you must "feed the machine" and eat to support your activity.

4) The intial rapid weight loss on a very low carb diet can be deceiving.

Much of the initial weight loss on low carbs is water and even lean tissue. If you drop 5-7 lbs in your first week on a low carb diet it sounds impressive, but if one pound is fat, 2-3 pounds are water and 2-3 pounds are muscle, what did you accomplish? Your goal should be fat loss, not "weight" loss.

Taking a lesson from the leanest athletes on Earth

On an interesting side note, I've made an 18-year long study of how the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models get so incredibly lean. One thing I noticed was that almost every bodybuilder or fitness competitor uses some variation of the low carb diet to prepare for competitions. Why? because although there are disadvantages, they want those low carb advantages, even if it's a difficult diet to follow.

Most bodybuilders however, use an interesting variation on the traditional low carb diet. It's called "carb cycling," where you increase carbs at regular intervals rather than staying on low carbs all of the time. Carb cycling makes low carb diets safer, more effective and easier to follow.

The bottom line?

Yes, there is something to the low carb diet that helps accelerate fat loss. But in the end, it all comes back to calories and to whether or not you can stick with your program. Ability to comply with a program may be the biggest factor of all in long term success, not the level of carb intake. Low carb diets work primarily because they make you eat less. Eat too much and you gain weight, regardless of whether it's protein, carbs or fat.

My advice is not to jump into a low carb diet without reason, but to assess whether you are a good candidate for this type of approach. Then, if you decide to try the low carb approach, it's best used temporarily to break a plateau or reach a peak and it appears that a small reduction in carbs with a slight increase in protein is enough to get most of the benefits of low carb diets.

Cutting out carbs completely (or even dropping all the way to 20-30 grams a day as some programs advise in the beginning), is not necessary, it's hard to stick to and is probably not healthy in the long term. It's usually not wise to go to extremes in anything and that's as true for nutrition as anything else in life: moderation is the key..

In the next lesson, we will put an end to another long-standing fat loss debate: Cutting calories (diet) versus burning calories (exercise).

"Train hard and expect success"

Burn The Fat, By Tom Venuto! Fat Loss Lies #7

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:08:00 +0000

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Fat Loss Lie #7: "Your genetics are keeping you fat"
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How The News Media Distorts, Exagerrates And Lies To You

A recent New York Times story headline said, "Genes Take Charge, And Diets Fall By The Wayside." A similar headline in the New York Post said, "Battle Your Biology? Fat Chance!"

These and other articles like them claim that more and more evidence is proving that if you're overweight, "it's not your fault" and that genes - more than environment and behavior - explain obesity.

I say, "complete, unadulterated GARBAGE!"

Media stories like these often take legitimate statistics about genetic obesity completely out of context and blow them out of proportion to make for sensational news. They also make the common and devastating mistake of encouraging people to cast blame for their health anywhere but on themselves. Many of these types of stories are also based on ulterior motives.

Even worse, believing that "It's not your fault" is one of the biggest lies told in the weight loss industry and one of the most damaging beliefs you could ever have. In fact, the ONLY way you can ever become successful at achieving and maintaining your ideal weight is by accepting responsibility.

What The Research Really Says About Obesity And Your Genes

Make no mistake, there IS a genetic component to obesity. According to the latest research from the Human Genomics Project, you may inherit body fat tendencies just as you inherited your height, eye color or hair color. The tendency may range from slight predisposition to full blown genetic obesity.

In the 1990's, obesity researchers identified the OB (obesity) gene and mapped it to chromosome #7. Studies following a large number of twins and families have also helped to establish a link between obesity and heredity.

However, scientists say that severe mutations in the obesity gene are rare in humans (so mouse studies are largely irrelevant) and doubt has been raised concerning high genetic probability for obesity. ("Full blown" genetic obesity affects only about 5% of obese individuals!)

Therefore, claiming that genetics are more important than behavior and lifestyle is completely false.

Other Genetic Influences... Your Body Type And Metabolic Type

Other theories of genetic individuality discuss inherited body types, metabolic rate and body chemistry . In the 1930's, Harvard psychologist Dr. William H. Sheldon developed a classification system for different body types called "somatotyping":

Ectomorphs are the lean, lanky types. They are usually very thin and bony, with fast metabolisms and extremely low body fat. An ectomorph can seemingly eat like a horse without gaining an ounce.

Mesomorphs are the "genetically gifted." They are lean, muscular and naturally athletic. Mesomorphs lose fat and gain muscle with ease.

Endomorphs are the "fat retainers." Characterized by round features, excess body fat and large joints ("big bones"), endomorphs usually have difficulty in losing body fat and they tend to gain fat quickly if they eat poorly or don't exercise.

In addition to inherited body type ("somatotype"), individuals may also inherit certain metabolic types. Some people metabolize carbohydrates inefficiently and do not regulate blood sugar efficiently. They tend to produce too much insulin when they eat concentrated or fast-absorbing carbs, and or to be insulin resistant. This makes it more difficult to release stored body fat and puts them at risk for a variety of health problems. This condition is known as "Syndrome X" or "metabolic syndrome."

The $26 Billion Conspiracy Behind The Lies

Some doctors and researchers, such as those quoted in the newspaper stories, consider these obesity-stimulating conditions to be genetically transmitted "diseases" that require medical treatment. In a few isolated cases, obesity clearly is a genetic disorder. However, these cases are rare, so this idea of obesity as a "disease" should be viewed with a great deal of caution and suspicion, because weight loss is potentially the biggest market in the world for drug sales.

According to Justin Gillis, a staff writer for the Washington Post, more than 45 companies worldwide are trying to develop new obesity drugs, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Gillis writes, "In world where a blockbuster drug is worth $1 billion a year in sales, analysts give $5 billion as the low estimate for sales of an important obesity drug. If a company developed a truly safe, effective weight loss drug, and sold it for $3 a day to one quarter of the 100+ million American adults estimated to be overweight, sales would exceed $26 billion a year in this country alone."

If obesity is classified as a (genetically inherited) "disease", that means more prescriptions will be written

Listen, if anyone ever tells you that "It's not your fault... you were born fat, so don't feel guilty... and don't worry, we have a drug that can help," be cautious and question whose interests are being served; yours or the pharmaceutical giants.

The Truth About Heredity And Body Fat

Losing weight does seem easier for some people than for others. In fact, researchers say that there is a segment of the population that appears to be "genetically resistant to obesity." That doesn't seem fair, but that's the way life is. Let's be honest; not everyone has the genetics to become a top-ranking pro bodybuilder or to become an Olympic Gold medallist.

But you are NOT doomed to live a life of fatness if you don't have "athletic genes." Everyone can improve their body shape and fitness level beyond where it is today.

Body fat is the result of many influences. Genetics is only one of them and as little as 25% the causes are genetic/biological in nature. According To Dr. Claude Bouchard of the Human genomics Laboratory in Baton Rouge, LA, there are several certainties about the TRUE causes of obesity. He suggests the following contributing factors:

(1) physical environment
(2) social environment
(3) behavior
(4) biology

This means that 75% of your results are dictated by lifestyle and behavior factors and only 25% by biology. Accodring to Dr. Bouchard, "The obesity epidemic that we are facing today has developed only over the past 50 years and cannot be explained by changes in our genome."

And The Truth About Personal Responsibility That Will Set You FREE!

Like it or not, the condition of your body today is primarily a result of your own lifestyle, behavior and mindset (psychology). But that's great news, because it means most of the factors that affect your body fat levels are entirely under your control. These factors include how much you eat, what you eat, when you eat, who you eat with, how many sedentary activities you engage in, what type of exercise you do, how frequently you exercise, how long you exercise and how hard you exercise

Your first step if you want to achieve and maintain your perfect weight, is to accept 100% responsibility for your weight and your health. When the going gets tough, it’s easy to blame and make excuses. But blaming genetics is a convenient excuse for not taking continuous action. It's also giving away your power and conceding that you a victim rather than a creator of your life.

If you're a frustrated "endomorph" or if you feel like dieting is an uphill battle against your genes, PLEASE do NOT chalk it up to "bad genetics," and do NOT blame your weight on your chromosomes! YOU are responsible and YOU are in control! Dr. Thomas Wadden, a psychologist from Syracuse University, says, "There IS a genetic component to your weight, but NO ONE is destined to be obese."

Above all else, do NOT quit! The universe always bows to persistence. The empowering approach is to see your physical challenges as assets, because overcoming obstacles forces you to develop discipline, determination and character. These traits will carry over to other areas of your life and make you a stronger person.

As Arnold Schwarzennegger once said, "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you overcome hardships, that is strength."

In the next lesson you will learn the lies and the truth behind the whole low carb diet phenomenon.

Train hard and expect success

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Burn The Fat, By Tom Venuto! Fat Loss Lies #6

noreply@blogger.com (musk group Health Management) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:09:00 +0000

We're half way through the mini course, BIG FAT LIES, and in this lesson, you'll learn about the "quick and easy" way to fat loss. You'll also hear about two dangerous diseases you don't want to catch!"
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Fat Loss Lie #6: "There's a quick and easy way to burn fat
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One of my favorite motivational speakers is Brian Tracy, who is one of the world's top experts on success psychology and personal achievement.
I recently attended a seminar Brian held here in New York City. One part of his talk really grabbed my attention, and I'd like to share it with you because it could profoundly affect whether you succeed or fail in your body transformation goals...
Brian said that there are two diseases running rampant across America and much of the industrialized world today. If you had to guess, which two do you think they are? Cancer? Diabetes? Heart Disease? Osteoporosis? Obesity?
Nope. None of the above. In fact, they're not even physical diseases - they are mental diseases.
The first mental disease, according to Tracy, is called something-for-nothing disease.
Something for nothing disease is contracted by people who believe they can take more out than what they put in. These are the people who want all the rewards without paying full price, or as Brian put it, "They want to go through the revolving door of life on someone else's push."
Quick fix disease is the second of the mental diseases. According to Brian, this disease is contracted by people who always want a quick way to reach their goals.
They search for instant cures to solve problems that may have taken months or even years to develop. They seek short cuts to acquire key skills that actually take many months and years of hard work to master.
These diseases are not to be confused with the desire to constantly get better and search for more efficient ways to reach your goals (which is a positive trait). The "diseased" people are those trying to reach their goals faster than nature intended or without any effort (which is a negative trait).
Brian's New York City seminar was mostly filled with businesspeople and sales professionals, so he gave financial examples, such as: wanting to work fewer hours while earning moremoney, investing in get-rich-quick schemes, or buying lottery tickets.
However, I believe that quick fix and something for nothing disease are more rampant and insidious among people with fitness goals than any other group.
Health and fitness seekers with something for nothing disease think they can get twice the results in half the time. They want weight loss without dieting, fitness without exercise, and perfect health while eating, drinking and smoking whatever they want.
Those with quick fix disease want to take a pill, go to sleep, and wake up skinny. They are forever on a quest to bypass hard work and find short cuts to fitness goals that that normally take months or years to attain.
People afflicted by quick fix disease are suckers for the latest "exercise in a bottle," "fat burning cream," "diet pill," or "steroid replacement" scams. They impulsively buy miracle solutions on a whim, which they haven't researched and know nothing about.
Saddest of all, they often waste YEARS of their lives on a misguided quest for the holy grail of fitness, when they could have reached their goals with a better work ethic and a little bit of persistence.
People with these diseases are violating the most basic laws of the universe: Cause and effect, sowing and reaping, action and reaction. This is just as ridiculous as attempting to violate the law of gravity. Jump off a cliff, and you're going to plummet to the Earth below - 100% of the time.
Not only will you fail and hit bottom if you catch one or both of these diseases - the very act of seeking a quick fix or wanting something for nothing makes you a weaker person.
On the other hand, the act of setting a worthy goal for something you want and reaching it through determination, discipline and hard work changes the very fiber of your being and you become a stronger person, not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.
It's been said you don't get what you want in life, you get what you deserve. If you want success and achievement... If you want to lose weight, improve your health and transform your body, then set the goals and go for it!
But whatever you do, don't catch these two diseases. Avoid the quick fixes, work hard at it, and deserve it. You can have, do or be anything you want... you can have the body you want! Just pay the price and it's yours!
Burning fat and transforming your body is simple, but it's not easy. You gotta work at it. But if you're willing to put the work in, you will take out the rewards!
Stay on the lookout for the next lesson because it's a good one! It exposes the truth about heredity and obesity. Are your genetics making it almost impossible to get lean? You'll learn the suprising scientific facts in part 7 of Big Fat Lies...
Train hard and expect success