2.26.2013

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I am an athletic female currently using your ActiveMV, but my doctor says I need to increase my iron intake. Should I take an iron supplement?

by dotFIT experts

Answer:  This depends on how low you are in iron. Often physicians recommend iron supplementation after blood tests show your iron is low, or to prevent low iron in certain cases such as blood loss from heavy menses. If your doctor suggested increasing your iron intake, did s/he suggest how much?  The ActiveMV supplies 10mg of iron in two pills, which is plenty of iron for the average healthy athlete with normal iron stores. Since the recommended intake for adult women who menstruate regularly is 18 mg per day, be sure to also eat iron-rich foods such as cooked liver, red meat, lentils and iron-fortified cereal. The highest iron we offer is found in the PrenatalMV. It supplies 27mg of iron in one tablet. Ask your physician if this is enough. Some people need higher amounts of iron to make up for low stores in the body. For these people, we recommend iron supplements in addition to your daily multivitamin. 

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2.22.2013

Can you give me some tips for maintaining my weight loss?


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Question: I have lost weight many times but this time I am determined to keep it off. Please give me some tips for maintaining my weight.

Answer: If you are determined to keep the weight off then you will be motivated enough to do what it takes to maintain.  The maintenance phase of weight loss is the most challenging because the excitement of the weight loss experience has come to an end, and the old habits start to creep back.  The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is an organization of people who have lost weight and maintained it for a year or more. Of the NWCR’s 5000 members, the average person has lost 66 pounds and kept it off for 5.5 years.  Here’s a link where you’ll find more of their data 
 http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm. 

2.18.2013

Nutrition Makes a Difference

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Optimal athletic performance requires food and nutrient intake that is tailored to each athlete’s sport, training schedule and individual needs. Many athletes, especially younger ones, gravitate toward typical eating patterns which can significantly decrease their chances to reach their peak performance. The basics of performance nutrition are discussed here to help maximize your physical potential and reach your performance goals.


Energy is the Foundation for Success

Your daily calorie intake should provide enough energy for all activities, muscle repair and optimal functioning. Energy needs for athletes vary considerably based on individual differences and activity level.  General guidelines are listed below:  
  • Individuals who participate in general fitness (30 to 40 minutes of activity per day, 3 to 5 times per week) can meet their daily needs with 1,800 to 2,400 calories. This equates to approximately 11 to 16 calories per pound per day for people who weigh 110 to 175 lbs. Needs may be greater for those who weigh more.
  • Athletes who train approximately 2 to 6 hours per day, 5 to 6 days a week need ~ 23 to 36 calories per pound of body weight per day. This equates to 2,500 to 8,000 daily calories for athletes who weigh up to 220 lbs.
  • Elite athletes who train or compete heavily need significantly more – up to 12,000 calories per day.
  • Athletes who weigh more than 220 lbs may need approximately 6,000 to 12,000 calories per day depending on training volume and intensity.

2.17.2013

Do nitric oxide supplements enhance bodybuilding?


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Answer: To date there is one published study related to the efficacy of NO (nitric oxide) boosters via oral ingestion. The major finding of this recent study was that the nitric oxide booster (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, or AAKG) increased strength and power in resistance-trained men. With recent positive findings and many years of other related data, including relative safety, dotFIT has developed NO7Rage™, an unparalleled supplement that maximizes performance and strength gains for experienced, resistance-trained athletes. The proprietary blend contains, among other specialized ingredients, caffeine, creatine and glucuronolactone. Intravenous arginine supplementation has been shown to increase NO production. However, oral arginine supplementation leads to very little increase in systemic arginine. Interestingly, citrulline, when taken orally, is converted to arginine in the body which leads to significant increases in systemic arginine, enabling the increased production of NO. Increased NO has a vasodilation effect, allowing more nutrients, blood and oxygen to flow into working muscles and waste products and metabolites to be removed, enhancing work capacity, the “PUMP”, and reducing muscular fatigue. 

12.18.2012

Benefits Of Shadow Boxing:

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Shadowboxing is an exercise used in the training for combat sports, especially, as it's name implies, 

in boxing.


To spar with an imaginary opponent, as for exercise or training purposes.
 Systematic training by multiple repetitions; 
"practice makes perfect"

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 How often should women exercise?

Dr. Alice Domar answered:
As I see it, the challenge is to enjoy each of life’s chapters and to do what we realistically can to stay healthy. You can certainly choose to wait out a difficult time of life, especially if you are young and Pretty Healthy. But don’t feel that if you can’t get twenty METs per week, your only option is to throw in the towel. Exercise is not an either/or proposition.

GET PUMPED!!!

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Spirit of Fear.
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Tim. 1:7)... 

Be Cool!!!
Scary Cat Or Cool Cat
Faith: Fiction: Fear... 'Feed The Cat!

1.20.2012

Professional Body Sculpting By The Law Of Physics.

Vicente 
Health & Fitness Specialist
At Crunch 
Manhattan Midtown, NY

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at 250 West 54th Street 
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Prevention programs may not only effectively reduce depression,
but may also reduce negative life events... 
EXERCISE with 
Vicente
at Crunch 54Th NYC.

1.16.2012

By Appointment Only.

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Prevention programs may not 
only effectively reduce
depression, but may also 
reduce negative life events! 
EXERCISE with 
Vicente at CRUNCH!

Manhattan  Midtown, NY

at 250 West 54Th NYC
New York , NY 10019

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12.12.2011

Before & After Sandy At CRUNCH!


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The Manhattan - Midtown, NY gym inspires our members with unrivaled energy, and provides the finest equipment and fitness knowledge available to help our members achieve their individual potential.

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12.01.2011

Benefits of Exercise With Depression:


Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a good workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as "a natural high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
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WebMD Medical Reference
http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/exercise-depression

11.23.2011

YOU ARE NOT AN ADDICT...


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Conclusions
Results suggest that an underlying negative cognitive style may account for the stress generation effect often found in depressed individuals, particularly for women. Adequately addressing cognitive patterns in treatment or prevention programs may not only effectively reduce depression, but may also reduce the likelihood of experiencing negative life events that often serve as precipitants for depression.
Keywords: stress generation, cognitive style, depression, life events

10.03.2011

Immune system discoveries win 2011 medicine Nobel

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Medicine, or physiology, is usually the first of the Nobel prizes awarded each year. Prizes for achievements in science, literature and peace were first awarded in 1901 accordance with the will of dynamite inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel.
The award citation noted that the world's scientists had long been searching for the "gatekeepers" of the immune response by which man and other animals defend themselves against attack by bacteria and other micro-organisms.
Beutler and Hoffmann discovered receptor proteins that can recognize attacking microorganisms and which activate "innate immunity," the first step in the body's immune response.
"Ralph Steinman discovered the dendritic cells of the immune system and their unique capacity to activate and regulate adaptive immunity, the later stage of the immune response during which microorganisms are cleared from the body," it added.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44753688/ns/health-health_care/?ocid=twitter

9.24.2011

Power Outage (Disuse of the muscles)?!!!

Muscle atrophy is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle. When a muscle atrophies, this leads to muscle weakness, since the ability to exert force is related to mass.


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Muscular atrophy decreases quality of life as the sufferer becomes unable to perform certain tasks or worsen the risks of accidents while performing those (like walking).
 Muscular atrophy affects a major number of elderly.

Categories of physical exercise:

Sometimes the terms 'dynamic' and 'static' are used. 'Dynamic' exercises such as steady running, tend to produce a lowering of the diastolic blood pressure during exercise, due to the improved blood flow. Conversely, static exercise (such as weight-lifting) can cause the systolic pressure to rise significantly (during the exercise).

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise

9.13.2011

Five Allergy Myths Debunked... !!!

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In honor of fall allergy season, here are some other facts about allergies you might not know.

Myth: Kids grow out of food allergies 
Although it is common for kids to leave some allergies behind as they get older,
certain food allergies almost never go away.
Unfortunately, they tend to be the more severe kind: Peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. ...
http://www.everwell.com/insights/five_allergy_myths_debunked.php

8.14.2011

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS!!!


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Of all our senses-Smell, Hearing, Sight, Taste and Touch,

sight-vision  is our most developed.  It is our dominant sense and the means by which the average person receives the vast majority of their information and education. 
It has been shown that nearly 85% of all of the information that we gather in a lifetime is taken into our minds through our eyes.
The quality of our vision, how well and truly we are seeing, to a great extent determines the quality of our personal reality which shapes how we live our lives.

The information that we take in our eyes is the raw material from which we create our own sense of reality.  The context that is based upon past experiences determines our behavior in present circumstances.  Perhaps even more importantly, our eyes are the only organs of our bodies that are actually outgrowths of our brain.

8.13.2011

¡Se Habla Español!

¿Qué es envejecer?
No es fácil dar una definición sobre qué es el envejecimiento aunque todos, de manera intuitiva, bien por observarlo a nuestro alrededor o bien en nosotros ...


¡Envejecer!
¡Se Habla Español!






8.11.2011

Tea for Longevity and Healthy Aging !!!


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Green Tea for Longevity and Healthy Aging
The most common use of green tea is to help the body age well. The antioxidants in green tea are thought to erase some of the negative effects of aging on the body. Other uses of green tea are also popular, though there is little research to support most of the uses. Remember that the lack of research for these conditions does not diminish the antioxidant benefits of green tea.  

Uses of Green Tea With Unclear, Scant or Contradictory Research Results

  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cavity prevention
  • Diabetes prevention and treatment
  • Fertility treatment
  • Heart Attack prevention
  • Cholesterol and triglyceride improvement



 

8.02.2011

T e s t o s t e r o n e

Definition of TESTOSTERONE

1: a hormone that is a hydroxy steroid ketone C19H28O2 produced especially by the testes,  but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex or made synthetically and that is responsible for inducing and maintaining male secondary sex characters

2: qualities (as brawn and aggressiveness) usually associated with males : manliness

7.30.2011

Personal Training Services Exclusively At Crunch!


is exercise intense enough to trigger anaerobic metabolism.
It is used by athletes in non-endurance sports to promote strength, speed and power and by body builders to build muscle mass.
Muscles energy systems trained using anaerobic exercise develop differently compared to aerobic exercise, leading to greater performance in short duration, high intensity activities, which last from mere seconds up to about 2 minutes.
Any activity after about two minutes will have a large aerobic metabolic component.

7.01.2011

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The Scorpio is one of the most prominent of all the zodiac signs. It represents one of the strongest, intelligent signs. The Scorpio personality is usually powerfully intense, strong, and persistent, and the traits of the Scorpio varies with both positive and negative characteristics. Overall, Scorpio's are generally powerful, independent, strong, and probing.

The Scorpio personality is a sign that has been studied for years. The persistence of these studies have concluded on several traits the Scorpio possesses. Among these traits are several positive qualities, which make this sign a powerful one in the world of astrology.

The Scorpio, which is considered the water sign is symbolized by the scorpion. Scorpio’s are strong, deep, mysterious, complex, and also secretive. They love to unveil the mysteries of life, and are usually very emotional, often keeping their own deepest mysteries and trials to themselves. Their emotions are often hidden or disguised by strength and motivation.

One trait of the Scorpio personality is that of an achiever, striving to succeed, and do well in life. They are often an influence of leadership and play important roles in the lives of people surrounding them. Scorpio’s are determined and often very passionate, causing them to be exciting and magnetic to other people. In other words, they are extremely likeable for their intuitive traits.

Scorpios are considered the most profound and intense characters in the zodiac. They may appear to calm and self controlling, but in reality they are actually very emotional individuals. The Scorpio personality is unlike any astrologically designed persona. Although it is extremely powerful, without the persistency of their own self discipline, they are more susceptible to pain. And when there is pain present, Scorpio’s feel it like no other because they are so deep.

Scorpio’s are often very powerful in the lives of the people they know and love. Their traits can be used in extremely positive manors or the exact opposite. Their strong emotionalism can often be responsible for acts that are only beneficial to themselves. In other words, at times the Scorpio personality may show severe signs of selfishness. The immense intensity that is shared by Scorpio’s can either be a good thing or a flaw, but can definitely prove to be an asset when times are hard.

Often showing an extreme sense of calmness and stability, Scorpio’s are infamous for holding their emotions within. Thus, they appear calm and stable, but could really be ready to burst at any moment. This trait can often lead to extreme actions and impulsiveness, which might be categorized as a negative trait.

Scorpio’s are considered to be gifted. Their high striving minds are often incapable of accepting failure. Thus, Scorpio’s are often more likely to succeed in their goals and dreams. There persistence in achieving their goals is considered to be one of the many positive traits of the Scorpio personality. They are often intrigued with finding a higher, deeper meaning for life.

Scorpio’s prove to be excellent friends. They are loyal and committed to their companions and are often vital roles in the lives of the one’s who love them. They are also extremely passionate lovers, but tend to be more complicated in the world of romance. The typical Scorpio believes in commitment and even marriage, usually only involving themselves with one partner at a time. Although, the Scorpio personality is one that will cherish the true aspects of love, they are more susceptible to receiving a broken heart because of their emotional traits.

6.27.2011

An Increased Grass Based Diet.

FOOD ALTERNATIVES
SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS
A diet is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie diet ...
The principal focus of a diet consists
of knowing the food energy density of each food item... Also one's genetic inheritance,
lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Generally, a smart diet contain 300%
of the green/yellow vegetables
(particularly heavy on sweet potatoes).
A smart diet is low in fat and has only 25%
of the sugar and 75% of the grains of the average diets... 
A smart diet traditionally includes a relatively
small amount of fish (less than half a serving per day)
and somewhat more in the way of soy and other legumes (6% of total caloric intake). With exception of pork/chicken breast,
almost no meat is consumed...


6.22.2011

FOUNDING FATHERS

Every person is responsible for his own looks after 40.
Abraham Lincoln
I say the sooner the better or the later the HARDER... !!!

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6.18.2011

Sex Appeal Thru Exercise. By Vicente

Getting in shape works wonders for improving health, alleviating stress and making intimate encounters more gratifying.

There is one thing for sure. Poor body image can be a deal breaker. People with poor images of their bodies often have diminished self-esteem making it difficult to feel desirable or sexually attractive.

 

Sexual Attractiveness Body Image And Exercise

Body image is a difficult subject to pinpoint considering it does not have standardized meaning for everyone.
Many variables affect how one perceives his or her body.
Paige Waehner, CPT, offers her version of body image as:
  • How one feels about how they look
  • How one sees them-self
  • How one thinks others see them
  • How one feels in their body
However, adding exercise could be the answer to quickly raising low self-esteem and/or enhancing strained body image.

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6.15.2011

LITERACY... ???... !!! ... ???...


MIND-BODY-FAMILY-
SOCIETY or NATURE!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy

Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read and write.
It is a concept claimed and defined by a range of different theoretical fields.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society."
This idea has forever changed the landscape of information access, and is integral in an understanding of Literacy as a practice, in the 21st Century.
It is no longer sufficient to consider whether a student can 'read' (decoding text, really) and 'write' (encoding text), and it is necessary to consider more meaningful aspects of literacy in education and in society as a whole, if we are to complete the transition we are in, from a society in which communication was never possible on the level of 'many to many', to one in which it is.

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6.13.2011

Inxs - Devil Inside!!!

1 Peter:

... 5. Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

6. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

9. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. ...!!!