7.5.15

5 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk

So you're stuck sitting at your computer all day! These moves ease neck and back strain—and let you slip in quick toning.



Quick yoga

The mere thought of sneaking out for a lunchtime yoga class may be laughable, especially now that we're all asked to do more and more on the job. But that doesn't mean you have to stay stagnant for hours. There are effective moves you can do right at your desk, ones that will help you get a mental breather and make sure your neck, back, arms, hips and wrists remain in good working order. 

 

Scale Pose

Sit at the edge of your chair, press your hands down on either side of your hips and raise your legs and butt up off the seat. Engage your deep abdominal muscles and keep the tops of your shoulders down; hold for 3 to 5 breaths. Lower and repeat 2 more times. 

High Altar Pose

Inhale and lift your arms; clasp your hands and invert your palms. Lean to your left. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths, then switch sides.
 

Twist


Turn to your left. Use your left hand on the back of the chair to deepen the twist. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths, then twist to the other side.


 Cow Face Arms

 Bring your left arm behind your back and right arm behind your head. Clasp fingers if you can. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths; switch sides.
 

Ankle to Knee

 Place your left foot on your right knee, letting left knee drop open. Keep your back straight; lean forward to stretch deeper. After 5 to 8 breaths, switch sides.

11.1.15

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER BLUEPRINT

 

 THE BLUEPRINT TO BUILDING MASS

It’s one of the first major conundrums for a potential bodybuilder or anyone
looking to add serious muscle. How are you able to add pure, raw size and
muscle and not just bulky fat?

GAINING MASS IS NO EASY TASK, THAT MUCH IS CERTAIN

It’s certainly not as easy as slamming a box of pop-tarts, maxing out on a few exercises and
then repeating the process. Unless, of course you’re idea of adding mass is just getting fat.
Hopefully that’s not the case because that’s not what this is about. We’re giving you the Arnold
Blueprint to adding mass, and we’re talking the kind of mass that draws double-takes and
stares in the gym or wherever you may be. Arnold was a master in adding mass because he
knew how to train to add it and he knew how to eat to make sure it was all quality size.
Now, we’re giving you that same opportunity. We’ve got a blueprint from Arnold that will give
you serious mass and now all you have to do is implement it.
Before we get to proper diet and supplementation for gaining mass, we’ll touch on the serious
work you’ll have to do with the iron to put on mass.

TO BE BLUNT, THERE’S NO SECRET METHOD FOR PUTTING ON IMPRESSIVE MASS.

In fact, it’s as simple as this: basic hard training that consists of lifting heavy weights. Yeah, pretty
simple. In a nutshell, you want to be training with heavy weights and trying to push your body to
new limits every time you walk in the gym.

YOU’LL NEED TREMENDOUS INTENSITY AND DRIVE TO DO IT, but taking a no-holds barred

attitude into your mass-building phase will allow you to build that size and quality muscle tissue
you’re after. When combined with the diet and supplementation program, it’s a surefire method
for success and for building a great deal of mass. This is a great opportunity to take your body
to new levels, add size and strength you never thought possible and transform every part of your
body.
This training isn’t easy and you’ll have to be completely dedicated to your end goal – both in and
out of the gym – but the payoff for putting in such demanding work will be well worth it. Couple
that with the diet and supplementation plan and you’ve got the recipe for adding a great deal of
quality size to your entire body.
To add mass, we will use basic building-block exercises, with an emphasis on going heavy. Arnold
changed up rep ranges often as you’ll see but the intensity was always to the extreme and he
pushed the weights as heavy as possible.
That’s what it’s going to take from you to put on quality size. You’re ready to take your body
to new heights, so let’s do it.


IT’S TIME TO PUT ON SOME MASS.

ARNOLD’S METHODS :

Arnold used a number of different methods to this template of workouts. He
also added some new twists to help shock your body even more and open
yourself up to more growth. The key to utilizing these methods is subbing
them in at the proper time.
Arnold had a similar set-up and split for years, but when he needed a boost or when he needed to
jump start some muscle growth, he would sub in one or two of these methods. This keeps things
fresh, gives a great pump, keep you motivated and intense in the gym while yielding some new
gains as well.

1-10 METHOD

After a warm-up set or two, find a weight you’re only able to get 1 rep. After you perform that 1
rep, take just enough weight off to perform 2 reps. From there, do the same for 3 reps and 4 reps,
going all the way up to 10 reps. This is brutal because you take no rest in between sets. The only
rest you get is when you’re unloading the weights. This was a very effective way to vary things, and
it’s a total shocker to the muscle.
STRIPPING METHOD/SHOCKING PRINCIPLE
Immediately after your final work set, take some weight off and get 5-10 reps. Then with no rest
keep repeating, reducing your weight until you’re down to the bar, repping that for 20 reps
MAX EFFORT
Pick 1 exercise and see what you can do for a 1-rep max. To get there, work up to the weight with
the following rep pyramid, taking ample rest between each set:
20, 15, 10, 8, 5, 3, 1, 1, 1 (max)

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER BLUEPRINT:

GUIDE TO MASS PHASE ONE OVERVIEW
Use this as a quick reference to the Arnold Schwarzenegger Blueprint Guide to Mass. Cross the workout off as
you complete them and track your own progress.




 

 

 
 

ARNOLD BLUEPRINT TO MASS:

DIET & SUPPLEMENTATION

This is a blueprint to mass, so this section is all about getting a mass amount
of quality foods and supplements in you to ensure quality growth.

YOU’LL BE PUTTING IN SOME SERIOUS WORK IN THE GYM, SO A QUALITY DIET
AND SUPPLEMENTATION PLAN IS PARAMOUNT TO PUTTING ON THE SIZE.
Without either one, you’re not going to grow, which means proper diet and supplementation
and just as important as the weights your throwing around in the gym.

The diet and supplement plan is set up to give you a great deal of healthy protein, carbs and fats
to grow and recover at an impressive rate. If you’re gaining mass then you want to produce some
raw size, and you want it to be quality size, too. It’s not about just slamming buffets, ice cream and
pizza at every meal to gain weight. You’ll put on the pounds, but not the kind you want. We’re after
quality mass, which means you’ll be eating quality foods and plenty of it. It’s a lot of food, but the
end game is some serious quality mass.

For every pound of bodyweight, Arnold recommended 1 gram of protein.

This diet and supplementation program also gives you some great
reassurance that you’re on the right path to quality size. It’s a diet and
supplementation program that has been tested and already yielded some
great results.

We didn’t just want to throw something out there and hope it sticks. That’s never been our
style and it will never be. WE MADE SURE THIS WAS A PROGRAM THAT PRODUCED
IMPRESSIVE RESULTS.

We tinkered, we adjusted and we kept working, but what we ended up with was a diet and
supplementation plan that has Arnold’s backing and that will bring some outstanding results.
When you couple it with a proven training plan, the sky is the limit for your progress.

We’re giving you quality food with the correct supplements, along with another critical element,
nutrient timing. This ensures your body is getting everything it needs at the times it needs it to
build some serious muscle and mass.

Without a doubt, this is a championship formula that
will take your body to the next level.
*Due to the amount of volume in the training plant, we believe the average person needs more carbohydrates via out doctors.

18.12.14

The Complete 4-Week Beginner's Workout Program

In the realm of fitness, three-month programs dominate the landscape. You’ve even seen plenty of them in this magazine over the years. Are they effective? Absolutely. But we’re going to let you in on an interesting secret: It doesn’t necessary take eight or 12 weeks to get your feet wet in the gym. Not that you’ll be a seasoned vet after four weeks, but if you can just get that first month under your belt, you’ll get yourself over the proverbial hump where so many fail and give up, and set the stage for a lifetime of gains.

25.8.14

25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less



22.5.14

weight loss and curb disease

Dr. Mehmet Oz said you can accelerate weight loss and curb disease by following the Paleo diet on the Feb. 17 episode of the Dr. Oz Show.
The Paleo diet is the most popular diet around today because it has been shown to produce effortless weight loss, reverse diabetes and heart disease, and even prevent Alzheimer's.
Dr. Oz said you can lose 75 pounds in six months on the Paleo diet, which emphasizes the following:
  • High-quality animal proteins such as grass-fed beef, wild fish, pastured chicken and eggs.
  • Healthy fats like avocados, coconut oil, cold-pressed olive oil and organic butter.
  • Non-starchy vegetables like kale, broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, onions, and olives.
  • Low-sugar fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and apples.
The Paleo diet excludes the following:
  • sugar
  • gluten
  • dairy
  • legumes
  • alcohol
  • processed foods.
"This program works faster than ever," said Dr. Oz, whose guests were Ironman triathlete and nutritionist Nell Stephenson and holistic-health expert Chris Kresser.
Stephenson, author of Paleoista and co-author of The Paleo Diet Cookbook, said the Paleo diet isn't a fad diet because it doesn't restrict calories and provides a healthy balance of protein, vegetables and high-quality fats.
Stephenson, who's a fat-free size 2, said the Paleo diet works well for women because it evens out the hormone surges women experience that make weight loss difficult. What's more, the Paleo diet relieves digestive problems and gives you radiant skin.
Kresser, author of Your Personal Paleo Code, said you can customize the Paleo diet to suit your lifestyle and genetic blueprint. The best part is, you don't count calories and never feel hungry or deprived because your body is getting all the nutrition it needs to thrive.
While the Paleo diet typically avoid legumes, Kresser allows legumes like beans, lentils and chickpeas on his Personal Paleo Code plan. The important thing, he said, is to avoid processed foods and simple carbs.
Dr. Oz, who previously advocated a high-carb, low-fat diet, is now convinced of the health benefits of lower-carb, high-fat diets like the Paleo and ketogenic diets to accelerate weight loss and prevent disease.

13.2.14

Controversial New Diet Pill Hits Market




Raspberry KetoneA new dietary supplement containing an extract from red raspberries is currently the hottest diet product in the U.S. — but not without controversy.
Critics say the compound — called raspberry ketone — causes such a significant amount of weight loss that it runs the risk of being abused by non-dieters. Proponents argue that research shows the nutrient to be both safe and effective and that banning the natural compound would be akin to banning vitamins. 
One thing people on both sides can agree on is the controversial new supplement works.
Several recent studies from Japan show that raspberry ketones — which are chemically similar to capsaicin, the heat compound from chile peppers — significantly increases fat oxidation (burning), especially the fat that builds up in the liver.

In 2010, Korean researchers reported that raspberry ketone increased fat cells' secretion of a hormone called adiponectin that regulates the processing of sugars and fats in the blood. The reported benefits are impressive: Increased total weight loss, including a significant reduction of abdominal fat — with zero side effects.
 
In fact, not only were there not any side effects, but a 2012 study from China found that raspberry ketones had several health benefits — including improved cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity, and reduced fat in the liver. 
And if all that weren't reason enough to have desperate slimmers stocking up, one of America's leading medical doctors is a fan, recently calling raspberry ketones (mentioning no specific brand) a promising fat-loss supplement on his Emmy-winning daytime TV show. Click here to watch the episode.

Results in Five Days?
Raspberry ketones are the compounds within raspberries that give the fruit its characteristic aroma. More important to dieters, however, is the recent research showing these compounds can also melt away the pounds.
According to Lisa Lynn, a leading weight-loss expert and television health contributor, many of her clients have been supplementing with raspberry ketones and experiencing stunning fat-loss results in as few as five days.

Lynn described the compounds as "very healthy" with "no side effects" and says the pills enable the body to "burn fat easier" by stimulating the production of adiponectin, a hormone found in fatty tissue that improves our ability to metabolize fat.
Studies show that thin people have higher levels of adiponectin than overweight individuals. What's more, researchers agree that the hormone improves insulin sensitivity and helps regulate weight.
'Too Much' Weight Loss?
Word-of-mouth marketing has led to raspberry ketones rivaling Alli as the most popular dietRaspberry Ketone product in America today. However, some argue raspberry ketones may, in fact, cause too much of a weight reduction to be offered over-the-counter and therefore should be regulated like Xenical and other prescription diet aids.
According to a study entitled Anti-Obese Actions of Raspberry Ketones published in the journal Life Sciences, researchers from Japan found raspberry ketones seem to have a very strong effect at increasing lypolisis (the burning of fat) within fat cells. Indeed, Lynn notes that some of her clients have seen results in as little as five days — an effect greater than most prescription diet pills.
This has some weight-managment experts fearing the new super slimmer may, in fact, cause too much weight loss and may be abused by people who have no business taking it. Indeed, according to a new study from reserachers at Norway's Department of Public Health, nearly one-quarter (23%) of normal-weight individuals considers themselves overweight — and were therefore four times more likely to misuse diet aids in an unwarranted attempt to lose weight.
Experts like Lynn say the slimming aid should only be used by overweight individuals, not vanity seekers, in conjunction with healthy eating and regular physical activity.
Social Media Buzzing with Success Stories

Whether or not raspberry ketone causes "too much" weight loss doesn't concern the tens ofRaspberry Ketone Diet thousands of dieters rushing to use it.
Thrilled ketone supplementers all over the country are taking to Facebook to share their success stories. In the comments section of one popular health website, dozens of comments give glowing endorsements.
"I've lost 60 pounds since January," writes Bret K. of Rock River, Iowa. "Before I started taking it in conjunction with a low-calorie but healthy diet and light exercise, I was only losing about 1 pound a week. After I started using it, I was consistently losing almost 3 pounds a week. It may be a fluke, but I believe it helped speed up my metabolism."
"I have been taking raspberry ketone for a month now and have lost 13 lbs and 2 inches off of my waist," writes Lori H. of Beverly,Massachusetts.
You Be the Judge...
Does raspberry ketone deliver weight-loss wonders? Well, judge for yourself. While the supplement is currently advertised all over the Internet, be cautious about where you buy because a high percentage of raspberry ketone supplements advertised online are actually low-quality knock-offs from China. We recommend the raspberry ketone product offered from Applied Nutritional Reserach at KetoneFormula.com (see Gold Box Deal below).
The product is manufactured in the United States and tested daily for quality control and potency.  What's more, the company offers a 100% risk-free trial of the product, with each serving providing the same dosage used in the clinical research.  In addition, each order is a one-time-only transaction. In other words, there are no reoccurring charges or hidden offers.






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10 Smart Food Swaps for a Healthy Heart

February marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer in Americans. For the good news, however, following a heart healthy diet and lifestyle can make a big difference in helping to prevent heart disease.
The American Heart Association recommends choosing a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and to include nuts and seeds, fatty fish and heart-healthy fats. It also recommends limiting foods high in trans fats, saturated fats and sodium.
As a nutritionist counseling clients on heart health, rather than advise clients just on what foods to avoid, I like to empower them by offering healthy food choices and substitutions to make.
Below are 10 smart food swaps which can make a huge difference to the health of your heart. These are simple tweaks to your diet that can boost your nutrition and they also taste great.





 
1. Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal instead of cream of wheat.
Oatmeal contains soluble fiber which has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. The type of fiber in oatmeal, beta glucans, may be particularly beneficial for heart health and for weight control. Oatmeal also contains the minerals magnesium and potassium also good for the heart.
2. Top your oatmeal with blueberries instead of sugar.
Blueberries are one of the healthiest foods around, and they contribute to health, including heart health. With only 80 calories per cup and low in fat, these tasty blue gems are packed with fiber, phytochemicals, vitamin C, and an excellent source of the mineral manganese. Blueberries contain a category of phytonutrients called polyphenols which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can contribute to heart health and a reduction of other chronic diseases. You can also include them in your diet all year long: they can be purchased fresh and are also available frozen throughout the year.
3. Eat a bean-based veggie burger instead of a hamburger for lunch.
Bean and legumes are a great plant based protein while also contributing to heart health. They are rich in soluble fiber, devoid of saturated fat, and fairly low in calories. Hamburgers on the other hand, are high in unhealthy saturated fats which have been shown to elevate "bad" LDL cholesterol.
4. Top your burger with lettuce and tomato instead of cheese.
Lettuce and tomato are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber and contains few calories and virtually no fat. They contain the antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C, potassium, folate and fiber.
5 Snack on walnuts instead of chips.
Hungry for a snack? Adding walnuts to your diet is a great way to boost your intake of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids's that can benefit the heart, brain and skin. These tasty nuts also contain the antioxidant vitamin E.
6. Start your dinner with a colorful salad instead of fried mozzarella sticks.
Starting your meal with a colorful salad is a terrific way to boost heart healthy nutrients in your diet. Salads and vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and low in calories. The different colors provide different nutrients so throw in romaine lettuce rich in the B vitamin folate, red cherry tomatoes rich in lycopene and carrots which are full of beta carotene.


7. Top your salad with avocado instead of croutons.
Avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, a good fat which may contribute to heart health. Avocados are also high in the antioxidant vitamin E. Not only is this green fruit (yes, it is a fruit) good for the heart, it tastes great and adds a zest of flavor.
8. Choose olive oil instead of butter.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, also known as a heart-healthy fat. Diets rich in olive oil have been associated with heart health. This oil is is also rich in antioxidants, including vitamin E and polyphenols which protects blood vessels and other components of the heart. Next time you visit your favorite restaurant, dip your bread in olive oil instead of butter.
9. Choose grilled salmon instead of fried flounder.
We hear that fish is good for the heart. In particular, fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines are chock full of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats that have been shown to benefit the heart as well as the brain.
10. Drink a glass of red wine instead of a soda.
Moderate amounts of alcohol (one drink for women and two for men) have been shown to contribute to heart health and may improve good HDL cholesterol levels. For an added boost, red wine in particular, contains polyphenols, including resveratrol, which have been associated with an increase in good cholesterol and a decrease in inflammation.