More about the insides of Red Bull:
http://www.wired.com/science/
discoveries/magazine/15-07/st_redbull

For people in the Northern Hemisphere :)
http://www.low-fat-recipes.com/salads/ 

For people in the Southern Hemisphere :)
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/
recipes/low_fat/soup_recipes.htm

“According to an interview with Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology from the University of California, San Francisco, fructose, once touted as diabetic-friendly because it doesn’t raise insulin levels directly, could be a major culprit for the obesity epidemic, high blood pressure, and elevated blood levels of LDL in Americans and others worldwide as [...]

“Q: Is it true that it’s bad to eat carbs at night?”
[Read on]
hmmm not sure about the answer given here.  Yes, most of what said is true, but I feel as though it is a little misleading.  Maybe I have just misinterpreted the answer.  Therefore, let me submit this to you with some hypothetical figures:
Day [...]

http://markstrainingblog.blogspot.com/
A brilliant blog by Mark showing how you can motivate yourself to keep fit and healthy by keeping a blog.

Mark on the run in to the finish with less than 100m left to go. Photo taken by another Pirate supporter.

http://body.aol.com/tools/weight-and-health-risks

“Jetlag is actually caused by disruption of your ‘body clock’, a small cluster of brain cells that controls the timing of biological functions (circadian rhythms), including when you eat [...]

“Most people have issues with their jelly belly. No matter how hard they try to get rid of it, that fat pouch around their lower stomach stubbornly stays put. So how can you get it to budge, minus the grueling, celebrity-worthy, work-out regime? With a little bit of exercise, a simple food plan and lots [...]

BMI, Waist to Hip Ratio and more:
http://healthfitness.com.au/calculators/ 

“Serving size: Serves 6
Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes
A perfect family recipe that tastes great, is easy to make and is packed with nutritional goodness.”

125g dry rice vermicelli noodles
4 Tbsp red curry paste
300g firm tofu, sliced
2½ cups sliced mushrooms
3 cups boiling water
1 cup light coconut milk
2 x 10g vegetable stock cubes, crumbled
3 baby bok choy, [...]

“A 2004 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed a close relationship between ozone levels in American cities and episodes of care for asthma, including hospital, clinical or doctor’s office visits.Does this mean that rising air pollution is a likely cause of the asthma epidemic we are seeing worldwide? No. Here’s [...]

Well, I have decided to go with a new intro to this show for two reasons:
1. I have had this tune for a little while now, and
2. baghdadbaby doesn’t like the current one :)
So I will leave it up to you to choose a style for the new intro.
Here are the options:
1. Jazz
2. [...]

“When I first came across a ”tanning” shop, a dozen years ago on a British high street, I assumed it dealt with leather and old skins. Now it seems I was right. Only sun parloured skins may not only be leathery but potentially cancerous.”
[Read on]

What is particls?
http://particls.com/
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“Jin Shin Acutouch, if translated in English, will read, “Compassionate spirit penetrating through touch”. Jin Shin Acutouch is believed to be practiced even a thousand years before Christian era began. It [...]

“Imbibing a daily glass or wine or other alcoholic drink may slow the progression to Alzheimer’s disease in people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. The findings bolster earlier evidence that alcohol, in moderation, may be good for the brain. They appeared in Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.”
http://www.alzinfo.org/

“Few men believe it, but you don’t need barbells, dumbbells, or machines to build muscle; in fact, weight-training equipment often inhibits the process. That’s because it requires you to be in a specific location, which might explain why more men consider themselves runners than lifters. After all, running is the most accessible form of exercise [...]

“I have spent most of my professional life researching the relationship between level of caloric intake and longevity.
Year after year I would witness the dramatic results of calorie restriction in my laboratory at the University of California-Los Angeles. The animals eating a normal diet would start turning gray, their hair would start falling out, their [...]

“Our day-to-day lives seem to be fraught with all kinds of minor health setbacks, from the common cold to gastrointestinal problems and all kinds of maladies.
Generally, when we’re hit with any of these little ailments, our first inclination is to go to the pharmacy and drop $20 on some over-the-counter products that usually relieve the [...]

“Women have been getting pregnant for centuries without too much bother, but now, the minute a woman falls pregnant, something strange happens to the people around her — they all become experts.As the mum-to-be, you will be told what you can and can’t do during the nine month incubation period. Everyone from your best friend, [...]

“Here are a few health suggestions for pet owners, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

Always wash your hands thoroughly after petting your animals.”

[Read on]

“We should have a “refresh” button for everything: a bitter coworker, a lame bar scene, the National Hockey League. Just a click or two could give us instant improvement.Same with tired workouts. Maybe yours has frozen up like a gym version of Windows 95. You may think you have to reboot, or even upgrade. Instead, [...]

Wow - huge downloads on the Wii Sports Experiment Podcast with Mickey from www.wiinintendo.net
Thanks everyone :)
Now TPN has a Nintendo Wii Podcast all of its own YAY, I wanted to share with you wii.thepodcastnetwork.com
Cheers,
beti

“Question
Is running outside better than running on a treadmill? And do you have to run more if you are on a treadmill to get the same workout as if you were running outside?
Answer
There are advantages and disadvantages to running outdoors and on treadmills — it really depends on your preferences and what suits your lifestyle, [...]

“What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach and juices into the esophagus, the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.”
[Read On]

” Last year, we ran a story on the best kind of water to drink — bottled, filtered, or tap — and boy, didn’t that cause a stir.The reason? A little thing called fluoride.”
[Read on]

“Do you pass the time on long road trips by pigging out on unhealthy snacks?”
[Read on]

Master of Sports, is a former Soviet Special Forces instructor, currently a Subject Matter Expert to elite units of the US military and law enforcement. Pavel makes his ‘low tech/high concept’ strength programs available to civilians through his books and videos.

www.powerbypavel.com

Each month the Octogen DVD magazine will bring you the latest in fitness advice from Australia’s top coaches. This revolutionary DVD series will show you hundreds of new exercises and workouts to maximize the results you get from your training sessions.
Octogen DVD Magazine
“Rapid Fire” Newsletter

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Tim King from +grooveARMY has written a brilliant widget for TPN which will run on your desktop to make sure you never
miss another TPN podcast!

The Yahoo! Widget Engine (formerly known as Konfabulator) is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty [...]

“MORE people are suffering allergic reactions to hair dyes in the pursuit of the “cult of youth”, British doctors warn.”
[Read on]

“Here we publish the common questions and answers regarding binge eating for those who want to know more about the illness.”
[Read on]

“SATURDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Pumping iron may pump up your response to a flu shot, British research suggests.”
[Read on]

“That morning cup of coffee may be an antidote to post-exercise muscle soreness, if preliminary research is correct.
In a small study of female college students, researchers have found that a caffeine supplement seems to lessen the familiar muscle pain that crops up the day after a particularly challenging workout.

Known as delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), the [...]

Happy New Year
Be Fit and Stay Healthy in 2007 :)
cheers
beti

To be included in the next podcast - yes, be part of the next podcast by simply sending me a voice message :)

http://www.ipodnikeplus.net/

PC Mag Review

Here is a friend of mine who recently competed in a body building comp in Australia.  Thanks for letting me post the pics gnoll110 :)
Complete Body Building Pics
Associated Blog
Body Building Forum 

Men of Steel!

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“It never fails to amuse me when news personalities start talking about gluten-free food, leafy green veggies, and soy milk like they’re some shocking new discovery. Granted, your average American would be lost amidst the aisles of organic or natural delicacies at a food co-op or farmers market; but framing the whole process as alien [...]

“How would you like it if I told you there was a way to eat pretty much anything and everything you wanted to eat and still maintain your health? Or better yet, what if I told you that you could eat pretty much anything and everything you wanted and even improve your health? Would you [...]

Over a year ago I started posting a personal health and fitness blog where I record certain things that I like to monitor, for instance my activity, body care and fresh fruit and veg intake…  YAY
Benefits I have seen from this include knowing to include some body care and rest when I do a lot [...]

“Ever wondered what’s in a can of Redbull Energy drink? The small print lists a host of ingredients and among them is Glucuronolactone, an artificially manufactured stimulant developed in the early 60’s by the American Government.”
[Read on]

It’s that time again, yep, survey time.  Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, especially if you love listening to the show :)
Do it…
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Take note of the different seating position on the fitball (swissball) throughout the exercise.
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This is very interesting…
Coke -or-  Pepsi
THE Who Serves What Map