How hard is this program to follow?
EASY, great for beginners wanting an easy to follow program. Video links are available to all exercises within the program. Program can be printed and taken

This program will increase your metabolism and will help you achieve maximum body tone.

“The wonder supplement? … CoQ10 is credited with promoting youthful vitality.

FACT v FICTION: Coenzyme Q10 helps keep you young

The buzz

There is probably no better advertisment for coenzyme Q10 than my Aunt Rosemary, who, at 86, has a spring in her step and a healthy glow. She puts her youthfulness down to CoQ10 supplements, which she says she has been taking for years. My sensible family GP, who is not the type to pop unnecessary supplements, swears by CoQ10, too. Now in his 60s, he still plays soccer and generally seems full of energy.”

I have an awesome Al frame hillman http://hillmancycles.com.au/ it is just beautiful.

Being on the bike for only a few minutes I noticed one huge difference between Spin and actual outdoor Cycling: Core Activation.

During my classes I make a big effort to talk about body positioning and cycling technique and I do find that some people still do struggle with it.  But being on an a bike and actually cycling outside dramatically changes the situation; form is automatically better because the stabiliser muscles are engaged.  I need to put in effort to think about my core muscles when on an indoor bike but outside it happens automatically. I guess it’s because you do not have something holding you upright.

I had never thought of this before but I am paralleling spin and cycling to treadmill and jogging!

But don’t think that spin classes are a waste… certainly not.  THEY ARE AWESOME!!!

If you really focus on technique and core activation the benefits are amazing.  I love it because it keeps me trained over the winter months.

Takings: When spinning make sure you activate your core.

Good technique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v?=HRFNKhNhhJQ

Here are four pregnancy abdominal exercises you can get started using right away. When you become pregnant, you are not only anticipating a life-changing event by adding a future member to your family, but you are also coping with the many physical changes that your body experiences throughout your pregnancy. Many people will give you conflicting opinions and advice: “Don’t sleep on your back” “Don’t lay on your stomach” “Make sure you exercise” “Make sure you don’t exercise”, etc. What should you do about exercise during pregnancy, especially abdominal exercise?

It is always important to first talk to your doctor and ask their professional opinion. Read the Top 20 Do’s and Don’ts of Safe Exercise During Pregnancy before continuing.
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I am not a scientist. However, I can’t help being fascinated by what is going on in the research world as it relates to obesity and weight management. One of the things scientists are focusing their attention on is the field of epigenetics, which explores how every gene a person has inherited ends up expressing itself in their physical and neurological characteristics. This subject is even more interesting now that science has unravelled the human genome sequence.”

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Check it out: http://www.ropeburnfitness.com.au/

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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

“A bracelet worn by high profile sports stars that claims to improve athletic performance has been exposed as a sham by the consumer watchdog.”

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EVER wish you could lose your love handles and banish those man boobs with the wave of a magic wand?

Well, wish no more – your fairy godmother has arrived and she’s armed with a handbag full of tricks to help you ”zap”, ”dissolve” or ”melt” away that stubborn fat.

Or at least that’s the tale being peddled by the cosmetic industry.

Some companies are charging more than $6000 for ”fat-dissolving” injections, while others promise to ”liquefy” your flab.

But this fat-busting fad might not have a fairytale ending.

Two Melbourne companies are being investigated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to determine whether their claims breach the law.

The medical regulator is scrutinising FatZap, which has centres across Melbourne and charges up to $3000 for a treatment that promises to ”zap” customers into shape.”

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Step 1 – buy a crystal deodorant block – the actual crystal – I have had mine for a few years now… they just last and last:

Step 2 – buy a pure essential oil mist; with the perfect scent for you.  I personally LOVE citrus scents (Grapefruit, Lime and such)

Firstly apply the mist to moisten the armpit; then apply the crystal.

A healthy and inexpensive solution to not being stinky :)

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Interesting reading after watching GATTACA last night… I hadn’t seen that movie in years.

In short… the answer is Genetics… but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to exercise if you are naturally petite.

The Gymstick can be used in one-on-one personal training sessions. The advantage a Gymstick offers is that the trainer is playing a more active role, as they are effectively controlling the level of resistance provided to the client. With each exercise, this can be increased or decreased according to the intensity required. The trainer receives kinaesthetic feedback, which assists in appreciating the level of challenge that the client is undergoing – more so than with free weights.

An example of this is the chest combo series.”

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Last weekend I did an awesome workshop with Marietta using the Gymstick for PT sessions… that night I trained a long distance runner who generally dislikes resistance training… he loved it! The next day I trained my PT Clients… they loved it too.

What a wonderful piece of equipment, and it is also great to have around the house – I bought the telescopic version which shrinks down to a compact size.  Looking forward to doing more Gymstick workshops in the near future :)

http://betipt.com/boblbee/

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beti

JOPLIN, Mo. — In an economy that has people cutting the extras from their lives, Barbara Queen, of Joplin, says her exercise classes will not be among the things she forgoes.

Queen said Pilates classes have improved her overall health and that the expense of the classes is well worth it.

“It’s cheaper than blood pressure medicine. It’s cheaper than going to the doctor,” she said. “I’m out here doing yardwork. I’m over 60, and I can do things that I couldn’t do 10, 15 years ago.””

Read on: http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1996921016/Participants-says-yoga-Pilates-are-excellent-stress-relievers

Read on: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/ppca-muscles-in-on-fitness-class-profits/story-e6frg6zo-1225869545494

This is extremely unfortunate for both group fitness instructors (people like me) and original artists (people like my sister http://joannexenidis.com/).  I am forced to stop buying music by original artists and start finding music that is PPCA licence free… generally covers or songs under Creative Commons Licence.

I would usually spend hundreds each year on music by original artists that I wouldn’t ordinarily listen to, but purchase to play in my aerobics classes… well, no more!

Well, judging by the appearance of the slight-looking model wearing the tee, you would certainly not want to encourage her to eat less.”

Read more about SuperFOODS and Yummy Recipes www.tonicsuperfoods.com.au

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As someone with the complexion of a vampire, I have never been in a tanning booth. I eschew base tans and head to the beach armed with SPF 55 and an umbrella. But for many men and women, tanning in a booth is a weekly (or even daily) event. For some, indoor tanning might be more than a simple indulgence; new research shows that indoor tanning can be addictive”

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Julia investigates the Acai Berry diet to find out for herself if this super diet works.

* Curried Sardine Spread
* Deep-Fried Stuffed Sardines
* Grilled Fresh Sardines
* Italian Sardine and Artichoke Casserole
* Maine Sardine Canapes
* Marinated Maine Sardines
* Norwegian Sardine Pâté
* Sardine Salad

http://www.sardinerecipes.com/

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What our Major Muscle Groups are and really good exercises for them that you can do at in or out of the gym

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Reference:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5ewKCtUGgk
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yxIN1EUcSg
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZOjNz6bjIs
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFtE27GzTTk
5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRnGI3c5Jjs

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Be fit and stay healthy

beti

If you like to follow recipes: http://www.smoothierecipes.com.au/

“Hell hath no fury like a mummy blogger scorned – a lesson quickly learnt by Nestle this week after its attempt to buy bloggers’ affections backfired spectacularly.

Nestle has become one of the world’s most boycotted companies following international outrage by campaigners who claim that it is marketing baby milk formula as a substitute for breastfeeding to people in the developing world, who are often unable to mix it with clean drinking water.”

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http://twitter.com/search?q=nestlefamily

I first ordered the Couples Pack, just to give it a go! It was really great! Good quality produce at a fantastic price. So if you are a busy person and find that you want to make sure you are getting your fruit and veg, I highly recommend getting it delivered to you.

If you are in Melbourne AUSTRALIA, I recommend the guys I go with, and here are the reasons I think  Fresh Express rock:

1. No commitments – all I have to do now is email them asking them to deliver for that week, they have all my details and they easily process it!

2. Ever changing menu – they don’t just deliver the same thing every week, you can check their “next week’s menu” to see what you will have delivered

3. Variety – I find that I always buy the same items when fruit and veg shopping… this will force me to start using other fruit and veg that I would not ordinarily buy. Eg Red Onions… I have never bought one of those before, but they are really nice in salads. Fuji apples… I always buy Granny Smiths, ALWAYS, but Fujis are so great :)

4. Quality – the quality of what I have received is just great!

This week I will be getting all the following for only $30 DELIVERED!!!

Family Pack

1. Bananas- 1kg
2. Royal gala apples- 5each
3. Golden del’s apples- 5each
4. Navel oranges- 5each
5. Green pears- 5each
6. Cauliflower- 1each
7. Sweet corn- 1each
8. Lettuce- 1each
9. Tomatoes- 1kg
10. Snow peas- 1pnt
11. Cont- cucumber- 1each
12. Mushrooms- 200g
13. Medium carrots- 1kg
14. Desiree potatoes- 1.5kg
15. Med- brown onions- 5each
16. Red onion- 2each

Sure, they can do with a little less animated gifs on their website, but they don’t specialise in web dev, they specialise in fruit and veg and they obviously are not paying some web developer big bucks to develop a fancy shmancy website, hence they keep their prices low :) I like that!!!

The research, which appeared in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, compared the working patterns of mothers and children’s diets.”

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We already have quite a few mums who will be doing this class :) Looking forward to instructing it, pram and all :)

What is “Weight Training”?

What is “Cardio”?

What is missing?

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Topics Include
Getting pregnant – Folic Acid and eat plenty of Bananas
Exercise and Eating
Gestational Diabetes
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Heart Burn
Delivery
Breastfeeding

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• http://www.babycenter.com.au/
• http://pinkymckay.com.au/

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beti

“When my son was 6 months of age, in order to return to work, we weaned him off the breast and introduced him onto formula milk. Fortunately, he did not suffer from “nipple confusion” and gladly accepted the bottle containing formula milk.”

[Read on] ]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/29/food-allergy-and-food-intolerances-the-difference/feed/ 0 http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/07/why-womens-heels-are-high-on-the-union-bosses-agenda/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/07/why-womens-heels-are-high-on-the-union-bosses-agenda/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:44:59 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=469 High-heeled shoes should be banned from the workplace because they are sexist and pose a health and safety hazard, say union bosses.

The predominantly male Trade Union Congress has proposed a motion decrying the stiletto heel as demeaning to women.

Members insisted that female workers should sport ‘sensible shoes’ no more than an inch high to avoid injuries and long-term foot and back problems.

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Myth: It’s normal for teenagers to be moody; Teens don’t suffer from “real” depression.
Fact: Depression can affect people at any age or of any race, ethnic or economic group.

Myth: Teens who claim to be depressed are weak and just need to pull themselves together. There’s nothing anyone else can do to help.
Fact: Depression is not a weakness, but a serious health disorder. Both young people and adults who are depressed need professional treatment. A trained therapist or counselor can help them learn more positive ways to think about themselves, change behavior, cope with problems or handle relationships. A physician can prescribe medications to help relieve the symptoms of depression. For many people, a combination of psychotherapy and medication is beneficial.”

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The five dead, including two men aged 29 and 78, and two women, aged 55 and 71, were all from Sydney, but only four had underlying medical conditions.”

Pregnant women are urged to wear masks

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Ingredients
1 can Foule M.
1 can Hommus
1 large Lemon (squeezed)
1 tb Cumin
Garlic to taste
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Lebanese Bread

Pour contents of Foule can (as is) in saucepan with Cumin, cook over low head.

In the mean time, place contents of Hommus can in bowl with lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic – Mix well

Back to the Stove…
Place 2 tb of recently prepared hommus on the saucepan and stir.

Prepare the pita:
Place pita bread on plate.  Add hommus and salad.

Once the Foule M have been cooking for around 5-10mins place some of the beans on the salad. Wrap bread and eat! YUMMO!

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What is Swine Flu?
What’s the difference between regular flu and Swine Flu?
Why is Swine Flu considered dangerous?
What are the Swine Flu symptoms?
Swine Flu transmission
Protecting yourself against Swine Flu

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http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/27/2553633.htm
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/swineflu/a/409_symptoms.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/swine_flu/article.htm#symptoms

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beti

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What is Crystal Deodorant?
Typical ingredients in regular deodorant.
Difference between deodorant and antiperspirant.
Benefits of using Crystal Deodorants cons.

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http://www.bodyspritzinternational.com/
http://www.thecrystal.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_chlorohydrate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabens
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alum

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Be fit and stay healthy

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