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Tanning salons are fading fast

beti — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:30:32 +0000

“VICTORIA’S solarium industry is on the brink of collapse, with increased skin cancer fears and a crackdown on rogue operators sparking a 45 per cent drop in the number of tanning salons.”

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2 Quick 2 Easy Meal - Foule Medamas

beti — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:02 +0000

Around 20 years ago there was an Eqyptian restaurant in St Kilda (Melbourne) which served the most ‘awesomest’ Foule Medamas. Since then I have been trying to track down the exact recipe - I found it a couple of years ago in the mind of a lady who worked at a Lebanese Bakery in Brunswick (Melbourne)… here tis:

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!

The Health & Fitness Show #077 - Swine Flu

beti — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:29:52 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #077 - Swine Flu (MP3 7.7MB time 16:38)

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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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References

http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/
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

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

NZ undecided on whether to pick up its share of Aust flu vaccine

beti — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:56:21 +0000

“Health officials are still thinking about whether the pandemic declared yesterday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) means they should order eight million doses of vaccine from Australian manufacturer, CSL Ltd.”

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3 Ways to Make a Healthy Sandwich

beti — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:19:46 +0000

www.livestrong.com

“1. Lose the Lunch Meat

The first thing you should change to make a healthy sandwich is get rid of the lunch meat. Most lunch meats are full of saturated fat or littered with fillers and preservatives. …

2. Spread the Good Stuff

Another way to make a healthy sandwich is play switcharoo with the condiments. Take the tuna or salmon salad to a new level by adding olive oil along with the mayonnaise. …

3. Wrap it Up

By far, the most dramatic way to make a healthy sandwich is to change the bread. You find many whole grain choices in the bread department, but try looking in the freezer section. …

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The Health & Fitness Show #076 - Crystal Deodorant

beti — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:04:58 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #076 - Crystal Deodorant (MP3 8MB time 16:38)

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

Thanks

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Reference:
http://www.bodycrystal.com.au/
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

beti

Runner’s Knee Health Video

beti — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:17:19 +0000

Runner%27s+Knee+Health+Video — powered by http://www.livestrong.com

Take Action

Rest, ice & anti-inflammatory drugs
Wear proper foot wear
Strengthen & stretch the calf
Physical therapy may be necessary

How Is Diabetes Related to Heart Disease?

beti — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:46 +0000

“Being diagnosed with diabetes is serious business. While there has been a lot of progress in treating diabetes, diabetics also need to face their accompanying risk for heart disease.

Adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes have more than twice the risk for heart disease than other, symptom-free individuals of the same age. Diabetics tend to have a greater incidence for coronary artery disease and strokes at a younger age than their healthier counterparts. While premenopausal women enjoy a moderate level of protection from heart disease due to high levels of estrogen, diabetes effectively “cancels out” any protection a woman might otherwise have during her childbearing years.”

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Men risk health for a boost of youth

beti — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:10:10 +0000

“The illicit trade in human growth hormone has moved to expensive anti-ageing clinics. Cameron Houston and Jill Stark investigate the boom.

MIDDLE-AGED men are increasingly injecting human growth hormone in a bid to fight old age, spending up to $15,000 a year on a drug they believe is the fountain of youth.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #075 - Depilation Methods

beti — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:48:04 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #074 - Depilation Methods (MP3 9MB time 19:30)

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What is Depilation?

What is Epilation?

Different methods explained.

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Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_removal

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Roasted Mushroom & Lentil Cakes

beti — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:40:46 +0000

These mushroom and lentil cakes are as healthy as they are tasty. Low GI, low in fat and a great source of protein for vegatarians.

And this is my dinner planned for today.

[Get recipe]

NB Please use free range eggs. I get my eggs from Jorg who really looks after his chickens.

14 Things You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe

beti — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:08:23 +0000

“The outbreak of a new form of swine flu has prompted the United States and the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. President Obama has called the emergency a “precautionary tool,” since so far the outbreak has had only limited impact in the United States. But public health officials are scrambling to determine the extent of the outbreak.”

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Gym chain slammed for putting itself first

beti — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:24:47 +0000

“GYM chain Fitness First is muscling vulnerable customers into signing complicated contracts and failing to adequately explain its cancellation policy, a consumer report has found.

The report by Choice said the heavy-handed tactics were continuing despite a wave of negative publicity about its strict membership conditions.”

[Read on]

I highly recommend you support your local independent GYM (they are a dying breed) or join a local YMCA/local government run/University gym.

The Health & Fitness Show #074 - Low GI Diet

beti — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:19:28 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #074 - Low GI Diet (13.9MB 30:07min)

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From a Lestyn (a Health & Fitness Show Listener): Hi, I just came across something called the Glycemic Load which is a part of the Glycemic index. I’ve herd of a Low GI diet but nothing about the load. Perhaps you could do a podcast on this subject.
This is where i first came across it
http://kevinrose.com/blogg/2008/8/6/how-i-lost-ten-lbs-in-two-weeks.html
and then I googled it and came across this
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
If you could simplify all this down it would be great.

What Is GI?

What is beneficial about Low GI foods?

How can it benefit Athletes?

Disease prevention?

Can it really help people lose weight?

Examples of some Low GI Recipes.
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/low+gi

Thanks
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Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=693899
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/low+gi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_load
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Beach_Diet
http://www.webmd.com/diet/south-beach-diet-what-it-is

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Calf and Ankle Stretching Workout for Shin Splints

beti — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:04:16 +0000

Top 6 Stretching Exercises

beti — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:03:42 +0000

Nationwide curbs on solariums

beti — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:56:53 +0000

“MUCH to the disgust of the solarium industry, the tough Victorian laws that resulted from Clare Oliver’s death 16 months ago are spreading Australia-wide.

Victorian regulations such as banning solarium use by under-18s, mandatory skin tests and fines up to $680,000 will formally become law on February 1.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #073 - Flexibility

beti — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:58:40 +0000

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Flexibility, why, what you should be able to do, are there stretches we should add into lifestyle?
From David

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beti

iPosture

beti — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:02:07 +0000

“The iPosture is an intelligent electronic device designed by physicians and engineers specifically to improve posture. Small, discreet, and designed to be worn close to the skin, it sends small vibrations to alert the user when one’s posture is not ideal.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #072 - TPN Pledge Drive

beti — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:38:32 +0000

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TPN is raising money so that podcasts such as this one can keep coming to you, so please help up keep producing independent media for you by supporting our Pledge Drive.

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Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Stretching Before a Workout

beti — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:24:36 +0000

“We all know that you’re supposed to get in a good, long stretch before a workout, right? Unfortunately most of our commonly held beliefs regarding stretching are dead wrong, according to the New York Timesâ€”at least in the way you may be doing it.

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Good news, in Australia, fitness instructors are generally informed not to do this… quick active stretch before a workout is good… nothing too long or too involved because the muscles are cold and it could lead to injury.

A couple of years ago there was a spout of injuries occuring with yoga in Melbourne due to stretching cold muscles too much too quickly.

Japanese go bananas for new diet

beti — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:58:22 +0000

“Mindy Laube
October 20, 2008

A new diet said to result in fast, stress-free weight loss has taken Japan by storm.

The Morning Banana Diet is possibly the world’s easist diet to follow - except in Japan where its intense popularity has led to the nation’s worst-ever banana shortage.”

[Read on]

Support Kirei on the Pink Triathlon

beti — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:18:14 +0000

Support Kik in her Triathlon for a great cause: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/Kirei_Wall

“Please help me raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. They do terrific work in all areas of research - and often have breakthroughs that are relevant to other cancers. Having lost Mum to Colon cancer in June, I would love to make some sort of contribution in her honour.”

Melbourne Marathon 2008

beti — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:58:39 +0000

Good luck to all those who are running.Â Checkout link “Race Preparation” for preparing for a marathon.

http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au/

Especially good luck to Jonathan from Xero

FitBit Trainer: Track Your Exercise, Health, and Even Sleep

beti — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:02:36 +0000

“Step one is to start exercising. Step two is to keep doing it. Step three is to see and feel results. But even if you manage to stick with the first two steps, the third one can be a little hard to attain. You may not see results right away and, depending on how long it’s been since you exercised, you may feel worse instead of better–at least in the short term.”

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Optimism 2.1.0

beti — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:01:13 +0000

“About Optimism
Offers you a personalised approach to managing your depression or other mood disorder. By monitoring the patterns in your life you can discover the various triggers of your depressive episodes and develop specific strategies for staying well. You can print charts and reports to examine the effectiveness of your strategies, or to share with your health care provider. A template is provided for you to develop a robust plan for remaining mentally healthy.”

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Stripped to your undies in minus 120 degrees

beti — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:11:07 +0000

“The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was in 1983 at the Vostok Station in Siberia - minus 89 degrees Celsius.”

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Bolt Is Freaky Fast, But Nowhere Near Human Limits

beti — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:16:21 +0000

“As astonishing as Usain Bolt’s record-breaking 100-meter sprint was, his time of 9.69 seconds is nowhere near what biostatisticians predict is the natural limit for the human body.

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Tammy’s Great Legs… and her workout

beti — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:46:29 +0000

Triceps - Killer Workout

beti — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:43:21 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #071 - Group Fitness Classes or Own Workout?

beti — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:31:00 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #071 - Group Fitness Classes or Own Workout (MP3 9.7MB time 21.00)

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Thanks to David for sending the show topic for today (Specifically, David had Group Fitness Classes, Your Own Workout or Both?)

What is a Group Fitness Class?

What is your own workout?

Benefits of Group Fitness

Benefits of Own Workout

Which one is better?

Reference:

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Be fit and stay healthy

beti

The Health & Fitness Show #070 - Protein Shakes

beti — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:23:00 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #070 - Protein Shakes (MP3 10MB time 21.33)

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Protein Shakes

What are they?
Are they worthwhile?
Are protein shakes good as a Meal Replacement?
Are protein shakes beneficial for exercise?
Recipes

“Hi Beti,
Iâ€™ve just discovered the show and working my way through old eps.. Just wondering if you have done a show on Protein Shakes.. Iâ€™m curious as to if they are worthwhile?? Iâ€™m not looking for a meal replacement â€˜Shake Dietâ€™ - I like good healthy food too much! But are the protein shakes a good supplement to go along with exercise?
cheers
Nat

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Barbell Bicep Curl Technique

beti — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:10:13 +0000

Nice demonstration:

Core Activation

beti — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:06:45 +0000

Just one note… core activation is something that has emerged from Pilates, not “Moms into Fitness”. But, nonetheless, this is a good demo:

The Health & Fitness Show #069 - Time Fitness

beti — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:36:13 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #069 - Time Fitness (MP3 11.8MB time 25.38)

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Dissecting the day and the time we really need to be spending on each segment.

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References

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

The Official Wii Fit Experiment, RESULTS!

beti — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:15:02 +0000

“Itâ€™s been 1 year and 5 months since I finished my Wii Sports Experiment (mirror), where I lost 9lbs., BMI went down two points, 3 inches off my waist, lower heart rate and more. You can see my before and after photos, video, charts, stats, and more, HERE. After that experiment I received international media attention (mirror) from the largest and most respected news agencies in the world.”

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Road test: Nintendo Wii Fitness

beti — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:41:01 +0000

“Once home fitness was all about aerobics videos and then yoga DVDs; now it’s all about Wii â€” a new wave of computer games that require users to get off the couch and “play” sports. But is it really healthy?”

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Instant Breakfast

beti — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:39:10 +0000

“In the time you spend each morning calibrating your hair gel, you could be doing something more important, with a much better payoff: eating breakfast. Mom was right (and it’s okay to admit it): Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”

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Man stages Wii Fit experiment to lose weight, gain fame

beti — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:06:04 +0000

We interviewed Mickey a while back for the Nintento Wii Experiment, now his doing his experiment with the Wii Fit. Good Luck Mickey :)
“About a year ago, one morbidly obese (er, a tiny bit chubby) man began a quest to find out what happens when you stop being polite and try to exercise via Wii Sports (see above). Apparently after losing 9 pounds, dropping two points from his BMI, and 3-inches from his waist, he’s ready to go again, this time with the Wii Fit.”

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Nintendo set to launch “Wii Fit” exercise game

beti — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:55:29 +0000

“SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - For years, video games have been blamed for turning kids into idle layabouts who only venture off the couch to fill up on potato chips and soda.

Nintendo Co Ltd <7974.OS> now aims to shatter that image with a game that aims to get players off the couch and lead them to stretch, shake and sweat their way to a healthy life.”

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The Low Fat Salad

beti — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:52:48 +0000

Or is it?

“Fat-busting salad
What could be healthier or more low fat than salad? Well, it depends whatâ€™s in it and on it. In its basic stateâ€”a bed of salad leaves with chopped vegetables, it is indeed low fat and healthy. Itâ€™s what is added to our salads that gets us into trouble.

Salads prepared at restaurants or fast-food joints are not always the healthiest dishes on the menu. And those salad kits from the grocery store, with condiments and toppings included, offer convenience but may not necessarily be low fat. The salads listed below should raise some red flags.”

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Scientists make weight loss claim

beti — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:48:44 +0000

“Australian scientists believe they may have discovered how to help people lose weight without cutting back on food.

Researchers in Melbourne found that by manipulating fat cells in mice they were able to speed up metabolism.”

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Happy 3rd Birthday Health and Fitness Show

beti — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:06:04 +0000

It has been 3 years since this show started and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that helped with the show over the years.

I would like to send out aÂ huge thanks the audience,Â you :) Your encouraging feedback and support keepsÂ this show going.Â The raving iTunes reviews help heaps too ;)
Thanks to the TPN gang for providing the medium to host and deliver the podcasts.

Vienna, my old co host, is living at the Gold Coast now and doing really well for herself, I am hoping one day in the near future she can co host the show again too. Thanks V for all the fun times we had creating the shows.
A big thanks goes out to all the guests I have had on the show.Â We have covered topics from Krav Maga to Kettle Bell Training with professionals in the fields.

Looking forward to many more years of podcasting on The Health and Fitness Show.

be fit and stay healthy,

beti

The Health & Fitness Show #068 - Feet

beti — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:47:37 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #068 - Feet (MP3 12MB time 26.16)

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Importance of keeping your feet healthy

Footwear for healthy feet

Pedicure

Routines to follow to keep healthy feet

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Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

You Walk Wrong

beti — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:10:44 +0000

“Walking is easy. Itâ€™s so easy that no one ever has to teach you how to do it. Itâ€™s so easy, in fact, that we often pair it with other easy activitiesâ€”talking, chewing gumâ€”and suggest that if you canâ€™t do both simultaneously, youâ€™re some sort of insensate clod. So you probably think youâ€™ve got this walking thing pretty much nailed. As you stroll around the city, worrying about the economy, or the environment, or your next monthâ€™s rent, you might assume that the one thing you donâ€™t need to worry about is the way in which youâ€™re strolling around the city.”

iPhone to Support GPS, Stereo Bluetooth, Nike+, Battle Hackers

beti — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:31:40 +0000

Yay!!! The Nike+ would be a great accessory with my iPhone!!!

“As the Second Coming of the JesusPhone looms over the horizon, the rumor pace starts to accelerate, with people digging in the dirt to try to get any clues about what’s awaiting in this incarnation of Apple’s cellphone. StuffTV is now reporting thatâ€”just like Jason wantedâ€”Nike+ will definitely come to the iPhone in a big way, while code detectives have found strings that hint at support of Bluetooth stereo headphones, GPS support, and other iPhone seeeeeecrets:”

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Nike+ gear coming to iPhone, iPod touch

beti — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:29:17 +0000

“The Nike+ fitness technology will indeed become available for the iPhone and the iPod touch, a Nike spokesperson has confirmed. Speculation began that it might when patent filings surfaced last month, pointing to an integrated fitness system similar to the existing Nike+iPod kit for Nanos. Although there is no sign of the extra sensors mentioned in the patent, or its extra activities such as weight-lifting, the new Nike+ system should at least replicate the running support of Nike+iPod, and its corresponding website tracking and competition.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #067 - Lemon Detox Diet

beti — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:48:58 +0000

Why is beti doing this show topic?

What is the Lemon Detox Diet?

How does it taste?

Program Versions

Will it work?

Diet or Detox?

What’s this about bee pollen?

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Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

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Clicking from couch potato to fitness freak

beti — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:42:09 +0000

“In the last week alone, Nintendo rolled out the Wii Fit, a new game for its popular gaming console dedicated purely to lounge-room fitness, and Samsung introduced the miCoach mobile handset in partnership with adidas.

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Apple, Nike to tie iPod nanos into gym equipment

beti — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:52:46 +0000

“Leveraging a partnership that began two years ago, Apple and Nike said Tuesday they hope to again redefine the way people work out by bringing the Nike + iPod experience to gyms around the world beginning this summer.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #066 - Health and Fitness News 3

beti — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:25:14 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #066 - Health and Fitness News 3 (MP3 9.8MB time 21:12)

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Various Health and Fitness news items.

Reference:

Active Media http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au
/hav/articles.nsf/pages/Active_Media?OpenDocument

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Snorkeling

beti — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:21:46 +0000

Snorkeling is a great activity that is both economical and fun.Â It is great snorkeling with friends too.

“Snorkeling is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone who has access to the ocean, a lake, river, pond or quarry.Â Snorkeling as an activity frequently lives in the shadows of scuba diving - another excellent pastime, but one that requires significantly more instruction, time and money. Most people who have snorkeled have done so only on group charters while on vacation, but snorkeling is an activity that can be done almost anytime, anywhere.”
http://www.snorkeling.info/

http://www.islaculebra.com/puerto-rico/snorkeling.html

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The Health & Fitness Show #065 - Wii Fit

beti — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:46:23 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #065 - Wii Fit (MP3 7.1MB time 15:24)

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http://e3nin.nintendo.com/wii_fit.html

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Be fit and stay healthy

beti

How To How to Get Started Indoor Rock Climbing/ Gym climbing

beti — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:40:35 +0000

Nice Article, it even goes through everything you need to get started:

http://climbing.about.com/od/gettingstarted/ht/indoor.htmÂ

http://www.ontheedgerockclimbing.com/

Indoor Rock Climbing World Gym Listing

beti — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:38:08 +0000

http://www.indoorclimbing.com/worldgyms.html

http://www.rock-climbing-for-life.com/

Indoor Rock Climbing

beti — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:37:04 +0000

I went indoor rock climbing the other day (with jwrigley and nic), wow, what a workout! I hadn’t been climbing for a while, so I really did miss how intense the workout was.

It was great to see parents taking their kids there. Climbing teaches them confidence, inner strength and great for self esteem.
I climbed at http://www.hardrock.com.au/ in the CBD.Â Really well designed place.

What I like about rock climbing is that it engages all muscles and helps you work them out using full range of motion.Â It is very challenging.

http://www.hardrock.com.au/

So you want to try Rock Climbing? What to expect and require:
You will be inducted before your first attempt… this is a really important step.Â The instructor will go through the belaying process and safety procedures.Â Many places have inductors onsite, so you don’t have to book, but I would call ahead just to be sure.

You will need a climbing partner.Â It is good to have one person that you can completely rely on to be your climbing partner.

Where to aquire all the equipment required:
I strongly recommend not to buy the harness, carabeena, chalk bag, etc untilÂ you have tried climbing at least twice and have really enjoyed it.Â These are not cheap items but if you plan to go climbing often, it is better that you purchase.

I keep a “climbing bag”, which has all my equipment ready to go for climbing… makes life really simple and you never have to worry about forgetting anything… just add water (a bottle of water, that is :)).Â I also have a swimming bag, snorkeling bag, and gym bag - easy to get ready, don’t have to worry about a checklist.
Can climbing be done instead of training at the gym?
It is funny butÂ the climbing centres are usually referred to as gyms :)Â Climbing is the equivalent of an awesomeÂ resistance workout, with a little cardio.Â So you will still need a bit of extra cardio in your training regime and if you add stretching at the end of a climb you are completely covered!

Happy climbing :)

The Health & Fitness Show #064 - Welcome 2008 Welcome Fitness

beti — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:23:38 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #064 - Welcome 2008 Welcome Fitness (MP3 15.4MB time 33:30)

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Food Fitness

Exercise

Skin Fitness

Time Fitness

Reference:

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Pedicure Caution

beti — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:57:59 +0000

Pampering pedicures are wonderful and relaxing, but be sure your beautician has good cleaning procedures.Â Always ask what cleaning procedures are used for foot spas and if in doubt, go elsewhere or do the pedicure yourself.
[Watch video]

Quiz: Is your relationship making you fat?

beti — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:52:15 +0000

Take the quiz

Build the Body You Want

beti — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:47:19 +0000

Article by Michael Mejia, Men’s Health

Shadow Boxing over a Distance

beti — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:18:21 +0000

“Remote Impact is a “Sports over a Distance” game that provides a full body contact experience between geographically distant players. The game encourages extreme physical exertion and, unlike the Nintendo Wii and other console games, it recognizes and registers intense brute force. The physical intensity of the game contributes to general fitness, weight loss, and stress relief at the same time it allows you socialize and create new friendships over a distance in an entertaining sportive way.”

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #063 - SLS

beti — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:05:17 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #063 - SLS (MP3 7.1MB time 15.22)

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What is SLS/SLES?

Is SLS a carcinogen?

SLS Free products are available.

Xero Computers supports this podcast. Located at 106 Elgin St in Carlton VICTORIA Australia, Xero is bridging the gap between computing and digital entertainment. Xero.com.au Need a computer solution, go to Xero

Reference:

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

http://www.healthy-communications.com
/slsmostdangerousirritant.html

http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com
/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.html

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

xanax 2mg

Chronic Pain - Pain Management

beti — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:01:36 +0000

[Video and Advice]

Snack attack: best food cheats

beti — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:25:02 +0000

“Not all fantastic foods have to be laden with joules and additives. Next time you’re reaching for a chocolate bar, take a look at the ninemsn list of good foods that are great to snack on. They taste delicious and will make you look great.”

[Read on]

Lemon Detox Diet

beti — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:45:04 +0000

“Why Lemon Detox?
Many of us take our health for granted. It is not until we have taken the opportunity to cleanse our bodies that we truly realise that we can always improve our health and reduce the risks of disease and accumulation of toxicity in our bodies. Toxicity is the underlying root of many diseases and illnesses.

The Lemon Detox Diet is an all natural cleansing program designed to help with eliminating built up toxins in the body, and purifying the body. Every once in a while, every machine needs an overhaul, every system needs a cleaning, every worker needs a break. Our bodies are no different. The Lemon Detox Diet invigorates the bodyâ€™s own ability to cleanse itself of accumulated toxins and helps normalise weight while we take a break from solid foods. The very purpose of food is to strengthen the body and maintain health, yet many of us have turned eating into a deadly act of weakening our bodies and destroying our health.”

[Read on and view website]

I have scheduled to do a podcast on this topic soon.Â It will not be an interview, I will be researching this and commenting on the basis of my professional opinion.

Biotest Hot Rox

beti — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:40:40 +0000

“Product Claims
When used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, Hot Rox helps you achieve a leaner look. Triggering lipolysis is the crucial first step, but you must also support the burn. If not, you might regain the weight. Hot Rox works best with regular exercise and a balanced diet.”

[Read on, with reviews]

I have personally tried this product and found it to be a good appetite suppressor.Â Although, it is still a stimulant.

Start Out With A Beginner’s Bodybuilding Workout Routine

beti — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:36:13 +0000

“Many times beginning bodybuilders make the mistake of using the routines of professional bodybuilders featured on magazines, when instead they should be using a routine that is geared towards their level. A good beginning routine that uses minimum equipment (namely a pair of dumbbells and a bench) is the following:”

[Read on]

Recipe: Free Form Middle Eastern Pie

beti — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:24:30 +0000

Serves 4, makes 8 pies

[Recipe]

Spirulina Through a Microscope

beti — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:17:58 +0000

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Avoiding Cancer: Your Nine-Point Action Plan

beti — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:33:30 +0000

“The gist of a long-awaited analysis of cancer-prevention studies out this week: Be slim, very slim. The report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research states in no uncertain terms that the more pounds you’re packing, the greater your risk of developing a number of cancers, everywhere from the colon and the breast to the kidney and the pancreas. And it gave detailed advice on avoidance. Here’s what you can do:”

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #062 - Spirulina

beti — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:26:45 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #062 - Spirulina (MP3 6.9MB time ~14mins)

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What is Sprirulina?

Spirulina for Nutrition

Toxins

Cultivation

History

Xero Computers supports this podcast.

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirulina_(dietary_supplement)
http://www.spirulina.com/

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Killer Home Chest Workout

beti — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:23:42 +0000

[Watch the You Tube Video]

A Low Fat Alternative for Pies and Pastries

beti — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:20:35 +0000

“hese tissue-paper-thin pastry sheets make a great low fat alternative to regular pastry. Phyllo, or filo, dough has no saturated fat or trans fat, and no cholesterol. Phyllo dough is light, crisp and flaky, and so long as you use butter-flavored cooking spray between layers rather than real melted butter, it’s a perfect low fat choice for making savory or sweet pies, tarts and strudels.”

[Read on]

Abdominal Strengthening

beti — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:30:41 +0000

This is a great exercise, but ensure you ***VERY IMPORTANT*** activate your core.

Leg Lift

(Image from http://healthfitness.com.au/)

The Health & Fitness Show #061 - 5 Meals a Day Diet

beti — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:15:39 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #061 - 5 Meals a Day Diet (MP3 16.3MB time 35.24)

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What is 5 meals a day diet?

Why 5 meals a day?

Other concepts in frequency of eating

Cautions

Reference:

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Three Yoga Poses for Runners

beti — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:50:18 +0000

Thanks Lara

http://www.thefinalsprint.com/2007/09/
ask-lara-three-yoga-poses-for-runners/

Starling Fitness Blog

beti — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:47:27 +0000

Here is a blogger that is dedicated… nice work

http://www.starling-fitness.com/Â

Power House Woman - WOW

beti — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:55:07 +0000

Good Luck Thea

“AUSTRALIA’S secret weapon against Brazil in tonight’s World Cup quarter-final is a gunslinging, karate-kicking, bodyguard to Hollywood stars.”

[Read on]

Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party Experiment

beti — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:26:37 +0000

Continuing for the Wii Sports Experiment podcast I did a while ago…
“An 8 week gaming session to see the effects on the male and female human body.

After the unexpected international success of my â€œWii Sports Experimentâ€ I thought it was time to put my body through the ringer once again.”

http://wiinintendo.net/2007/09/20/
dance-dance-revolution-hottest-party-experiment/Â

The Health & Fitness Show #060 - Pilates

beti — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:56:44 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #060 - Pilates (MP3 XXXMB time XXXX)

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What is Pilates?

Benefits of Pilates

Who should do Pilates?

Is Pilates like yoga?

Variants on Pilates

Cautions that should be taken with Pilates

Different places to do Pilates
You Tube Pilates Videos 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Xero - Computer and Audio-Visual Centre
106 Elgin St Carlton VIC Australia

TPN::Wii Show

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates
http://www.pilates.co.uk/

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

What kind of exercise is Pilates? Is it good for older people?

beti — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:02:48 +0000

“Pilates (puh-LAH-teez) can be an excellent exercise program for older adults. Pilates uses controlled movements â€” usually floor or mat exercises but sometimes machines â€” to improve total body strength, flexibility, balance and posture.”

[Read on]

Your Kids Are What You Eat

beti — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:26:48 +0000

“You’ve heard the adage, You are what you eat. Well, so are your kids.”

[Read on]

Aussies ‘too tired’ to exercise: survey

beti — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:26:05 +0000

“More than 90 per cent of Australians are too tired, too cold or too busy to exercise, according to a new survey.”

[Read on]

Nice Work Mark!!!! Ironman UK

beti — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:48:45 +0000

Congratulations to Mark for completing the Ironman UK in 15 hours and 19 minutes.

Ironman UK 2007 Race Report

Mark’s Training Blog: http://markstrainingblog.blogspot.com/

Mark’ previous appearance on The Health and Fitness Show blog
[http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/
2007/06/20/marks-training-and-weight-loss-blog/]

Love the Pirate’s motto!!!

More pics from the event

The Health & Fitness Show #059 - Diet Pills

beti — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:00:13 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #059 - Diet Pills (MP3 16.3MB time 34.24)

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Diet Pills

2 Main Categories: Prescription and Non Prescription

Laxatives - not diet pills be very careful

Fatburners and Appetite Suppressants

Scorch
Hot Rox
Zantrex 3

Prescription Weight Loss Pill

Xenical

Reference:

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Pasta and Bean Soup

beti — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:34:00 +0000

Pasta and Bean Soup

The Health & Fitness Show #058 - Easily Identify Low Fat + Low Sugar + High Nutritional Value Food

beti — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:16:05 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #058 - Easily Identify Low Fat + Low Sugar + High Nutritional Value Food (MP3 16.3MB time 35.24)

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Identifying low fat food

Identifying food with low sugar

Identifying food high in nutrition
Bringing it altogether

Ultimately we are seeking the E + nutrition, not just the E.

Vitamins and minerals are also needed for proper body function.

Reference:

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Running FAQs

beti — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:17:51 +0000

http://www.runningforfitness.org/faq/

Stop The Flu - Tips

beti — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:14:23 +0000

Elbow coughing and more…

[See the tips]

Expert Exercise Tips

beti — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:13:06 +0000

Pretty coolÂ tips.

[See the tips]

100 Quick and Easy Health Tips

beti — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:10:18 +0000

“Sometimes cooking takes a lot of time in our life, but we got some good news for you. We gathered an excellent list of cooking recipes which are easy to prepare. There are categories of receipts like Breakfast, Salad Entrees, Soups, Fish, Chicken and Turkey, Lean Meat, Vegetarian Entrees, Side Salad/Dressings, Side Vegetables, and Desserts. You donâ€™t even need to think what to cook tonight!”

[See the stuff]

More about Red Bull

beti — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:59:13 +0000

More about the insides of Red Bull:

http://www.wired.com/science/
discoveries/magazine/15-07/st_redbull

Summer Cool Salads

beti — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:43:45 +0000

For people in the Northern Hemisphere :)

http://www.low-fat-recipes.com/salads/Â

Winter Warming Soups

beti — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:40:41 +0000

For people in the Southern Hemisphere :)

http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/
recipes/low_fat/soup_recipes.htm

Fructose As Culprit In the Obesity Epidemic

beti — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:37:04 +0000

“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 they adopt American-style diets. Fructose comprises 50% of table sugar and up to 90% of high-fructose corn syrup, both ingredients found in copious quantity in most American prepared foods.”

[Read on with comments]

The Health & Fitness Show #057 - Smoking and Passive Smoking

beti — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:21:35 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #057 - Smoking and Passive Smoking (MP3 15.5MB time 33.40)

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This Podcast is about Smoking and Passive Smoking.

Why do people Smoke?

What is Smoking?

What is Passive Smoking?

Is Passive Smoking less harmful?

What do you inhale when you breathe?

Ways of how to quit smoking?

Shocking Advertising in Australia.

Diseases linked with smoking.

Reference:

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

http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact08.html

http://www.quitnow.info.au/internet/quitnow/publishing.nsf
/Content/quitters-quitbook-content

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

The Health & Fitness Show #056 - Losing Weight

beti — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:44:26 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #056 - Losing Weight (MP3 16.3MB time 35.24)

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This Podcast is about losing weight.

To lose weight ultimately two things need to be done:
1. Increase daily activity
2. Eat low fat foods/eat less

But you must eat - or else body functions will stop!

Two general methods of losing weight in the media:
1. Fad diet
2. Change Lifestyle

beti’s message: FAD Diets don’t work!

Example of changing lifestyle:
- adding one day of exercise each week
- eating at least one piece of fruit/veg everyday
- limiting take out to once a week - cook at home

Two general things to do to lose weight:
- exercise
- prepare your food

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Carbs at Night

beti — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:23:45 +0000

“Q: Is it true that it’s bad to eat carbs at night?”

[Read on]

hmmm not sure about the answer given here.Â Yes, most of what said is true, but I feel as though it is a little misleading.Â Maybe I have just misinterpreted the answer.Â Therefore, let me submit this to you with some hypothetical figures:

Day E Input: 6600kJ

Night E Input: 2000kJ - no energy from Carbs
Total:Â 8600kJ

Total daily E output: 7000kJ

According to the figures, over time you will put weight on because your overall daily output is less than your input.Â So I have easily shown that the energy input type at night is not a factor in putting on weight, it is the amount of energy given to the body as opposed to what is expended over the whole day.
I focused on this article because I have noticed a negative focus on carbs since the Atkins diet popularity increase.Â Carbs are not bad, what needs to be avoided is eating the same thing in vast proportions everyday.Â Or, starving the body during the day and binge eating at night.Â A well balanced diet is the way to go.

Marks Training and Weight Loss Blog

beti — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:45:11 +0000

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.

BMI Quick Calculator

beti — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:18:14 +0000

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

The Jetlag Calculator

beti — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:03:19 +0000

“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 and sleep. The body clock is designed for a regular rhythm of daylight and darkness, so it’s thrown out of sync when it experiences daylight and darkness at the ‘wrong’ times in a new time zone. The symptoms of jetlag often persist for days as the internal body clock slowly adjusts to the new time zone.”

[Read on & calculate]

Lose your jelly belly now!

beti — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:22:39 +0000

“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 of clever tips, you’ll have a flatter stomach in no
time.”

[Read on]
Nice little article, it sums up how to lose the jelly belly quite nicely.

The Health & Fitness Show #055 - My Health and Fitness Blog

beti — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:17:07 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #055 - My Health and Fitness Blog (MP3 16.3MB time 35.24)

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This Podcast is about setting up and maintaining a health and fitness blog.

What is a health and fitness blog?

Why would you want to have one?

Who is it beneficial for?

How do you set up a Health an Fitness Blog?

Variations on the Health and Fitness blog

References:
http://beti-fitness.blogspot.com/
http://www.blogger.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Health Fitness Calculators

beti — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:51:16 +0000

BMI, Waist to Hip Ratio and more:

http://healthfitness.com.au/calculators/Â

Low Fat Recipe - Laksa

beti — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:48:36 +0000

“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
2Â½ cups sliced mushrooms
3 cups boiling water
1 cup light coconut milk
2 x 10g vegetable stock cubes, crumbled
3 baby bok choy, leaves separated, stems shredded
1 cup bean sprouts
Coriander leaves

[Read on]

The Complex Air Pollution-Asthma Connection

beti — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:44:40 +0000

“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 why.”

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #054 - Weights vs Cardio

beti — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:07:08 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #054 - Weights vs Cardio (MP3 22.5MB time 49:03)

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During this Podcast beti discusses the superfight between Weights vs Cardio.

Please vote on show intro style

What is “Weight Training”?
Benefits and Disadvantages

What is “Cardio”?
Benefits and Disadvantages

What is missing?

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

PLS VOTE for the New Health and Fitness Show Intro Style

beti — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:06:57 +0000

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. Techno

3. Classical

4. Drum and Base

5. 60’s

6. 70’s

7. 80’s

8. Any other recommendations you may have

Please choose from above and post below :)

Thank you all for all your support.

cheers,

beti

Tan Lines

beti — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:15:35 +0000

“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]

Particls: Get your Free TPN Version Here

beti — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:20:42 +0000

What is particls?

http://particls.com/

Get your free TPN Version

Principles of Acutouch

beti — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:15:37 +0000

“Jin Shin Acutouch, if translated in English, will read, â€œCompassionate spirit penetrating through touchâ€. Jin Shin Acutouch is believed to be practiced even a thousand years before Christian era began. It is considered to be the mainspring of all natural and holistic healing practices. “

http://www.principles-of-acutouch.com/Â

Alzheimerâ€™s Info Website

beti — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:14:07 +0000

“Imbibing a daily glass or wine or other alcoholic drink may slow the progression to Alzheimerâ€™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/

The Health & Fitness Show #053 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

beti — Sat, 26 May 2007 22:42:07 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #053 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind (MP3 14MB time 29.35)

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This podcast is about keeping your body healthy to keep your mind healthy.

The focus article is titiled Stronger, Faster, Smarter

Benefits of exercise to a healthy mind
- stress relief
- reduced anxiety
- psychological wellbeing

Good Study Guide
-Plan
-keep active
-eat food high in nutritional value
-get into your work
-get enough sleep
-stay focused

References:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17662246/site/newsweek/
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/benefits.html

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Who Needs a Gym?

beti — Sat, 19 May 2007 06:31:00 +0000

“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 â€” anywhere you go, there’s your gym. But learn a little bit about physics and the same can hold true for your muscle workout.”

Workout by Cameron McGarr, C.S.C.S., Men’s Health

[Read on]

Nice article! Too many people believe that in order to exercise you need to join a gym… not true.

Exercise is everywhere!
“See those kids, potential dumbbells. Now rock me two hundy.” The Z Man
Instead of driving, walk, instead of walking, run.

But, to be fair to gyms they do offer something very important, convenience. Most people work during the day making it hard to get exercise in, especially people working in an office or in similar environments, whereby physical activity is not in the job description. The gym does offer a place to exercise when it is cold, dark and rainy outside. Thanks gym.

The Health & Fitness Show #052 - Health and Fitness News 2

beti — Sat, 05 May 2007 09:48:22 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #052 - Health and Fitness News 2 (MP3 ~7.9MB time 16.59)

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Podcast is about Health and Fitness News.

References:

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay health

beti

The Longevity Diet

beti — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:35:13 +0000

“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 bones would get brittle, they would start moving more and more slowly, and then they would stop moving forever.”

Dr. Roy Walford
[Read on]

Healing Foods

beti — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:32:45 +0000

“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 weâ€™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 symptoms, but do very little to actually cure the problem. So, in an effort to save you a bit of cash, weâ€™ve compiled a list of common ailments and a few suggested foods that can help clear them up. A word of warning: None of us is a doctor, so please donâ€™t rely on these suggestions as factual, medical advice.”

By James Raiswell

[Read on]

Pregnancy do’s and don’ts…

beti — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:34:08 +0000

“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 â€” 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, to complete strangers, will offer often contradictory advice on what’s best for bub.”

[Read on]

Health Tip: Pets Can Harbor Germs

beti — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:32:27 +0000

“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]

Supercharge a Boring Gym Session

beti — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:45:09 +0000

“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, all you need are a few tweaks for a faster, more enjoyable, more effective workout.”

[Read on]

Wii Sports Update

beti — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:39:57 +0000

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

The Health & Fitness Show #051 - Vegetarian Diets

beti — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:35:35 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #051 - Vegetarian Diets (MP3 11.1MB time 24.07)

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Adam wrote:

I have a show idea, too: I am interested in vegetarianism and veganism. Are they healthier than normal diets? What pitfalls/benefits are there for the different types?

Thanks Adam, this show is for you :)

Vegetarian diets
- benefits
- draw backs
- things to be aware of
- Question that will be answered, “is a vegetarian diet healthier than regular diets?”

Essential Amino Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 and Omega 3

Definition of:
Vegan Vegatarian
Lacto
Ovo
Fruitarians
Pesco
Pollo

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescatarian

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

The Health & Fitness Show #050 - Wii Sports Experiment

beti — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:36:44 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #050 - Wii Sports Experiment (MP3 ~9MB time 18.32)

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Wii Sports Experiment - 6 week plan
From Review to Experiment
The Results
The Wii Elbow and DOMS
Media to the Experiment
Traineo
Wii Sports plus other exercise
What the future holds

Wii Sports Experiment, Results! January 15, 2007

Filed under: News, First Look, Fanboy, Tips, Tricks, and Secrets, Exclusive â€” hey_suburbia @ 9:02 pm

References

Another good link:

wii.thepodcastnetwork.com

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

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Treadmill vs Running Outdoors

beti — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:01:41 +0000

“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 â€” it really depends on your preferences and what suits your lifestyle, but the overall health benefits of running, whether indoors or out, are exactly the same!”

[Read on]

Sure, health benefits are present in both scenarios, but running on a track is generally a better workout, or a more efficient one. So yes, you would have to work harder on a treadmill and even then, you may not see the same benefits as running without the aid of a moving belt under your feet.

I did a personal experiment with this years ago… I found after training on a treadmill, I could run easily for 20mins… on a treadmill, but my performance only marginally improved running on a track (after a few minutes I was struggling).
But in saying that I would like to add that there are many many factors effecting running performance, factors like running style, gradient training, the type of treadmill used, the running track used, etc are all influences on performance measure.

So if you want a simple answer, here it is…

If you can run (or walk) outside, do so, and only use a treadmill if you have no other option. Also, try to vary the exercises you do eg do not spend an hour on a treadmill every night, instead do a spin class one night, walk the next, weights, aerobics, swim, etc. Ahhh, the world is your oyster :)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

beti — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:32:59 +0000

“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.”

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Does fluoride do more harm than good?

beti — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:20:27 +0000

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

[Read on]

Health Tip: Eating While on the Road

beti — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:10:36 +0000

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

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #049 - Kettlebell Training

beti — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:58:43 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #049 (MP3 ~25MB time 52.50)

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Kettlebell Training Podcast with Don Stevenson, RKC, Olympic weightlifting coach, strongman enthusiast and proprietor of CrossFit Sydney and Octogen Fitness. www.octogen.com.au

What is a kettlebell?

Kettlebells can be used for ultimate strength and cardio training for ultimate fat burning.

Kettlebell Core exercises - The Turkish Getup.

Time efficient training with Kettlebells - including flexibility training and core strengthening exercises.

What is an Olympic Strongman?

Corporate Weekend Warrior engaged in Olympic Training, can develop explosive strength with Kettlebell Training.

RKC - Russian Kettlebell Challenge with Pavel Tsatsouline - the experience.

Kettlebells are manufactured in various places around the world.

Make your own home gym.

Monthly Kettlebell Fitness DVD
http://www.octogen.com.au/dvdmagazine.htm

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Don Stevenson

References
http://www.octogen.com.au/
http://www.kettlebells.com.au/
http://www.dragondoor.com/index.html

Special Thanks to Des Paroz [ The Applied Karate Show + Surface Interval ] - He made this show possible!

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

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Pavel Tsatsouline

beti — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:52:43 +0000

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

Octogen DVD Magazine

beti — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:49:05 +0000

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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beti — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:46:23 +0000

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The Health & Fitness Show #048 - Gym Membership vs Home Gym

beti — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:56:16 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #048 (MP3 8.13MB time 17.41)

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Questions that should you should ask yourself before investing in a Gym Membership or Home Gym.

This podcast allows you to explore your alternatives and could save you a lot of money.

Goodbye and remember

Be fit and stay healthy

beti

TPN Widget - get it, get it now!

beti — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:42:09 +0000

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 much whatever you want them to. With the TPN widget, it will sit unobtrusively on your desktop and display the latest 14 podcasts from across TPN. Pretty cool huh!? GET THE WIDGET HERE. DOWNLOAD YAHOO! WIDGET ENGINE HERE. For his efforts, Tim wins the coveted “TPN Contributor Of The Month Award” which entitles him to buy me lunch at the cafÃ© or restaurant of my choice. Congratulations Tim!

Concern over dye allergies

beti — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:17:31 +0000

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

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Binge Eating: What you need to know

beti — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:15:00 +0000

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

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Workouts Add Muscle to the Flu Shot

beti — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:12:04 +0000

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

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Caffeine could ease muscle pain, researchers say

beti — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:55:50 +0000

“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 pain is common in the day or two after a workout that was more intense than normal.”

[read on]

So does this mean that my Earl Grey Hot is helping me circumvent DOMS? hehehe

Happy New Year

beti — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:20:52 +0000

Happy New Year

Be Fit and Stay Healthy in 2007 :)

cheers

beti

The Health & Fitness Show #047 - Stretch 1

beti — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:57:53 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #047 (MP3 7.6MB time 16.23)

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This podcast is a stretching guide to be used after after activity to ensure all parts of the body are stretched for an adequate period.

Goodbye and remember
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Nike + iPod Questions or Comments???

beti — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:29:59 +0000

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

The Health & Fitness Show #046 - Health and Fitness News 1

beti — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:57:21 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #046 (MP3 â€“ 6.6MB â€“ time 19.00)

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00.43 Health and Fitness News
01.00 Australian Fitness Instructors
02.22 Kinect Australia
02.47 Health and Fitness Blog
05.00 Less active people have more to gain
08.10 Fundraising by junkfood
11.11 Overweight Aussies canâ€™t go it alone
13.00 Chronic Diseases â€“ we are not doing enough
14.40 Misleading labels
17.20 Christmas Run in Melbourne
18.01 Gâ€™day World

References:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/health/
stay-on-that-couch/2006/11/07/1162 661660841.html

http://www.vicfit.com.au/

Goodbye and rememberâ€¦
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Nike + iPod Community Site

beti — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:12:25 +0000

http://www.ipodnikeplus.net/

Nike + iPod Sport Kit

beti — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:09:41 +0000

PC Mag Review

The Health & Fitness Show #045 - Nike+ Test Run

beti — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:16:40 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #045 (MP3 â€“ 7.00MB â€“ time 20.00)

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00.56 Nike+ Requirements
02.10 iPod Nano
04.47 The Shoe
06.12 The Nike+ iPod experience
07.18 iTunes
11.00 Shoe Issues - Shoessues hehehe
13.00 iPod Menu
14.14 Versions
15.00 Speed + Acceleration + Deceleration
16.20 Be safe
19.01 Surface Interval

References:

www.nike.com/nikeplus

www.apple.com/ipod/nike/gallery.html

Images:

http://i.cmpnet.com/eetimes/news/
06/08/DC1425_TEARDOWN_PG_42.gif

http://static.blogo.it/melablog/nikesensor.jpg

Goodbye and rememberâ€¦
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Gnoll110 - Body Building Pics

beti — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:10:56 +0000

Here is a friend of mine who recently competed in a body building comp in Australia.Â Thanks for letting me post the pics gnoll110 :)

Complete Body Building Pics

Associated Blog

Body Building ForumÂ

Men of Steel!

Nike + iPod

beti — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:08:16 +0000

watch YouTube video

The Health & Fitness Show #044 - Detox and Fasting Diets

beti — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:49:09 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #044 (MP3 â€“ 5.4MB â€“ time 15.40)

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Tricia Doukas Says:
Iâ€™ve always been curious about fasting and detox diets. Do they work? If so what types work best? Thatâ€™s all, I love your show!

beti says:
Thanks Tricia, this show is for you :)

01.40 What is detox?
02.07 What is fasting?
04.32 Sugar detox
05.25 Caffeine detox
05.51 Fat detox
06.04 Chocolate
07.19 Alcohol and Other Drugs
08.20 Carob
09.00 Do these diets work?
10.25 No hidden secrets in losing fat
14.43 Digital Photography Show

References:

http://www.catholic.org/featured
/headline.php?ID=180

http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/story.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
/Eastern_Orthodox_Church#Fasting

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news
/releases/2003/pr20/en/

Goodbye and rememberâ€¦
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

Detox Diet Used By Paltrow and Blanchett Gets Some Play

beti — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 03:17:17 +0000

“It never fails to amuse me when news personalities start talking about gluten-free food, leafy green veggies, and soy milk like theyâ€™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 is part of the problem to begin with. But, I digressâ€¦”

[Read on]

Fast way to better health

beti — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 03:12:10 +0000

“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 be interested? I figured as much.”

[Read on]

Happy Birthday my Health and Fitness Blog

beti — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:05:16 +0000

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…Â YAY

Benefits I have seen from this include knowing to include some body care and rest when I do a lot of activity and ensuring that I eat fresh fruit and veg every day :)

Let’s see if I can continue to do this for another year…

beti-fitness.blogspot.com

Red Bull Rumours

beti — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:58:46 +0000

“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.”

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The Health & Fitness Show #043 - Red Bull

beti — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 21:52:00 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #043 (MP3 â€“ 6.6MB â€“ time 19.00)

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00.30 Red Bull
00.44 TPN Survey
01.28 What is Red Bull?
03.27 Jager Bombs
03.47 Ingredients explained
08.52 Comparisons with Red Bull and other foods
18.00 Box Office Weekly Podcast

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_bull
http://www.spiked-online.com
/Articles/00000002D1AF.htm
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers
/market/files/health/redbull/index.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
/medicalnews.php?newsid=5753
http://www.redbull.com/
http://answers.google.com
/answers/threadview?id=92629
http://en.wikipedia.org
/wiki/Taurine
http://en.wikipedia.org
/wiki/Glucuronolactone
http://www.pechsiam.com
/allabout_nutrition.htm
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au
/article.asp?ContentID=energy_drinks
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au
/article.asp?ContentID=caffeine

Goodbye and rememberâ€¦
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

TPN Survey

beti — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:34:29 +0000

It’s that time again, yep, survey time.Â Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, especially if you love listening to the show :)

Do it…

Do it NOW ;)

TPN Survey

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

beti — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:12:19 +0000

Watch YouTube Video

Shoulder Exercise Video with Fitball

beti — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:04:51 +0000

Take note of the different seating position on the fitball (swissball) throughout the exercise.

Watch YouTube Video

Coke vs Pepsi

beti — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:57:13 +0000

This is very interesting…

Coke -or-Â Pepsi

THE Who Serves What Map

Fat Burning Heart Rate

beti — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:09:35 +0000

Glucaneogenesis explained.

I like the way Steve explains glucaneogenesis or the production of glucose for energy usage.
Watch Video

Resistance training

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:57:01 +0000

“Resistance training increases muscle strength by pitting the muscles against a weight, such as a dumbbell or barbell. The muscle cells adapt to the extra workload by enlarging (hypertrophy) and recruiting greater numbers of nerve cells to aid contraction. Understanding the principles of muscle contraction can help you reach your fitness goals faster. It is important to pay attention to safety and good form to reduce the risk of injury. Consult with your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you are overweight, over 40 years, have a pre-existing medical condition or havenâ€™t exercised in a long time.”

[Read on]

Define: Cardio

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:56:06 +0000

Definitions of cardio on the Web - Google

High Intensity Cardio

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:55:00 +0000

“Twenty minutes of high intensity cardio increases your aerobic capacity (VO2max) dramatically, maintains lean muscle mass, boosts your metabolism during and after exercise, and burns more fat calories than 30-45 minutes of low intensity cardio. Sound too good to be true?”

[Read on]

Exercise intensity

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:53:59 +0000

“Exercise intensity refers to how hard your body is working during physical activity. For maximum health benefits, the goal is to work hard but not too hard. There are a variety of ways to measure your exercise intensity to make sure your body is getting the most out of every workout. “

[Read on]

Finding the Right Exercise Intensity

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:53:17 +0000

“Weâ€™ve all heard the exercise guidelines that recommend we participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3-5 times per week. That seems easy enough to implement. Or, does it? The duration and frequency guidelines are very straight-forward and easily defined. But, â€œmoderateâ€ intensity is often left to interpretation. So, how do we define â€œmoderateâ€?”

[Read on]

Impact of Exercise Intensity on Body Fatness and Skeletal Muscle Metabolism

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:52:06 +0000

“The HIIT group lost over 3 times as much subcutanious fat as the ET group despite of only expending less than half as many calories.”

HIIT = High Intensity Interval Training

ET = Endurance Training

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #042 - Exercise: Intensity, Type and Duration

beti — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:30:45 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #042 (MP3 â€“ 14.5MB â€“ time 42.00)

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01.00 Exercise Type? Duration? Intensity?
02.42 Why do you want/need to exercise?
08.09 Competition - type of exercise
12.17 Why do the resistance training?
16.43 What is cardio?
22.13 Fat loss - duration
23.20 Rest
26.30 Strength Training duration
30.20 Fat loss - intensity
32.00 Heart Rate
38.00 Look after your body
40.53 GDAY World

References:

Treadmills: I am impressed!

beti — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:50:46 +0000

Treadmills can be quite boring, but these guys have brought new meaning to the use of treadmills…I have seen similar things with DDR, but I think this is really cool.

[YouTube: Treadmill Dance]

Can you guess what happened here?

beti — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:59:34 +0000

The other night I was shopping at my local supermarket when I noticed an interesting package lying in the middle of the carpark. With my government’s marketing campaign/scare tactics to be Terror Aware I had to check out this suspect parcel…this is what I saw as I walked towards it…

Now, this is my first real experience with KKD.
Just to give you an idea why I find this intriguing.Â The person that purchased these donuts would have:

travelled at least an hour (51km)
had to wait in line for these delights for a long long time (I have heard of some people waiting up to 4 hours for these donuts)

So, why dump the donuts (and why put a newspaper in there)?
If you think you know what led to these series of events, please post because I am absolutely baffled.

PS I still have not tried a KKD ;)

The Health & Fitness Show #041 - Yoghurt

beti — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:42:03 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #041 (MP3 â€“ 5.8MB â€“ time 16.40)

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In this podcast beti talks about yoghurt, yogurt and yogourt.

00.45 What is yoghurt
02.05 Lactose Intolerant???
03.50 Bananas are big bucks in Melbourne
05.45 Savory yoghurt variations
07.35 Making your own yoghurt
12.25 Antibiotics and normal flora
12.45 ABC
13.30 Thanks for the suggestion Bruce… will do…
14.40 The Father Bob Show

References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoghurt
http://www.leaflady.org/yoghurt.htm

Easi Yo

beti — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:42:26 +0000

Yes, this is what I use :) and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves the convenience of having a quick and cost effective method of making yoghurt at home.
It is easy, cost efficient and very convenient.

[Easi Yo]

Yoghurt Recipes

beti — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:38:31 +0000

“Use homemade yogurt to make delicious low-fat salad dressings, dips and sauces.”

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Yoghurt - From Mid-East staple to wonder food

beti — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:36:58 +0000

“Yogurt (also known as yoghurt, yaourt, yoghurd, and yogourt) has been a food staple in the Middle East for millenia, but it didn’t become a mainstay in the United States until the latter part of the 19th century.”

[Read on]

Most egg labels ‘mean nothing’

beti — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:14:57 +0000

“The humble egg is under siege. Take a step back from the free-range versus cage debate and look at all those other labels on your eggs. Antibiotic-free? No hormones? Vitamin enriched? Do they really mean anything?”

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Exercise Amount More Important Than Intensity

beti — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:11:27 +0000

“The amount of exercise a person engages in per week may be more important than the intensity of the exercise. A study in the October issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that adults who participate in mild exercise, such as walking briskly for 12 miles or exercising for 125 to 200 minutes a week at moderate intensity can significantly improve their aerobic fitness and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.”

[ReadÂ on]

This depends on what you want to achieve.Â If you want athlete status with respect to cardio vascular fitness, intensity is very important.Â But if you never/rarely exercise, then a brisk walk is very beneficial.

Barley Mushroom Pilaf Recipe

beti — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:05:01 +0000

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Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea

beti — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:28:27 +0000

“Diarrhea can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, food poisoning, and a host of other diseases and conditions. By itself it can be serious, because it can lead to dehydration.”

[Read on]

How to Get Big Shoulder Muscles

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:39:18 +0000

“Building massive shoulders, much like building massive anything, doesn’t require a real complicated weight training approach. In the following article, Sean Nalewanyj gives you the secrets to building up big shoulder muscles and supplies a couple of quick but effective shoulder routines.”

[Read on]

Aussie women lift Water Polo World Cup

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:37:04 +0000

“Australia defeated Olympic champion Italy 10-5 to win the FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup in China on Sunday.”

[Read on]

The olive oil paradox

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:36:09 +0000

“MARRAKESH, Morocco — The olive oil in your pan is helping to trigger environmental change thousands of miles away in this North African kingdom.”

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Anti-smoking Effort Recognized Internationally

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:34:32 +0000

“The Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH), Dr Homer Tso today (August 10) was congratulated by the Director of Health, Dr PY Lam, for receiving an international award recognizing his dedicated and outstanding contribution to tobacco control.”

[Read on]

HIV: How many drugs?

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:30:49 +0000

“Without a cure or preventive vaccine, physicians, social scientists and those affected by HIV have trained a spotlight on drug therapy at the 16th International AIDS Conference, which opened yesterday in Toronto.”

[Read on]

The Health & Fitness Show #040 - Menu Dissection

beti — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:10:29 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #040 (MP3 â€“ 3.8MB â€“ time 10.40)

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In this podcast beti dissects restaurant options. There are healthy options to eating out.

01.01 The meal
03.00 Preparation and content
04.00 Dessert
05.55 Is chocolate ok?
07.20 Pasta???
08.08 Corn Chips + Cheese + More = Nachos
09.19 Food = emotionally neutral
09.43 Box Office Weekly Show

How Genetic Glitch Could Keep Some People From Feeling Full, Study

beti — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:57:13 +0000

“Nearly 6 percent of morbidly obese children and adults have a genetic defect that keeps them feeling like their stomach is running on empty, no matter how much they have eaten. “

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Lifestyle factors key predictors for dementia

beti — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:55:49 +0000

“As with heart disease and other illnesses, lifestyle factors are key to preventing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Swedish researchers said on Thursday.”

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Breast-feeding reduces anxiety into childhood

beti — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:54:24 +0000

“Breast-feeding’s calming effects seem to be long-lasting.”

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Pesticides still found in Coke, Pepsi in India

beti — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:53:13 +0000

“An environmental group said on Wednesday bottles of Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. soft drinks in India still contained traces of pesticide, highlighting weak food safety laws in the country.”

[Read on]

Is dieting making me depressed?

beti — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:47:11 +0000

“I started a diet just over a month ago and my depression has become increasingly worse even though I’m still on my antidepressants.
Is it possible I’m not eating enough serotonin-inducing foods? I read that chocolate is one but only gives you a fix for a couple of hours. Could cutting it out have a long-term effect?”

[Read answer]

Socks * 35 * 2

beti — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:44:41 +0000

Something amusing…

I just counted my ankle sports socks - I have 35 pairs + the ones in the washing basket.

I guess I am really big on foot health and changing socks often helps heaps. I do not have athletes foot and my feet I would say are in pretty good condition considering my level of activity during the week.

Moral of the story…stock up on socks :)

FootNurse - Socks

The Health & Fitness Show #039 - Krispy Kreme Kraziness

beti — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:10:11 +0000

The Health & Fitness Show #039 (MP3 â€“ 2.4MB â€“ time 06.50)

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In this podcast beti talks about KKD Mania that has hit Melbourne, Australia and about Good Food, Bad Food and Emotionally Neutral Food.
00.45 KKD Hits Melbourne
01.33 Choc Pudding
02.25 Narre Warren (Google Earth search: Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia)
04.25 Don’t make food taboo unless you cannot eat it for a medical reason
05.33 Applied Karate Show Promo

Goodbye and rememberâ€¦
Be fit and stay healthy

beti

8-vegetable-stew recipe

beti — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:44:17 +0000

I picked a vegan recipe for today because I have just eaten a whole lot of lovely Watsonia Cheese.

No more dairy for today thanks ;)

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Insomniacs too tired to get intimate

beti — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:37:39 +0000

“A Newspoll survey of almost 900 Australians showed 40 per cent of people suffering from insomnia at least once a week felt they were in a never ending cycle of sleepless nights.”

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Top 7 Tips To Making Cardiovascular Exercise More Enjoyable and Effective

beti — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:32:22 +0000

“Mention cardiovascular exercise to most bodybuilders and they run for the hills looking for a safe place to hide. However, cardiovascular exercise is necessary for most of us in our quest to achieving the lean bodybuilding look that we are striving for. Few bodybuilders can achieve the lean appearance required to see a full six pack of abs without cardio. “

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Help after an ankle injury

beti — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:03:30 +0000

“Q broke my ankle about ten weeks ago and now I want to start working out again. Before my injury I was doing aerobics for 20 minutes three times a week and lifting weights, but now I have gained weight and feel lazy. My crutches and splint are gone, but I am still limping. How do I start getting back in shape safely?”

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Major killer disease ‘unknown to most’

beti — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:43 +0000

“Nearly three-quarters of people in the UK have never heard of the country’s fifth-biggest killer disease, a charity said today.”

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High-res photos of Apple’s Nike+iPod Sport Kit

beti — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:59:38 +0000

“Apple Computer on Thursday began selling its new Nike+iPod wireless Sport Kit that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano, and we’ve got some photos of the $30 device.”

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Nike+iPod on CNBC

beti — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:26:15 +0000

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Will it kill the treadmill and gym memberships?Â

As much as I don’t like treadmills, I would have to say no.Â When it is dark, cold and wet, it is really hard to psych yourself up to go for a jog outside, but going to the gym is easier.

Good idea though…after watching that segment I just want to get a nano and run :)Â but thats how I felt when I first got my pedometer…

And, finally, I stopped wearing Nike shoes a while ago… and I really don’t want to go back to them, so….

Let’s just see what happens ;)

Photoshop magic

beti — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:12:13 +0000

So you always thought those hot models in the magazines had natural beauty…think again…

Be aware, they have had some mighty photoshop work to make them look that good as Floyd demonstrates:

You will need to let the images load to see the rollover effect work.

Hard-Core Weight-Loss Approaches

beti — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:02:54 +0000

“Q. I feel like the only way I’ll ever lose weight is by doing something drastic, like a weight-loss boot camp. How do I choose one?”

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Losing Weight From Diet, Not Exercise

beti — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:01:53 +0000

“Q: Can you get by without exercising, but still lose weight by making smart eating choices like cutting out junk food and eating more fruits and vegetables?”

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Obesity in America

beti — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:58:27 +0000

“For the past 20 years the Centre for Disease Control has tracked the rise of adult obesity in America.”

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Bulimia

beti — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:00:07 +0000

“I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want to let your readers know they are not alone! For me, my eating disorder began when I was approximately 15 years old. I am now 23.”

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New Method Gauges Weight-Loss Surgery Risk

beti — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 09:57:48 +0000

“Five key characteristics may single out those patients most at risk for fatal complications from gastric bypass weight-loss surgeries, researchers report.”

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