Now it feels like Christmas!

Can you believe this weather? Rain, and it's even snowing in some area's. Now it's starting to feel like Christmas! If any of you made it out to the parade in downtown Huntington on Sunday, Thank you! The event was a success, but most of all fun, at FitnessWorkx we believe giving back to our community is very important. If anyone owns the WII Fit game, I have some interesting facts to share with you. A recent study testing the efficiency of the exercise performed, while using the WII Fit. If you have played the game you may already be aware of the findings. For any of you who haven't played or where thinking of purchasing the game for an exercise alternative for your children or yourself should think twice. Of six exercises performed on the WII Fit the Island Run, and Free run yielded the highest energy expenditure at %60 of Heart Rate max and burned 5.5kcal per minute. However neither was sufficient enough to either improve or maintain cardiorespiratory endurance as defined by ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine. Statistically the other games tested fell below ACSM recommended fitness Standards as well. In all cases the research concludes even the Island and Free run which yield the highest caloric burn, do not reach the ACSM requirements. The normal boot camp will burn an average of 500 - 700 calories per session. For an hour long session this yields, on average 10kcal per minute. The WII Fit is fun to play! If you purchase the game and replace your child's normally played games, that is definitely a great idea. To use the WII Fit as an alternative for your exercise routine, not a good idea. Yours in fitness....FitnessWorkx

Fight the Bulge Before it Starts!

I can’t believe that Christmas is only 21 days away! Along with the Holiday’s comes the parties, family dinners, and let’s not forget about the extra pounds that follow all the festivities’. Why not fight the bulge before it starts! Check out our website for the options we have available to you. Here at Fitnessworkx we continuously make an effort to make fitness available and affordable to everyone. We’ve recently added a Long Beach Boot camp location that takes place at the beautiful Mother’s Beach Park. We have it available at 6am, 9am and 5pm, Monday Wednesday and Friday. What a beautiful place to workout! Come visit us this Sunday at Orange & Main at 4:30 pm, the Fitnessworkx team will be in the children parade which raises money for your local shelter!

UNLOCKING THE KEYS TO THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

According to a reknown blog, there may someday be a real Fountain of Youth. Scientists have discovered a key to longevity in the form of an antibiotic called Rapamycin. Rapamycin is currently used in organ transplant patients to reduce the risk of rejection. However, recent studies of the drug and tests on mice have revealed that the drug increased the lifespan in mice for females by 14% and males by 9%.

The interesting fact is that the antibiotic was administered to adult (old) mice, indicating that one would not have to begin taking the antibiotic at a young age. Regardless, it remains to be seen whether such a drug will actually ever be available. Even if it is some day marketed, it will likely be years from now.

Given that that there's no such drug available to any of us today, it's wise to focus on what you can do now to improve and maintain the quality of your life. To do this, just remember that the known basic four keys to longevity remain the same:

1. No smoking
2. Healthy diet containing appropriate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber.
3. Healthy weight/height ratio
4. Minimally least 3 hours of exercise per week

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Why FitnessWorkx?

FitnessWorkx provides the most experienced, certified instructors to design workouts and nutritional programs specifically for your needs. Together, as a team, we're here to give you personalized advice on what you and your body need to achieve your overall goal. This personalized attention is a great way to get started living a longer and healthier life.

At FitnessWorkx we're dedicated to providing an outstanding experience in every way, and with our affordable options, it couldn't be easier. All of our Trainers are not only nationally certified, but have years of qualified experience and are committed to assisting you in achieving your health and fitness goals. On your first 55 minute session a FitnessWorkx Trainer will discuss your personal fitness goals, eating habits and any medical concerns or injuries you may have. Starting measurements and blood pressure will be taken so progress can be tracked. Then, a basic fitness assessment will be performed to reveal any muscular imbalances that may be present. From there you will learn how to reach your goal, the smart way, using resistance, cardio, flexibility and food intake.

FitnessWorkx training benefits:

• Experienced, certified instructors
• Free online nutrition plan for ALL new members
• Weight tracking graphs
• Chart your progress with our workout logs
• Nutrition counseling and feed-back
  

Benefits of training:

• Lose fat
• Live longer
• Improve sleep patterns
• Better mental health
• Increase energy
• Be more productive
• Improve sex life
• Improve posture, balance and flexibility
  
• Improve confidence
• Increase bone density
• Increase muscle mass

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Exercise Can Help Back Pain Management

It is well documented that taking more than two days of bed rest is not good for your back; there is a lot of scientific evidence to prove this. Many people still believe that for their back to get better they need to rest, but the truth of the matter is that your back really needs exercise to recover.

Regular exercise has been shown to relieve back pain by strengthening the muscles that support the spine, add flexibility exercises to your back pain management and this will help to prevent injuries in the future.

The more you rest the weaker your back becomes. Many studies show that you can heal your back pain faster and get back to your regular activities quickly, with the use of gentle exercise/stretching as pain permits.

Most back injuries when they strike are caused not by what you pick up, but how you do it. The proper form is most important: You must squat, keeping your back straight. Make sure you grab the object, and bring it in close to your body, brace yourself then stand, using your thigh and butt muscles to do the lifting.

The muscles which support the spine can go into spasm when we lift things badly, bending over too sharply, sitting in an unsuitable chair, being overweight, high heel shoes etc.

The good news for you when back pain strikes is that essentially general back pain is a consequence of bad back pain management and can be managed by good back pain management.

The secret to good back pain management starts essentially with changing your outlook, towards your body, and in particular toward your back and spine.

Non-specific back ache will usually arise due to weak and/or inflexible muscles. In this state your spine will strain to perform even the simplest movements, this will include bending and carrying small objects or even just sitting. The first step you want to take in managing back pain is to develop and use a gentle exercise/flexibility program to keep your muscles fit, supple and healthy.

At the beginning you may be in a lot of pain, but you can control your pain. Ask your treatment provider for pain relief and if you need support doing your usual activities, ask what assistance or support is available.

You must keep active, you must set yourself goals to build up your fitness, concentrating on your core muscle strength, pilates is great for this. Weight loss is key to back recovery if you are over weight, so keep tabs on your diet. Statistics show that 90% of people who suffer from back pain will get over it and go on to live normal lives without surgery.

But it must be remembered that it is not unusual to still have some niggles in the future.

Do not be the person who tries to fit all their exercise needs into a couple of days, this usually leads to more injuries of the spine and the body in general.

About the Author:

John Emmanuel is a sport therapist, who has worked with individuals with back pain problems for seven years.

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FIVE MYTHS ABOUT YOUR ABDOMINAL MUSCLES

Everyone's chasing that six-pack ab look, and whether you're close to achieving it or just taking the first steps towards it, it's highly likely that you'll get some truly horrible advice. With so many people out there looking to profit from your exercise routine, and so many other gym-buffs with horribly misinformed nutritional and exercise advice, it's important to steer clear of the con artists and focus on the ab workouts that really provide you with the results that you want. Here are five myths that you can now avoid, and get on the path towards your six-pack abs in no time.

#1 - Ab exercises don't always give the best workout. This one might seem a little counter-intuitive, at least on paper. Many of us have long been told us that in order to get that flat stomach, you need to ruthlessly work out your abdominals through isolation exercises such as sit ups and crunches. This is profoundly untrue. The best way to exercise your abdominals and build that six-pack is to focus on compound exercises that focus not just on your abs but on your entire core.

#2 - Constant cardio alone will not make beautiful abs. This is another long-held belief that gets people nowhere in the fitness world. The truth is, cardio is no match for high intensity resistance training, at least for building up your abdominal strength and definition. Cardio will help you burn fat but the big exercises like cleans and deadlifts will always give you a better stomach than endless hours of cardio alone.

#3 - There's really no such thing as 'tone.' Tone is just muscle without fat covering it. Work on building your core and ab muscles while losing fat and then you'll see the stomach that you want.

#4 - No, that late-night abdominal commercial won't help you lose weight and get the abs you long to have. Everyone's seen them, the late night ads promising five inches off your waist in one week, so long as you use their amazing new machine. 99% of the abdominal machines you seen on TV are useless, and the ones that do work are vastly ineffective when compared with actual plyometric and resistance exercises. Don't fall victim to another ab scam, instead focus on the workouts and diet that actually produce results.

#5 - Your abs are not special. No, they're not. They're no different from any other muscle group in your body, in terms of training. They don't need a workout every day, and they won't grow from any magic herbal pills. The only way to get the abs you want is by dieting and training intelligently. Don't buy into the hokus pokus formulas, instead work at your abdominals and craft a physique that will make you proud.

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At FitnessWorkx we're dedicated to providing an outstanding experience in every way, and with our affordable options, it couldn't be easier. All of our Trainers are not only nationally certified, but have years of qualified experience and are committed to assisting you in achieving your health and fitness goals. On your first 55 minute session a FitnessWorkx Trainer will discuss your personal fitness goals, eating habits and any medical concerns or injuries you may have. Starting measurements and blood pressure will be taken so progress can be tracked. Then, a basic fitness assessment will be performed to reveal any muscular imbalances that may be present. From there you will learn how to reach your goal, the smart way, using resistance, cardio, flexibility and food intake.

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