There's a great article from the editor of Men's
Health interviewing Todd Durkin, trainer to many
top NFL athletes.
There is A LOT of useful, and applicable, fitness
advice for you to follow. Just because you don't
take snaps from a 300lb lineman, or even play a
sport, doesn't mean you can't apply these secrets to your fitness program.
As you may have heard we've launched our new Small
Group Personal Training program, called PACK
Training, where you and 2 or 3 others train at the same time in a newly equipped, fully functional training room. It is of NO surprise that most if not all of the secrets Todd mentions in this article takes place in each and every Pack session. I encourage you to take a few minutes and read the article in full, but I've outlined some of his main points that dovetail perfectly with Pack Training.
Secret #1: Work Your Weaknesses
"You would be surprised that some of our workouts
don't involve a lot of traditional "weight"
training. I like to emphasize speed, agility,
quickness, acceleration, power, and metabolic
conditioning along with my strength and
flexibility work."
This is well said. The days of doing bench press
on Monday, Squats on Wednesday, and curls on
Friday are long gone. A total body, metabolic
conditioning workout complete with core, balance,
and flexibility is where results lie. And to no surprise, one of our Pack Principles is "Train movements, not muscles."
Do you still train like Au-nold did in the 80's?
Secret #2: Pick Up Your Pace
"For me, tempo is king. I love to keep the heart
rate up during the workout...You don't need to
train all day - the intense part of my clients'
sessions is approximately 45 minutes. Get in, do
your work, and then recover."
You shouldn't have time for water cooler talk during your workout. If you're chatting with your buddies you're likely not working hard enough.
Our workouts, again, to no surprise, are 45 minutes. Come to a Pack workout and you'll see what Todd means to keep your heart rate up. He lists 8 components for a workout all of which take place with Pack Training.
Is your heart pumping so fast it's hard to talk during your workout?
Secret #3: Don't Skip The Big Three
"Pullups. Pushups. Lunges."
He's right. These exercises will never go out of
style. They're like the old pair of jeans you have
that you refuse to throw out because you'll ALWAYS wear them.
We do these 3 exercises in so many different
varieties... with weight, with jumps, one leg, two leg, decline, incline, partner... it'll blow your mind!
Are you incorporating the Big 3?
Secret #4: Avoid These Common Mistakes
1. Too much emphasis on big weights
2. Not enough total-body training and conditioning
3. A lack of variety
4. Overtraining
5. Inconsistent nutrition
6. Not getting enough sleep
I was very happy to see he mentions nutrition and
sleep. You cannot out-train a bad diet. And poor
sleep or no sleep at all is often overlooked when it comes to your health and fitness. Both VERY important.
Is your health and fitness program balanced?
Durkin gives you a lot of great information to
follow. And I, your humble fitness trainer,
encourage you to heed ALL of his advice.
Again, the article is timely with the launch of
our breakthrough small group personal training
program we refer to as Pack Training.
I invite you in to try a week of Pack completely free. I guarantee you haven't experienced anything else like it. And clients are raving about it!
"PACK training is absolutely awesome. I can’t get enough."- Erin T.
"I love the added accountability of knowing that I’m a part of something bigger than myself."- Kelly A.
"The only thing better than hearing "GREAT JOB!" is hearing it 4 times!" - Anna N.
"You guys are annoyingly good at what you do." - Ed S.
"I love it. What the heck took you guys so long?" - Marty M
But you need to take action on this. Our launch obviously won't last forever so this invitation is only good until October 31st. Call the studio today or for more details click here.
In fitness,
Tim Chudy
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
This Food Is Keeping You From Weight Loss
A recent Harvard study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looked at long term weight gain linked to specific foods. Participants gained on average 17 pounds over the 20 year span the study was conducted. A lot gained more.
What's interesting about this study is they looked at how much specifc foods led people to gain weight over four year periods.
Can you guess what food contributed to the most weight gain?
It wasn't candy. It wasn't ice cream or cookies.
Potatoes.
Fried, boiled, mashed... any way you like 'em.
Dr. Mozzafarian, an professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, said this is likely due to starches and refined carbohydrates producing bursts in blood glucose and insulin levels. This leads to an increase in hunger and thus upping the total amount of food people eat at their next meal.
Everyone I sit down with in our consultation process hears me address this problem. I call it the 'Viscous Carbohydrate Cycle'.
And the consequences don't stop with eating more food. It's also responsible for energy highs and lows, lethargy, dizziness, and depression. And there's more. Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and a slew of other bad stuff.
Are you safe?
If you pass on the potato chips at Bread Co. and opt for the apple or whole grain baguette, don't think you're in the clear. Because there were plenty of non-potato foods too.
The simple fact is this... we eat too many carbs.
We're a carb laden socitey. And if you continue to eat as you do, you will not lose weight, you will not get healthy, you will not pass Go, and you will not collect $200!:-)
In all seriousness, you must control your carbohydrate intake. I'm not saying start the Atkins diet. But you must drastically cut your carbs and increase your protein and veggie intake.
This is one of the reasons why our clinically proven, done-for-you nutrition plan works so well. It's a low glycemic, higher protein, precisely designed diet.
Ronni is down 14 pounds in 8 weeks, Anne Marie is down 11 pounds in 8 weeks, Annie has lost 3 inches in her waist in 4 weeks, Kathy lost 31 total pounds and has remained at her goal weight for over 2 years! And the list goes on.
If you would like more info on our nutrition plan and find out how much weight you can expect to lose click here.
To your weight loss,
Tim
P.S. I haven't posted in a while and there's good reason for that. We're currently in the midst of launching a new service here at Fitness Together. I can't release all the details just yet, but it's pretty exciting! This service will make personal training much more appealing and affordable for a lot of people. Stay tuned!
P.P.S. Cut the carbs!
What's interesting about this study is they looked at how much specifc foods led people to gain weight over four year periods.
Can you guess what food contributed to the most weight gain?
It wasn't candy. It wasn't ice cream or cookies.
Potatoes.
Fried, boiled, mashed... any way you like 'em.
Dr. Mozzafarian, an professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, said this is likely due to starches and refined carbohydrates producing bursts in blood glucose and insulin levels. This leads to an increase in hunger and thus upping the total amount of food people eat at their next meal.
Everyone I sit down with in our consultation process hears me address this problem. I call it the 'Viscous Carbohydrate Cycle'.
And the consequences don't stop with eating more food. It's also responsible for energy highs and lows, lethargy, dizziness, and depression. And there's more. Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and a slew of other bad stuff.
Are you safe?
If you pass on the potato chips at Bread Co. and opt for the apple or whole grain baguette, don't think you're in the clear. Because there were plenty of non-potato foods too.
The simple fact is this... we eat too many carbs.
We're a carb laden socitey. And if you continue to eat as you do, you will not lose weight, you will not get healthy, you will not pass Go, and you will not collect $200!:-)
In all seriousness, you must control your carbohydrate intake. I'm not saying start the Atkins diet. But you must drastically cut your carbs and increase your protein and veggie intake.
This is one of the reasons why our clinically proven, done-for-you nutrition plan works so well. It's a low glycemic, higher protein, precisely designed diet.
Ronni is down 14 pounds in 8 weeks, Anne Marie is down 11 pounds in 8 weeks, Annie has lost 3 inches in her waist in 4 weeks, Kathy lost 31 total pounds and has remained at her goal weight for over 2 years! And the list goes on.
If you would like more info on our nutrition plan and find out how much weight you can expect to lose click here.
To your weight loss,
Tim
P.S. I haven't posted in a while and there's good reason for that. We're currently in the midst of launching a new service here at Fitness Together. I can't release all the details just yet, but it's pretty exciting! This service will make personal training much more appealing and affordable for a lot of people. Stay tuned!
P.P.S. Cut the carbs!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
5 Guidelines to a Fit and Healthy Child
News is breaking on whether parents should lose custody of their children if they are extremely obese. To no one's surprise it's sparking plenty of debate.
But this is a serious issue. Childhood obesity has tripled since 1980 and almost 20% of kids are now overweight.
This led Dr. David Ludwig, obesity expert at Children's Hospital Boston, to suggest state intervention in the most recent Journal of the American Medical Association. "State intervention may serve the best interests of many children with life-threatening obesity, compromising the only realistic way to control harmful behaviors," says Ludwig.
Regardless of opinion, I'm shocked it's even coming to this.
The problem has spiraled so far out of control it's hard to point a finger at any one thing. But fitness deserves a finger pointing. But make no mistake, this is a multifaceted problem and as it grows it gets more and more complicated.
Do you have kids? Are they overweight? Or obese?
Can you imagine having them taken from you? Your own children being taken because they're obese!
I won't get into a political discussion. But I will discuss the health implications.
If your child is overweight, obese, or maybe you're afraid of their future based on his or her current habits, then your attention to the 5 guidelines below is vital.
We're now seeing children with problems such as type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, and breathing and liver problems that could kill them before the age of 30. Like I said, this is a serious issue.
I've listed 5 guidelines below to start or re-start your kids on the right path to a fit and healthy lifestyle. I believe this is fundamental to every child's upbringing.
1. Don't rely on sports
It's great if your child plays soccer, baseball,
or other sports. But studies have shown that less
than 25% of student athletes receive the
recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise.
Depending on the sport, team, level of play, and
other factors will determine just how much
physical activity your child will get through
their sports. Be careful not to scapegoat their
fitness on this.
2. Turn off the TV
And the video game. And the computer. And the
phone. And the whatever else kids are playing with
these days. I could make a safe bet you sit at a
desk for most of the day. So you know what
that can do to you and your physical activity. Now
think of your kid doing that their entire life.
You didn't have a Nintendo when you were a kid.
You probably built tree houses and played freeze
tag. Try suggesting freeze tag to your kid and
they'll look at you like you have three heads. But
you can set rules for TV, video games, etc...
Force them outside and into activity.
3. Look in the mirror
I talked about this earlier in the year and it's
resurfaced due to its importance. I also have
specific experience with this.
The seed for fitness and nutrition was planted by
my dad. He exercised three or four times a week.
He made us healthy lunches when we were in school.
And we weren't allowed to have a Nintendo. And
that seed blossomed.
Maybe your kid won't become a personal trainer.
But you can bet you'll be instilling good LIFELONG
behaviors in them. This alone is priceless. If you
are not a proactive model for fitness and
nutrition in their life something or someone else
will be.
4. Positive reinforcement
Praise your child when they have fun playing a
specific sport or when they do well at a certain
activity. Encourage, even inspire, them to keep at
it and get better. Creating a positive association
to exercise and eating right goes a long way.
A study in the journal Health Psychology showed
kids more likely to sign up for team sports when
they were encouraged and supported by their
parents. And to no surprise the kids that did not
receive support sat around more. Support,
encouragement and inspiration are crucial.
Especially when it comes from mom and dad.
5. Schedule events around activity
I remember going to a friends birthday party in
5th grade and we played Super Mario Brothers the
entire night. I played maybe 5 minutes. But I was
the worst gamer there. That's because as I
mentioned earlier, our family didn't have a
Nintendo. I threatened to turn my parents into the
state on charges of child abuse. Their answer;
"I'll give you the number to call."
A lot of my birthdays were at the pool. (there's a
bonus to being born in July). But whether it's a
birthday, play date, or just something to do on
the weekend you can find something active and fun
to do.
All five of these guidelines can be put into action immediately. I invite your questions and comments below on this subject. If your child needs help with their fitness please contact me. We've trained kids as young as 6 and up through college. Each is different and needs vary. Click here to find out more.
Best,
Tim
But this is a serious issue. Childhood obesity has tripled since 1980 and almost 20% of kids are now overweight.
This led Dr. David Ludwig, obesity expert at Children's Hospital Boston, to suggest state intervention in the most recent Journal of the American Medical Association. "State intervention may serve the best interests of many children with life-threatening obesity, compromising the only realistic way to control harmful behaviors," says Ludwig.
Regardless of opinion, I'm shocked it's even coming to this.
The problem has spiraled so far out of control it's hard to point a finger at any one thing. But fitness deserves a finger pointing. But make no mistake, this is a multifaceted problem and as it grows it gets more and more complicated.
Do you have kids? Are they overweight? Or obese?
Can you imagine having them taken from you? Your own children being taken because they're obese!
I won't get into a political discussion. But I will discuss the health implications.
If your child is overweight, obese, or maybe you're afraid of their future based on his or her current habits, then your attention to the 5 guidelines below is vital.
We're now seeing children with problems such as type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, and breathing and liver problems that could kill them before the age of 30. Like I said, this is a serious issue.
I've listed 5 guidelines below to start or re-start your kids on the right path to a fit and healthy lifestyle. I believe this is fundamental to every child's upbringing.
1. Don't rely on sports
It's great if your child plays soccer, baseball,
or other sports. But studies have shown that less
than 25% of student athletes receive the
recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise.
Depending on the sport, team, level of play, and
other factors will determine just how much
physical activity your child will get through
their sports. Be careful not to scapegoat their
fitness on this.
2. Turn off the TV
And the video game. And the computer. And the
phone. And the whatever else kids are playing with
these days. I could make a safe bet you sit at a
desk for most of the day. So you know what
that can do to you and your physical activity. Now
think of your kid doing that their entire life.
You didn't have a Nintendo when you were a kid.
You probably built tree houses and played freeze
tag. Try suggesting freeze tag to your kid and
they'll look at you like you have three heads. But
you can set rules for TV, video games, etc...
Force them outside and into activity.
3. Look in the mirror
I talked about this earlier in the year and it's
resurfaced due to its importance. I also have
specific experience with this.
The seed for fitness and nutrition was planted by
my dad. He exercised three or four times a week.
He made us healthy lunches when we were in school.
And we weren't allowed to have a Nintendo. And
that seed blossomed.
Maybe your kid won't become a personal trainer.
But you can bet you'll be instilling good LIFELONG
behaviors in them. This alone is priceless. If you
are not a proactive model for fitness and
nutrition in their life something or someone else
will be.
4. Positive reinforcement
Praise your child when they have fun playing a
specific sport or when they do well at a certain
activity. Encourage, even inspire, them to keep at
it and get better. Creating a positive association
to exercise and eating right goes a long way.
A study in the journal Health Psychology showed
kids more likely to sign up for team sports when
they were encouraged and supported by their
parents. And to no surprise the kids that did not
receive support sat around more. Support,
encouragement and inspiration are crucial.
Especially when it comes from mom and dad.
5. Schedule events around activity
I remember going to a friends birthday party in
5th grade and we played Super Mario Brothers the
entire night. I played maybe 5 minutes. But I was
the worst gamer there. That's because as I
mentioned earlier, our family didn't have a
Nintendo. I threatened to turn my parents into the
state on charges of child abuse. Their answer;
"I'll give you the number to call."
A lot of my birthdays were at the pool. (there's a
bonus to being born in July). But whether it's a
birthday, play date, or just something to do on
the weekend you can find something active and fun
to do.
All five of these guidelines can be put into action immediately. I invite your questions and comments below on this subject. If your child needs help with their fitness please contact me. We've trained kids as young as 6 and up through college. Each is different and needs vary. Click here to find out more.
Best,
Tim
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
How To Lose Weight
If I asked you how to lose weight, how would you
answer?
I know you could come up with something. Atkins
diet, take the stairs everyday, cut out soda.
Maybe you'd even suggest starving yourself!
All of those answers are potentially right. But if
it's an easy question to answer, why is the
majority of our country still overweight? And why
do we still struggle to find lasting, permanent
results?
These are good questions. And ones you should ask
yourself if you're trying to lose weight.
Just a few days ago Good Morning America reported
how a woman lost 300 pounds. Certainly no small
feat. You can see the 3 1/2 minute video here.
Wanna guess how she did it?
It wasn't the HCG diet. It wasn't with surgery or
a gimmicky infomercial product. And it definitely
wasn't by starving herself.
She lost 300 pounds by eating better and
execising. She exercises 7 days a week; 3 days with her trainer and 4
days of cardio. She eats 3 meals with snacks.
When asked what her secret was she had this to
say: "There is no magic bullet. It's hard work. It
is simple sweat equity."
Well said Shannon.
I'll never say you can't lose weight using the HCG
diet or having bypass surgery. You can.
But if you want true lasting and permanent weight
loss and fitness results then changing your diet
and exercise is THE ONLY way. Not too mention
feeling better, stronger, fitter, more alive day
in and day out. Because losing weight and feeling
like crap isn't fun. And surgery and pill-popping
won't help that.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There will be a percentage of peole who make
excuses why they can't do what this woman did. Her
situation is different. She had more weight to
lose which makes it easier. She doesn't have 3
kids and a full time job like me. And the list
goes on.
I hope you're not in that percentage of excuse
makers.
Realize this... until you stop making excuses
for yourself, you will NEVER permanently lose
weight. You must exercise and eat right. And that
means you must find reasons to do so. NOT excuses
not to.
A good little exercise would be to make a list of
those reasons and post them where you can see them
daily. Then list out your excuses and tear them up
or burn them. This little action will liberate you
from those excuses and contribute to your future
weight loss success.
If you need help with your fitness and nutrition
program we're here for you. All you have to do is
ask.
Good luck!
To your weight loss success,
Tim Chudy
answer?
I know you could come up with something. Atkins
diet, take the stairs everyday, cut out soda.
Maybe you'd even suggest starving yourself!
All of those answers are potentially right. But if
it's an easy question to answer, why is the
majority of our country still overweight? And why
do we still struggle to find lasting, permanent
results?
These are good questions. And ones you should ask
yourself if you're trying to lose weight.
Just a few days ago Good Morning America reported
how a woman lost 300 pounds. Certainly no small
feat. You can see the 3 1/2 minute video here.
Wanna guess how she did it?
It wasn't the HCG diet. It wasn't with surgery or
a gimmicky infomercial product. And it definitely
wasn't by starving herself.
She lost 300 pounds by eating better and
execising. She exercises 7 days a week; 3 days with her trainer and 4
days of cardio. She eats 3 meals with snacks.
When asked what her secret was she had this to
say: "There is no magic bullet. It's hard work. It
is simple sweat equity."
Well said Shannon.
I'll never say you can't lose weight using the HCG
diet or having bypass surgery. You can.
But if you want true lasting and permanent weight
loss and fitness results then changing your diet
and exercise is THE ONLY way. Not too mention
feeling better, stronger, fitter, more alive day
in and day out. Because losing weight and feeling
like crap isn't fun. And surgery and pill-popping
won't help that.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There will be a percentage of peole who make
excuses why they can't do what this woman did. Her
situation is different. She had more weight to
lose which makes it easier. She doesn't have 3
kids and a full time job like me. And the list
goes on.
I hope you're not in that percentage of excuse
makers.
Realize this... until you stop making excuses
for yourself, you will NEVER permanently lose
weight. You must exercise and eat right. And that
means you must find reasons to do so. NOT excuses
not to.
A good little exercise would be to make a list of
those reasons and post them where you can see them
daily. Then list out your excuses and tear them up
or burn them. This little action will liberate you
from those excuses and contribute to your future
weight loss success.
If you need help with your fitness and nutrition
program we're here for you. All you have to do is
ask.
Good luck!
To your weight loss success,
Tim Chudy
Monday, April 25, 2011
Snooki's Secret to Weight Loss
I've never seen an episode of Jersey Shores. And frankly, I don't care to.
But I do know Snooki. A name like that demands attention.
Snooki knows a BIG secret to achieving weight loss
results.
But you know this secret too.
You might not know you know it. But you do know it.
This secret isn't some special piece of equipment
or any particular exercise. It's not even a new diet or supplement.
Would you like to know what this secret is?
The secret is sacrifice.
You see, sacrifice is essential when it comes to
losing weight. You must sacrifice something. Often times many things.
Sacrifice is defined as 'destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else'.
You can't get something without giving something (up) in return.
You know it.
I know it.
When it comes to your weight loss, it's making sacrifices that will help you get rid of the pounds.
"If I weren't here (working out) I'd be sleeping. It's been a good decision. A no-brainer really."
One of our clients said that to me after I inquired about his program.
He sacrificed a little sleep.
Snooki is sacrificing booze.
"I just have to quit the drinking so much. If I do drink, it's going to be, like, vodka and seltzer ... maybe like two or three."
Sheesh. Ok, maybe she's not sacrificing all that much. (I guess if
you have 12 drinks 2 or 3 is a big change.:-)
What are you sacrificing to lose weight? What have you 'destroyed' or 'surrendered' in order to lose weight?
Fast food is a popular one. Sweets, eating out, TV, the list goes on and on.
The fact remains, if you are not making any sacrifices, you will not lose weight.
Taking a pill is easy. Buying some abdominal contraption is easy. There's no sacrifice in that.
Nothing good and lasting comes with ease. Sacrifice is a must.
A good homework assignment is to list out at least 3 sacrifices
necessary for you to lose weight. Feel free to post them in the
comment section below and I'll give you some feedback.
To your weight loss success,
Tim
P.S. By the way, giving up booze except for vodka is pretty weak. That's like saying you'll give up McDonald's except for the Quarter Pounder. Make your sacrifice worthwhile.
P.S. A gentle reminder that we're here for you when you're ready. With swimsuit season around the corner it might not be a bad idea to set your appointment.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Half of Americans do this. Do you?
According to a new study released by the Center for Disease Control over half of U.S. adults use supplementation on a daily basis. This is way up from the last study conducted in 1988.
This isn't surprising. The health and exercise boom over the last 25 years has been dramatic. More men and women are taking control of their health and looking to not only cure symptoms of poor health, but prevent them as well.
In my opinion, there are 3 supplements everyone should take. And I'm not peddling snake oil. It's not choosing a blue pill or red pill, or drinking some chemical cocktail.
This is sound, scientific supplementation. Safe and effective. Consider it a foundation to your health.
1. Multi-Vitamin Mineral
This is your starting point. Studies have shown only 3% of people actually get the proper amount of vitamins from their diet. I think that's even a stretch. So maybe you eat a healthy diet. Maybe you don't. The fact is, an apple today is NOT what an apple was 30 or 40 years ago. We eat more genetically modified foods, more microwave dinners, more fast food, and less good nutritious food. A multi-vitamin mineral is a must.
2. Fish Oil
Fish oil has been gaining rapid popularity over the last few years. It's benefits for the heart, joints, and brain can't be overlooked.
Heart disease is still the #1 leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. The American Heart Association recommends eating 2 servings of fish high in Omega 3's each week. But most don't... even during the Lenten fish fry season.
3. Nutriferon
This might be a new one for you - unless you've heard me endorse it before. Nutriferon is simply a blend of plant extracts that increase your body's natrual interferon, a critical activator for your immune system.
This supplement has been proven by study after study. My wife, a big skeptic at first, was so sick for a two month stretch I lovingly forced her to start taking it. She's glad I did. She's now a huge advocate for Nutriferon and what it can do for your immune system.
If you're not supplementing at all, these 3 should be your starting point. Think about taking the other two if you're only taking a vitamin. And most importantly if you're at risk for heart disease or get sick a lot, 2 or more times a year, then add fish oil and Nutriferon IMMEDIATELY!
It should go without saying, but be sure to look for high quality supplements. There's not just a lot of stuff that can be harmful to you, but there's a lot of stuff that is NOT helpful. That would be supplements with fillers and ineffective ingredients.
Remember that you're putting this stuff in your body to help prevent, promote, or cure your health. And this is the very reason why we choose Shaklee products. For over 50 years, generations of families have relied on Shaklee to do what no other company can do - make products that are naturally safe AND proven effective.
Every product that goes into every bottle is designed to improve health, work without compromise, and be gentle on the planet.
That's guaranteed safe and effective. And they have the science and testing to back it up. I'm not only excited to recommend their products, but proud.
If a company doesn't guarantee safety, if they're open to 'test the waters' with certain ingredients, run the other way.
If a company doesn't test their products, if they don't have any studies in peer reviewed journals, if they're quick to put out a product, run the other way.
Don't grab the cheapest stuff. There's typically reason for it's price. Do a little homework on the supplement, the company, their standards for research, testing, and manufacturing.
Whenever I talk about supplementation there are a lot of individual questions that come up. For that reason I'm offering a complimentary 'Supplemenation Audit' to answer any questions you have and discuss what supplementation might be appropriate for you to introduce to your diet. I'll only be doing this til the end of the month so don't tell yourself you'll get to it later. Just click here to request the audit and we can set up a time convenient for you.
To your health,
Tim Chudy
This isn't surprising. The health and exercise boom over the last 25 years has been dramatic. More men and women are taking control of their health and looking to not only cure symptoms of poor health, but prevent them as well.
In my opinion, there are 3 supplements everyone should take. And I'm not peddling snake oil. It's not choosing a blue pill or red pill, or drinking some chemical cocktail.
This is sound, scientific supplementation. Safe and effective. Consider it a foundation to your health.
1. Multi-Vitamin Mineral
This is your starting point. Studies have shown only 3% of people actually get the proper amount of vitamins from their diet. I think that's even a stretch. So maybe you eat a healthy diet. Maybe you don't. The fact is, an apple today is NOT what an apple was 30 or 40 years ago. We eat more genetically modified foods, more microwave dinners, more fast food, and less good nutritious food. A multi-vitamin mineral is a must.
2. Fish Oil
Fish oil has been gaining rapid popularity over the last few years. It's benefits for the heart, joints, and brain can't be overlooked.
Heart disease is still the #1 leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. The American Heart Association recommends eating 2 servings of fish high in Omega 3's each week. But most don't... even during the Lenten fish fry season.
3. Nutriferon
This might be a new one for you - unless you've heard me endorse it before. Nutriferon is simply a blend of plant extracts that increase your body's natrual interferon, a critical activator for your immune system.
This supplement has been proven by study after study. My wife, a big skeptic at first, was so sick for a two month stretch I lovingly forced her to start taking it. She's glad I did. She's now a huge advocate for Nutriferon and what it can do for your immune system.
If you're not supplementing at all, these 3 should be your starting point. Think about taking the other two if you're only taking a vitamin. And most importantly if you're at risk for heart disease or get sick a lot, 2 or more times a year, then add fish oil and Nutriferon IMMEDIATELY!
It should go without saying, but be sure to look for high quality supplements. There's not just a lot of stuff that can be harmful to you, but there's a lot of stuff that is NOT helpful. That would be supplements with fillers and ineffective ingredients.
Remember that you're putting this stuff in your body to help prevent, promote, or cure your health. And this is the very reason why we choose Shaklee products. For over 50 years, generations of families have relied on Shaklee to do what no other company can do - make products that are naturally safe AND proven effective.
Every product that goes into every bottle is designed to improve health, work without compromise, and be gentle on the planet.
That's guaranteed safe and effective. And they have the science and testing to back it up. I'm not only excited to recommend their products, but proud.
If a company doesn't guarantee safety, if they're open to 'test the waters' with certain ingredients, run the other way.
If a company doesn't test their products, if they don't have any studies in peer reviewed journals, if they're quick to put out a product, run the other way.
Don't grab the cheapest stuff. There's typically reason for it's price. Do a little homework on the supplement, the company, their standards for research, testing, and manufacturing.
Whenever I talk about supplementation there are a lot of individual questions that come up. For that reason I'm offering a complimentary 'Supplemenation Audit' to answer any questions you have and discuss what supplementation might be appropriate for you to introduce to your diet. I'll only be doing this til the end of the month so don't tell yourself you'll get to it later. Just click here to request the audit and we can set up a time convenient for you.
To your health,
Tim Chudy
Friday, March 4, 2011
Fitness Comes In All Forms
Last year we had our very own FT Team Bodybuilding and Figure Champs. This year, one of our team members has taken it to another level.
Barb Honchak, who was also mentioned in that post, is a professional MMA fighter and was recently ranked 9th in the world. Yes, you read correctly... 9th in the world!!!
Barb aka 'The Little Warrior' is a top ranked fighter. I've never seen Barb fight live, but I know she's a disciplined, committed, and strategic fighter. There's no surprise she's world ranked with those qualities.
When it comes to her workouts and the fitness of our FT clients, her passion drips off every rep she calls out. She trains clients with the same qualitites she fights with. And our clients love it!
Some of you may not be familiar with mma. It stands for mixed martial arts. Boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, muy thai... basically any and all forms of martial arts.
But don't be alarmed, this isn't some basement type brawl. It's a very popular sport that's gaining more and more attention. And Barb is responsible for that.
Barb is fighting next week in St. Charles. The fight is next Saturday night(3/11) at the St. Charles Banquet Center. Fights start at 6:30pm and Barb is fighting second to last. If you've ever been interested in mma this is the chance to see it for yourself. You can get more info by going to: www.sportfightingnews.com or calling 314.267.2204.
You can wish Barb good luck by posting a comment below!
Talk soon,
Tim
Barb Honchak, who was also mentioned in that post, is a professional MMA fighter and was recently ranked 9th in the world. Yes, you read correctly... 9th in the world!!!
Barb aka 'The Little Warrior' is a top ranked fighter. I've never seen Barb fight live, but I know she's a disciplined, committed, and strategic fighter. There's no surprise she's world ranked with those qualities.
When it comes to her workouts and the fitness of our FT clients, her passion drips off every rep she calls out. She trains clients with the same qualitites she fights with. And our clients love it!
Some of you may not be familiar with mma. It stands for mixed martial arts. Boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, muy thai... basically any and all forms of martial arts.
But don't be alarmed, this isn't some basement type brawl. It's a very popular sport that's gaining more and more attention. And Barb is responsible for that.
Barb is fighting next week in St. Charles. The fight is next Saturday night(3/11) at the St. Charles Banquet Center. Fights start at 6:30pm and Barb is fighting second to last. If you've ever been interested in mma this is the chance to see it for yourself. You can get more info by going to: www.sportfightingnews.com or calling 314.267.2204.
You can wish Barb good luck by posting a comment below!
Talk soon,
Tim
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