Archive for Power Yoga
Tips To Non-Cardio Fitness
Posted by: | CommentsThe mail I get is incredible: people promoting the same old cardiovascular traditions and marketing them as a new breakthrough in fitness.Facts point to the problem that traditional, slow aerobic movements are doing nothing but sucking away your time. Reveal your cardio experiences in the weight loss forum.
There's another thing that shows how much working with intervals can actually help get flab burned off.To illustrate what I'm talking about, you need to consider research that had people powering a bicyle at a two-thirds capacity speed for a one-hour period.
These compared with performing a half hour period followed by a 1/3 hour rest, repeating the half-hour biking. Both of these rides were at the same intensity as the first. After alll the data was in, the study revealed that the same amount of calories were burned in bothe workout sessions.
Another point of the study showed that the fat burned during the recovery period was more for the group that split the ride.
So, what is the signifcance of this? Not much.For starters, twenty minutes of intervals would be enought to get even more results than both of those two workouts combined. Cardio will not promote rapid weight loss.
I'm not sure what kind of person would want to do something like this as part of a work out routine.If you're able to comprehend that even with that kind of percentage difference, that we're probably talking about a caloric differential of fifty or so.
So, what do you make of it when you see people at the gym sitting there for 1/3 of an hour between their traditional aerobic routines so that they can burn those few extra calories in between?
How many of us want to waste all that time reading books when we could be working or playing? I want you to know that traditional cardio is totally worthless: even the studies that are supposed to promote cardio prove what I'm saying is true. Only intervals will help you lose 20 pounds.
The Benefits of Green Tea: Why It’s Good For You
Posted by: | CommentsScientists and nutritionists have found that this wonderful brew does indeed have medicinal properties that can help in preventing several types of illnesses, which even includes cancer. In fact, there are even doctors who recommend green tea and even endorses that this particular tea plays a great role in maintaining good health. The Chinese people believe in the health benefits of green tea so this wonderful drink has been part of the diet in China for centuries.
Antioxidants in green tea are one of the main reasons why people are being enticed by it. By reducing incidences of increased cholesterol level in out body, it therefore reduces the body to experience hypertension and cardiac diseases. Studies also show that green tea can help minimize thrombosis formation which is also an associated factor to heart disease. When thrombosis goes into blood circulation, there will come a time when the thrombus will block the way of the blood that is supposed to go to the heart and this will compromise the heart with blood supply. Preventing thrombus formation is one very important effect of green tea.
So, in order to counteract the effect of oxidants or free radicals, we will need to introduce antioxidants in our body. And, green tea has a lot of them. Although some foods do have antioxidants, you will see that green tea has a lot more. In fact, the antioxidants found on green tea are much higher than that found in grape juice and red wine. This explains why there are a lot of scientists who are studying the
health benefits of green tea.
Because liver is another agent responsible for metabolism, it is greatly affected by green tea. There is strong correlation of bonds between liver function and antioxidants. When the liver does it job, it filters the body from toxins and washes it away through excretion.
Toxins are referred to harmful substances that we gather through daily living like digested food, breathed air, consumed water, alcohol intake and even remnants of cigarette smoking. What green tea provides the body is stimulating and strengthening the immune system making the liver more capable of filtering every single substance that can be dangerous to the body.
You Can Lose Weight Fast With The Day Off Diet
Posted by: | CommentsThere are many people who have no bigger dream in life than to lose weight fast. The exciting thing is that with the breakthrough new dieting ideas found in The Day Off Diet these dreams no longer have to be just dreams. It is possible to lose weight fast by following The Day Off Diet.
What makes this diet plan so incredibly effective? It's not just one thing, it's a combination of many different factors. Most likely the first thing you will notice is the whole weekly "eat anything you want" thing that is called the "day off." You may be asking yourself: "How can taking a day of from dieting make me lose weight faster?" The answer is by taking this "day off" you will give your body a "calorie spike" which helps you to burn fat faster by boosting your metabolism.
There are also a lot of psychological advantages to taking a weekly "day off" which makes this online diet so easy to stick with all the way until you reach your final destination weight. With most diets people build up uncontrolable cravings because they are never allowed to eat certain high calorie foods (some examples are ice cream, chocolates, apple pie, & cake.) These cravings eventually knock them off course. With this diet program there's no problem like this because you (or anyone else on this diet plan) will be able to satisfy their cravings on a regular basis.
Like I said previously, this weekly "day off" is just one reason why this online diet plan is so incredibly effective. There's also the "Green Light Food" system which helps to force the body to burn fat (by "turning off the fat storing gene.")
This "Green Light Food" system is not only effective because it helps your body to burn fat faster. It's also effective because it's so incredibly simple to follow. There's no calorie counting, no fat counting, and no food diaries to keep. Any diet plan that makes the dieter track everything they eat will not work in the long run because no one can keep it up. Keeping track of everything you eat makes your mind constantly think about food which is obviously not a good thing. That is exactly what you do not want.
It's the combination of the "day off" with the "green light" foods which creates the synergy which makes it easy for people to lose weight fast. And the really cool thing is that you download this diet program online instantaneously. There's absolutely no reason to wait. You can start this diet program right now! And it's 100% satisfaction guaranteed with a 60 day full money back refund period so there's no risk in trying it.
Mark Blanchard Power Yoga
Posted by: | CommentsMark Blanchard Power Yoga has been used by Hollywood Stars, Stay-at-home moms, and everyone in between to lose weight, get in shape, and learn the powerful relaxation techniques that are so popular in yoga.
Mark Blanchard has two Los Angeles area power yoga studios that are family owned and operated. His wife and children are frequently present at the yoga classes, and many of his students appreciate the laid-back atmosphere this helps provide.
Unlike many power yoga classes, Mark Blanchard's don't include music or a lot of expensive equipment. With no yoga straps, blocks or meditative yoga music in the background, students are practicing yoga without distraction, the way its been done for over 5,000 years.
If you can't attend one of Mark Blanchard's power yoga classes, consider his power yoga videos as the next best thing.
True Power Yoga Video - By Mark Blanchard.
In Mark Blanchard's 4-video series, you get 4 DVD's with 4 separate workouts, ranging in length from 50-90 minutes. Each power yoga video has a different focus. The True Flow video, even features a professional football player who is one of Mark's students.
Before starting his yoga studios, Mark was a Hollywood actor and semi-pro athlete who struggled with a number of knee injuries and surgeries.
Now pro athletes and actors (like Jennifer Lopez and Lucy Liu) make up some of his better-known clients.
His power yoga video series has gotten rave reviews from his high profile clients and unbiased reporter's alike:
- Voted Top 10 Best Workout DVD, Fitness Magazine.
- Challenging heart-pounding workout, Shape Magazine
- Keeps you interested and challenged no matter what your level, Healing Lifestyles
- Intense and Invigorating Mind Body workout that targets the entire body from head to toe, OC Insider
- Mark Blanchard is the master in the hot discipline of power yoga, People Magazine
Here's one client's results who participated in a challenge through Allure Magazine.
Allure Magazine, Sept 2007: In 4 weeks, 5 trainers only one person lost 15 pounds and 12% body fat - in the words of Jessica herself: "I feel stronger. My stomach is flatter, and my arms and butt are toned. My back pain is gone, my mood is improved, and I have a sense of calm." Jessica went from 163 lbs. with 32% body fat to 148 lbs. and 20% body fat in 4 weeks going to yoga 5 times a week or doing Mark's video at least once a day if she couldn't make it to class.
Once you're hooked on Mark's power yoga video classes, keep an eye out for his yoga studios to be opening up soon. He's just started franchising - his Kansas City location was first to open. What's next!
Power Yoga – Santa Monica – Bryan Kest
Posted by: | CommentsWhat do these three things have in common? Bryan Kest is an inspiring and "deep" yoga instructor who teaches very profound power yoga classes out of his Santa Monica, California yoga studio.
If you've heard of Bryan Kest, maybe even enjoyed one of his lectures or power yoga classes as an audio/video download - the next step for you may be to attend one of his Santa Monica Power Yoga classes.
Now, you may be wondering if traveling to Santa Monica is too far out of your way, especially with the traffic in L.A. being what it is. Let's look at it this way, Bryan Kest traveled from his home in Detroit to California, Hawaii, and eventually India to find the best teachers. Their philosophies helped him develop his power yoga training classes. Is that too far to travel? I guess it depends on how badly you want it.
What can you get out of a Bryan Kest Power Yoga Class in Santa Monica?
There are many benefits to participating in a power yoga class. Bryan Kest teaches some himself, and he has also trained affiliated instructors who can deliver excellent results in a class or one-on-one.
Power yoga classes are becoming more popular because they are highly effective at toning muscle and improving strength and flexibility, while being low-impact and of variable difficulty levels. Make sure you don't walk in on an intermediate or advanced class if you're just beginning. Power yoga is not an "easy" discipline. Check the class schedule at the Santa Monica yoga studio before you go, so you will know who's teaching, how long the class is, what the fees (donation) are, and what you need to bring. In most cases, Power yoga classes only require a yoga mat and yoga clothing, which just means that it must be stretchable and fitted.
How Will Power Yoga Change You?
Power yoga classes teach more than just strength. These classes teach individuals to focus on the part of the body that is working to hold a particular pose while relaxing all the other muscles in the body. This allows individuals to become more in touch with their bodies and shows them how to relax in the midst of a stressful situation. It is very difficult to hold a pose that requires a lot of strength while relaxing everything else and maintaining slow, deep breathing. If a person can master that skill, then he can also do it in everyday situations that also require relaxation while in a stressful situation.
Bryan Kest emphasizes the importance of the whole body. He puts mind and spiritual practice ahead of the actual physical yoga poses (asanas) in importance. Power yoga classes also teach deep breathing techniques so that individuals learn to breathe from their diaphragm rather than their chests. This allows them to get more oxygen to their system which gives them more strength and clarity of mind. It also helps them to remain in a relaxed state of mind, which is also useful in every day life. Bryan also offers a yoga meditation CD for those who need to focus on stress reduction.
Of course, Power Yoga is certainly very physical. In his Santa Monica Power Yoga classes Bryan Kest teaches asanas that will help you gain flexibility and push you to your limits. If you're just looking for a good workout, the Santa Monica Power Yoga classes will certainly provide that, but if you are open to more - to adopting a thought process, a philosophy, and a life style, that is what Bryan Kest really hopes to share with you. His own experiences in yoga were very profound in this regard, and it's that type of meaningful impact that he hopes you'll find at his Santa Monica Power Yoga studio.
Easy Ways to Stay Slim and Keep Fit
Posted by: | CommentsI am a 50 year old man and I am the same size today as I was when I was 15. People say to me 'You're so lucky, you never put on any weight' as if I possess magic genes that prevent me from putting on weight.
I'm no different to anyone else. I'm just like anyone else, if I eat more than I need I put on weight. If I don't take any exercise my weight will increase, just the same as it does for anyone else. So my trick, if it is such a thing, is to only consume as much as I need.
A key factor in my weight maintenance technique is exercise. I don't go to the gym, I don't play any form of sports, I don't go swimming and I don't jog, so how to I maintain my youthful physique and remain fit and healthy? I use a technique I call passive keep fit.
What is 'passive keep fit' you ask? My form of passive keep fit means getting exercise without making a point of taking exercise. For example I will walk to my local shops rather than use my car. And when I walk I walk fast so that I get a little breathless. Driving to and from the shop will just make you fatter and lazier but my visits to the shop burn off calories and help me keep in shape.
I use the same approach in buildings with lifts. I will always use the stairs and will often run up two stairs at a time to burn even more calories. Also, when sat in front of my computer screen at work, I'll take a break and get a little upper body exercise by lifting myself on the arm rests maybe 10 or 20 times a few times a day.
I also try to get a little light exercise while relaxing in front of the TV by doing a bunch of abdominal scrunches that help to keep my stomach flat. This has helped me keep my six pack and flat stomach, much envied by my friends and workmates.
I always try to stick ot a healthy diet by eating and drinking sensibly. I don't eat any junk food and when I do it is a very special treat. I actually get a lot more pleasure from resisting the temptation than I do from giving in. I have a pretty good idea of how much I can eat before I begin to accumulate fat so I have a habit of visualising everything that I have consumed in a day, as if it was all spread out on a table in front of me. My visualisation technique highlights whether I've had my five portions of fruit and veg in a day and quickly tells me if my days consumption has been less than ideal.
I don't count calories, I don't follow any sort of fad diet, I don't work out at the gym and I don't play any sports. Yet I am the slimmest and fittest 50 year old man that I know, and I still look OK in my Quiksilver board shorts and my cool Rip Curl T-Shirts - which can't be bad for a many of my age.
Curb Food Addiction
Posted by: | CommentsThe most obvious way to stop food cravings is to stop eating too much. I have heard and used this line a number of times before, at home at work and while with my friends. I would like to spend some time and write about food cravings.
Eating too much does not necessarily lead to food cravings or gaining some weight instead it is the choice of food you eat. If you eat certain kinds of foods more often may result to heightened levels of cravings and eating healthy or some other foods may help you develop the ability to stop them. This "good" food has the power to enable you to stop your cravings. For example, you can choose to take some vitamins in order to stop them such as B vitamins – also known as b-vitamins. These are essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates into the simple sugar glucose. You can find these B-complex vitamins in various food such as in liver, nuts, leafy green vegetables, rice, milk, eggs, meats, fish and whole-grain cereals fruits.
Now the most common cause of food cravings are the imbalances in the chemical orientation in our bodies or system and feeding the right kind of food in to our system will enable the body to gain access to much needed nutrients and in the process control chemical imbalances. If you are a woman understanding this information can help you even when you are premenstrual and can be helpful if you are looking for best foods for PMS.
This is why you will often come across commercial that promote weight loss programs saying you do not have to cut back on your eating habits. The people who develop such products basically come up with some anti depressants that help produce the kind of resources, which are used to stimulate the production of certain resources so that is remains healthy and cravings free. They have since understood what needs to be present in your body in order to make you feel good, find eating desiresand lose some weight while maintaining a huge part of your eating habits.
Antidepressants work and have helped millions of people all over the world, I am not,however, fully sold out to them mostly because they tend to have side effects for some users such a irritability, nausea, to name just a few. If you ask me I will recommend using natural ways to deal with your food addiction problems and you can do this by first understanding the structure of your chemicals in the body and and keep your body’s chemical balance in check through eating right.
I trust so far you can relate even if you are looking for easy ways to stop sugar cravings
You don't have to pay a cent to gain control of your eating habits. For instance, in order to stop PMS cravings, I usually recommend the following, observe and not the emotional triggers that lead you to eating excessively, you can also improve your mood by excercising, everytime you feel like eating something especially something sweet just drink a glass of water as this can help a lot also replace your junk food with some healthy food e.g. sugar less chocolates.
Bryan Kest – Power Yoga
Posted by: | CommentsBryan Kest Power Yoga is a dynamic physical yoga practice with an emphasis on mind-body connection and the spiritual and emotional impact a whole-body yogic focus can have.
Bryan Kest, Power Yoga founder, teacher and practitioner, started practicing yoga himself when he was 15 (over 30 years ago), before it was cool and trendy, and before the Internet made it easy to learn what power yoga was all about or buy a power yoga video to watch at home.
In fact, Bryan had to travel all over (California, Maui, and eventually India) seeking the best yoga teachers and yoga instruction.
While spending time with these people, he didn't just go to a class, he spent days with them, and learned that true yoga was more than just some power yoga moves in a sweaty gym class room. True yoga encompassed healthy eating, spiritual balance, meditation, and more.
Bryan Kest eventually chose to share his Power Yoga philosophy with others and has opened his own studio in Santa Monica.
In case you are unable to attend a Santa Monica Power Yoga training class, and live outside the Los Angeles area, you may want to consider buying or downloading one of Bryan Kest's Power Yoga DVD's or CD's.
Bryan Kest's audio downloads are a great way to bring his meditation and training home, and learn from the master, no matter where you are.
You can also buy his complete workout training on DVD and get the audio CD's for free.
There are a lot of great ways to experience Brian Kest's Power Yoga even if you don't live in place where you can get to the Santa Monica Power Yoga Classes.
It's still worth it to check it out. The experience may change your life.
Learning Baron Baptiste Power Yoga Poses
Posted by: | CommentsMany people seeking to get fit with power yoga poses learned in fitness classes are drawn to the idea of working at a gym or yoga studio teaching the power vinysana yoga of Baron Baptiste. Baron Baptiste power yoga focuses on using a dynamic version of traditional yoga to create life transformation.
While most of Baron Baptiste's power yoga studios are in the Boston, MA area, he has developed a network of associate yoga studios in other states. There may be one near you if you want to take a Baron Baptiste power yoga class in person.
If that's not practical for you, you can learn power yoga poses and philosophy through a simple DVD or power yoga video training.
Baptiste's Power yoga videos can be valuable tools to help students to learn power yoga poses without investing in an expensive class until they are sure that they enjoy it. Power yoga poses can be difficult to learn at first and some students are more comfortable learning the poses in the comfort of their own home so that other people cannot see their mistakes. For most though, it's simply a matter of time and convenience. Also, if you don't live in the Boston area, it's a way to get exposure to Baron Baptiste himself, and get the power yoga message straight from the top.
One word of caution in using a video to learn the power yoga poses is that since you're not in a class environment, you won't be able to get correction and feedback from the instructor. This type of personalized coaching is a valuable part of live instruction. However, Baron Baptiste is very dynamic and has been called the "prince" of power yoga in America. Both of his parents were accomplished yogi's, so he comes by his passion for the topic honestly.
Baron Baptiste's Power Yoga Poses
If you're familiar with Baron Baptiste's Power Yoga routine from going to his classes, or just from a general knowledge of yoga, you might really enjoy going through his pretzel deck. It's a great series of explanatory cards that illustrate and explain many of his favorite yoga poses. You can use it as fun way to mix up your yoga routine, or assemble the cards in a certain order to prepare you for a pre-planned workout. This is especially useful if you travel, want to do power yoga poses outdoors, or just enjoy turning off the yoga DVD once in a while, turning on some nice yoga music in the background and having a more inwardly focused power yoga session.
A Variety of Positions is Evident in Baron Baptiste's Power Yoga Poses
There are some power yoga poses that are done while standing up. These poses require the students to hold their body weight in a variety of positions, from wide lunges to straddles to adjacent foot placement, or even standing on one foot. These poses help to develop the leg muscles and also help to make the person more flexible in those areas.
Although all the power yoga poses require some degree of balance, there are some that are done on one foot with the other leg held up in the air in some position. There are other balance poses that require the individual to hold on one hand and one foot, or even some that are all on the hands or on the head and hands. These balance poses require a lot of concentration and strength to hold in a controlled manner for the desired duration.
Power yoga poses are also done on the floor, utilizing the hands and feet at the same time. Some are done in what looks like a push-up position or some modified push-up position. There are others that are done lying down on the mat in various positions. Other poses are done more for flexibility and to open passageways rather than for the strength part of yoga. Still other poses are done for sheer relaxations, allowing both body and mind to relax completely for a matter of minutes. Power yoga poses help to train individuals to concentrate fully on one thing and to learn to control their bodies in the various positions. It allows them to relax the parts of their body that are not working in that particular pose, and also teaches them to breathe properly.
Overall, Baron Baptiste's power yoga can be described as physical exercises and positions that help sculpt your body and improve your flexibility, but the real progress you'll see on the outside, is only a reflection of the inner journey that many of his students are taking in their minds and hearts. As you push yourself to do things you didn't believe you were capable of, whether it's the discipline to participate in regular exercise, creating the time of silence for reflection - perhaps on thoughts you have been avoiding, or letting your physical accomplishments give you the self-confidence to handle other areas of your life. You will quickly find that yoga is as much inner work as outer. Baron Baptiste prides himself in supporting you on this journey through his power yoga workouts. Step up to the challenge of changing your life!