Being in my late 40’s I’m looking for that fountain of youth…I think every woman around my age and even younger is looking for that quick fix for beauty.  There are some quick fixes that I have tried like botox and some laser resurfacing.  All really, really great.  If you do choose to go that route, remember to be sure you are with qualified doctors who know what they are doing.  Don’t try to go somewhere because of the price!!  The latest treasure I’ve come across is sermorelin…go ahead and google it!!  Sermorelin is going to kick in my pituitary gland in my brain and start to rejuvenate my body..As we get older this function decreases, and Sermorelin will help to reverse that in my body.  I really like the thought of working with my body from the inside-out instead of the other way around…..  This is what I found.  Please read below on Sermorelin to find out what it is.  I started on it one week ago.  I  have a 3 months supply that will have to inject into my belly every night.( by the way the needle is really tiny and yes Sermorelin is FDA approved)  I’m so curious as to how my body will react.  Now I’ve only  been on it for a week but I do see a difference in my skin.  It seems more hydrated.  Trust me..I will be watching my body very closely every day to monitor how I feel and look. I have a girlfriend who has been on for a while and I ran into her one day and couldn’t believe how good she looked.  Of course I had to ask her what she had been doing…She said ” you have to try this Sermorelin…You will absolutely love it… Well let me tell you I called the first chance I could to find out more.  I checked it out at Physicians Rejuvenation Center.  This center is located in Juno Beach Florida.  Here is their number: 561-847-7460. If you decide to call just ask for Doreen or Joanna..both are very sweet and will be happy to answer all your questions.  And by the way both of them look great!!   Be sure to check this out…Their site is www.Prcpb.com                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sermorelin is a biological active analog of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) that is produced by the human brain to stimulate production and release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Sermorelin stimulates production of the body’s own HGH. It is a truncated analog of growth hormone releasing factor (GRF 1-44) that is naturally produced by the brain to stimulate pituitary production and secretion of HGH.

During youth, ample amounts of GHRH are produced so that the pituitary is able to provide the body with sufficient growth hormone to sustain health, vitality and otherwise normal aspects of form and function. GHRH declines with age causing reduced production and secretion of pituitary HGH and thereby increasing the sequelae of growth hormone insufficiency.

Unlike HGH, Sermorelin affects a more primary source of failure in the GH neuroendocrine axis, has more physiological activity, has a better safety profile, and its use for adult hormone deficiency is not restricted.

 Effects of HGH/Sermorelin Therapy

• SKIN - Increased skin elasticity, texture, and tightness.
• ENERGY - Increased energy and emotional stability.
• BONE - Improved bone strength.
• SEXUAL POWER - Increased sexual potency and frequency.
• MUSCLE - Increased muscle strength and mass.
• FAT - Decreased fat tissue.
• MEMORY - Improved mental functioning and strength.
• HEART - Improved cardiovascular strength and lower blood pressure.
• KIDNEY - Improved kidney function.
• IMMUNE SYSTEM - Improved immunity and healing.
• HAIR - Improved hair texture.
• CHOLESTEROL - Elevated HDL and lowered LDL.

I will keep you all posted on the changes within my body.  I think this is really cool!! 

Some of you may have heard of a new piece of equipment that is popping up in gyms and fitness centers across the US…Whole body vibrational plates are devices that you stand on and as the name suggests, they vibrate in three different planes of motion. These devices are reported to lower the percentage of body fat while increasing muscle mass and bone density.

Normally, I wouldn’t give anything with such big claims a second look. You know the old “if it sounds too good to be true it probably is,” saying. However, the studies on vibration plates look promising.

One study on mice showed that when placed on the vibration plate for 15 minutes per day for 15 weeks, the fat cell production was reduced 27% and free fatty acids and triglycerides were each lowered in the blood by about 40%. The interesting part is the mice’s feeding behaviors stayed the same.¹

So what about humans? The technology was originally used in the Russian space program to help cosmonauts stay in space longer. From there it was used in Russian athletes. Since then, there have been many studies measuring the effects in humans — and the benefits of vibration plates are proving to be enormous.

Athletes are seeing better workout results in shorter time,² though some professional sports teams report their biggest benefits seem to be in the increased flexibility and stretching their players get with the machines. These plates are also being used for other applications — in elderly adults, for instance, to not only help them gain better balance and mobility, but to help them improve circulation and rebuild bone.^3-5

But some experts are warning against potentially negative effects. In occupational medicine, some workers who are exposed to vibrations day in and day out, i.e., jackhammer operators, develop hand muscle weakness.⁶ Others who sit on vibrating work equipment daily may develop low back pain, or their discs may degenerate from the vibration.⁷

The biggest difference between vibration plates and occupational vibration exposures is the amount of time you are exposed to the vibration. While the potential upsides with reasonable intermittent use seem strong, some experts caution strongly against overuse, and others recommend avoiding vibrational plates altogether for now, stating that more studies are needed.

There aren’t many shortcuts, when it comes to fitness, but I think this may actually be a truly beneficial product — though there are some people for whom vibration plates are not recommended — for instance anyone prone to blood clots.

So, if you are interested in using one, check with your doctor first to see if there would be any reason that you shouldn’t. And while vibration plates are available for home use, they are quite expensive.

Further research should show whether this technology would prove to be helpful without harming anyone. So, while I’m not spending my hard-earned money yet, this is one to keep our eyes on!

References

1. Rubin CT et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U SA; Nov. 6, 2007; 104(45): 17879. Source: Anthony L. Komaroff, MD. Journal Watch; Dec. 15, 2007; 27(24):191.
   
2. Cormie, P J of Strength and Cond Res, 20(2), 257-261, 2006.
   
3. Corrie H, et al. Osteoporosis Int. 18(Suppl 3), 2007.
   
4. Bogaerts, A et al. Gait & Posture, 26, 309-316, 2007.
   
5. Bautmans, I et al. BMC Geriatrics, Dec; 5:17, 2005.
   
6. Necking LE, et al. J of Hand Surg, Dec 2002, 27 (6), 520-525.
   
7. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2005;39:585-589; doi:10.1136/bjsm.2005.016857.

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How To Lose the Last 10 Pounds

By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Here’s some of the tips we used in our plan to help the 3 brothers lose that
last ten pounds of fat in the last 10 days of the transformation that helped
them get featured in Men’s Fitness magazine with their ripped abs.

Here are the guidelines we’ve come up with to lose the last 10 pounds.

NOTE: The brothers were only going to follow these guidelines for 10-14
days. So if you choose to use this plan, don’t follow it for more than 2
weeks.

That’s the maximum time for this advanced plan. After that, ease up on the
restrictions a bit - and enjoy your advanced fat loss physique you’ve
attained.

Advanced Nutrition Tips

1) Start your day immediately with 2 cups of water, 3 fish oil caps, and 20g
of lean protein, as part of your normal breakfast.

2) Eat 1 cup of broccoli at lunch and dinner (in addition to what you
normally had planned).

3) Eat only protein, almonds, and raw vegetables between meals.

4) Elimiate all pasta, rice, potatoes, and carbohydrates from a bag or a box.

5) Don’t go to bed full. Eat only a small protein snack in the evening to
keep hunger at bay and to provide the body with protein before sleep.

6) Drink 6 cups of green tea per day (3 in AM, 3 after lunch)

Advanced Exercise Tips

1) Add 10 seconds to each interval

2) Add in some bodyweight circuits (10-20 minutes per day) done in the
morning or evening (if you do your regular workout in the AM, do your
bodyweight circuits after dinner; otherwise, do the bw circuits first thing
in the AM, and then do your regular workout at lunch or later in the
afternoon or evening)

3) Add one set to the first superset you do in each workout.

Use these strict tips for no more than 2 weeks before returning to normal
exercise guidelines and carbohydrate intake.

Train hard but train safe and you’ll lose the last ten pounds.

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com

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By Richard Romando

Pilates is a series of exercises designed to improve flexibility and strength through a variety of stretching and balancing movements. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, a prisoner of war during the Second World War, and has become increasingly popular.

From when he was very young, Pilates took inspiration from the ancient Indian art of yoga, Zen Buddhism, and physical exercises of the Greek and Roman empires and conducted experiments that helped him gain strength.

Pilates introduced his exercises to the inmates of the German internment camp, helping them keep physically fit. He also introduced mat workout and physical exercise equipment made from bed springs.

Today Pilates has become particularly popular among dancers, athletes, celebrities and models, because in addition to helping to develop flexibility without causing a strain on the muscles, it also helps improve posture.

A regular Pilates regimen results in a flatter stomach and a thinner waist and thighs, as well as increasing mobility in joints. Like yoga, it also relieves stress and anxiety.

Chiropractic consultants recommend Pilates for strengthening the back and the spine. Physiotherapists also recommend Pilates, to those seeking rehabilitation after injuries to their limbs.

Pilates is also recommended for the elderly, people suffering from osteoporosis, and people who are overweight.

Pilates has become quite popular among athletes, dancers and actors because the workout improves not just the body but mind as well. Pilates’ balanced approach ensures that no muscle group is overworked and as a result the body works as an efficient, holistic system.

Pilates is for everyone - the young, the old, the sedentary, the athletic, and those who have a physical disability.

Pilates helps improve strength, tone, flexibility and balance, and makes the body less prone to injury. It reduces stress, relieves tension, and boosts energy through deep stretching.

It creates a stronger, more flexible spine, promotes recovery from injury, increases joint motion, improves circulation, heightens neuromuscular coordination, corrects muscle groups, enhances mobility, agility and stamina, and improves the look and feel of your body.

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