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Good Grief! Dealing with the stress of losing a loved one with the power of the heart!

Losing someone we love can be one of the most challenging stressors we face as human beings.

Science shows us that "two hearts that beat as one" is more than a poetic concept. It's literal. When we fall in love, our heartbeats literally get in synch, internally and with one another, and beat as "one heart."When we lose a loved one, either through death or separation, having that "other" heart we entrained with go away can give us a lost feeling. We may think that it is the absence of the other person that creates this uncomfortable sensation we call a "broken heart." But in fact, it is our own grief reaction which causes our heart rhythms to take on a chaotic pattern, throwing everything else out of whack with them.
The good news is that we can access the power, beauty, and joy that we feel when we are in synch with the objectof our love, even

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July 3, 2007 Posted by Sheva Carr | stress, loss, heart, fear, Faith, extraordinary living, cardiovascular fitness, baby boomer fitness, anti aging | Comment (0)

Why is fitness INVISIBLE?

What you can't see is more important than what you can. Whether it be physical, mental or emotional- the invisible creates the visible. Whether it be in person or on the 90 Day Health and Body Makeover, we help you reprogram your mind to take care of you first- and always.

It doesn't take scientific knowledge to drop a few pounds or build a bigger bicep. But to shape and tone your body correctly in order to prevent injuries and avoid joint degeneration requires specialized training most fitness trainers simply don't have. Certifications last a few days ans science needs more than a few days.

The Invisible Fitness difference is that our trainers and coaches each have backgrounds in biomechanics, and base your personalized fitness program on a thorough understanding of the human body. Combined with the research we conduct with you beforehand, your program is uniquely built on the foundation of your goals and abilities.

Treadmill Tips- how to get the most out of your time on the treadmill

Studies have shown that we burn more calories on the treadmill than most other machines. I like the treadmill because it puts us in an upright position and focuses on hip flexion and extension more than knee flexion and extension. Why is that a good thing? I believe we sit too much! Technological evolution and our "rat race" lifestyles put us at a desk, in a car, or on a couch for great lengths of time-and no matter where you are, you can always walk! Here are some tips to get you started or to maximize your use of time on the treadmill.

Always start with your feet off the moving track incase the machine has a glitch or you hit the wrong button! Start out at a slow pace when you get on and gradually increase the speed and adjust the incline if your program dictates
Start in a upright, neutral spine posture. Do not lean on the machine with your arms or slouch while doing this. Your work effort is less and you may encounter bad habits that lead to injury. This would include reading-if you can avoid it, you will have a better workout and avoid the back, neck or shoulder pain that may occur from leaning forward.
Have a plan! Are you there to burn calories or are you preparing for a 5k race? Are you there for general health? Know what you want to get out of it before you get on. My recommendation is if you want to burn calories or just increase your general fitness level, get a heart rate monitor so you can track where you start and see your progress. You will also see if you are burning calories efficiently.
F.I.T.T. principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) This is your equation for success. Type= treadmill. Now to build your program, you decide how many days you do it and for how long. That takes care of Frequency and Time. Intensity is driven by 1. Your goal and 2. Your current fitness level. Getting a Heart Rate Monitor is critical for tracking this accurately. If you are just starting to work out, you want to start slow. You may want to do a longer duration say 30-45 min and a lower heart rate that is still in your target zone so there is less impact but you are still burning calories efficiently. If you have already been in that program and have seen results and now hit a plateau, it's time to increase the intensity with or without decreasing the time. Did you know that working in a lower heart rate zone for 1 hour can be the same caloric expenditure as working half the time but twice as hard? You have choice on how to create the program. But you need the tools.
Interval Training- is when you "zig zag" in your heart rate zone by peaking it and then slowing down. You do 5 min in the bottom range and then you run for 2 min at the top of the range. This is one example of an interval. Some believe that interval training is more effective than steady state. I say have a plan, try them both and track it to see what works for you!

For more information on how to improve your fitness and exercise program, find J.J. Flizanes at www.mvpseminars.com

April 26, 2007 Posted by J.J. Flizanes | weight loss, treadmill tips, MVPBlog, fitness, efficient workouts, cardiovascular fitness | Comment (1)

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