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Meet the Future of Personal Fitness Training by Laura A. Davis, MA (Download PDF)
Friday, November 29, 2013
Looking into the Aging World Population
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While most of Southeast Asia is expected to enjoy relatively young populations in the decades ahead, one country appears to be bucking the trend in a big way.
Thailand, the region's second-biggest economy after Indonesia, is aging rapidly and economists say not enough is being done to prepare the country for the demographic change taking place.
- Global study: World not ready for aging population
The world is aging so fast that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly people, according to a global study being issued Tuesday by the United Nations and an elder rights group. (continue)
- 2 billion people will be aged 60 and older by 2050. This represents both challenges and opportunities.
- Around 4-6% of older persons in high-income countries have experienced some form of maltreatment at home.
- 25-30% of people aged 85 or older have some degree of cognitive decline.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Piloxing The Fun & Funky Fusion of Pilates and Boxing
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If you want to experience the power and agility of boxing without risking a broken nose, Piloxing may be for you. Piloxing combines Pilates and boxing moves in a high-spirited interval workout and is a unique new fitness program that's gaining popularity worldwide, spurred on by celebrity converts.
Where Did Piloxing Come From?
The founder of Piloxing, Swedish dancer and celebrity trainer, Viveca Jensen, wanted to find a way for women to attain a self-image that's both powerful and sexy. Her solution was to create an exercise that uses weighted gloves and boxing movements to tone the arms, while incorporating the sculpting and flexibility of Pilates exercises. When experienced in a motivating class format, Piloxing delivers a fun yet challenging interval workout that includes playful, sexy dance moves.
Benefits of Piloxing
Jensen credits Piloxing with a host of health benefits, including:
- Cardiovascular fitness through a core-focused interval workout
- Muscle toning and sculpting without bulking, leading to firmer arms, thighs, and belly
- Fat burning through a fun "fusion" activity
What Classes Are Like
A growing number of gyms have started to offer Piloxing classes by instructors trained specifically in the discipline. Piloxing classes are high-energy and may feature dance and club music, combined with moves from hip-hop, salsa, and ballet. Expect pink gloves, whooping, fist bumps, and an interactive class environment as the instructor and students urge each other on.
Article from: Health Line
Bosu Strength and Athletic Conditioning for Personal Trainers DVD and Bosu Equilibrium DVD
- Features drills utilizing a multitude of traditional equipment to develop high levels of functional strength and power activities
- For use with the Bosu Ball or Balance Trainer
- Features Douglas Brooks
- Total running time of 86 minutes, 26 seconds
This effective workout DVD is meant to be used in conjunction with your Bosu Balance Trainer and features drills utilizing a multitude of traditional equipment to develop high levels of functional strength and power that transfer to sport and "real life" activities. With a total running time of 86 minutes, 26 seconds.
- Features a wide variety of yoga and Pilates inspired poses coupled with unique variations of traditional stretches to improve balance, flexibility, and strength
- For use with the Bosu Ball or Balance Trainer
- Features Jay Blahnik
- Total running time of 64 minutes, 30 seconds
This effective workout DVD is meant to be used in conjunction with your Bosu Balance Trainer and features a wide variety of yoga and Pilates inspired poses coupled with unique variations of traditional stretches to improve balance, flexibility and strength. With a total running time of 64 minutes, 30 seconds.
About Bosu
Invented by David Weck, the Bosu Balance Trainer debuted in 2000 and quickly became one of the most successful fitness training products in the world. Originally the name Bosu was an acronym for "Both Sides Up." It meant that the Bosu Balance Trainer could be used on either side, the dome or the platform.Today, the term Bosu has evolved beyond the product to now mean "Both Sides Utilized," a mindful approach to exercise that is meant to be a step beyond traditional training. This new definition and meaning inspired the company to develop additional Bosu products and programming.
On their own, Bosu balls are just molded plastic, weighted rubber, and stability balls with secret filling that need to be engaged to be effective. The Bosu training approach strives to ensure that when you get on the Bosu Balance Trainer, or move with the Bosu Ballast Ball, you are utilizing a feel-good, get-fit, no-regrets training tool.
Stott Pilates Fitness Circle Challenge DVD and Stott Pilates Fitness Circle Lite
- Region Code 0: Can be played anywhere in the world
- Insturctional Level: Intermediate to advanced audiences (Level 3 of 5)
- Number of Exercises: 30
- Equipment Required: Fitness Circle and Exercise Mat
Offering increased intensity, this Fitness Circle workout takes it up a notch. Adding resistance and focus to both upper and lower body moves, this invigorating routine will leave you feeling stretched and toned. Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew shows you how to put this versatile resistance ring through its paces. It'll challenge your strength, flexibility and endurance, developing the core stability that is vital for optimal fitness.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL : Intermediate to advanced audiences (Level 3 of 5) EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Fitness Circle and Exercise Mat NUMBER of EXERCISES: 30 SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
- 14-Inch Diameter, 0.75-Pounds
- Inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort and expanded exercise repertoire
- Improves muscle tone and is great for problem areas that are hard to firm up like inner and outer thighs, upper arms and chest
- The lightweight construction of the Fitness Circle Lite makes it ideal for beginners and perfect for home and travel
- Includes link to free exercise guide
The Fitness Circle Lite is a must-have for all Pilates enthusiasts. It improves muscle tone and is great for problem areas that are hard to firm up like inner and outer thighs, upper arms and chest. Add extra resistance to your workout, develop muscular strength, improve your endurance and increase your body awareness. The lightweight construction of the Fitness Circle Lite at 0.34kg (0.75lb) makes it ideal for beginners and perfect for home and travel. Inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort and expanded exercise repertoire. The Fitness Circle Lite resistance ring helps develop torso stability while targeting specific muscle groups in the upper and lower body. Integrating resistance into your mat-based routine with the Fitness Circle Lite will help to increase strength, power, endurance and tone specific muscles.
Free downloadable exercise guide included! Dimensions: diameter 14-Inch, Weight 0.75 Pounds.
CARE AND CLEANING: Maintain control of the Fitness Circle at all times while exercising, Do not use Fitness Circle if it appears worn, broken or damaged, Never use corrosive cleaning products on foam grips. If necessary, clean plastic surfaces with a combination of tea tree oil and water on a lightly moistened cloth. A mixture of mild soap and water can be used to remove more persistent dirt. Ensure cleaner used does not make surfaces slippery.
Stott Pilates Toning Ball Gift Pack
Get maximum toning results in minimum time with the Stott toning ball gift pack. Bundled with two 1-pound weighted toning balls, an Amazing Tone DVD, and a bonus exercise poster, the gift pack helps you sculpt strong, healthy muscles without building bulk. The soft, handheld weights are perfectly portable and can be incorporated into a variety of exercises to increase intensity, improve shoulder girdle stability, or target desired muscle groups. You can also use the toning balls in the Amazing Tone workout. Led by Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew, the DVD streamlines your body with a super-efficient workout suitable for beginners and advanced users alike.
The Toning Ball Gift Pack will help you get maximum toning results in minimum time. Soft, hand-held weights are perfectly portable and can be incorporated into a variety of exercises that will help sculpt strong, healthy muscles without building bulk. Includes: Amazing Tone DVD, two 1 lb. weighted Toning Balls and bonus exercise poster.
Pilates: a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Stretch-Out Strap with New Instructional Booklet
The patented STRETCH OUT® Strap delivers the benefits of assisted stretching without a partner. Multiple loops permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups with greater safety, control and effectiveness than is possible unaided. Strap comes with the STRETCH OUT Strap Guide, which features over 30 stretches emphasizing contract-relax techniques. REVISED EDITION Instructional Guide: New color photos Over 30 stretches featuring contract-relax techniques Anatomical illustrations for quick reference Softcover, 40 page booklet
Monday, November 18, 2013
Real Japan version worth $120 - 24K GOLDEN PULSE Beauty Gold Bar #1 Selling in Japan
Direction:
It's recommended to use the beauty bar without makeup. When massage, slightly gentle press T-head on your skin and move from in to out, bottom to up direction(i.e. nose to ear direction, chin to ear direction, etc).Use 2~3 minutes on each application, and you can use morning & night for good result.
To our opinion, in the morning when your face is wash clean & dry, use beauty bar 2~3 minutes. And then at night, before sleep, after wash face clean and apply moisturizer(or other skin care products) until fully absorb, then use beauty bar for 2~3 minutes, it will help your skin to absorb moisturizer(or other skin care products) up to 70% better than normal day. This way, it will make your skin better in maintain supple and do not lost much water while you're sleeping.
Tips:
Beauty bar can increase your skin care product up to 70% more effectively. It depends on what result you are trying to achieve. For example, if you want to get v-small face, apply facial lifting serum or wrinkles erase serum then use beauty bar for 2~3 minutes.
Based on their customers reviews, Result varies depends on individual condition. In general, more feedback for obvious/immediate result on sagging/fine lines/double chin/puffiness.
For shaping/tightening/glowing/firming/deep wrinkles/skin rejuvenation it may takes more usage.
Wowbeautyshop is the only authorized re seller for authentic Japan 24K Golden Pulse Beauty Bar in Singapore. Wowbeautyshop carry the Original Japan local version of 24K GOLDEN PULSE Beauty Bar.
This is OEM direct from manufacturer before products were sent to Japan stores to mark up price.Saturday, November 16, 2013
VICTORIA'S SECRET FANTASIES COLLECTION BODY MIST
SCENTS DESCRIPTION
AMBER ROMANCE
Ignite an Amber Romance, a sensual embrace of
sultry amber and crème anglaise
AQUA KISS
Dive into Aqua Kiss, a cool splashed of rainkissed
freesia and fresh daisy
COCONUT PASSION
Seduce with Coconut Passion, a rendezvous of
rich vanilla and warm coconut
ENDLESS LOVE
Believe in Endless Love, romantic with
bright apple blossom and ylang ylang
FOREVER PINK
Revel in Forever Pink, a flirty blend of pink tuberose and pear
HELLO DARLING
Play the flirt with a sparkle of white nectarine and a burst
of fresh peony
LOVE SPELL
Hypnotize in Love Spell, a vibrant, irrestible blend of
lush cherry blossom and juicy peach
MANGO TEMPTATION
Tease in Mango Temptation, an exotic kiss of
mango nectar and sexy hibiscus
MIDNIGHT DARE
A vivacious blend of juicy raspberry and tempting sandalwood
MOONLIGHT DREAM
Fall into a Moonlight Dream, provocative with honeysuckle
and an aquatic orchid kiss
PEAR GLACE
Give in to the temptation of Pear Glacé, a delectable mélange of
sugared pear and luscious casaba melon
PURE DAYDREAM
Escape with Pure Daydream, blissfully bright with fresh pearl orchid and pink currant
PURE SEDUCTION
Entice in Pure Seduction, a passionate romance of
succulent red plum and sweet freesia
SECRET CHARM
Enchant in Secret Charm, a bright bouqet of
fresh honeysuckle captivated by soft jasmine
SECRET CRAVING
Surrender to Secret Craving, a rich desire of
black currant embraced by vanilla
SENSUAL BLUSH
Indulge in Sensual Blush, a tempting blend of pink lotus
and sultry woods
SHEER LOVE
Fall in Sheer Love, bright and cheerful with
fresh white cotton and luminous pink lily
SIMPLY BREATHLESS
Fall in Sheer Love, bright and cheerful with
fresh white cotton and luminous pink lily
STRAWBERRIES & CHAMPAGNE
Indulge in Strawberries & Champagne, a splash of flirtation with
wild strawberries and sparkling champagne
SUCH A FLIRT
Steal the spotlight in Such a Flirt, a tease of tempting starfruit and white orchid
TRUE ESCAPE
Make a True Escape in pure solar
jasmine and juicy pomelo
VANILLA LACE
Feel sensual in Vanilla Lace, a seductive veil of
warm vanilla and sultry musk
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