Archive for June, 2009
Physically Fit or Physical Fitness now a phrase that is almost as outdated as “Calisthenics”. The term Physically Fit is is more likely to be expressed in the 21st century jargon more commonly as wellness, being well or he or she is in great shape. So whats the point you might be asking yourself who cares what you call it. Well that is what this 4 part series is about. “What’s in a name or word”, the nomenclature and how it affects the way you look at being and staying healthy. And more importantly how you approach staying healthy, like those incredible “buzz” words used to describes the latest trendy exercise or diet craze like “jazzersise” or the South Beach Diet remember those? If you do you probably remember the “Thigh Master” 
Welcome to the nomenclature behind the semantics that drives us “buy” or “not to buy”.
So lets take a quick look at this.
A Nomenclature is the act or process or an instance of naming something.
3 a : a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art b : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants.
So in a summary it is a word or a phrase that is used to express a system which should produce a specific desired out come such as “Dieting” for example, or “loosing weight”. So in other words by following the system one should lose body fat as the end result according to the the term used. Correct? If this is correct then why are there so may Americans not producing the desired results?
This question leads us to a little word called SEMAMTICS which is the study of the meaning of the word. The word “semantics” itself denotes a range of ideas, from the popular to the highly technical. It is often used in ordinary language to denote a problem of understanding that comes down to word selection or connotation. In short what we associate with that word or phrase. ie. “Yoga” association “Good Health” “Junk food” association “Poor health”.
So you may be asking again so “what’s the point”. Great question and we will be answering that over the next three parts of this series. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised with our explanation and will find it very useful in achieving your competitive fitness or basic wellness goals. So come join us as we explore the semantics of the latest jargon of three most common but very important terms 1)Working out 2) Exercise 3) Training and how they shape your plan and effect your desired outcome.
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When someone hears the word Hemp it usually brings a silly smile to those of us that grew up in the 60’s. Perhaps because of it’s association and frequent confusion with its place among the Cannabis family. Hemp seeds from the cannabis sativa although one of the most heart healthy foods available is often over looked as being a part of a well balance diet.
Although there are many great uses from this versatile plant cannabis sativa the seeds harvested from this plant have amazing nutritional value not to mention its versatility in the kitchen and is a delicious healthy snack.
Hemp seeds, contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain a healthy human body. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, or has the essential fatty acids in a perfect a ratio to meet human nutritional needs. Since amino acids are the building blocks of protein it is easy to see why hemp seeds are a perfect source for high quality protein. It is also important to note that these little seeds pack a powerful 65% globulin edistin, and also includes quantities of albumin, this protein is readily available in a form quite similar to that found in blood plasma.
Another incredible benefit of the hemp seed is that 35% of its total weight is oil and not just any oil. This oil has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids at around only 8%, along with the highest amount of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids coming in around 80% of the total oil volume.
Hemp Seed can be found in health food stores and some larger grocery markets and is an affordale alternative to help reduce your intake of saturated fats from animal protiens.
Sometimes, all it takes to stick to your diet and exercise regime is a little bit of fun. People often take their workout routine very seriously, but that austere outlook on health management can quickly result in bored individuals and the loss of motivation. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate a little bit of fun into your daily workout routine. You should also never forget about variety.
That’s why something like trampoline exercises can prove so very useful. Chances are, you haven’t been on a trampoline since you were a little kid, but jumping, leaping, and bouncing on one of these trampolines can actually prove a truly great workout. But you’ll be having so much fun that you probably won’t even notice that it’s a workout. This is the ideal situation. Also, make sure that you try a number of different routines so your body doesn’t get too used to one particular routine.
For a lot of people, garlic is believed to be only a flavoring used in cooking. The reality is much bigger. Garlic it plays a document role in disease prevention. Nutritional supplements containing garlic can have substantial health benefits. One substance in garlic, allicin, has antibacterial properties. These can be destroyed by cooking, so nutritional supplements are a good alternative to eating raw garlic.
All current research into supplements suggests that eating a clove of garlic a day has health benefits. Whether from food or nutritional supplements, garlic deserves its reputation as a “wonder food.”
If you’re at all interested in the world of vitamins and supplements, it’s very likely that you’ve come across B-12. This vitamin has been cited by many individuals as having various health benefits and positive properties. You can either get your daily dose of B-12 through food intake, an oral pill, or even an injection. It is important to note, however, that B-12 should be used as a supplement to (and not a replacement for) healthy eating and an active lifestyle.
With that in mind, vitamin B-12 has been shown to aid in the production of red blood cells in the body. It is also essential to both the maintenance and increase of energy levels. Some preliminary studies have even linked B-12 with lowered instances of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. This is particularly significant, because this kind of artery hardening is most often associated with heart attacks. Because the body steadily loses the ability to successfully absorb B-12, it is particularly important that adults incorporate this vitamin into their daily diet.