Archive for May, 2009
Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin
The Los Angeles City Counsel recently granted Torchia’s proclamation to make August 1st an Annual Holiday called “Health and Fitness Day” in Los Angeles. He is also proposing that Congress makes it a National Holiday to unite Americans in the battle against obesity. There will be special guest appearances from renowned Doctors, fitness experts and [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin
Ran across this useful sounding product to limit game-playing time on video games. So far so goood-
With news of the seemingly fit and healthy 25 year old who died subsequent to a serious Wii workout session, gamers across the globe have been playing their beloved consoles and handhelds with an underlying fear they could be [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin
As one of the most successful celebrity trainers in Hollywood, Michael Torchia has spent over 25 years of his life trying to bring the life-saving message of personal fitness and healthy diet to men and women everywhere. In 1985, he began Operation Fitness to combat the (then) overlooked epidemic of childhood obesity. He is proud [...]
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Posted on May 20, 2009 by admin
The Washington Post has filed a report on the suspected connection between severe cases of swine flu and obesity levels of the sufferers. As if you needed more reason to begin taking weight loss seriously . . .
“We were surprised by the frequency of obesity among the severe cases that we’ve been tracking,” said Anne [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2009 by admin
I ran across this truly inspiring fitness article about people in Baghdad hitting the gym in larger numbers to get fit. If you’ve ever compromised your fitness workout time because you couldn’t find a parking spot or were feeling unmotivated or missed workouts to watch t.v. reruns, you should read how people in Iraq value [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2009 by admin
Previously I wrote about the negative aspects of hit fitness shows like T.V.’s The Biggest Loser and how viewers might get a distorted view of how to pursue their own fitness goals based on these competitive shows. Another fitness analyst, former Biggest Loser winner Bill Germanakos has more to add on this subject as follows:
As [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2009 by admin
As summer is rapidly approaching and we will be in the outdoor grilling season, I am reposting a previous article written about me in NewsBlaze about how to eat healthier in the outdoor season. Enjoy!
CELEBRITY TRAINER REVEALS HEALTHY BARBECUING RECIPES AND TIPS IN TIME FOR SUMMER
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Posted on May 13, 2009 by admin
I recently posted about how to avoid gym ripoffs in this economy as many gyms are joing other businesses that are going bankrupt. Now there is an Australian report along these lines and I post it here because these lessons apply to an American audience as well: Women take note!
After receiving numerous complaints about unfair [...]
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Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin
FRIDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Obese children and teens are at increased risk for allergies, especially food allergies, say U.S. researchers.
The study authors analyzed data from 4,111 participants, aged 2 to 19, who took part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and found that obese children and teens were 26 percent more [...]
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Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin
Now that Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been suspended for an astounding 50 games by Major League Baseball, I feel it is time to add some balance to this consveration regarding Mr. Ramirez’s “illegal” performance drug abuse. HCG is the drug in question that has landed Mr. Ramirez in trouble, but HCG [...]
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