Wednesday, 28 November 2012

IAN KING FROM TOTAL BODY FITNESS SHARES ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION

Joanne Smith, RN, BScN, MN Manager, NICU, Paediatrics and Outpatient Services. November 27, 2012. I am not one for writing recommendations unless an organization has impressed me with their service. This is my feeling after I have completed my first round of private sessions at Total Body Fitness and Wellness. I started with Ian several months ago to try and get my body that I have neglected for years back into shape. As I am middle aged, I am well aware of all the self-made barriers that exist that keep me from reaching my goal. I put those barriers aside and made a strong commitment to my health. I decided to utilize the oldest and most successful way to getting healthy; eating right and exercise. I informed Ian of my goal and together we worked out a plan that would work for me. Now that my first sessions are complete and I am starting on round two, I have lost a total of 14lbs and I am almost 2 sizes smaller. I can see my Jessica Rabbit figure re-emerging and it feels great. My staff and friends have given me positive feedback on my new look which has helped to motivate me even more. I want to thank Ian for being my rock and voice of reason on this long and sometimes difficult journey I am on. Ian makes me feel motivated, energized and positive about my journey ahead. He encourages me to celebrate every pound lost and not think of the total number of pounds left to be lost. With Ian as my partner and trainer on this journey, I know I will be successful. Ladies and gentlemen, I encourage you to give Total Body Fitness and Wellness a try as you will be getting the most level headed, passionate and forward thinking trainer and confidant that you could have. If you are willing to give Ian the commitment, he will commit to you. If you are willing to make a commitment to a healthy body, your body will not let you down. Think about next summer and shorts and bathing suit weather, I am. Joanne S.

Monday, 26 November 2012

IAN KING FROM TOTAL BODY FITNESS NEW LINKED-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

Peter VanSickle President at Brampton Downtown Development Corporation Ian has a very focussed method. He gets results.Ian is encouraging without being patronizing, objective without being sterile and gives you 100% of his attention when he is with you. Ian provides a very customized program that for me has delivered significant defendable results that I have been unable to achieve any other way November 26, 2012, Peter was Ian's client

Friday, 23 November 2012

IAN KING FROM TOTAL BODY FITNESS SHARES ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION

Michelle H Assistant to the Director of Economic Development at City of Brampton Ian! I have seen the way your program transforms people. The benefits don't stop at weight loss. Your clients improve their health but more importantly, they rediscover their confidence. Downtown Brampton is lucky to have you!

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Total Body Fitness Explains Why You May Not Be Sore After A Workout.

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes a phenomenon of muscle pain, muscle soreness or muscle stiffness that occurs in the day or two after exercise. This muscle soreness is most frequently felt when you begin a new exercise program, change your exercise routine, or dramatically increase the duration or intensity of your exercise routine. So, unless you experience one of these 3 things, you probably would NOT experience any muscle soreness. Although it can be alarming for new exercisers, delayed onset muscle soreness is a normal response to unusual exertion and is part of an adaptation process that leads to greater stamina and strength as the muscles recover and build hypertrophy). This sort of muscle pain is not the same as the muscle pain or fatigue you experience during exercise. Delayed soreness is also unlike the acute, sudden and sharp pain of an injury such as a muscle strains or sprain that occurs during activity and often causes swelling or bruising. The delayed muscle soreness of DOMS is generally at its worst within the first 2 days following a new, intense activity and slowly subsides over the next few days. What Causes Muscle Soreness After Exercise? Delayed onset muscle soreness is thought to be a result of microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers. The amount of tearing (and soreness) depends on how hard and how long you exercise and what type of exercise you do. Any movement you aren't used to can lead to DOMS, but eccentric muscle contractions (movements that cause muscle to forcefully contract while it lengthens) seem to cause the most soreness. Examples of eccentric muscle contractions include going down stairs, running downhill, lowering weights and the downward motion of squats and push-ups. In addition to small muscle tears there can be associated swelling in a muscle which may contribute to soreness. What Is the Best Treatment for Muscle Soreness After Exercise? There is no one simple way to treat delayed onset muscle soreness. In fact, there has been an ongoing debate about both the cause and treatment of DOMS. In the past, gentle stretching was one of the recommended ways to reduce exercise related muscle soreness, but a study by Australian researchers published in 2007 found that stretching is not effective in avoiding muscle soreness. So does anything work to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness? Nothing is proven 100 percent effective, and although some people have found the following advice helpful, it's best to try a few things to see what works for you. Ultimately, best advice for treating DOMS is to prevent it in the first place. This is why it's so important to train hard regularly, your body adapts to the intense workouts and doesn't get sore the next day either!

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Mix it up: How Adding Variety Into Your Exercise Routine Will Get You Results


If you think back to your last few workout sessions, did you perform the same exercises over and over again? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s time to switch up your routine.

Thursday, 8 November 2012

Total Body Fitness explains the link between weight and breast cancer

Obesity and being overweight has been attributed as the cause of many diseases and body disorders in numerous medical studies. Diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer are some of the many dangers of being overweight. Concentrating on the latter This article's aim is to look at how being obese can affect breast cancer in woman - if it has any affect at all. It’s important to remember that weight can affect woman differently depending on their age. Pre and post menopause plays a role due to the hormones present in the body. Before a woman reaches menopause, the female hormone estrogen is produced in the ovaries. Post menopause however, the woman is no longer releasing eggs via the ovaries, and so estrogen levels are lower. The body has to compensate to this change and does so in the form of an enzyme called aromatase. Aromatase can be found in fat cells and can efficiently convert androgens (another hormone) into estrogen. The More fat someone carries, the more aromatase they have, which leads to more androgens being converted into estrogen. This spike in estrogen is a main cause in breast cancer and would explain why post menopausal woman who are obese are more susceptible to breast cancer. A medical study conducted on weight gain and breast cancer, the largest of its kind, concluded that women who added twenty or more pounds after entering adulthood had in excess of fifteen percent, and in some cases as high as forty-five percent higher risk of breast cancer after their menopause. This was of course compared to women who gained none or little weight. The figure however at getting breast cancer from gaining weight after menopause was significantly lower at only eighteen percent chance. It’s not all hormones and weight gain however, as body shape can play a huge part when it comes to breast cancer. “Apple” shaped women, typically defined as woman who put weight around their mid section, are at small increased risk of breast cancer, compared to woman who are labelled as “pear shaped”. Pear shaped women are typically defined as women who add weight around their thighs and hips. As mentioned in our introduction, obesity and being overweight carries numerous risks and dangers to your body, not just breast cancer; and so it is important to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. A good diet and regular exercise is key to leading a happy and healthy life.

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

TOTAL BODY FITNESS 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Let's celebrate our 5th year Anniversary and Open House on Tuesday November 8, 2012 between 6-9 pm. We are hosting this together with Body Revival Spa and will be joined by Peel Regional Police. Bring all your friends to this exciting event which will be catered courtesy of Total Body Fitness and Body Revival Spa. By the way, bring family or friends to check out our studio and you receive $25 off your next service with us. It's our way of saying thank you. Hope to see you all there!

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Total Body Fitness Gives Tips on Cutting Down Your Sugar

There are many ways that you can cut down sugar from your diet. Eating less sugar can be very difficult and you really have to be dedicated in order to lose weight. Some tips are provided below and you should follow them carefully in order to start cutting down all those calories. · Eating less sugar means cutting down on your sugar intake. This does not mean that you have to stop eating everything that has sugar in it. You can start off slowly by taking out sugar from your coffee. The more sugar you eat chances are the more you will want it. You should gradually stop eating cakes, cookies and start eating healthy foods. · Start checking nutrition labels on everything so that you can understand how much fat is present in the item that you are about to ea . This will help you easily cut sugar from your diet. · If you are eating something with sugar, then you should eat half of it today and then save the rest for another day. This will help you immensely because you did not eat the entire thing in a day. Substitute refined sugar with other healthier options like honey, Stevia or other natural sweeteners but remember these types of sweeteners should also be used in moderation. · An easy way to cut sugar from your diet is by not buying anything that has sugar in it. You should get rid of those cookies, ice cream boxes, and cakes when you go on a diet. · You should also start establishing rules such as if you are having dessert after lunch, and then you will not eat dessert after dinner. You can reward yourself every now and then but do not cheat with your diet because this way you will never lose those pounds. · Eating less sugar means that you should stop buying canned vegetables, juices, and fruits. You should start buying fresh things so that you can become a leaner and healthier person. Eating less sugar is not that hard and you just have to know your limits. You do not have to cut out sugar from your diet completely because you need sugars to survive. You can eat sugar every now and then but just make sure that you do not overeat. You should know when to stop eating so that you do not take in too much sugar. Follow these tips and make your diet a successful one.

Friday, 2 November 2012