Save the date: August 15, 2009

Els Life Fitness

Presents

A Day of Fitness and Fun!

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Staying fit is a total Mind, Body & Soul experience!

1st ~ It starts with the mind. You must make the decision to change your life and improve
your health.
2nd ~ You must educate yourself on nutrition and develop healthy eating habits.
3rd ~ You must find a fitness program / activity that makes you happy and then stick with it.

Yes it's easy as 1,2,3...

Come join others and myself for a day of fitness & self awareness!
Let’s make these steps into your reality!!!

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Date: Saturday; August 15th, 2009
Time: 1-3pm
Location: 1457 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
(Liberty Tax Service, on the corner of E. 28th St)
Fee: $20 at the door
($15 in advance through www.elslifefitness.com/featuresnevents.html)

So put on your sneakers & grab a towel, and get ready to work it out!

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10% of all funds will go to support the: Food Bank for NY

http://www.elslifefitness.com/

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Come join us at:
Els Life Fitness Networking Family
A soulful awareness networking family where one can share and gain information about health & fitness, spiritually, beauty, business and more…

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Fit & Fabulous: “Fitness to Go!” with Ena Shed

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Please support my mother (a 3rd time survivor), for a good cause… The two day, AVON 09’Walk for Breast Cancer.

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~ Live! Online Personal Training
~ Els WALK / JOG Fit Cardio Group
~ TTPlan 40 - Health and weight management program
~ Video Fitness Tips


And much more…

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Simply for your MIND

Food for thought…

We all carry around so much pain in our hearts. Love and pain and beauty. They all seem to go together like one little tidy confusing package. It's a messy business, life. It's hard to figure--full of surprises. Some good. Some bad. - Henry Bromel, Northern Exposure, The Big Kiss, 1991.


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Simply for your BODY

Feel the burn for the week…

~ Back ~

Exercise for the week…

~ Bird-Dog ~

1) Starting Position: Kneel on an exercise mat or floor, positioning your knees and feet hip-width apart, with your feet dorsi-flexed (toes pointing towards your body).

2) Slowly lean forward to place your hands on the mat, positioning them directly under your shoulders at shoulder-width with your fingers facing forward. Reposition your hands and knees as necessary so that your knees are directly under your hips and hands are directly under your shoulders.

3) Stiffen your core and abdominal muscles to position your spine in a neutral position, avoid any excessive sagging or arching.

4) Upward Phase: This exercise involves simultaneous movement of your leg and contralateral (opposite) arm. This exercise is best performed facing a mirror. Hip Extension: Slowly extend your left hip (raise and straighten the knee) attempting to extend it until it is at, or near parallel, to the floor without any rotation in the hip. Your goal is to keep both hips parallel to the floor. The use of a light bar placed across the hips, parallel to the waistline of your pants, provides visual feedback to hip rotation and what corrections are needed.

5) Shoulder flexion: Slowly flex your right arm (raise and straighten the arm) attempting to raise it until it is at, or near parallel, to the floor without any tilting at the shoulders. Your goal is to keep the both shoulders parallel to the floor. The use of a light bar placed across the shoulders provides visual feedback to shoulder rotation and what corrections are needed. Your head should remain aligned with the spine throughout the movement.

6) The degree of hip extension and shoulder flexion is determined by the ability to control against movement in the low back. As the leg is raised, individuals may witness an increase in lumbar lordosis (low back sagging). Only raise the limbs to heights where the low back position can be maintained through the combined actions of the core and abdominal muscles.

7) Downward Phase: Gently lower yourself back to your starting position and repeat with the opposite limbs.

Before beginning any fitness program, always see a qualified healthcare provider for advice and to address any questions or concerns. The exercises presented on this website are for suggestion only and should not be substituted for medical diagnosis or treatment. Participate at your own risk and stop if you feel faint or experience shortness of breath.


Food for the week…

~ Water Chestnuts ~



Nutritional facts about Water Chestnuts…

Anyone who has eaten in a Chinese restaurant is probably familiar with water chestnuts: Their crisp white flesh has a mildly sweet flavor and a crunchy texture that is actually closer to apples than to any kind of nut. In their fresh form, they do look like chestnuts, but they are not nuts. When added to dishes, they contribute hardly any Fat. (More)

Dish for the week…

~ Thai-Style Vegetable Stew (Serving: 4 / Prep Time: 25 min.)

The Thai influence here is in the form of chopped fresh mint and basil. If you have the time, drains the tofu on paper towels for awhile to firm it up before adding to the stew. A really good accompaniment to this would be jasmine rice flavored with 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract in the cooking water.

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 pound cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the scallions and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until the scallions are softened, about 2 minutes.

2. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are almost tender, about 4 minutes.

3. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil. Add the peas, water chestnuts, mint, and basil, and simmer gently for 3 minutes to blend the flavors.

4. Stir in the tofu and simmer just until it is warmed through, about 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information
Per serving: 225 calories, 7.8g total fat (0.9g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 9g dietary fiber (0.9g soluble), 28g carbohydrate, 15g protein, 369mg sodium.Good source of: calcium, fiber, iron, niacin, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, thiamin.


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Simply for your SOUL

Relaxation tip for the week…

Get a back rub…


Yoga pose for the week…

~ The Plow Pose ~

1) Lie flat on the back in the shava-asana.

2) Inhale through the nostrils. Place the palms face-down on the floor. Keeping the hips on the floor, bend the knees and bring them up toward the stomach while exhaling.

3) Inhale, then while exhaling, raise the legs straight up perpendicular to the floor. You may support your hips with your hands or leave the arms flat on the floor, whichever is most comfortable.

4) Exhale and continue to raise the legs over the head, bending at the waist, lifting the back and buttocks until the toes touch the floor directly in back of the head. Keep the feet together. If the lower back is supported by the hands try returning the arms flat to the floor with the palms facing down. If you are unable to comfortably place the arms on the floor continue to support the lower back with the hands.

5) Keep the knees straight. Breath slowly through the nostrils and hold the posture for several minutes. If you cannot touch the floor with your toes hold them as close to the floor as possible and continue to exert effort to lower them.

6) Reverse the steps to return to the shava-asana.


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Other News / Links

Articles…

Blueberry Muffin Powerhouse
Berries, rich in antioxidants, may actually help reverse some of the effects of aging. More

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Can antioxidants cause cancer?

For years, scientists believed carotenoids and retinoids, such as the Antioxidant Vitamin A, might help prevent two major causes of death in the United States – lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. But a 1995 landmark study found the combination supplementation of beta-carotene and vitamin A may actually increase your risk of developing or dying from lung cancer or cardiovascular disease. (More)

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Active Seniors Enjoy Life More
Good news for older adults: part of the prescription for a healthier, better retirement is exercise. Physical activity protects against declining health and fitness and adds years to your life. Join the growing number of older adults who are actively demonstrating that exercise helps keep a body strong. (More)
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Contact Information

Els Life Fitness
(646) 528-7341
els@elslifefitness.com
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