Save the date: November 14, 2009
Back with popular demand! NEW LOCATION!!!
Els Life Fitness
Presents
Fitness, Obesity & Nutrition Awareness Day!
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More then one-third of U.S. adult were obese in 2005-2006. Where do we stand now? And are you amongst this group?
Come join other and myself for a day of fitness and awareness!
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Date: Saturday; October 10th, 2009
Time: 12-2pm
Location: 131 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023-3201
(Between Amsterdam and Columbus)
Fee: $20 at the door
($15 in advance through www.elslifefitness.com/featuresnevents.html)
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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: “Crunch it up!” with Ena Shed
http://www.creativityisme.com/
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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…
Tradition is what you resort to when you don't have the time or the money to do it right. - Kurt Herbert Alder
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Simply for your BODY
Feel the burn for the week…
~ Abs ~
Exercise for the week…
~ Supine Reverse Crunches ~
1) Starting Position: Lie in a supine (on your back) position on a mat with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor and arms spread out to your sides with your palms facing down. Gently exhale, stiffen your torso by contracting your abdominal/core muscles ("bracing") and slowly lift your feet off the floor, raising your knees directly above your hips while maintaining a 90 degree bend in the knees. Hold this position and breathe normally. Use your arms as a balance support.
2) Upward Phase: Exhale, contract your abdominal, core and hip flexor muscles and slowly raise your hips off the mat, rolling your spine up as if trying to bring your knees towards your head (your hips and pelvis should move towards your rib cage). Avoid any change in the angle of your knees during the roll-up. Use your arms and hands to assist with maintaining your balance and continue to curl-up until your spine cannot roll any further. Hold this position briefly.
3) Downward Phase: Gently inhale and lower your spine back towards the mat in a controlled fashion, moving your upper thighs backwards until they are positioned directly over your hips. Continue rolling out until your spine and pelvis (hips) contact the mat and your knees are positioned directly over the your hips with a 90 degree bend with your lower leg.
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…
~ Shrimp ~
Nutritional facts about Shrimp…
Shrimp ranks second to tuna as Americans' favorite seafood. Like chicken, the dense white meat of shrimp has a fresh, mild flavor that combines well with… (More)
Shrimp/3 ounces cooked
Calories
84
Total fat (g)
0.9
Saturated fat (g)
0.3
Monounsaturated fat (g)
0.2
Polyunsaturated fat (g)
0.4
Dietary fiber (g)
0
Protein (g)
18
Carbohydrate (g)
0
Cholesterol (mg)
166
Sodium (mg)
191
Vitamin B12 (mcg)
1.3
Iron (mg)
2.6
Selenium (mcg)
34
Dish for the week…
~ Sautéed Shrimp with Basil & Cherry Tomatoes (Serving: 4 / Prep Time: 30 min.)
If you like, turn this into a one-dish dinner by tossing the shrimp and its sauce with a bowl of pasta. Serve a salad of mixed greens on the side.
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, slivered
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic, and cook until the scallions are slightly softened, about 1 minute.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque on the outside but still a bit translucent in the center, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, basil, and salt to the skillet and cook until the tomatoes are softened and begin to get juicy, about 4 minutes.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir until opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Stir in the mint and serve.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 108 calories, 3.3g total fat (.6g saturated), 135mg cholesterol, 1.4g dietary fiber (.2g soluble), 4g carbohydrate, 15g protein, 454mg sodium.Good source of: selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D.
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Simply for your SOUL
Relaxation tip for the week…
Smile :0)
Yoga pose for the week…
~ Shooting Bow Pose ~
1) Sit on the floor with the legs together and extended straight out in front. Keep the back straight, shoulders level and head straight. Place the hands, palms down, flat on top of the thighs then inhale deeply.
2) Exhale and reach down and loop the forefinger of the right hand around the big toe of the right foot and grasp the left foot with the left hand.
3) Inhale and pull the right foot back placing the big toe next to the right ear. Straighten the back as much s possible and hold the posture for the duration of the inhale breath.
4) Exhale and return to the seated position of step #1 then repeat the posture on the opposite side.
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Other News / Links
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Exercise and Asthma
Asthma is an increasingly common lung disease in the U.S. People who have asthma have inflamed and highly irritable airways. When the airways are exposed to irritants, they narrow, making breathing more difficult. Signs of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing, especially at night and early in the morning. Common irritants include tobacco smoke, air pollution, viral infection and allergens like dust mites and cat dander. Vigorous exercise also can act like an irritant by triggering airway spasm and narrowing. This is referred to as exercise-induced asthma. (More)
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Contact Information
Els Life Fitness
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