Monday, May 25, 2009

The #1 supplement thats ORGANIC and GLUTEN FREE!!

The best supplement that BODY N RICHED TAKES is VEGA SPORT

Providing sustaining energy, enhanced mental focus and increased aerobic and anaerobic capacity, Vega Sport Performance Optimizer beverage also replenishes electrolytes and reduces inflammation, joint and muscle pain to assist recovery. Sporting a synergistic array of organic plant-based ingredients and free of common allergens such as gluten, dairy and soy, Vega Sport will help take you to the next level, safely and naturally.

Monday, May 18, 2009

5 WAYS TO STOKE YOUR METABOLISM!!

Simple strategies are the secret to a healthy lifestyle. No earth-shattering breakthroughs that are impossible to implement here. Just simple ways to get your metabolic fire blazing. Make these five tips habit and you'll burn more calories, boost energy, and look and perform better.

1. Don't Skip Breakfast

When you wake up in the morning from that wonderful beauty sleep, rested or not, your metabolism is running at the lowest gear of the entire day. Your body is running on fumes. The second you eat something, your body cranks into gear and metabolically starts working at a higher rate. That shower with the Irish Spring may wake your mind and your senses up, but that breakfast wakes up your metabolism.

2. Don't Skip Meals

You should be eating every 2-3 hours. When the body has to digest food, it has to work to get it broken down into a usable form. The fancy term for this is "the thermic effect." What does this mean to you? It means that every time you eat, your body has to rev up the furnace to break that food down. That doesn't mean you should eat huge meals every three hours or swing by to get a quarter-pounder a few times a day. Simply eat a combo of high-fiber carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats every three hours, in portions that are correct for your size and activity level. When it comes to the number of meals, less is not more. In fact, more meals, means more metabolic revving, so eat wisely, but eat up.

3. Include a Lean Protein Source with Every Meal

When you eat protein, it is like throwing lighter fluid onto the fire in that wood burning stove. So include a lean protein source with every meal to get a little extra burst of metabolic power. When choosing your protein, remember that fewer legs equals better protein. In other words, fish have no legs and are a lean and healthy source of protein. Turkey and chicken have two legs—take off the skin and don't fry it and you have a fabulous source of protein. With anything that is or comes from an animal with four legs, be selective. Lean cuts of red meat and low-fat or non-fat dairy are the only way to go.

4. Exercise is a Must

When we exercise, we have this great post-exercise period called "EPOC." Exercise Post Oxygen Consumption equals more calories burned. The magnitude of the EPOC can change with different types of training. Weight training and circuit training where you have 40-70 seconds under tension per set will rev up the metabolism (So, count to 4 on each rep in the set). Interval training can also bump up the metabolic marvel. Bottom line: All training will create EPOC, but these exercises will give you the most bang for your buck. Try to do them four days per week and save the long easy sessions for your recovery days.

5. Drink Green Tea

Green tea has a natural component that helps to speed up the metabolism. Not the box tea, but brew-it-yourself with boiling water and a tea-bag-type tea. Green tea contains substances called catechins that stimulate the body to burn calories (rev up the metabolic furnace). Researchers have proven this and studies showing that four cups of green tea per day can help reduce body fat have been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Added bonus? Catechins have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, anti-cancer properties, and may help control cholesterol levels.


Thursday, May 14, 2009

PERSONAL TRAINER

Fitness - Michael Sedlak
I work in the fitness industry and am a very athletic and active 31 year old. I didn't think there was much that I could do to add to my fitness regime, until I was introduced to BODYNRICHED. I was very hesitant to try a Trainer, thinking that it was probably all the same and low-key for me. I was amazed. While the BODYNRICHED series is designed for people at all levels, I was astonished at how challenging it was for me. I had sustained a number of serious injuries through athletics over the years: so decided to strengthen my core and needed that extra push.

Monday, May 11, 2009

A recipe, for chocolate lovers...

MACASURE CHOCOLAT PUDDING

1 package firm silken tofu, drained and at room temperature
3 Macasure Chocolat bars, broken in to pieces
1/2 cup almond milk, warmed slightly
1 tsp quality vanilla

-Place tofu in food processor fitted with a blade.
-Melt chocolat slowly in double boiler or in microwave until smooth, add to food processor along with warmed almond milk and vanilla.
-Process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl if necessary.
-Dish in to individual serving bowls or one bowl and refrigerate until cold (if you can wait). Top with berries, hemp seed nuts or ground flax seeds for extra goodness.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Supplement for BODYNRICHED: VEGA SPORT

Kombucha

A popular health elixir in Asia, kombucha is a fermented tea, rich in organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids,and antioxidants. It acts as a natural muscle relaxant, helping muscles move with greater fluidity and ease, resulting in less energy expenditure and ultimately enhanced endurance. Kombucha culture is also a liver detoxifier which helps speed up recovery following a workout.

Yerba Mate

Yerba mate is rich in antioxidants, chlorophyll and trace minerals. It aids in digestion and boosts mental and physical performance through mild stimulation of the adrenal glands. Increased mental focus is a significant benefit to the athlete as it improves the ability to get into the zone and perform without distraction. Unlike coffee, yerba mate will not cause jitters nor dehydration.

Green Tea

Rich in cell-protecting polyphenols, green tea is packed with powerful antioxidants which improve immune system function. Green tea also provides a natural source of caffeine which lightly stimulates the adrenal glands, heightens mental focus and readies the body for peak performance. Green tea has also been shown to assist fat metabolization which can reduce body fat over time.

Rhodiola Extract (3% rosavin)

Rhodiola is proven to improve mood, physical and mental performance. It helps dilate blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow capacity throughout the body and reducing energy requirements placed on the cardiovascular system. Taking rhodiola before a workout can also enhance recovery by normalizing heart rate and improving protein synthesis post-workout.

Panax Ginseng Extract (4% ginsenosides)

A powerful adaptogen, ginseng strengthens the immune system and helps reduce stress and cortisol levels. Taking ginseng pre-workout will allow the body to be physically pushed further while delaying the onset of muscle fatigue. It also boosts energy and improves adrenal function without stimulation to reduce recovery time.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Uncomplementary Stress

1. High net-gain nutrition reduces overall stress
2.Exercise breaks down muscle tissue cells and therefore allows good nutrition to rebuild cells
3.Better rest leads to more energy and hence better quality exercise
4. Reduced stress leads to more energy and hence better quality exercise
5. Better nutrition creates a stronger body and hence fuels better exercise performance
6.Moderate exercise improves sleep quality
7.Reduced stress leads to lower cortisol levels and hence improved sleep quality
8. High net-gain nutrition reduces overall stress and therefore improves sleep quality
9. High-quality sleep reduces cortisol levels and overall stress
10. Better quality sleep leads to fewer junk food cravings