Seated Row, One Of My Favorite Exercises

The seated row is one of my favorite exercises for strengthening and developing my upper back.  Watch as I demonstrate the proper way to do this exercise.

Those Pryamid Things

I've been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years now and I make a really good living doing what I love. However, if I'm not in front of a client, I'm not not making money.  Although I've saved and invested well, I've recently investigated ways to leverage my income. What I found was that network marketing was the best avenue for me to pursue.

"Network marketing" you say! "You mean those pryamid things?"  No, I mean a business model that gives a person of average means an avenue to create wealth with little upfront investment.   The RICHEST man in the world is WARREN BUFFET. He owns 3 Direct Selling Companies and has said "They are the BEST INVESTMENTS I EVER MADE."

By the way,pryamids are illegal and network marketing is not a pyramid. Network marketing has been around for over 50 years. It's kind of like starting your own franchise at a fraction of the cost. You multiply your efforts and income through a network of people you help to build successful businesses.  You share in the profit that everyone on your team makes.  That's called leveraging your income.  Thus, you keep making an income even when you are not working, similar to getting paid a royality.

Since I'm a personal trainer, I chose a company that makes health and wellness products for my network marketing company.  The products I sell compliment my personal training business.  Typically I would recommend nutritional products for clients and send them to a nutrition store to purchase them and now I just send them to my online website to buy them.  I now get paid a commission, where as before no one at the nutrition store ever paid me anything.  Not only that, I'm also teaching others in the health and fitness industry to build successful business and I'm getting paid a commission on their efforts.

But, you say "I'm not good at selling anything".  Think about this, you do network marketing every time you recommend a good restaurant, a good banker, or any other good service you have ever had to a family member or a friend.  Network marketing is just sharing a product or service you believe in with your family and friends, you do it all the time.

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Heard of The Metaboliq ?

The Best weight maintenance system that I have ever seen in my 18 years as a personal trainer.
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The Science Behind Correcting Your Metabolism

Recently I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Donald Layman, the man behind the science of Qivana's Metaboliq weight loss and maintenance system.  I'm a personal trainer and I became interested in the Metaboliq system because the science behind it backs-up all the information I have been telling my clients and others for over 20 years about the correct way to lose weight and keep it off.

Qivana's Metaboliq System is the first weight management system clinically proven and scientifically engineered to correct the underlying cause of weight gain - your metabolism.  It is the culmination of 90 peer-reviewed studies and ground-breaking discoveries, published in scientific journals over the past 30 years by metabolic scientist Dr. Donald K. Layman. Dr Layman's achievements have earned him international accolades and awards as a world-leading expert in human metabolism.

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Donald K. Layman

Professor Emeritus of Nutrition
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
B.S., 1972, Illinois State University, Normal
M.S., 1974, Illinois State University, Normal
Ph.D., 1978, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Campus Address: 437 Bevier Hall
Email: dlayman@illinois.edu
Phone:             217-333-1616      

Research Interests:

My laboratory is working to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in adult health. Our research is focused on the impact of diet and exercise on adult health problems of obesity, type 2 diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome. Exercise is of obvious importance to health in maintenance of lean body mass, energy expenditure and weight control. Surprisingly little is known about amino acid requirements during exercise or the impact of amino acids on metabolic regulation. We have helped to define roles of the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) in skeletal muscle metabolism. BCAA provide an important energy source for muscle during exercise and also serve as a critical regulator of muscle protein synthesis during recovery. During exercise, oxidation of BCAA increases, resulting in production of the amino acid alanine and a rapid decline in plasma levels of BCAA. Amino acid supplements prevent this decline in plasma amino acids, enhance recovery of muscle protein synthesis and interact with insulin to help stabilize blood glucose. We are continuing this research to define mechanisms for control of muscle protein synthesis and differences in dietary protein needs for men versus women and for adults with sedentary versus active lifestyles.

Representative Publications

Baum, J.I., D.K. Layman, G.G. Freund, K.A. Rahn, M.T. Nakamura, and B.E. Yudell. (2006) A reduced carbohydrate, increased protein diet stabilizes glycemic control and minimizes adipose tissue glucose disposal in rats. J. Nutr. 136:1855-1861.

Layman, D.K. and D.A. Walker. (2006) Potential importance of leucine in treatment of obesity and the metabolic syndrome. J. Nutr. 136:S319-323.

Baum, J.I., J.E. Seyler, J.C. O'Conner, G.G. Freund, T.G. Anthony, and D.K. Layman. (2005) Leucine effects on PI3-kinase and insulin signaling in rat skeletal muscle. Am. J. Physiol. 288:E86-91.

Layman, D.K., E. Evans, J.I. Baum, J. Seyler, D.J. Erickson, and R.A. Boileau. (2005) Dietary protein and exercise have additive effects on body composition during weight loss in adult women. J. Nutr. 135:1903-1910.

Layman, D.K. and J.I. Baum. (2004) Dietary protein impact on glycemic control during weight loss. J. Nutr. 134:S968-973.

Layman, D.K., R.A. Boileau, D.J. Erickson, J.E. Painter, H. Shiue, C. Sather, and D.D. Christou. (2003) A reduced ratio of carbohydrate to protein improves body composition and blood lipid profiles in adult women. J. Nutr. 133:411-417.

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health With Nitric Oxide

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The future of cardiovascular health has been revolutionized by one single molecule called Nitric Oxide.  The discovery of Nitric Oxide and its function has been called one of the most important findings in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Its continual production in the body is essential to the health and longevity of the cardiovascular system.

Nitric Oxide also know as N-O, is a gas that is naturally produced throughout the body which acts as a messenger enabling several critical processes.  When produced it sends a message to the blood vessels to relax and expand.  Thus, the end result of N-O production is increased blood flow and better circulation, making it literally the key to healthier living. Improved circulation means more oxygen and vital nutrients being distributed to muscles, organs, and tissues.

Good health starts and ends with your heart and an efficient vascular system.  Everyday your heart beats approximately 100,000 times, moving over 2,000 gallons of blood through more than 100,000 miles of  blood vessels.  Because it's delivering oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the body healthy circulation is critical to the health of every cell, organ, and function in the body.

As you age your body's ability to produce beneficial levels of N-O decreases, thus causing a loss in the efficiency of your vascular system to deliver blood throughout your body. When your body produces less N-O, your arteries begin to stiffen and narrow which can lead to elevated blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, chronic inflammation, and decreased sexual function.

There are numerous products on the market that use an amino acid called L-arginine  as a primary ingredient to boost N-O production in the body.  However, scientist estimate that as much as 50 percent of N-O in the body comes from sources other than L-arginine.  Also, the body's process of converting L-arginine to N-O is complex and requires several additional molecules to be present in order for completion.

Now a company called Qivana has introduced a unique all botanically based product called Prime Nitric Oxide Activator which doesn't rely entirely on L-arginine as a precursor to N-O production in the body.  Prime Nitric Oxide Activator is the only product on the market which causes your body to use all it's know pathways to increase and restore N-O levels in the body.

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The Eating To Maximize Fat Burning

I've been drinking protein based shakes for breakfast for many years.  I always mix some whey protein, and frozen fruit, to make a smoothie with the right combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat.  Combining the proper ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and fat to maximize fat burning is what I've done as a natural bodybuilder for over 20 years.  I know it works because at 217 lbs I keep my body fat below 12 percent year around.

Several months ago I was introduced to a natural nutritional company called Qivana, that made a meal replacement shake based on the correct ratio of nutrients to maximize fat burning in your body.  I've tried the shakes for over 4 months now and I must confess that I've gotten even leaner without eating or training any differently than normal.  Finally, there's a company manufacturing a product that actually helps your body to burn fat more efficiently.  The product is called Metaboliq.  I suggest you try it for yourself.

You can find this product and more information about this amazing company by following this link: Qivana

Healthy eating - nutrianswers.com

Here's some good advice if you are having trouble changing your eating habits
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