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Climbing to the Top and Challenging Yourself Physically in Personal Training
Posted by Marissa Kristal Nov 20, 2009
Remember Sharon Rosenberg? A few months ago, she shared with us her amazing personal training success story. With the help of her trainer, Zelig Arceta, Sharon went from a size 24 to a size 12. Since her story ran, Sharon has lost an additional 65 pounds! Way to go, Sharon!
When people make commitments to getting fit and healthy, there is no limit to what they can accomplish. Case-in-point, Sharon recently participated in a physical challenge along with her trainer, Zelig, and some other Life Time members. Want to be inspired? In her own words, read what she achieved. And remember, you can do it too!
“Zelig and I and some of his other clients participated in SkyRise Chicago on November 15th, the tallest indoor stair-climb in the world, to benefit Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. It's 103 floors, or 2,109 steps to the top…It was a lot of fun. By the way, I am now down 65 pounds, and still going strong!”
In what ways have you challenged yourself physically? Share your stories in the comments section!
If you need another reason to incorporate yoga into your fitness routine, here it is: a new study has found that yoga may increase your heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of the variation in the beat-to-beat interval, a major component in determining heart health. A recent study conducted with 84 male volunteers by the India Institute of Technology confirmed that those who practiced yoga were more likely to have a better HRV. Read on for this story...
"Yoga isn’t just about staying in shape and relaxing. A new study finds people who practice yoga have higher heart rate variability, which is a sign of a healthy heart.
"Researchers in India studied the heart rate variability (HRV) in two groups of healthy men aged 18 to 48 years old. Half practiced yoga regularly and half did not.
"They found that individuals who regularly do yoga have a higher HRV, compared to those who do not do it. HRV refers to the beat-to-beat changes in heart rate. In healthy individuals HRV is high whereas cardiac abnormalities lead to a low HRV.
"Anecdotal evidence suggests that yoga practice may improve health through breathing exercises, stretching, postures, relaxation, and meditation.
"And, previous studies have shown practicing yoga can lower the risk of developing heart disease.
"Certain yoga poses, including the mountain pose, warrior pose, triangle pose, tree pose and lotus pose are believed to contribute to greater heart health, according to YogaMiracles.com. Other heart healthy benefits of practicing yoga include reducing stress, increasing flexibility and providing an overall calming."
Source: Author Sandra Cooper from DrCutler.com
For more in-depth information about the study, visit Yoga Boosts Heart Health.
Changes coming faster than kids growing out of their shoes! in Notes from the Community Manager
Posted by Robert Stanke Nov 20, 2009
