Discover This Fruit I Never Heard Of

As I talked about above, Kevin Gianni talks alot about eating raw food which is one of my favorite things to do. This is why I enjoy the blog so much.

Raw Food, Fitness, Life and Music

I've been visiting the blog from Kevin Gianni where he is trying to change the world "one show at a time". I am enjoying it, especially the food preparation videos.
The fitness videos are okay except for the part where he is twisting to warm up before doing some ab exercises and the lack of any attention to core stabilization awareness while performing the exercises. This could lead to a back injury.
So just make sure you tighten your abs, buttock and pelvic area if you perform the exercises in this blog. Otherwise, I like the blog very much and enjoy the food preparation tips in the kitchen. Next time I go to the grocery store I'm buying some collards so I can make the vegetable wraps. Her is the link to the blog. Enjoy.
Cecelia at www.myfitness24-7.com

http://renegadehealth.com/blog/

Cellulite Does Not Descriminate

I was discussing cellulite with a girlfriend today and some of the products that are out in the market. It seems that there is a epidemic of cellulite in the world. Even those celebrities that are firm and fit still have cellulite.



Apparently, there is a product by Nu Skin that can be used at home. Its a Galvanic device the improves the appearance of cellulite. I haven't tried it yet but I will soon as I am very skeptical. Heck, if Beyonce and the other celebs haven't found a cure what hope is there for me? This device reportedly also can improve hair growth, tone skin and muscle and lift your butt! Does this sound too good to be true? Here is the German video on this product:



I don't know. I wonder how many of these treatments it takes and what the cost is of this device and the creams and gels. I would think that the general public would lean towards a more faster and permanent result like plastic surgery. What do you think?
Cecelia at myfitness24-7.com

Could This Be My Next Comfortable Shoe?

I've been wearing the MBT Shoes for three months. My posture has definitely improved as well as leg, butt and lower abs have become more toned. Being on my feet every day for 5-8 hours still makes my legs and feet feel tired and sore. However to a lesser extent than any other shoe I have tried so far. I have not tried the Z-Coil she yet and I am in the process of researching them. Again, another ugly shoe.
I do not like the look of the coil in the heel. I understand it costs $35 to add a cover over the coil. The shoes cost around $200. (MBT shoes cost around $255 depending on the style.) I think it would be well worth it. I saw a couple of nurses wearing the Z-Coil athletic shoe at Stanford Hospital. In speaking with them, they stated that the shoes really alleviate the impact on their feet and legs.
Here is a short video showing the athletic shoe. Picture a white leather cover over the heel area.

Take The Knots and Kinks Out Of Your Muscles

During these winter months, I've felt my body tighten up. In going out in the cold, I naturally constrict my body. Consequently, I don't feel as loose as I would like to. Sometimes the tissue around the muscles (fascia) gets knotted up or sticks to the muscle fibers. This causes the muscles to tighten and/or lose the normal motion that is supposed to exist in the fibers. Circulation and oxygen is also decreased due to restricted motion. For this problem, we often recommend massage therapy or a technique called Myofascial Release. If we cannot afford to pay for this treatment or do not have the time, "Self-Myofascial Release" can be performed with a foam roller. I have taken these videos from YouTube that can demonstrate how to go about this. These videos are somewhat slow but once you learn the technique, its yours.
If you have a particularly tender point and you work it really well to loosen it, you may want to apply a cold pack for 15-20 minutes afterward to reduce any inflammation and increase circulation and faster healing.

Your Six Pack Abs Are Just Around The Corner

I've been watching several videos on the quickest and most effective way to get "Six Pack Abs". There appears to be many ways this can be done in anywhere from 10, 6 and 4 minute routines. However, most of the videos are not comprehensive in explaining d how important it is to work the back also. Lets face it, poor posture will cause your abs to sag. A great abs workout should include the whole mide section including the sides and back. I found this video from ww.Buzz.com which I think is excellent and I highly recommend it. It might seem slow because of the explanations but once you get the message and the correct form on how to perform these simple abs exercises, you will be able to do them on your own at home. Performing them daily would be ideal in the beginning for a couple of weeks. Then, you can go to 3-4 times a week. These are good basic exercises that you can add to your routine when you are on the go or traveling and want to get your ab work in.

I hope you enjoyed the video. It may seem cut and dry, but it really explains the importance of FORM which cannot be overemphasized in order to get good results and prevent injury.
Cecelia @www.myfitness24-7.com

Spark Up Your Indoor Workout This Winter

I found out about the DVD Rockin'Body Cardio by reading USA Today. I found it to be
fun and easy to follow. I also liked the music and beat. The instructor is great
(in my opion) and does a good job of keeping you going and interested. Its a good way to get your energy up and improve your mood during these dreary winter days when its pouring rain outside and messy.


The moves and steps aren't difficult and the whole routine seems straight-forward and uncomplicated (I like it simple).