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Personal Trainer

South West Health Professional Center has an entire floor (3500 square feet) dedicated to our fitness center where patients are seen for training sessions to improve fitness, prevent injuries and improve their overall health. South West Health & Fitness is staffed by board certified chiropractors, and certified personal trainers. Upon completion of a thorough functional assessment, the fitness program is then tailored to meet your individual goals and assure that you will be exercising safely and effectively.

Looking for an exciting intense workout in a fun entertaining enviornment?
Leciana is one of the instructors at Bike2thebeat
click on the following link for more information http://www.bike2thebeat.com/

IS YOUR PROTEIN SUPPLEMEMNT HARMING YOUR HEALTH?
Click on the link below to read this story regarding the health of protein powders and drinks.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/01/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main6537686.shtml

Cyclist performance Costa Mesa

Cyclist Performance in Costa Mesa

Want to improve your performance on the bike? Costa Mesa's South West Health has partnered with ZenoLink which uses 3D motion analysis to gather research-level information about a cyclist’s peddling efficiency simply by videotaping that cyclist in action. ZenoLink’s proprietary software breaks down the video and produces a performance profile, which measures how effectively the cyclist utilizes peak speed output – his/her power potential. By measuring elements such as hip speed and leg speed, ZenoLink creates separate analyses of kinetic linking, stability and muscular loading. These are used to identify functional movement discrepancies that rob the cyclist of power, and to design a personalized Progressive Skills Training program that addresses those problem areas.
Below is a sample performance profile. This is the type of information that is generated from the 3D analysis. The information allows us to create specialized protocols called P.S.T. or progressive skills training. These PST's will improve the cyclists coordination and make them more efficient, leading to faster race times. For more information, contact us at 949-631-5226 Ext 10. www.3dsportsanalytics.com

Top seven reasons to exercise

Next summer will arrive and along with it will be the dreaded bathing suit season.

Whether you can't wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you're still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months.

But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to exercise:

#1: To Melt Fat Away
#2: To Alleviate Pain
#3: To Increase Lean Tissue
#4: To Stay Young
#5: To Prevent or Control Type 2 Diabetes
#6: To Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
#7: To Feel Great

Cake in a can

Vitaminwater Isn't Healthy, Rules Federal Judge

(La Mariposa)

A federal judge ruled this week that Vitaminwater will not, as its labels promise, keep you "healthy as a horse." Nor will it bring about a "healthy state of physical or mental being". Instead, Vitaminwater is really just a sugary snack food; non-carbonated fruit coke disguised as a sports drink. Because it's composed mostly of sugar and not vitamin-laden water, judge John Gleeson held that Vitaminwater's absurd marketing claims were likely to mislead consumers.

Bike 2 the Beat

Leciana CYCLE YOURSELF HAPPY AT BIKE2THEBEAT!

Bike2theBeat is the hottest indoor-cycling studio around. The exclusive “dancing on the bike” technique, led by exciting instructors like Leciana Zappala (above) moves your entire body for muscle toning, fat burning, and cardiovascular fitness. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while getting the workout of your life. For FREE intro classes and to reserve a bike, call 949.660.4970, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or stop by the studio at 3928 Campus Dr., Newport Beach. For a schedule, visit www.bike2thebeat.com.

Kettlebells

The kettlebell or girya (Russian: гиря) is a cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. Many companies produce their own brands of kettlebells and kettlebell exercise programs. Some modern kettlebells feature adjustable weights or are rubber coated to improve safety for floors.

While today, there are sizes that range from 5 lbs to 175 lbs, the traditional Russian kettlebell is usually one which weighs 1 Pood (roughly 16kg / 35lbs).

Unlike traditional dumbbells, the kettlebell's center of mass is extended beyond the hand, similar to a Clubbell. This allows for swing movements not possible with traditional dumbbells. Because more muscle groups are utilized in the swinging and movement of a kettlebell than during the lifting of dumbbells (particularly posterior chain and core muscles), a kettlebell workout is sometimes claimed to be more effective, and yields better results in less time (dependent on training goals).

Because the center of mass on a kettlebell "swings", micro-muscles are needed to balance a kettlebell, more so than a dumbbell. The existence of a handle allows for "release moves" which are not available to a dumbbell.

Variants of the kettle bell include bags filled with sand or steel shot. They also have a center of mass extended beyond the hand and allow for swing movements and release moves with added safety and added grip, wrist, arm and core strengthening due to the shifting fill material.