FEBRUARY 2012 MAX MUSCLE MAGAZINE

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HEROES36 Everyday Heroes

Find out how these Max Muscle

customers have improved their

health and changed their bodies

and lives for the better.

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HEALTH18 Healthy Hearts

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Yoga can ease the mind and

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correctly, can blast fat, too!

28 Your Yoga RetreatSix amazing destinations

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Your teen athlete needs to follow

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Find out more from the National

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50 Make It Work For YouIf you want to lose weight, but

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52Affordable & HealthyAmericans are suffering from

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COLUMNS14 Forever Young40 MaxForm Champ

60Ask Dr. Harvey

IN EVERY ISSUE4 Editors Note8 President's Point

10 Contributors12 Feedback Buzz

16 Health Beat

62What's Hot

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InvigoratingYoga

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6How To AffordHealthy Foods(It's Not As Hard As You Think!)

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PublisherJoe Wells Enterprises,Inc.

Executive EditorSean GreeneEditor-in-Chief/Creative Director

LaRue Novick

Proofreader Tariq Ahmad

MAX SPORTS & FITNESS210W. Taft Avenue

City ofOrange, CA 92865

(714) 456-0700

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Max Sports &Fitness Magazine is published monthly

by Joe Wells Enterprises,Inc. and may not be repro-

duced without express written permission, all rights

reserved. No liability is assumed by Joe Wells Enter-

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promote or endorse the use of steroids or other

illegal substances. For more information concerning

diet and nutrition, recalled products, steroids and

other related products and issues, please visit the

Federal Food and Drug Administrations Web site at

www.fda.gov.

We reserve the right to refuse advertising withoutexplanation.

Lisa Maiorana, Abby Hoeffner,Don Dona,

Linda Hepler,Jessica Wyland,Lisa Moretti,

Koya Webb,Scott Herkes, Chad Case,

Patrick Cunningham,Susan Irby

James Patrick, Bruno,FrankFontanilla, Albert Evangelista

Advisory Board

Contributing Writers

Contributing Photographers

Rand McClain,DO; Ron Higuera,DC, MS,ART; Robert Goldman,DO,PhD; Gary

Brazina, MD,FACS; Charles Poliquin, BS, MS;

Phil Harvey,PhD,RD,FACN

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Sean Greene is president of Max Muscle and the Executive Editor of MS&F.

THIS MONTH, we willoffer Max Muscle customers

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My name is Shannon

Jay Dougherty. I am a

fitness and lifestyle model,

trainer, bikini competitor

and mother. I don't

take myself seriously

and create "out of thebox" workouts just to

prove you can have fun,

be silly and still get a

great workout. My motto

is, any timeand any

placeis good for a

workout. I want to show

mothers and other women

how to make moving fun,

especially with their kids.

I enjoyed reading about

Don Donas journey to

a brand new man fromthe October issue of

MS&F. Way to go, Don!

Check out my website

for fun fitness tips: www.

shannonjaydougherty.com.

A LIFE TRANSFORMED!I have struggled with my weight since I was very young and had even suffered through hearttroubles at the age of 24! I didn't know when I met Scott Hinsch, owner of Max Muscle,Longmont, that our friendly handshake would become a life-changing moment.

Since 2003, I have only been in two photos. One, an up close portrait taken just beforemoving to Northern Colorado from Maryland in 2003 (shown below, left). Another was in ourbackyard that same summer. These pictures show a face of a very tired, depressed, angry andtruly non-confident, nor hopeful person. Now, thanks to Scott Hinsch and his educated andalways excited staff in Longmont, I lost 135 pounds and have finally struck my goal of gettingdown to 200 pounds!

Without taking Scott's advice, I would have never been so energized to work out, to play,to cycle all over Northern Colorado or to just get moving or be confident for the first time inmy life. One friend even told me that I was deemed "scary" by a few people just a coupleyears ago.

I have very simple stats that show the effect of the educational value of going to MaxMuscle: pants before were a size 48 and after, they are a size 34. Shirts before were sizeXXXL and after, L...Yeah, LARGE! I never thought I would be able to walk into any clothingstore and buy and wear anything I want. Big and Tall sections are so 2003!

After finding a new life and a joy of being alive, I could not be anymore thankful to Scott

and the entire Max Muscle and MyMaxMuscle community. I owe them so much. While I trainfor my first century(100-mile) bike ridethis summer, my FBXand EnduroMax mixwill be with me everymile.

Thank you foreverMax Muscle. And,Happy Anniversaryto you, Max MuscleLongmont!

Dan Jacks, 32, Mead,

Colorado via email

FEEDBACKBUZZ Picture ofthe Month!

BEFORE AFTER

CUSTOMERS FOR LIFEIn September, while heading toMt. Pleasant, SC to Whole Foods

to do our our organic/health food

shopping, we spotted a new Max

Muscle. We travel 45 miles in order

to get quality foods and supplements.

We turned into the Plaza to see that

the store had just closed for the day.

We decided to peek in the window

to see if we could see the type of

products they sold having never been

in one. The owner, George Hogan,

was closing things down inside. Once

he spotted us, he opened the door.

THAT GESTURE HAS CHANGED

OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER!

I am indebted to George because

now my husband, Greg, and I are on

a SERIOUS quest to be healthy and

well. I have started my customized

nutrition program and Greg decidedto enter the MaxForm Life Challenge.

We ALWAYS get the knowledge

and patience we need when we

purchase products. We feel like we

have made new life-long friends who

are genuinely concerned for our well-

being and not just profit.

YOU WILL SEE US AGAIN AS

CHAMPIONS!

Viveret Morant, via email

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MAX MUSCLE INTERNATIONAL

Hanging out after the Max Muscle 2011 IPL World

Powerlifting Championships (L-R: Mike Tronske (Gold

Medalist), Max Muscle Internationals Sales Manager

Brian Bullman (Silver Medalist) and Organizer Lt. Col.

Steve Denison). There were almost 300 lifters from

all over the world competing at the event held at The

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Max Muscle was proud to be the title sponsor and we

are looking forward to building a strong successful

relationship for 2012.

Brian Bullman, MMSN International Sales Manager

TALK

TO US

How Can I Get MS&F?I saw your magazine today while waitingto have my car serviced. However, I wasnot able to finish reading the issue and didnot want to steal it. Your magazine seemedextremely informative and I would like toknow how I can first, request a copy of thatmagazine, which was the November issue,and second, how I can subscribe to your

magazine. Any help provided will be greatlyappreciated.

James Kavooras, via Max Muscle website

Editor's Note:If you would like to get Max Sports& Fitness every month, visit your local Max Musclestore and ask for a free copy! To find a Max Musclestore near you, visit www.maxmuscle.com.

Loved the Recipe!Made the Dynamic Duo recipe from theNovember issue of Max Sports & Fitnessmagazine Filet with Peppercorn MerlotReduction Heavenly!! AND!!! It was evenBETTER the second day!

Deb Bowes Janzen, via Max Muscle FB page

ONLINE POLLWe asked: 'Did you make any New

Year's resolutions regarding your healthand fitness goals for 2012?' Here is

how you responded...9% Nah, New Year's resolutions are

a waste of time.

36% Yes, to get fit and lose weight!

Hoorah!

18% I did, but I made sure to create

short-term goals to meet my long-term

goals for 2012.

36% I didn't make resolutions per

se, but I am aware of some changes

that need to be made and am working

toward those changes!

ONLINE

BUZZ

We want to hear from you! Send comments, photos,

questions, likes, dislikes to [email protected].

We asked: What latest fitness trend haveyou tried lately? How did you like it?

You answered:s

The air bench! Tried COR Bench and it wasawesome! There are several other similiarbenches on the market but COR Systems isthe best! Greg Reffner

s TRX, Rip:60! Highly suggested. CrissyAnderson

s Eating less and exercising more -- itworks!! Delora Logan

s CrossFit with paleo and I LOVE IT! Tanya Davis Morse

MMSN Ireland?

I just want to tell you how wonderful Arthurand his staff are in Wilmington, NC. I ama regular and addict of MMSN since itopened. The products are fantastic and I feelso much better since I entered the store a fewweeks ago tired and drained and emotionaland overwhelmed. Arthur took a look atme and guided me to the products that Ineeded and I am so grateful to him and hisstaff for answering my questions on nutritionand helping me select the best products forme. Arthur was so kind and gave me his oldmagazines, so I had great reading material

and I learned a lot of great tips from thearticles. I look forward to continuing myrelationship with MMSN. I even want totake this franchise to Ireland one day. But fornow, I will have to settle for a Max MusclePreferred Trainer status and get another jobjust to pay for my supplements! Many thanksMMSN and Arthur and his staff!

Rachael McSharry, via Max Muscle website

I will never forget the exact moment when I stoodback and thought, Wow I need to change and Ineed to do it now! Picture it, a department storedressing room in Greeley, CO, I am trying onoutfits to take to my cousin's wedding in Florida.Size 9 was not squeezing over my thighs, size 11was not buttoning and size 13 buttoned, but I hada muffin top. My head hung in shame when I wentup to the clothes rack and pulled a pair of size 15pants. It was then and there that I knew I neededto change my lifestyle to be happier with myself,inside and out.

My fitness journey has been truly incredible!I could not have done it without God andthe support from my family and friends in thecommunity. I want to thank three very special andimportant people who have helped motivate andeducate me to accomplish my fitness dreams andgoals: Kim McMurren, Rodney Garcia and Micah

Hoefling of the Greeley Max Muscle Store.Everyone in the store was so knowledgable

and friendly. I felt like a baby in water for the firsttime: it was new, confusing and a bit intimidating.Rodney Garcia made sure that he knew what mygoals were, what I wanted to accomplish andwhat I liked. He really made me feel like I wasthe only person that mattered, and not just the firsttime I came into the store, but EVERY single time Iwalked in the store.

In five months I had dropped down to my size9 pants, lost 4 percent body fat and was feelingthe best I had felt in years!

When I decided to do a fitness competition,I went to Greeley Max Muscle because I knew

their team would help me make this dream areality. That was when I began to work withMicah Hoefling. He went above and beyond tohelp me make my dream come true. He took mymeasurements, provided me with an incrediblemeal plan, hit the gym with me and even pushedme through workouts I never thought I could havefinished alone! The sweat, tears and determinationpaid off and exactly 4 months later, on August20th, 2011, I competed in my first competitionand truly fell in love with fitness!

I want to take this t ime to thank the team atGreeley Max Muscle for all their help every stepof the way in my fitness journey!

Dolly Fonseth, 27, Greeley, CO

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Two powerful words that Icontinue to hear amongsuccessful people is goal

setting. Successful people start withshort-term goals that eventually leadto long-term goals and results. Long-term goals can literally change yourlife. Think about how many lives have

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surprised at how powerful this can be.You need to apply pressure to yourselfin order to accomplish these goals. Whatgood are goals if you do not have themotivation to put them into action? Writeyour goals down! By doing this, you areprogramming yourself to accomplish thatgoal.

Goal setting can also be very sublimi-nal, especially if you constantly reinforceyour goals by repeating them to yourselfthroughout the day. I call this MentalMemos.

Mental Memos can be a very powerfultool in making sure you accomplish yourgoals. Tell yourself that you cant wait toget to the gym and what a relief it will beWRJHWRXWRIWKHRIFHDQGJHWLQDJUHDWworkout. If your long-term goal is to loseSRXQGVDQG GHQH\RXU ERG\ WKHQyou must constantly remind yourself thateach rep, each set, each workout, eachday gets you closer to accomplishingyour long-term goal. By the end of theday you dont even need to think aboutit, you just do it, because youve beenthinking about doing it all day.

Remember, short-term goals can bevery short and simple. They can be set ona daily or weekly basis. Your short-termweight loss goal could be to lose 3 poundsWKHUVWZHHN0DNHLWKDSSHQ7KHQGRLWagain next week! These short-term goalswill challenge you to make sure that youare focused on accomplishing your long-WHUPJRDOVGDLO\6HW\RXUGLHWDQGWQHVVgoals today and dont let anything stopyou from accomplishing these goals.MS&F

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By Linda Hepler, BSN, RNHEALTHBEAT

CAN YOU BE TOO CLEAN?Trying to protect your children from all those nasty germs? You may be doing them more harm than good, according to a studyrecently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Research conducted at Linkoping University in Sweden foundthat children with allergies, both to foods and to environmental allergens, had less diverse intestinal flora (bacteria in the gut) thanthose who had no allergies. The results of this study supported the hypothesis that todays children encounter too few bacteria duringchildhood, a situation that keeps the immune system from maturing properly and results in increased prevalence of asthma andallergies.Experts are not suggesting you forgo cleaning the house or teaching your children to wash their hands. But antibacterialsoaps, gels and cleaning products may not be necessary.

BRAIN FOODOne more reason to eat your fruits and veggies and shun junk foods? Brain

health. According to a new study published in the December issue ofNeurology, those with diets high in omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D (found

primarily in fish and fish oil) and in vitamins C, E and B, (primarily found in

fresh fruits and veggies) scored higher on mental thinking tests than people

with diets low in these nutrients. They were also less likely to experience

brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimers disease.

The study involved a group of 104 individuals with an average age of 87

without risk factors for memory or thinking problems. Memory and thinking

skills tests, blood tests for nutrient levels and MRI scans to measure brain

volume were performed. Those with the best nutritional status performed

best on the tests and also had higher brain volume. And those with a diet

high in trans fats (found in packaged, fast, fried and frozen food, baked

goods and margarine spreads) scored lower on the tests and also were more

likely to have brain shrinkage.

Dangerous DecibelsIts no surprise that many of todays Baby Boomers suffer from

hearing loss this is an expected occurrence after years of

exposure to loud noises. But todays teens may be headed for

middle-aged hearing problems as early as their 20s or 30s. The

culprit? MP3 players with ear buds that deliver favorite tunes at

high volumes hour after hour.

A study performed at the Tel Aviv University examined MP3

listening habits of 289 children aged 13 to 17, including preferred

levels of music and daily duration of device use. Measurements

of the volume levels were done to calculate the potential risk

to hearing according to damage risk criteria established by

industrial health and safety regulations.

What they found is 80 percent of the teens listen to the MP3

regularly, from 1 to 4 hours daily. This duration of use at thevolume that teens play the music, according to the researchers,

results in a serious hearing health hazard.

What to do? Parents should educate teens about this risk

and limit use and volume of MP3 players. An additional

precaution is to encourage over-the-ear headphones instead

of ear buds.

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value, which is obtained by subtractingthe HDL cholesterol level from the total

cholesterol. The non-HDL calculationis the sum total of bad fats, which

includes LDL cholesterol plus thecholesterol contained in very low density

lipoprotein (VLDL, the main carrier oftriglycerides). Non-HDL cholesterol is a

better predictor of your heart disease

risk than LDL, says Dr. Fialkow.Those at especially high risk of CAD

should have advanced lipid testing,he adds. Advanced testing, such as

an LDL particle number (LDL-P), canbe useful because some people have

a normal LDL cholesterol number, yethave smaller LDL particles, which more

easily invade the artery walls and leadto plaque formation.

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as an EKG or stress testing. He or shewill also use these results to come upwith the best diet and drug therapy toprevent the onset or progression of

atherosclerosis. >>

Anti-Inflammatory DietRecent research suggests that diet plays an important part in

causing inflammation, which may contribute to the risk for

heart disease. A high carbohydrate intake, especially those

carbohydrates in sugary foods like sodas and pastries and in

refined, highly processed foods, can precipitate an increased

number of LDL particles, says Dr. Fialkow.

While popular anti-inflammatory diets varyin specifics, a general guideline includes:

5 or more servings of fruits and veggies each dayMinimal saturated fat (red meats, whole fat dairy foods,

hydrogenated oils like palm and coconut)

Plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish (or fish oilsupplements) and walnuts

Limited intake of refined carbohydrates, such as white rice,pasta and breads

Whole grains, such as brown or wild rice, oats and quinoaLean protein sources such as chicken, turkey and soyAvoidance of refined and processed foodsAnti-inflammatory spices, such as ginger and curry

Yoga For Heart HealthMany who practice yoga swear by it for reducing stress and helping with balance. But some

yoga practitioners, such as Lynn Anderson,PhD,ND, ofLos Angeles, California, believe

that it may help with heart health. Yoga doesnt actually prevent heart disease, she says.

Although studies have shown that yoga practitioners have better heart health in general.

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Dr. Phils Fab Four Heart-Healthy SupplementsMost cardiac doctors prescribe one or more supplements for their patients in order to keep the heart healthy. PhillipHarvey, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, Chief Scientific Officer of Max Muscle LLC, offers his top four picks:

1. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that your body needs them forsurvival. But the body cant produce them on its own. We get omega 3 fatty acids from food sources or supplements.The three main forms of omega 3s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alphalinolenic acid (ALA). According to Dr. Harvey, EPA and DHA (found in fatty fishes and fish oil supplements) are themost important forms of omega 3s for heart health, as they reduce inflammation, reduce LDL cholesterol and lowertriglycerides.

2. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance similar to a vitamin. Its found in every cell of the body and ishighly concentrated in the heart, says Dr. Harvey. Although the body produces CoQ10 itself, levels decline with ageand with some prescription medications, so some doctors believe that supplementation is important.

3. Psyllium, a water soluble fiber, is often overlooked, but is a very important fiber for heart health, says Dr.Harvey. Studies show that a diet high in water soluble fiber like psyllium is associated with lower triglyceride levelsand a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

4. Resveretrolis derived from grape skins, and according to Dr. Harvey, is a powerful antioxidant. Researchsuggests that it may help protect the lining of the hearts blood vessels, and may also reduce inflammation and

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And thats the good news. By

taking care of your heart with

a healthy lifestyle and regular

medical care, youll greatly

minimize your risk for heart

disease and enjoy many more

Februarys to come.MS&F

Whats TheDentist Got ToDo With It?Believe it or not, your dental

health has something to do

with your cardiac health,says Nicholas Toscano,DDS,

MS,New York City based

periodontist. Without a

doubt, theres a connection

between what goes on in

the mouth and what goes on

in the rest of the body, he

adds.

One of the most well

researched areas in dental

health is the link between

periodontal disease and heart

disease. A recent study,conducted by researchers

from Cornell University in

New York and the University

ofGothenburg in Sweden,

found that the bacteria

present in plaque removed

from the coronary arteries of

15 heart disease patients was

the same bacteria present

in the mouth, especially

that found in those with

infection from periodontal

disease. Your mouth is a

dirty place, says Dr. Toscano.

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will enter the bloodstream

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recommendation? Regular

dental checkups and

cleaning, every six months

for most people and even

more frequently for those at

high risk for CAD.

Kerri Powers, who lives in Connecticut, is a personal trainer and a professional singer/songwriter. But since age 6, she has struggled with arrhythmia, or irregular heartrhythm, that caused bouts of a pounding heart and extreme anxiety. By her mid 30s,

the episodes had escalated, severely impacting her life. I felt like a walking time bomb,says Kerri. I could do something as simple as bend over and pick something up, or cough,and go into an arrhythmia.

In 2010, Kerri had an episode of arrhythmia that didnt go away. She was taken to

the hospital, where she was given a powerful medication called adenosine, which hasunpleasant side effects such as l ightheadedness, flushing, sweating, nausea and numbnessof the limbs. After this uncomfortable experience, Kerri decided to undergo cardiac ablation a procedure that corrects heart rhythm problems with a long catheter threaded through avein in the groin to the heart, where a radio frequency pulse destroys the tissue in the heartthat is responsible for triggering the arrhythmia.

But rather than opting for a typical ablation procedure, where the doctor manipulates thestiff catheter manually using live X-ray images to guide the tube to the heart, Kerri agreedto a minimally-invasive robotic ablation system called the Steriotaxis magnetic navigationsystem. This cutting edge technology allows the doctor to sit in a separate control room,using a joystick and computer-controlled magnets to guide the movement of a soft catheterprecisely, millimeters at a time, into place, where the ablation can be done.

Kerris procedure was performed with perfect precision and with a lower risk ofcomplications and less radiation exposure to her and the physician than a traditionalablation procedure. She was up and literally running in a week and a half, and hasbeen arrhythmia free ever since.

Technology such as robotic-assisted surgery is changing the landscape of cardiac care,says Aseem Desai, MD, FACC, a cardiac electrophysiologist who treats patients at MissionHospital in Mission Viejo, California. Remote magnetic navigation system uses a 3D CTscan, so you can see inside of the body and get to places you wouldnt ordinarily get towith a normal procedure. You have much better control, he says. Its kind of like that movieFantastic Voyage.

In addition to robotic and other minimally invasive cardiac procedures, an exciting newtechnology is the left ventricle assist device, or LVAD. Implanted just beneath the heart, thisdevice is used to help those who are in the end stages of heart failure by acting as anartificial pump, taking blood from the lower chamber of the heart and pumping it into theaorta, where it can be carried to the rest of the body. It operates with a battery pack worn

on the outside of the body.The LVAD was initially designed to take over for faltering hearts until a patient was able to

undergo a heart transplant. But today, its being used long-term in older heart failure patientswho are ineligible for heart transplants due to complicated medical conditions. It used tobe a transition therapy, but now its a destination therapy, says Dr. Desai. It gives peoplea better quality of life.

Yet to come in heart technology? Many researchers believe that stem cell therapy willsome day be able to heal damaged hearts. Stem cells are unspecialized cells, often takenfrom the patients own bone marrow. These cells have several unique properties, one beingthat they can transform themselves into whatever type of cell is needed such as bone, skinor heart. Once infused into the body, they travel to the area of damage and repair the tissue.As the cells are working to restore the damage, they have the ability to divide and producemore stem cells, allowing the body to eventually heal itself and function normally again.

Heart stem cell clinical trials are ongoing at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio as well as otherfacilities, but while results are promising, this therapy is not ready for prime time.MS&F

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By Brian Bullman BSc.

Being 250 lbs. and shredded wasnt

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Many people ask why practice yoga? Or how does yoga really work? Lets break it down:Yoga, meaning union, works to develop a deeper connection with yourself, to betterunderstand and connect with your mind and body.

Through yoga, you can learn to develop a greater awareness of your physical state. As aresult, you are in a better position to manage life, cope with thoughts and responses, as well

as make decisions. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation make youhealthier in mind, body and spirit.

Meditation helps bring us back to the NOW and helps us to be more focused and lessstressed. Its a process in which we can be more relaxed, re-connect with ourselves andfocus, while our minds were out running all day. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out and shapeup all in the same time.

Yoga is beneficial for everyone no matter your age or occupation. If you haveparticipated competitively in sports or simply joined the occasional fun run on a whim, youare aware of the impact breathing can have on performance. Yoga will help you develop ahabit of breathing correctly, thus reducing performance anxiety and improving concentration.

Yoga routines incorporate flexibility exercises ideal for athletes. Whether youre a runneror a golfer, improved range of motion can help improve performance and balance as wellas help you have a faster recovery.

Yoga brings health to the sick, hope to the sad and strength to the weak.

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Here are 6 destinations in

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on yoga and a short list

of yoga gatherings (see

page 30). Expect to get

more than a physical workout: yoga

exercises every aspect of your being!

Yoga

Surprise! There are hills in Austin, Texas!

And second, you can learn to balance

your chakras, combine tai chi/yoga/

pilates, understand how to incorporate

yoga into your gardening, create a yoga

facelift, relieve your aching back, build

strength and endurance, use sound

to improve your workout and sculpt a

beautiful body in a spa thats like staying

in your best friends lake house; relaxed

and welcoming.Two ultra-cool features of the spa

are the spa deck over Lake Austin so you can do

yoga while being one with nature and the Barn Pool

housed inside a huge barn-structure.

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Founded by Sri Satchidananda, Yogaville is a

community dedicated to all six paths of yoga and

is located in Buckingham County, Virginia with

the James River and Blue Ridge Mountains as a

backdrop. People from all religions and walks of life

visit for guest stays and retreats. Your stay (you can

decide how long) includes three vegetarian meals

a day, two hatha yoga classes each day, tours/

chanting/a visit to the farm as you wish, meditation

classes and hiking/walking trails.

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EVERYDAYHEROES

Meghan Gordon lived her life at twopolar extremes an athlete training

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reduced the symptoms caused bymy illness, Meghan said. I never

imagined I would get this life back. Itwas really gradual, one little thing at a

time.Meghan, who has a masters degree

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health counselor. She is an advocatefor leading a balanced life, one that

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vitamins and other supplements.Meghan hopes to reach out to otherswho are battling chronic illness.

Mitch and the rest of the crew at the

Parker, Colorado Max Muscle SportsNutrition store refer to Meghan as their

ambassador. Meghan has the drive tostay in shape and feel good, but all the

medical prescriptions made her fuzzy,Mitch said. She got off most of hermeds and ramped up her nutritional

supplements. She is very in tune withher body, very committed to a holistic,

healthy lifestyle.

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and life. It is not easy to stick to aregimented diet, but Meghan said

she will always begin her days withnutritional supplements. Yet, she will

allow herself chocolate. She will indulgein peaceful time with her husband,whom she calls the hero of her story,

playing chess or playing with their dogs. And she will work out for the health

EHQHWVDQGQRWIRUWKHORRN Often, people at the gym ask

Meghan whether she is training fora competition. I tell them that I am

training for the rest of my life, shesaid. So, when the time comes for

me to really enroll in the silver-sneakerprogram at my local senior center, I

will be able to show them all how it isdone. Heck, maybe Ill even teach the

class.MS&F

STILL GOING

STRONGHow one couple in their

70s are able to run circles

around other people their

age.By Scott Herkes

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eil and Marilyn Herkeshealth awakening began

in the early 80s whenthey attended a wellness

seminar hosted by Neils employer.

More than 30 years later, this sparkhas grown into a very active lifestyle

for the couple who out-work andout-perform many of their younger

friends. Neil logged 45,000 miles onhis Schwinn Airdyne after having it

rebuilt three times, before gettinga newer stationary bike that now

has 30,000 miles on the odometer.Together they lift weights three days

a week in their home gym and take

Meghans DietMeghans daily diet consists of 175grams of mixed lean proteins, a

variety of vegetables, fruit, yogurt,

whole grains and something

chocolate every day. She tries to

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weight lifting three times a week.

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circuit-training classes. Meghan

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friends, it seems more like a mini-

party than a tough workout, which

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bushes situated on a beautiful lake. Add regular canoeing, cross country

skiing in the winter and 4-mile walksaround the lake and you are looking

at some very well conditioned 70somethings. And they are fortunate totake no prescription medications.

How do they do it? Besides thedaily exercise activities, nutrition

plays a major role in their lives. Homecooking has always been a mainstay

in the Herkes family culture. Neilsfather always said, Pay the grocer

or pay the doctor. Sage advice froma man practicing this lifestyle a full

century ago. Cooking and preparingyour own food allows you to use fresh

ingredients, experiment with greatseasonings and control things like

sodium and sugar content says Marilyn.

If you read the package labels on mostprocessed foods, the amount of salt

and preservatives are scary. We still goout occasionally to enjoy a burger or

take advantage of being served food ina restaurant. We just dont make it a

regular weekly ritual.Too busy to cook? Marilyn says it

really only takes a few extra minutesto prepare many dishes from scratch.

A little effort spent pre-planninghelps make things go a lot smoother.

This advice has been instilled in their

son,Scott, who has four children andhas a very busy lifestyle. Scott andhis wife Karen still manage to cookfamily dinners every evening after

work. Scott enjoys doing the majorityof the cooking and says it only takes

about half an hour of prep time eachevening to make great fresh dinners.

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avocados, nuts, eggs and other sourcesof fat that they now consider essential

in their daily meals and snacks. Whenthey practiced eating what they were

advised to eat back then, it just wasntthat much fun,Neil said.

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This multi-purpose product will please both yourwatch and olfactory receptors as you can use it forbody, hair and shaving. Its hard to put an exact nameon the scent, but all our female testers agreed thattheyd be happy to buy it for their men. $4 for16.9 oz., at drug stores and supermarkets

Clever commercials and updated packaging aside,the new fragrance lines from Old Spice smell just plaingood! Our favorite of the bunch, Figi, is clean andmanly without the lingering peppery smell so commonin drug store body washes.$3.50 for 16 oz., at drug storesand supermarkets

Like the name suggests, this rich-lathering wash hasa citrusy aroma, but not the sweet, girly kind. Hints ofs

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