Have a look at this trailer. Sonny is a person friend and great martial artist.

“Official” trailer for the upcoming DVD by Sonny Puzikas “The Forge: Hidden dimension of core conditioning”. Coming early 2011…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM2u_-p14G0

Yes, it’s here. That special time of year when waiting in line for equipment at the gym and fending off co-workers who want to pawn off leftover holiday chocolate on you suddenly becomes the norm. Motivated by pants that seemingly shrunk a size over the holidays, not to mention the looming spectre of a swimsuit-oriented vacation just around the corner, you might find yourself wondering what a good tapeworm goes for these days. But fear not, my friends: Below you’ll find what you might consider some of the core principles of weight management. While hardly revolutionary, these recommendations remain some of the simplest and most effective ways to help you achieve, and just as importantly, maintain, a healthy body weight.

http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/01/02/dont-drink-your-calories-and-five-other-tips-for-eating-better-in-2012/

I found this article very good, it really shows you how intricate the body ‘understands’ the information given to it. Some of the information will frustrate you, but it is preparing those that truly want to succeed. Very much what I do at FightClub.

If you need guidance through the physical fitness maze – come to FC!

I’ll get you the results and information that you need to be successful.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/why-lost-pounds-come-back/?ref=health

A lot of people ask me about the basic Kettle bell basics.

Here is a simple and informative vid about them and how to train.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwme8rkzetg

Done correctly with good breathing. They can be part of a good fitness and lifestyle routine.

November 7, 2011 – Toronto Star

by LAURA BICKLE

Your co-worker — with whom you shared sushi yesterday — called in sick this morning. Your 3-year-old sneezed in your face during bedtime. And everyone on the bus seems to be hacking up a lung.

Sometimes getting clobbered by “that bug that’s going around” seems inevitable. But here’s the good news: you’re not defenceless. Try these strategies to protect yourself against colds and the flu.

Start smart. If you head into cold and flu season feeling run down, your body can’t effectively face down sneezy, mucus-y foes. “There is evidence of the preventive effects of stress reduction, adequate sleep, exercise and a balanced diet (high on veggies, low on processed food),” says Dr. Ashley Riskin, clinical director of the Connect Health Centre for Integrative Medicine in Vancouver.

While lifestyle changes can be a challenge to implement, they can have long-term benefits beyond keeping colds and flu at bay, says Riskin. “You can prevent a vast majority of chronic illnesses if you eat right, sleep right and exercise.”

Hand washing. Yes, it’s an old saw, but we mean really wash your hands. Using regular soap and warm water, wash the front and back of your hands and between your fingers and under your nails. How long? At least 15 seconds; about as long as it takes to sing The Alphabet Song. Turn off the tap with a towel so that you don’t undo all your hard work. Ditto for opening the doors, particularly in public washrooms.

No access to a washroom? Hand sanitizers will work, too, just make sure you use enough to cover the full surface of your hands, and don’t dilute it with water. Riskin notes that since you’re contagious before you show symptoms, hand washing is a good way to make sure others don’t get sick, too.

Gargling. Viruses and bacteria like to hang out in the back of the throat and nose; a good swish of saline solution can put the kibosh on their party. (In a glass of warm water, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt; gargle for about 10 seconds and spit.)

Nasal irrigation. That’s right, cleaning out mucus, bacteria and debris from the olé schnoz may help keep you cold-free. Now that you’ve stopped saying ewwwwww (or maybe you haven’t), here’s how to do it: The simplest way is to snort warm salt water out of your cupped hands and then blow it out. You can also use a neti pot — a kettle-like device that allows you to pour water in through one nostril and out through the other.

Nasal irrigation is particularly recommended for asthma sufferers since a cold puts them at risk of increased asthma symptoms, says Riskin.

Supplements. Some herbs and vitamins have shown some evidence of helping to ward off sniffles, but studies have been contradictory and more research is needed. However, there is little risk in boosting your intake and some, like garlic, ginger and vitamin C are easy to incorporate into your diet (and the body tends to absorbs nutrients well when they come in foods).

Key vitamins and herbs associated with illness prevention (talk to your doc before taking supplements):

• vitamin C

• Andrographis

• ginseng

• garlic

• ginger

There is also growing evidence of the ability of vitamin D to stave off colds and flu. Riskin says that since most of us are deficient and because of the other documented health benefits, a vitamin D supplement is a low-cost, no-risk measure.

Tip: Also consider squeezing lemon into your water glass and sipping mint tea for a vitamin and herb boost, plus much-needed hydration.

The flu shot. People with chronic illness and those close to them should get the shot, since the flu can have devastating effects on those with weakened immunity. However, Riskin points out that since the formulation of the flu shot is based on previous years’ strains, “it’s a best guess at what the strain might be. It’s not going to be perfect.” So discuss it with your doctor, but be sure to implement the other preventative measures, too (especially since you’re still at risk of colds and other illnesses even if you’ve had the shot).