TIP OF THE WEEK Chicken Soup!

My mom always made me eat chicken soup when I was sick. Some say that the steam helps your breathing and clears up congestion. Others say that the spices that are often added to chicken soup, such as garlic and pepper (all ancient treatments for respiratory diseases), work the same way as modern cough medicines, thinning mucus and making breathing easier. So listen to what my mom said and eat some chicken soup if you’re sick! Here are some great recipes that will help you stick to your diet!

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_chicken_soup_recipes

Sincerely,

Jeramy Price

FIT TIP Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day,
    When eating all you want is ok.

A day to reflect on this year’s hard work,
Relax, feel content, eat it all and go berserk.

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy,
    Eat as if you are in boot camp for the United States Navy.

Give thanks for your skin, body, ears and eyes,
    Next week Better Bodies is going to burn your abs and thighs.

Everyone at Better Bodies and Me want you to have fun with your family and friends,
    Next week, we’ll help you make amends.


Happy Thanksgiving,
Jeramy Price

P.S- Don’t forget to drop off toys for Toys for tots, food for the food drive and bid on a trainer to benefit McDonalds House

Tip of the Week - 11/13/11

TIP OF THE WEEK

Shoulder:

Whether you have a sore shoulder or a torn rotator cuff, a stiff sore shoulder has the propensity to take on a life of its own. Your shoulder affects everything, from the way you sleep to the way you BLEEP.

            Peter, one of Ty’s (actually he watches his son get trained by Ty) clients has been complaining about his shoulder for YEARS. I tell him to go to the doctor, ice it, warm it up……being 71 and stubborn- he hasn’t listened and now can’t sleep at night (gravity pulls on the unsupported arm causing more pain and strain).
            The most important thing to do is NOT ignore the problem, hoping it will go away on it's own. It won't, I’ve dislocated both shoulders, torn both rotator cuffs, a bicep tendon, broken both clavicles, sternum, a scapula, sprained both ankles, broke my tibia, toes and fingers……..and know without a doubt letting injuries go is like thinking you can outmaneuver the IRS….Eventually Peter will land in surgery because the problem became too big to fix by simple rehab exercises. It's crucial that you follow the advice of an expert on rotator cuff rehabilitation. They will show you exactly what physical therapy exercises you should follow and what order to do these in. Below is an exercise I’ve been told to do by physical therapists on many occasions. It is a great way to activate the supraspinatus, subscapularis, infraspinatus and teres minor.

            The rotator cuff should be strengthened to rehabilitate shoulder injuries and prevent future shoulder problems. There are different exercises to target the individual rotator cuff muscles. One of the better exercises is the side-lying external rotation. Lie on a bench sideways, with the arm next to the side and flexed about 90 degrees at the elbow. Rotate the upper arm, raising the dumbbell towards the ceiling to a 45 degree angle. Keep the elbow flexed, and the upper arm close to the body. Pace at two seconds up and close to the body. Pace at two seconds up and four seconds down.

If you’re worried about a stiff sore shoulder, go to the doctor, spend $200.00 less hiring a fitness proctor. Once you’re shoulder feels better, get rid of your skin scales and hang-nails with 25% off facials and manicures.

Fit Tip 10/21/2011 - Stress

Stress-

The problems of stress levels in our society are well documented. In fact, I’ve read that stress is responsible for up to 80% of disease. There can hardly be anyone who does not identify with the feelings of being 'stressed out'. On a long-term basis it is understood that stress is not only cumulative, it is actually causing us serious physical damage. So how do we cope with it?

A healthy diet comprised of fruits, vegetables, meats and nuts coupled with 3 to 5 days of exercise will help overcompensate for many of the negative side effects of stress!

Regular Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Many studies have found massage helpful for Stress relief.

Reduce stress, re-align, reduce soreness, boost your immune system and reinforce your work out goals with one of our world class massage therapists……they’re the best in the business and are willing to prove it by giving you a free fifteen minute massage.

Try us absolutely free for fifteen minutes with no risk. With fifteen minutes of focused massage you’ll know just how good we are! Give us fifteen minutes and we will earn your business or we don't deserve to have you as a customer!!!

Tip of the Week - 10/15/2011

An extremely important part of your fitness program is being able to measure your progress. Body fat testing is not painful, nor is it expensive. Simply schedule an appointment with one of the trainers. It's also a good idea to take before and after photos and post them somewhere you'll see them every day.

Fit Tip of Sept. 11th

Announcements-

RITA RANCH BOOT CAMP starts Monday Sept 12^th - The Boot Camp classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., and the Yoga classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. The classes will be conducted at the grass area near the playground and adjacent to Little League field #2. 

POWER YOGA Private Training Intensive Starts Sept 27th  and runs through Nov 22^nd.   In these semi-private classes everyone will receive the optimal personal attention necessary for rapid transformation. You can be sure to be guided into the correct alignment in every posture while at the same being pushed harder throughout the entire class. Reserve your Spot Now - Only 6 Students Per Class. Only $399 for the entire 8 weeks!

Offer Of The Week-

50% off your first massage at Me salon-Save $42.50-Offer Valid through October 1st

Fit Tip-

Rest and recovery is not the same as skipping a workout. Successful athletes and fitness enthusiasts on every level build this crucial component into their training programs.

Positive overloads cause the body to respond with increases in strength, cardiovascular capacity and flexibility. This positive overload, balanced with rest and recovery is the optimal training formula.

If you attempt maximum effort workouts every day, you risk overtraining. This can lead to staleness, exhaustion and injury. Rest and recovery, built into your workout program will keep your workouts productive and your body healthy. Here’s how to do it:

1. Use “active recovery” to maximize time and avoid over training. Active recovery or active rest is productive recuperation performed between exercises or even between workouts. For example, yoga between boot camp or personal training will allow you to rest those hard working muscles without requiring total inactivity. Cross-training with fun, lower intensity recreational activities between formal workout days will help you to recover, but still keep you active.

2. Vary the intensity of your workouts throughout the week. 

3. Vary the activities or exercises within your program. 

4. Take at least one actual day of rest each week. This is important for both mental and physical health. Massage is a proven method to unwind the mind and sooth the muscles.  We’ll even relax your wallet by giving you 50% off your first massage through October 1^st. Purchase a massage package and I’ll buy you a facial with Mellissa!!!!

Rejuvenate Yourself,

Jeramy Price

P.S-Please go to Yelp and post comments about your experience at Better Bodies or Me salon and I’ll buy you a smoothie on your next visit! Become our friend on Facebook, send me a message and I’ll buy you a water!

Fit Tip Sept 5th

We all have habits for how we work, how we eat, how we drive, how we do everything. What makes a habit good or bad is whether it moves us closer to or pushes us away from our goals. 

For those of us who have established years of un-healthy habits that push us away from our goals. Let me assure you I’ve personally had the privilege to witness new, healthy habits form in as little as 4-weeks. That’s right. Four-weeks. A few workouts a week is all it takes to get started. Add a little walking in between, get some nutritional guidance and in a few weeks your down 10 pounds, your blood pressure is a little lower and your not only looking and feeling a lot happier and healthier but you will have replaced bad habits with good habits.

It doesn’t  matter who you are or how old you are, you absolutely have the ability to be healthy. Quit making excuses, find some reasons (there are a lot of them) to become healthy and we’ll help you follow through.

Happy Labor Day,

Jeramy Price

P.S-Please go to Yelp and post comments about your experience at Better Bodies or Me salon and I’ll buy you a smoothie on your next visit! Become our friend on Facebook, send me a message and I’ll buy you a water!