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Ready To Lose Fat and Get Back In Great Shape – Join Me!

Only a few days to go before the fat loss begins..

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Only a few days to go!

Spring 2013 sees the start of Operation  ”Drop The Fat” where I begin my countdown by losing a bunch of fat and getting back in the kind of shape I am used to.

I will offer anyone the chance to join me – so if you too are ready to lose fat and get back in great shape – join me.

Complete the form ‘DROP THE FAT’ in the left column to get your free starter 2013 ‘Operation Drop The Fat’ blueprint.

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Lose Weight Healthy

When you plan to lose weight you must consider how to lose weight healthy. To try to cut corners will always result in you having to do the whole thing again… let’s do this once and for all!

So how can you lose weight healthy?

  1. Aim to lose 1% of your bodyweight per week (ie if you weigh 200lbs – your weekly goal is 2lbs per week
  2. Don’t cut out any major macronutrient – eat a healthy selection of carbs, low fat proteins and good healthy fats
  3. Exercise for weight loss – I recommend 2-3 cardio-resistance workouts (20-30mins) and 1-2 cardio sessions (30-60mins)
  4. Workout at the correct intensity for your level of fitness – consider getting a heart rate monitor to keep you at the correct level
  5. Don’t focus on how much you are losing week by week, instead measure your weight loss trend over a 4 week period
  6. Enjoy the process and the fact that each day you are getting closer to the you that you most want to be!

If you want more information on the above tips to lose weight healthy – fill out the details in the ‘Operation DROP THE FAT’ box on the left and I will gladly send you a free video going over each of the above points in detail.

So go ahead now and get my free video explaining each of the key points!

Welcome To Potentializations Anti Aging Metabolics

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Hey there! you found us….

So check out the list on the left and the programmes on the right to begin exploring!

Feel free to use the comment box to ask any questions – I will try to answer as soon as possible.

Welcome and Enjoy!

JJ

Multi Stage Fitness Test aka Beep Test, Shuttle Test

 

We use the beep test in both our Fat Loss Fitness Boot Camps and with Private Clients. The beep test is a better measure of a persons anaerobic power (lactate threshold LT) as the increments are steep and can produce a very different result to other endurance tests.

When viewed along side data from an endurance test you can quickly see LT ability against aerobic endurance. For example if someone has been training for long durations at lower intensities it is not uncommon to find large variations in the results of the two tests. You can then adapt their training and re-test in 4-6 weeks.

Below are normative values for the MSFT:

 

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Table Reference: Beashel P. et al; The world of sport examined; 1997

New Beginnings, New YOU

The turn of a new year, start of Spring or anytime you feel like you’ve had enough – is a great time to start something new!

If you are thinking about losing weight or getting fit, it is important for you to understand that one approach does not fit all. I have seen one person get great results where another gets practically none on the exact same program.

We are all different, it is not your fault if you try a new weight loss program and it doesn’t work – a generic approach will never work for everyone.

Look for a plan that is adapted to you. It will have several different approaches to suit your unique physiology and set of circumstances.

I’ll give you an example by discussing how I approach this with my clients…

Each client comes with a unique set of circumstances, therefore no client should ever be treated the same. For several reasons what works for one person, will at best work for only 1 in 4 others.

When clients sign up to my Short Course Training  Plans, I begin using trial and error by focusing on individual circumstances, physiology, metabolic tendencies etc and then tightening up and tuning in my system to achieve the best possible results for that particular client.

I call this important phase of the plan ‘discovery’ and I use this all the time when beginning with a new client that I don’t know.

After discovery I am more tuned in to what is working or not working.

I can do this for you too either remotely or in person (London). We use discovery (usually 2 weeks) to try several methods to find out which part of the system you are best suited to.

From that point on, we will hit the targets we set moving as tightly as possible toward our goal. Yet with the flexibility that this system brings, you will be able to adapt the nutrition and exercise to your own lifestyle after finding out which options works best for you.

So if you haven’t got involved yet, go over to this page and just check it out.

Lets get you looking and feeling great in as little as just 1 month !

Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

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You often hear Personal Trainers and Weight Training advocates claim that muscle weighs more than fat. Isn’t a pound a pound regardless of what it is? Does fat weigh more than muscle?

Here is the answer on the Potentialization site  —> Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

How To Choose Your First Heart Rate Monitor

heart-rate-monitorI am a big advocate of Heart Rate Training and one of the questions that comes up often is “What should I look for in a Heart Rate Monitor”?

Here are my top four points to consider when deciding the best heart rate monitor (HRM) for you:

1. HRM’s with chest strap and watch tend to be more accurate than wrist or thumb versions.

2. A chest strap can also be detected by modern cardio equipment so HR is displayed on the console monitor. This can be useful when exercising at gyms.

3. Is the chest strap battery accessible? i.e. Polar have sealed units so when the battery runs out you have to send in the chest strap for a battery replacement. Other models such as Reebok and Timex allow access the battery so you can replace it yourself.

4. Choose one with a large HR display so you can read it easily when exercising.

I find the Timex HRM’s to be very reliable.

Finally, unless you are an athlete or serious runner/triathlete, buy the one with the least features (also happens to be the cheapest). You will find you only use the HR reading and maybe setting upper and lower limits if preferred. Most people waste their money by buying too many features that they never use.

Lack of Energy? Poor Weight Loss? 3 Steps to Eliminate Food Allergies

If you are struggling to lose fat or you are feeling lousy despite your efforts in diet and exercise.. here are a few simple steps you can try to ‘reboot’ your gut and fat loss via eliminating any food allergies you might be suffering from.

The most common food allergies are dairy, yeast and gluten. Others although less common include corn, yeast, peanuts and soy.

1. Use an Elimination diet by cutting out each of the 3 major food allergens one by one to find which you might be suffering from. Do this for 3 weeks (1 week for dairy, 1 week gluten, 1 week yeast).

2. Eat a whole-foods, plant-based, fiber rich diet. This is essential to feed your gut good stuff and to provide the nutrients you need to functional optimally.

3. Take probiotics daily to boost the healthy bacteria in your gut. Look for reputable brands that contain 10 billion CFU of bifidobacteria species and lactobacillus species. Also you could try digestive enzymes to aid in digestion and keep your digestive system operating at optimum levels.

These steps will help you identify the problem that is causing your sluggish feeling and interfering with your weight loss efforts. In a month from now you could see a dramatic difference in your energy and help reduce an inflammatory condition.

Fix your gut and your energy will dramatically improve!

Virgin Olive Oil Rich in Polyphenols Effects Genes

Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols has been shown again to positively effect our genes thus reducing inflammation associated with heart disease and many other life reducing diseases.

“This study is ground breaking because it shows that olive oil and a Mediterranean diet affect our bodies in a far more significant way than previously believed,” said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of the FASEB Journal.

Read more:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100630111035.htm

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Ageless Icon Betty White Hosts Saturday Night Live

After half a million people voted on facebook, 88 year old Betty White has just hosted Saturday Night Live to critical acclaim proving that the veteran actress still has the power to command a massive audience.

The episode was a ratings smash as millions tuned in to see the former Golden Girls wry wit!

Betty is a true inspiration to us all.

So at 88 years young, what do you think you will be doing?