Carb Blaster – Interval Training

August 22, 2010

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, interval training burns more calories and improves cardiovascular performance.

What is interval training?

Interval training works the heart, lungs and muscles to the max for short lengths of time.

How does it work?

Interval training works both the aerobic (needing oxygen) and anaerobic (not needing oxygen) system. 

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Sharpen Your Pencil

August 17, 2010

A styling tip by Mary Marino/Flashionista.com

The general wisdom for a fashion trend is, if you wore it the first time, you’re too old to wear it again.

While that’s true for miniskirts, short shorts (nee ‘hot pants’), and 6 inch platforms, the current obsession for updated classics reminiscent of the 1960s, seems almost ageless.

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Ask the Expert

Should I take hormone therapy?

Expert: Chrisandra Shufelt, M.D.
Assistant Director of the Women’s Heart Center
at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute.

Dear Dr. Shufelt: I keep reading about the benefits of hormones. My doctor, however, says I don’t need them. Why?

Some women do not need hormone replacement therapy during menopause transition because they do not experience moderate to severe hot flashes or night sweats.

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Tips

August 26, 2010

Keep on walking

Research has shown that when people exercise by walking, they walk 30% longer if they walk to music.

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Testimonials

August 17, 2010

Jane’s Story

Jane’s Menopause Makeover Story

The Menopause Makeover is FAB – it worked for me!

At the start of the year I was depressed, stressed, and way over a vaguely healthy weight, let alone my ideal weight.

Hot flashes were exhausting me,my joints hurt, my blood pressure was creeping up, I looked and felt like a frump. I was a doormat to everyone in my life, and I felt powerless to change.

It took a night in the hospital with a heart attack scare (thankfully not!) to make me realise no-one else was going to change my life for me.

Thanks to Staness’ help I’ve lost over 40 pounds in six months, and become far more confident and assertive.