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Special Edition: Arnold Fitness Weekend 2011

In this issue

01. Watch: Arnold Says Having a Chiropractor is a Necessity!

02. Photos: Dr. Pete Hanging with Fitness and Sports Icons

03. Tips from Lance Armstrong’s Chiropractor

01. Watch: Arnold Says Having a Chiropractor is a Necessity!

The International Chiropractors Association held their annual Sports and Fitness Conference this past weekend in Columbus Ohio, in association with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Fitness Weekend. A real treat is when Arnold comes to visit us and gives a short speech.

As always, Arnold inspired us with his talk of chiropractic. Here’s a short video of his speech where he says ” It’s a necessity, it’s not even an option, it’s a necessity that everyone have a chiropractor.”

The video is a little grainy but notice the handsome guy to Arnold’s right!

Click here to watch the short video

02. Photos: Dr. Pete Hanging with Sports and Fitness Icons

Lou Ferrigno – The Incredible Hulk

Here I am with one of my childhood idols, the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno. I first met him back in 1990 and I must say he’s probably in the best physical condition since his bodybuilding days. He’s a great supporter of chiropractic and, besides doing TV shows, he’s a sheriff’s officer in California and a trained sniper!

Governator Arnold

It’s always a thrill when Arnold shows up and this year was no different. His speeches are always engaging and funny, and you could hear a pin drop as he gave a ringing endorsement of  the chiropractic lifestyle. (Hey, who’s that guy to his right!)

All-Pro Running Back Eddie George

Here I am talking chiropractic with Heisman Trophy winner and All-Pro running back Eddie George. Eddie was featured in an article a while back called “Real Men Do Yoga” that featured the yoga regimen he did while an NFL running back.

Community Service Award for Arnold

This is the Golden Eagle we presented to Arnold for his community service like th After School All Stars program. I’m with my friend and fellow Fitness Council member Dr. Joe Amanutegei from Florida.

03. Health Tips from Lance Armstrong’s Chiropractor

Dr. Jeff Spencer gave an awesome presentation at the Sports and Fitness conference and I got a chance to pick his brain. He is Lance Armstrong’s chiropractor as well as the team chiropractor for all the Tour de France wins by Lance’s US Postal Team. He’s proud of the fact that a rider never missed a race due to injury (other than a broken bone). This guy is the tops in sports chiropractic

If I were you, I would take some of his advice and he supplies it here in this short article Jeff Spencer’s 19 Steps to Wellness.

Click here to read the article

In this issue

01. Death of an Icon

02. Most Americans Are Delusional About Healthy Eating

03. Low Back Exercises You Can Do in Bed

01. Death of an Icon

The godfather of fitness Jack LaLanne passed away this week and never has there been such an American fitness icon. I met Jack in 2007 and the thrill I felt was only matched by the thrill I felt when I first met America’s other fitness icon, Arnold Schwarzenneger. Jack pioneered the fitness movement and I remember watching his TV show when I was a little kid.

Jack preached the fitness lifestyle at a time when a person was considered a freak if they lifted weights and it was taboo for athletes and women to go to the gym. Many didn’t know that Jack had a degree in CHIROPRACTIC and although he never practiced adjusting he promoted the chiropractic principles of fitness, good nutrition and wellness as a lifestyle.

In memory, I’ve given you a few links to some memorable clips of his TV career. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by the “Godfather of Fitness”, Jack Lalanne!

Click here to watch Jack do fingertip pushups.

Click here to watch Jack doing a facelift workout

Click here to watch Jack teach how to lift a 1,000 pounds!

02. Most Americans Are Delusional About Healthy Eating

We love to eat in America as evidenced by the popularity of the Food Network and shows like Cupcake Wars and Cake Boss. Funny thing is that most of us also think we are eating a healthy diet. When patients tell me what their diet is actually like, I find that most, despite their best intentions, are confused at the best and delusional at the worst about how healthy their diet actually is.

This survey by Consumer Reports verifies my experience. While 90% described their diet as healthy, only half limited their sugar and fat intake and almost half had sugary drinks daily and didn’t eat the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. And not suprisingly, over half of the respondents were overweight or obese!

For the full survey results click here.

03. Low Back Exercises You Can Do in Bed.

Here’s a great slideshow created by my friend Dr. Ron Kirk as part of the Straighten Up America exercise initiative. This is a simple series of exercises for your low back that I’ve found to be highly effective for myself and many of my patients.

You can do these exercises morning and evening in bed, but I recommend a padded floor. The series of exercises only takes 3 minutes to do so you have no excuse for not taking care of your low back!

Click here to view the exercise program

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In this issue

01. Watch: Arnold and Ed Corny – Old School Squats

02. The Benefits of Exercising Before Breakfast

03. Our Bad Habits Get Wired Into Our Brains

01. Watch: Arnold and Ed Corney – Old School Squats

Many of you will be motivated by this riveting clip from the movie Pumping Iron that features a young Arnold Schwarzennegger and his buddy Ed Corney performing an intense set of squats.

I may be dating myself, but this is how we did it in the old days, pure old school style! And you definitely passed out onto the floor after a particularly grueling set. Enjoy!

Click here to watch this old school intense squat session.

02. The Benefits of Exercising Before Breakfast

I’ve always found that training first thing in the AM before breakfast was my best time to work out. It’s the only time of the day I have to get a session in, the gym is relatively empty, and the workout wakes me up and energizes me for the day.

Now according to a new study, it can also counteract the effects of a poor holiday diet! “This study for the first time shows that fasted training is more potent than fed training to facilitate adaptations in muscle and to improve whole-body glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity during hyper-caloric fat-rich diet.” In other words, it didn’t matter what the subjects ate, if they trained before breakfast they did not gain weight nor develop insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

Click here to read the whole article

03. Our Bad Habits Get Wired Into Our Brain

Don’t feel bad if you’ve already blown your New Years resolution to lose weight and get in better shape. According to this fine article by Lauran Neergaard, your old bad habits are wired into your brain and you revert back to your old habits primarily when you are under stress or if you follow the same old rituals linked to the habit. No eating in front of the TV ever!

Click here to get suggestins on how to rewire your brain to break the old habit.

All of us at ENERGY wish you and yours a Happy New Year! Give us a call so we can help you with your health goals and resolutions for 2011!

In this issue

01. One New Years Resolution to Make and Keep in 2011

02. Most Stunning Photos from 2010

03. Is Being Too Clean Making Us Depressed?

01. One New Years Resolution to Make and Keep in 2011

Research reveals that while about 75 percent of people stick to their goals for at least a week, less than half (46 percent) are still on target six months later. But don’t fret. There is a simple way to stay on track.

Pick ONE resolution and stick with it. You won’t feel so overwhelmed with too many things to change and you’ll have plenty of future New Years to work down your list.

Also, get leverage on yourself by linking that one resolution to something important in your life. For example, just losing weight is not as an inspiring goal as losing weight so you can keep up with your children now and live a long life seeing them grow up later. The more emotional the link, the more you’ll stick with it.

Click here for a list of 10 worthy goals for 2011

02. Most Stunning Photos From 2010

Take a relaxation break right now and enjoy viewing the winners in the 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest. It’s amazing how images both beautiful and sublime can shake us out of our normal lives to transcend and take us to a different state of mind.

Click here to enjoy these photos and take a mental break.

03. Is Being Too Clean Making Us Depressed?

This interesting article is based on research by Emory University and appeared in the Archives of General Psychiatry. It proposes that there’s “mounting evidence that disruptions in ancient relationships with microorganisms in soil, food and the gut may contribute to the increasing rates of depression.”

What’s the connection? Inflammation! Neuroscientist Charles Raison goes on to state, “Since ancient times benign microorganisms, sometimes referred to as ‘old friends,’ have taught your immune system how to tolerate other harmless microorganisms, and in the process, reduce inflammatory responses that have been linked to the development of most modern illnesses, from cancer to depression,”

Click here to read the entire fascinating article and learn what you can do to get a little dirtier!

All of us at ENERGY wish you and yours a Happy New Year! Give us a call so we can help you with your health goals and resolutions for 2011!

In this issue

01. Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2011

02. The Workout That Time Forgot

03. End of Year Reminders

01. Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2011

The American Council on Exercise just released its annual report on fitness trends for 2011 based on an annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of personal trainers, group fitness experts, advanced health and fitness specialists and lifestyle and weight management consultants.

Some of the more interesting trends are stress reduction through fitness, health clubs adding value with wellness services, the growth of youth and corporate fitness programs, and the popularity of boot camp style workouts for their intensity and efficiency.

Click here to read the full article

02. The Workout That Time Forgot

Here’s a terrific article by Nick Heil that appeared in Outside Magazine that summarizes the Paleolithic (caveman) diet and exercise philosophy. I practice much of this myself and I think it’s a worthwhile path to optimal health and fitness.

Here’s a short summary of some of the main points of the program.

1. Avoid foods that were unavailable before the advent of agriculture and animal husbandry (like dairy and grains). Instead consume mostly meat, fish, fruits, veggies, and nuts.
2. Exercise like early man. Perform short, intense bouts of whole-body exercises a few times a week: sprint, climb, swim, lift heavy things, wrestle, jump, and tumble. Most important, get dirty and have fun.
3. Focus on skills that have a real-world application. Instead of mindlessly working out, throw things, catch things, climb trees, jump from rock to rock, practice holding your breath, play with your dog, etc.
4. Stress your system. Skip a meal once a week or so. Try working out first thing in the morning without breakfast. Participate in something competitive, like a race or a game.

Click here to read the full article

03. End of Year Reminders

I just wanted to remind all my wonderful practice members that the end of the year is here and if you haven’t been adjusted lately, you might want to get in before your insurance deductible rolls around again in January.

Also, if you have a Health Savings Account, don’t lose the money that you have accrued this year unused. You can get a  discounted package of adjustments before the end of 2010 to set you up for the New Year.

Our Wellness Package of 6 adjustments is only $330 (save $60) and a package of 12 adjustments is just $630 (save $150). Call us at 201-836-9558 to take advantage of these offers.

All of us at ENERGY wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!