Keep Fit with Fit Foods!

Why should you bother to exercise? What should you do and how would you squeeze it into your busy lifestyle, where would you go?

Questions, questions… and everybody else is “doing it” except you, so you’ll feel silly and look out of shape… won’t you?

Wrong! It’s NEVER too late to start a fitness plan, activity isn’t just for under 30s! In fact, your body is probably aching for you to get lively and shake off some human “rust”, after all, the body is designed for activity. If it’s allowed to get too comfortable, it begins to seize-up, fatten-up and generally degenerate.

Think long-term!
Whatever age you are, moderate exercise can only increase your physical well-being. It builds and strenghtens muscles, improves skeletal density (helps keep osteoporosis at bay), gets your heart pumping and oxygenates the body, helps to shift plaque from the arteries, helps mobilise toxins trapped in fat cells, uses up stored fat reducing body weight and many more incredible benefits.

Your commitment to a long-term fitness routine is the best way to avoid an old age ruined by poor health. On top of all this, activity is fun, you meet new people, you discover talents you never knew you had, and, you will look and feel GREAT!

You only get one body so start today!

It is not a science, but having the right information before you start will help you get off to a good start!

Poor fuel= poor performance!
To maintain, or gain, a fit body, the quantity and quality of the fuel you use for energy affects not just your size (excess fat), but your health. Just like a car, good fuel burns clean and bad fuel leaves toxins behind when it burns (in your body!). Fast foods and junk stresses the body with toxic deposits. You need to combine correctly balanced, optimal nutrition with regular activity – the reward – improved long term health!

The importance of optimal nutrition…
People who exercise on a regular basis need to ensure that their body is provided with an abundance of quality nutrients. This is because your nutrient intake is shared between growth, repair and energy output.

Strenuous exercise naturally streses body cells, and this results in increased cell damage and destruction, which therefore need additional nutrients for recovery and repair. In a healthy body, with every second that passes, around 5,000,000 cells die through wear and tear. These are immediately replaced through the body’s continual cell division process. However, a poor nutrient supply coupled with intense training puts pressure on this process, because food is divided between all other bodily functions too.

WATER
Before anything else, ensure you have consumed enough water to prevent dehydration during exercise. Water should also be consumed regularly during and after exercise.

• Muscles are approximately 75% water
• Water is lost in perspiration and through breathing
• Dehydration raises body temperature and energy is then drawn away from the muscles to cool the body down, affecting overall performance.

Aloe Vera makes plain water even more refreshing, with the added bonus that it possesses soothing and cleansing properties beneficial to the digestive tract. Remember to take a water bottle topped with Herbal Aloe Concentrate before you leave…

• Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver, and for each molecule of carbohydrate, nine molecules of water are bound, when the glycogen is released for energy, so is the water.

Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates (whole grain bread and cereals, pasta, potatoes, beans, fruit) are easily assimilated and made available by the body for energy. The fibre in these foods helps to slow the release of sugar providing longer-lasting energy.

• Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram
• Fat provides 9 calories per gram

By cutting out saturated fats and fatty foods you can enjoy additional energy in the form of carbohydrate fuel.

Protein
Dietary protein supplies the body with 25 amino acids, commonly referred as “building blocks”, which are used for repair and growth. Every cell in the body uses protein.

• Protein is a third source of energy if carbohydrates/ fat stores are depleted.
• Protein comes from both vegetable and animal sources.
• Protein assists in maintaining muscle mass and when combined with over-load training, it assists in building muscle mass.
• No two people have the same protein needs – your weight, muscle to fat ratio, health status, dietary intake and the quality of protein you choose, determine how much you need as an individual.

Protein as an energy source can dehydrate the body, so, if you are on a high protein low carbohydrate diet, remember to drink plenty of water!

As with carbohydrates and fats, if you eat more protein than your body needs, the excess will be converted and stored as fat.

Fat
There are two “good” fats vital to health: Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Saturated fats and monosaturated fats are not essential though can be used for energy.

Good fats are converted into prostaglandis, which are dynamic hormon-like substances that help keep the blood this preventing clogged arteries, lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, control blood cholesterol and fat levels, support the immune system and brain function, improve nerve function and regulate blood sugar. We can not survive without good fats!

Fat Loss – Muscle Gain!
Muscle fibres are heavier than fat, so, if you are trying to lose weight and exercise 3-4 times a week, don’t be surprised if you actually put some weight on! This naturally occurs as the stored fat is used as fuel and lean muscle tissue is gradually formed.

Regular exercise helps to increase and sustain an efficient fat-burning metabolism.

Aerobic Exercise
Jogging, tennis, swimming, walking, cycling are all examples of this less strenuous, sustained form of exercise. To benefit, the heart rate needs to reach 80% of its maximum for a minimum of 20 minutes. Aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, supports cardiovascular health and helps stabilise blood sugar levels.

What happens when you exercise?
When you exercise, the stressing of the muscles causes muscle tissue to break down, this is known as “catabolism”. The body then has to rebuild the muscles fibres, known as “anabolism”. Both processes use up energy. With regular exercise routine, muscles fibres multiply, gow larger, increase in growth, have more access to oxygen, and consequently, need more fuel (increasing their fat burning potential). The key to a fat-burning exercise routine is to maintain aerobic activity at a constant, comfortable level where the heart rate is sufficiently increased without unnecessary stress on the body, ideally 30-40 minutes, three times a week, taking a day’s break for repair between each session. Doing less than this amount of exercise will not encourage the body to use stored fat, as fat is stored away from muscle tissue and is not tapped into until glycogen stores in the muscles have been reduced.

Doing more than this can over-work and stress the body. To avoid muscle and joint injuries, always do a 10 minute warm-up and warm-down (stretching) before and after each session.

Supplementation
Exercise requires more than just fuel for energy, many micronutrients are also used up in the process. To help minimise oxidative stress, neutralise free radicals and top up the body’s daily needs for vitamins and minerals, include a high quality vitamin and mineral supplement, and antioxidant supplement.

The Ultimate Superfood
If you are considering an exercise routine, Formula 1 is the perfect partner. It provides the ultimate clean-burning, easily absorbed and assimilated fuel. Formula 1 has been scientifically formulated to supply balanced protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and fibre, to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimum performance.

Think long-term fitness
So, in a nutshell, avoid saturated fats, drink water before, during and after exercise; exercise every other day, exercising on a full stomach can impair digestion and cause cramps; eat both animal and vegetable protein; supplement with Herbalife Multivitamin and mineral complex and antioxidants; to avoid injury, always warm-up and warm-down before a workout with a 10 minute stretching routine; ensure you balance activity with relaxation and quality sleep!

Be consistent!

"Appropriate and well-balanced training is wasted without sound nutritional support"

As somebody who is training for triathlon, my first shall I say, and having just come back from an incredible Herbalife’s UK’s biggest annual training event, Spring Spectacular in Manchester, where I have been trained by Dr Ralph Rodgers, amongst many, I was delighted to read an article in The Independent from last year about Dr. Ralph Rodgers and his advice on training for triathlon.

Nutritional advice comes from Dr Ralph Rogers, the UK representative of Herbalife’s global nutrition advisory board. He is a black belt in jujitsu and a research fellow at the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure at the University of Wolverhampton. He was also medical advisor to the Trinidad & Tobago World Cup 2006 football team.

“Diet significantly affects sport and exercise performance,” he says. “Appropriate and well-balanced training is wasted without sound nutritional support. Triathlon requires a well- thought-out nutritional and training programme.”

Triathlon has become the fastest-growing sport in Britain. But if you want to compete at top level, you’ll need to apply as much brain as brawn. Peter Conchie reports on an academy for gifted amateurs that is turning its pupils into world-beaters… read the full story here.
As announced at this weekend’s Spring Spectacular in Manchester, Dr. Ralph Rogers – our very own Nutrition Advisory Board member – will be cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise funds for the Casa Herbalife UK Project The Hackney Young Carers Healthy Eating Programme. Read the full story here.

Whether you are sports enthusiast or a professional, Herbalife offers the best, most balanced and the biggest range of products as part of it’s Sports Nutrition Programmes available on the market today. Have a look at our Sports Nutrition Solutions.

Get active; live healthier: How 30 minutes a day can add years to your life!

There is no better time to get active and stay active than right now. Regardless of age or physical activity, nearly everybody can enjoy the health benefits of adding exercise into their daily routine. The health benefits from exercise are endless. Here are three to motivate you:

Strong bones and muscles:
Clinical research has shown that regular physical activity is one of the best ways to maintain healthy bone health. Weight-bearing or strenght training exercise, such as walking, jogging, or using resistance bands or weights, is helpful in preserving bone mass. Building muscle mass not only supports bone health, but it also burns calories throughout the day, helping you maintain a healthy weight.

Stress Reduction:
Exercise produces endorphins in the body which create feeling of relaxation and wellbeing. A brisk walk or quick workout could be just the thing to calm you after a stressful day.

Manage your weight:
Reducing sedentary activities, engaging in more physical activities, and burning more calories than you consume are the keys to weight management. In addition, relying on a balanced diet rich in green vegetables, calcium and protein not only helps maintain weight but also supports healthy bone maintenance.

Of course, having an active lifestyle and consistently preparing healthy meals can be a real challenge. Fortunately, for people on the go, Herbalife provides convenient and delicious options – from Weight Management to Targeted Nutrition to Energy and Fitness products.

Total wellness is the goal, and Herbalife can help you get there, so you can stay active for a lifetime.

Source: Summer 2007 Product Brochure: Article by Luigi Gratton M.P.H., Vice President of Education for Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board

The nutrition choice of world-class athletes… Herbalife nets results!

Luigi Gratton, a nutrition advisor to the LA Galaxy, talks about the importance of nutrition for professional athletes.

“Good nutrition is important for everyone, but especially plays a key role for professional athletes. In fact, it is one of the most important factors for improving performance.

Athlete’s lives are often so busy that one of their greatest challenges is preparing nutritious meals on a regular basis. That’s why Formula 1 shakes are the perfect healthy meal for athletes constantly on the go.

LA Galaxy players, like many athletes, have higher activity levels that the average person and have higher nutritional demands. Simply put, the more active the athlete – the more important their nutrition.

Whenever I’m offering nutritional advice, I point out the importance of Herbalife® products like Formula 1 Shake Mix. I know from personal experience that science-based products can make a huge difference in an athlete’s performance and overall wellbeing.

Ultimately, I advise all athletes to maintain their nutritional conditioning not only for games and athletic events, but all the time. A programme with Herbalife® products, together with a healthy, active lifestyle, is a winning combination for all athletes as well as anyone interested in maintaining his or her wellbeing.”

Herbalife and the LA Galaxy: a winning combination
As the Official Nutrition Company and Presenting Sponsor of the LA Galaxy, Herbalife is on a mission for nutrition, giving people an opportunity to change their lives with proven products and a proven business opportunity. We are taking the mission for nutrition across the galaxy. Herbalife and the LA Galaxy are two world-class players that have come together to make one amazing team.

With some of the world’s most famous soccer players, like Chris Albright and Joe Cannon, this all-star association is showing that Herbalife is the nutrition choice of world’s class athletes.

“Running up to six miles every game against some of the greatest athletes in the world is a demanding challenge. But since I started using Herbalife, I have felt more energetic and that allowed me to have one of my best seasons ever as a pro in 2006. Thanks, Herbalife, for offering a simple effective nutrition routine that I enjoy following each day.”Chris Albright, 2006 Defender of the Year LA Galaxy

 

“Every time I take the field, my single goal is to stop others from scoring. When you have a ball travelling towards you at up to 85 miles-per-hour, that means you need incredible mind-body reaction time. My solution? Simple… I use Herbalife® products during every practice and every game. Nothing I’ve tried before or since has given me a more competitive edge.”

Joe Cannon, Two-times MLS Goalkeeper of the Year LA Galaxy

More LA Galaxy testimonials at http://www.herbalifesoccer.com/

Perfect for professional sports athletes…
Outstanding performance doesn’t happen by chance – you need the ultimate nutrition strategy to support your training regime. If you want to maintain your finely tuned body and perform at your absolute best then respect your body’s nutritional needs and fuel it with high quality nutrition:

Start with the Herbalife core products
Formula 1 Meal Replacement for Weight Management and Healthy Nutrition, and Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex - this duo delivers balanced levels of key vitamins and minerals, healthy carbohydrates, plant-based protein, beneficial fats, dietary fibre and antioxidant nutrients. These core products provide a strong foundation for those who are serious about their sport.

Add protein to repair and refuel
Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder provides a blend of high quality whey and soy proteins and allows you to personalise your protein intake according to your training regime. Essential for muscle mass maintenance and growth, and post match recovery and repair, simply add this Protein Powder to your Formula 1 shakes or use in sauces and soups.

Antioxidants can help protect against cell damage and may assist recovery
Schizandra Plus is enriched with Schizandra, a nutrient-rich plant which helps increase the body’s ability to distribute oxygen effectively. It also contains antioxidant vitamins and aminoacids to help support the body’s immune system. Schizandra Plus can help support any busy, stressful or sporty lifestyle!

RoseOx* – Rosemary extract contains more than twelve antioxidants. Antioxidants can help protect your immune system by fighting free radicals and replenishing important nutrients lost everyday. This supplement contains powerful antioxidant polyphenols which help to regenerate vitamin C back to its active form.
* The RoseOx brand is the property of Zuellig Botanicals Inc.

Source: Inspire Today – Herbalife’s Today Magazine – Dec 2007

Herbalife products to suit fitness-minded individuals…

Q. What are the specific nutritional requirements of fitness-minded people and how can Herbalife’s core products help fulfil these requirements?

A. Fitness-minded individuals can benefit from Herbalife’s Intelligent Nutrition concept – based around core products Formula 1 Meal Replacement for Weight Management and Healthy Nutrition and Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex. People who take their fitness seriously should provide their bodies with healthy nutrition to help improve their performance and recovery times. The soy protein in Formula 1 shakes can help to build lean muscle mass when used as part of a fitness regime, plus a shake makes a light, healthy meal, which won’t weigh you down. When used along with Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex, Formula 1 offers people confidence that they’re achieving 100% of their key vitamin and mineral RDA’s (important as vitamins and minerals can be lost through sweat).

Q. Which products from the Targeted Nutrition range will benefit fitness-minded people?

A. An intense fitness regime places stress on the body. These complementary products work together to offer a range of beneficial nutrients:

• Schizandra Plus offers fitness-minded people protective antioxidant support plus the benefits of the Schizandra Berry, to help the body maintain its ability to distribute oxygen efficiently. Another antioxidant product that works in synergy with Schizandra Plus is RoseOx.

• Those wishing to build lean muscle mass can personalise their programme with Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder – with soy and whey protein – which will help build and repair muscles after exercise.

• Liftoff™ energy drink is a low-calorie drink which can help fitness-minded people stay focused as well as providing 100% RDA of B-vitamins for efficient energy production.
Q. As well as nourishing their bodies using Herbalife® products, what other steps can fitness-minded people take to help maintain good health?

A. A physically active body may benefit from:

• At least two litres of water a day – more in warm climates. During exercise our bodies sweat so it’s important to replace lost fluid to avoid dehydration.

• A varied and balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables (high in beneficial vitamins and minerals). Alcohol, caffeine and sugary and fatty foods should be
kept to a minimum. Keeping an eye on your salt intake is another important factor.

• Recovery days. Time for muscles to rest and recover should be incorporated into any weekly fitness programme.

• Not smoking – this will reduce the risk of various health problems including high blood pressure and poor cardiovascular health, also monitor your alcohol intake.

 

Herbalife Sports Nutrition Solutions

Choosing the right sports nutrition is important as your body needs to fuel, refuel, repair, and recover before during and after exercise. Be your goal muscle gain, weight loss, endurance, or power your diet will precipitate your body’s ability to repair itself, and recover so that you can train harder in the next session. Your sporting performance and success depends very much on what you eat. It is essential that you have a balanced diet.

If you are Sport Professional, there are Herbalife Programs designed to give you that Competitive edge. Visit Sports Nutrition for Sports Professionals.

To be healthy and lead healthy and active lifestyle, you do not need to be serious at sports and Herbalife has a range of programms to support Sports Enthusiats and those who wish to lead Healthy and Active Lifestyle.

As a serious company with top range of quality nutritional products, using Herbalife products as part of sports and nutrition daily routine, is a choice by many top notch athletes. Have a look at our Sponsorship successes in 2007 and Herbalife Sports Testimonials.

Sports, Energy & Fitness Health Articles

NEW: H3O Pro™ Isotonic Drink from Herbalife – Powering Exceptional Performance – Demand more from your sports drink!
Developed with experts in sports nutrition and in consultation with our Nutritional Advisory Board, H3O Pro™ is an innovative isotonic drink helping to power exceptional performances.

Exceptional Sports Nutrition from Herbalife – Fitting H3O Pro™ New Isotonic Drink from Herbalife into your fitness routine!
H3O Pro™ can help power exceptional performance by providing hydration and energy – just when you need it. Support a healthy, balanced and varied diet with Herbalife’s Core Nutrition products…

Green tea for sports nutrition?
Antioxidant-rich green tea may counter the effects of resistance exercise by reducing the detrimental effects of oxidative stress, suggests a small trial from Brazil.

Get active; live healthier: How 30 minutes a day can add years to your life!
The health benefits from exercise are endless. Here are three to motivate you…

Herbalife products to suit fitness-minded individuals…
Question and Answer style article exploring Herbalife products that are the most suitable for those leading active healthy lifestyle…

Fitness makes long-term sense
Top of the list of prerequisites of living a healthy, active lifestyle are a healthy diet and regular moderate exercise…

The nutrition choice of world-class athletes… Herbalife nets results!
Luigi Gratton, a nutrition advisor to the LA Galaxy, talks about the importance of nutrition for professional athletes.

Q&A about Liftoff®
Liftoff® helps you gain energy and mental clarity for better performance throughout the day.

Rev Up your Metabolism and Keep Your Weight Down
Now’s the perfect time to incorporate some metabolic-revving tips into your daily regimen and avoid gaining weight.

Energy to Spare!
Your energy levels don’t have to dip just because the sun does: You can have steady and lasting energy throughout the day–even after work.

Maximize Your Metabolism
Did you know that you can increase the amount of calories you burn every day, even while you sleep?

Get Active. Live Longer.
Regardless of age or physical ability, nearly everyone can enjoy the health benefits of adding exercise into their daily routines.

The Perfect Pick-Me-Up
For thousands of years, tea has been known to be a refreshing drink offering a myriad of important health benefits.

Food for Fuel
Your body is a complex machine that requires the right combination of fuel to keep it running at peak efficiency.

Weight Management, Health and Sports Nutrition Wellness Articles

Good health is more than the absence of disease. It’s a state of wellness and vitality that enables us to enjoy all of life’s riches regardless of age. Herbalife is at the forefront of nutritional technology and innovation. Our global mission is to correct the deficiencies inherent in our modern diet and lifestyles. We all have different needs and goals – to improve health, increase fitness levels, manage weight, or just stay healthy. With Herbalife you can tailor programmes for success and turn your goals into reality! The following Articles sections can help you stay on track of your goals and learn about the latest research and developments in Nutrition and Supplements industry…

Weight Management Health Articles
We all want to look our best and good health is the key to achieving this. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, here is a selection of articles related to Weight Management that can help you to gain knowledge on the subject and stay on top of latest developments and achieve your goals in a healthy way.

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Targeted Nutrition Health Articles
Herbalife offers you a variety of targeted products that build on the foundation of ShapeWorks™, which can help you to zero-in on your specific health needs, supporting digestive health, heart health, healthy aging, healthy pregnancy, etc.

Here is a selection of articles related to Nutrition and Supplementation and latest research and developments across the world that offer support to nutritional science offered by Herbalife.

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Sports Nutrition Health Articles
This section offers insight into the support Herbalife Products can offer to those living a healthy, active lifestyles. Choosing the right sports nutrition is important as your body needs to fuel, refuel, repair, and recover before during and after exercise. Be your goal muscle gain, weight loss, endurance, or power your diet will precipitate your body’s ability to repair itself, and recover so that you can train harder in the next session. This section will keep you on track of anything you need to know about exercise, fitness, energy and sports nutrition, in general, and how Herbalife can help.

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Outer Nutrition and Personal Care Health Articles
We all want to look our best and protect our skin and hair from the challenges of everyday life such as wind, sun and harmful pollutants. Looking and feeling your best, means nourishing your body inside and out.

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