Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Fight Aging and Spear Toxins With the Victorious Veggie, Asparagus


Your Mom was right after all! Eating your veggies can have marvelous effects on the body. At Body Dynamics, we constantly discuss nutrition, and we want to share our knowledge with you. Most recently, the many benefits of asparagus has been a hot topic at the studio. We were amazed to realize the multitude of purposes for this slender green.

Did you know that eating asparagus is a great way to cleanse the body of toxins? The veggie contains fiber, which progresses your digestion and helps eliminate pollutants hindering the body. Cleansing the body can potenitally aid allergies, fatigue and chronic health problems.

Asparagus is also wonderful for fighting the aging process. Each stalk is rich in potassium, vitamin A and folate; all of which support good health and a high functioning body. The veggie is also very high in glutathione, an amino acid compound with antioxidant properties useful for deterring aging. Glutathione is excellent for the body as it protects cells from toxins such as free radicals.

We mentioned just a few of the benefits of asparagus. For further information, visit the links below:
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/benefits-of-asparagus-3921819.html
http://www.grilled-vegetable-recipes.com/health-benefits-asparagus.html

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Energizing a Sedentary Generation: The Benefits of Kangoo Jumps



As each year passes, a significant portion of children lose interest in engaging in physical activity. With the ever growing popularity of entertainment technology, a child might be more likely to prefer to sit infront of a television or computer rather than play outside. With limited exercise and a poor diet, a child is at great risk for obesity. As parents, it is our responsibility to instill good habits in our children's daily routines. After all, they look up to us; we are their role models. There numerous fun forms of exercise that will fuel kids' appreciation and thirst for fitness. At Body Dynamics, we believe Kangoo Jumps exercise is a possible solution to the threatening obesity epidemic.

Kangoo Jumps are rebounding boots that allow for accelerated weight loss without endangering sensitive joints. Kangoo Jumps actually remove up to 80% of joint impact, eliminating any pain normally experienced during exercise. The boots also enhance endurance and stimulate calorie burn. In fact, in comparison to working out in sneakers, exercising in Kangoo Jumps burns up to 50% more calories per hour. Best of all, Kangoo fitness makes working out fun!

Obesity puts people at greater risk for diabetes, osteoarthritis, stroke, high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Kangoo Jumps fitness helps fight these conditions as the boots benefit the lymphatic system. Not only is the lymphatic system is responsible for monitoring metabolism, it also activates immunity against the toxins responsible for causing cellulite.  Ultimately, the boots initiate increased circulation, motivating metabolic rate and improving muscle tone.

Progression towards a healthier America is possible through fitness activities such as Kangoo. A healthy kid is a happy kid! Let's get fit : )

Links to infomation about obesity: http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/obesity_in_children_and_teens  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/obesity_in_children/article_em.htm

Links to infomation and videos concerning Kangoo:                                                http://www.kangoojumps.com/                       http://www.bodydynamics.net/aboutus/bodydynamicsinthenews.html