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FFTIO in Time Out Chicago

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:32:16 GMT

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Time Out Chicago / Aug 21, 2008

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Fitness from the Inside Out fitnessfromtheinsideout.com. We feel your pain: Between all the chin-ups, pull-ups and push-ups, going to the gym can be a downer. That’s where personal-fitness guru Bull Busch comes in. His passion for fitness is contagious, prompting even the laziest of couch potatoes to try on those jogging shoes collecting dust on the closet floor. In his podcast, Busch breaks away from the pack of exercise teachers by cracking the code of the body-mass-index chart, analyzing the mechanics of physical repetitions and flaunting his intimate knowledge of the human body. He addresses the physical weaknesses of individual clients and prescribes exercises based on Muscle Activation Techniques, a relatively new method for physical training.

Tags: fitness, health, nutrition, time, out, chicago, busch, muscle, activation, technique

5 Health Calculators You Dont Use, But Should

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:48:18 GMT

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1. Dr. Sears Body Fat Calculator

browse through the Zone forums, and read the threads or ask questions on how to get started.

2. Estimated Calorie Requirements

The Estimated Calorie Requirements calculator, tells you how many calories you should be consuming, based on your physical measurements;

3. Healthy Body Calculator

Here you enter a bit more information, including amputations. The calculator publishes what should be your ideal weight for your height; whether your BMI - body mass index - is within an ideal range for optimum health; and…

it gives your very own nutrition facts table that outlines what quantities of essential nutrients you should be consuming daily. It’s a mashup with a food label.

4. Life Expectancy Calculator

in days if you want.

5. The BMI Calculator

Refer to the unordered list to see where you stand.

Find out your ideal weight

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:02:13 GMT

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Body Mass Index Calculator

Please keep in mind that the Body Mass Index Calculator is just an estimate of ideal weight. There are other factors to consider and everyone is different. So don't use this method as a true way of determining your ideal weight. It only gives you an approximate average. Consult your physician for any questions.

Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2. This will give you your weight in kilograms.

Divide your height in inches by 39.4. This will give you your height in meters.

Now square that number. Example: (65" divided by 39.4=1.65)(1.65x1.65=2.72)

Divide weight number by the height number squared. That is your BMI.

Below 18: Underweight to Anorexic
19 to 27: Healthy
28 to 39: Overweight

40 and up: Severe Obesity

Tags: bmi, body mass index, wieght

Top 3 Skinniest Counties

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:51:18 GMT

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Williamson County has been named the third “skinniest” place to live nationwide, according to a study conducted by CNN Money.com.

The poll compared the average body mass index of cities and counties across the country to assemble the list of 25 top counties, which is topped by Marin County in California at No. 1 and San Francisco County in California at No. 2.

The list mentions the cities of Brentwood, Franklin and Spring Hill specifically, citing a body mass index average of 24.9 for the three cities.

The list is from the magazine’s August 2008 issue.

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BMI Chart

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:45:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Body Mass Index Chart

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(The actual BMI chart is down below)

The BMI chart gives you your BMI, which is a number that comes from using a calculation based on a person’s weight and height. BMI is a good indicator of body "fatness" even though it doesn’t measure it directly (as gyms and physicians do with body fat assessment tools). Finding out your BMI is an excellent method of screening for possible weight issues that can cause health problems. According to the BMI chart results, anyone with a BMI over 25 would be determined to be overweight and a BMI over 30 would be obese.

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Why a fat friend could make you fat as well

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:41:40 GMT

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Spending time with fat friends means you are more likely to become fat yourself, according to research.

Humans are subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them, which could lead to rising obesity levels in the next decade, the study found.

Europeans decide if they are overweight by comparisons with those around them, rather than by the Body Mass Index.

If their peers are overweight, they are likely to see it as normal – and become fatter themselves.

Graduates, however, are more likely to feel overweight than someone of the same weight with little or no educational qualifications.

If fatness levels increase and 'we all start copying each other we will end up with quite serious health problems', he added.

'Rising obesity needs to be thought of as a sociological phenomenon, not a physiological one.'

Fat friends: As on the TV show, you're more likely to be overweight if your peers are, a study has found

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BMI Calculator, free calorie counter and other health calculators

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:50:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: some fun calculators to play with, including a BMI calculator, some calorie counters too

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QuickMedical Health Tools

All Pop Up Health Calculators

Blood Alcohol Estimation
Body Fat Estimator (U.S. Navy)
Body Fat Estimator (YMCA)
Body Mass Index
Calories Burned
Daily Energy Expenditure
Due Date Calculator
Frame Size
Ideal Weight Calculator
Lean Body Mass
Lose One Pound
Ovulation Estimator
Smoking Costs
Target Heart Rate
Waist to Hip Ratio

Anti-Diet Pill
Calorie Burning Calculator
Daily Diabetes Diet Counter
Fitness Timer
Quick Health Calculator
Healthy Recipes

Tags: bmi calculator, calorie counter, food calorie counter, exercise counter

Rimonabant

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:36:47 GMT

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clipper's remarks: New Diet Drug

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Rimonabant

5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-(2,4-dichloro-phenyl)-
4-methyl-N-(piperidin-1-yl)-
1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide

Rimonabant (also known as SR141716, Acomplia, Riobant, Slimona, Rimoslim, and Zimulti)^[1] is an anorectic anti-obesity drug. It is a CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonist. Its main avenue of effect is reduction in appetite.

Rimonabant is the first selective CB1 receptor blocker to be approved for use anywhere in the world. In Europe, it is indicated for use in conjunction with diet and exercise for patients with a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m², or patients wih a BMI greater than 27 kg/m² with associated risk factors, such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia. In the UK, it has been available since the end of July 2006. As of 2007, the drug was available in 38 countries.

Sleep deprived and fat perhaps?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:53:32 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The article states: Even minor sleep loss may lead to weight gain. Persistent sleep debt weakens immune response and is linked to adult diabetes.
ah oh! I'm in trouble now...
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-3919.html&fromMod=emailed

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QUESTION: Do a few hours of sleep deprivation matter?

Since 1960, the average amount of shut-eye has shrunk from about 8.5 hours to around seven.

Unfortunately, mounting evidence suggests persistent sleep debt—being just shy of optimal rest each morning—can not only weaken immune response and cognitive abilities, but it is also linked to the onset of adult diabetes. Now comes word from scientists that skimping on sleep may make a person fat.

According to a study at Eastern Virginia Medical School, people who sleep just 16 fewer minutes per night than the average person are significantly at risk of being overweight. As inconsequential as those moments sound, it adds up to nearly two hours of lost sleep per week. After controlling for other lifestyle and health factors, researchers calculated that missing two hours of sleep each week is associated with a 10-point increase in body mass index—or the difference between a healthy weight and obesity.

Tags: "sleep deprivation ", sleep, "sleep disorders", immunity, diabetes

BMI Formula

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:53:07 GMT

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Metric Units: BMI = Weight (kg) / (Height (m) x Height (m))

English Units: BMI = Weight (lb) / (Height (in) x Height (in)) x 703

Tags: bmi, body mass index, bmi formula

Employers measuring your waist as a law?

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:14:22 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I don't think so...keep that measuring tape away from me! I'd rather tell you my age.
Read the rest in full:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/13/how-does-your-waist-measure-up/

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June 13, 2008, 3:02 pm

How Does Your Waist Measure Up?

Imagine if your employer started measuring your waist as a measure of your health.

That’s what’s happening in Japan. As my colleague Norimitsu Onishi explains in today’s Times, a Japanese law that came into effect two months ago requires companies and local governments to measure the waistlines of Japanese adults. The government limits are 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches for women. Those who exceed the standard and also have another weight-related health concern are given “dieting guidance” to drop weight. (To read the full story, click here.)

In March, an analysis in The Journal of Clinical Epidemiology showed that body mass index is the ‘’poorest'’ indicator of cardiovascular health, and that waist size is a much better way to determine, for both sexes, who is at a higher risk for hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol.

Put simply, your waist should be less than half your height.

Tags: health, "absurd laws", "japanese law", weight, fat, obesity, "health indicators"

Private Benjamin Or GI Jane? Brutal Bridal Boot Camp

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:25:49 GMT

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clipper's remarks: First we're all measured and weighed. I'm here for one reason only - to look my best in my wedding photos. However, my BMI (Body Mass Index) is just about spot on as I'm 5ft 3in and 8 stone, so I'm told I might struggle, having less excess fat to draw on for energy.

dinner is made up of strictly controlled (ie meagre) portions of soup, a small piece of salmon and a few strips of vegetable. The hard work starts tomorrow with circuit training on the lawn at 6am sharp. I turn in feeling hungry and anxious.

Standing on the scales on the final morning, I've lost five pounds, and an inch from my thighs and hips. One of the other girls has lost a whopping 12 pounds and dropped not one, but two dress sizes.

The Camp gave me the bridal body I had hoped for, and equipped me with the know-how to stay trim well into my married life. But most impressive of all, I survived the week.

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For most women, walking up the aisle is the ultimate red carpet moment - and the pressure to look amazing is immense. When I got married this year, that not only meant having immaculate hair and make-up, and a dress to die for, but a honed, super-toned body, too.

But drastic measures were needed to whittle my wobbly bits into shape before the big day. A friend recommended The Camp, an intense, seven-day residential course in Galloway, south-west Scotland, which promises to help women - many of them brides-to-be, it turns out - to lose a dress size.

Boot campers are woken up early, spend eight hours a day on team exercises with ex-Special Forces instructors, and endure nightly boxing classes - a disciplined routine designed to kickstart a sluggish metabolism and put the body into its fat-burning zone.

The thing is, I'm more Private Benjamin than GI Jane. I like Pilates and PowerPlate, exercises that don't involve breaking a sweat. How would I get on at a brutal bridal boot camp?

Tags: boot camp, gain muscle, loose weight, bmi

Wii Fit wrongly labels kids as overweight

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:56:34 GMT

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Wii Fit or Wii Fat?

When a 10 year-old girl from the South-East of Britain stepped on the scale of Nintendo's new game Wii Fit, she expected to get the blood pumping with some fun, casual exercising.

Instead, the game's software told her she was fat. Understandably, her father wasn't happy.

"She is a perfectly healthy, 4ft 9in tall 10-year-old who swims, dances and weighs only six stone (84 lbs). She is solidly built but not fat. She was devastated to be called fat and we had to work hard to convince her she isn't."

center of the debate is the game's use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a means of judging the health of its players

innovative Balance Board peripheral and entering basic information like height and weight, the game doles out an overall BMI number as well as a label, such as "underweight," "ideal," or in some cases, "fat

reasonably accurate in determining the BMI of adults, a child's BMI can literally change from day to day

Obese 80% Chance Of Alzheimer's

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:51:44 GMT

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DEADLY DEMENTIA: A recent study indicates a clear connection between obesity and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s also the leading cause of death among the elderly in the United States. With no known cure, Alzheimer’s currently afflicts about 5 million people. Now it appears that weight management may play a significant role in keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.

Don’t Let Your BMI Go to Waist

People with a high body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference were more likely to develop dementia than those with a healthy BMI or waist size.

Treat Obesity, Prevent Dementia

“While more studies are needed to determine optimal weight and biological mechanisms associated with obesity and dementia, these findings could potentially decrease the number of people diagnosed with dementia and lead to an overall better quality of life.” (Sun-Sentinel.com, 5/13/08)

Why Having Big Buttocks Is Good for Your Health

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:29:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Working on mice, the team transplanted fat from one location of the animals' body to the other. Subcutaneous fat removed to the abdomen triggered body weight and fat mass losses, and a decrease in blood sugar levels. The rodents also got more responsive to insulin, the hormone controlling the way in which the body metabolizes sugar. Insulin resistance triggers the type 2 diabetes. When visceral fat was placed to other body regions, it induced no effect.

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We are told that an increased Body Mass Index (BMI) makes us prone to a large array of diseases. But, as it turns out, fat located under the skin, especially on the buttocks, seems to actually decrease the chances of developing type 2 diabetes, as signaled by a new research published in the Cell Metabolism journal and carried out at The Harvard Medical School.

Subcutaneous fat seems to have opposite effects to visceral fat,

the one wrapped around the organs and closely connected to increased risk of illness, by releasing adipokines, metabolism-boosting hormones.

Tags: health, fat