What Modern Science Says About Reversing The Aging Process
There’s an old proverb that rings with wit and reason: “Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die.” So why do we want to live forever? According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, author of “Chasing Life” and CNN’s Senior Medical Corespondent, we do not.

The real quest isn’t eternal life on earth according to Gupta, but rather an exceptional life.

While interviewing the foremost authorities on anti-aging and life extension, Dr. Gupta discovered three “universals” — three principles that each researcher deemed critical to extending our lives naturally and empowering us to live exceptionally. They are:

1. Weight training

2. Good nutrition

3. Positive thinking and having purpose

Jon Benson, author of “Fit Over 40″, explores each of these in great detail, as well as asking 52 men and women how they have managed to slow the hands of time down to a crawl. Benson does not waste time with hype and hypothesis. He focuses on real-world examples and applications we can all use to slow down the aging process and help prevent and reverse the conditions that can lead to disease.

Discover more today at Fitness Over 40!

You too can live a longer, more exceptional life by simply adopting a smart, realistic and enjoyable lifestyle fitness plan. And if science just happens to catch up with Father Time, you’ll be many steps ahead of the curve.

We Drink, and Drink and Drink….

We all take our bottle of water to the gym with us.  It’s a vessel full of clear water, zero calories and refreshing to boot.   However do we know all the ‘good’ contained in this bottle?  Are we aware of the reasons why this bottle has become a critical part of our workouts as well as out daily lives?  Well folks, here is the lowdown on mans (and woman’s) new best friend – the water bottle. 

You go to a fitness class, it’s an hour long and your pace is quite intense.  Do you know that on average you will have sweat out about a quart of water?   It’s important to keep yourself properly hydrated at all times.  Drinking before and after a workout as well as drinking during a workout is very importance.  During any kind of exercise you don’t want the muscles to suffer from becoming dehydrated either.  The movement and flow of your muscles is dependent on them being properly hydrated.   Even on days you aren’t training the ongoing intake of water still provides us with so many benefits we should have our best friend with us at all times.!

Water makes up approximately 50%-60% of our bodies composition.  This essential element works to regulate our body temperature, helping our breathing, transports vital nutrients throughout our bodies, carries away waste ( not a pretty topic but we all know …. XXXX happens! ) as well as the muscle function we mentioned makes this a critical part of our health and well being.  Without taking in some form of water, our systems would shut down after three days and we would die.  If you feel a little thirsty – get some water.  This thirst is a sign of dehydration.

There is a theory that water can help your metabolism and help you lose weight.  This is hinged on the liver functioning to assist the kidneys when you are not properly hydrated.  This slows down the metabolic process.  There are articles that support this however the facts seem to support that water can assist in weight loss.  Is it increasing your metabolism or is it that consuming water can make you feel full, thus decreasing your appetite.  Research shows your brain may ‘think’ you are hungry, but the signal may be simply thirst and a glass of water contains far less in the way of fat and calories!

I will tell you honestly, that I have felt better during workouts when I keep hydrated.  I try not to overdo it, mainly because I don’t want to stop to go to the bathroom, or get any kind of cramp.  I have experienced weight loss when I increase my water intake, however I tend to eat from boredom so the water drinking fills that need and I do take in far less calories.  Lastly from my personal experience, my body functions better, I feel better and taking in 8-12 glasses a day I find that I pick up less in the way of colds and flu’s.  Is it flushing out toxins?

For a number of theories on drinking water, healthy and weight loss, there are theories that can/ will dispute this.   Go by what works for you.   If you get sick less, if your skin looks brighter and clearer, if you lost weight or if you just feel better, then something is working for you.  We do know that for the avid fitness enthusiast you need to replace what you sweat out and you need to keep the muscles hydrated.  Your brain is over 75% water; don’t we want to feed our brains?  Perhaps we’re not getting old and forgetful, we’re just thirsty

[ Note: I enjoyed this article written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson and I am sure you will as well.

So many people ask me questions like…

– How can I get rid of my stubborn bodyfat?
– How fast can I do it?
– What’s the best dietplan for me?

These are good questions, don’t get me wrong.  But there are at least 10 questions most people never know to ask.  It’s the stuff they didn’t know they didn’t know… make sense

HIDDEN QUESTION 1:
“What’s The Best Dietary-Fat To Eat To Get Rid Of Bodyfat?”

The media loves to deceive you when it comes to dietary fats… and I’m here to set the record straight:

You absolutely must consume dietary fat in order to burn-off your bodyfat.  “Fat burns…but in the presence of dietary-fat.”  There are actually two “Best Fats” you should be eating:

Coconut Oil
CLA

Coconut oil is ideal to cook with. Use that in place of all the starchy foods you may be eating. You’ll get leaner faster… and you’ll be a ton more healthy too.  Coconut oil keeps you satisfied longer, lubricates your joints, and yes… actually helps you get rid of stubborn bodyfat.  Use 1 tablespoon per 50 lbs per day, but be sure to decrease your starchy carbs (breads, rice, potatoes, etc.)

CLA is a form of (gasp!) transfat… but it’s a healthy form that helps your body get rid of bodyfat. You can only get it in supplement-form… well, that’s the best way.  I personally take 4 grams per day. Jarrow is my favorite brand. You can get it at most health food stores.

In the book   The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here … there is additional information on the pros and cons of fats in our diet.

HIDDEN QUESTION 2:
“Why Is Cardio Bad For Me?”

It’s not ‘bad’ for you… it’s just not nearly as ‘good’ for you as the media and magazines want you to believe, especially if you do it too long and too frequently.

Spend 80% of your exercise time doing ‘resistance’ training, not cardio… but rest for only a short time between sets.  My newest update to “7 Minute Muscle” is called “7 Minute Body”. It combines both “7 Minute Muscle” and an additional 100 or so pages of in-home ONLY workouts.

That way you can train in the gym… or in your home… and get it done in 7 to 14 minutes a day.   You will be shaping your body and burning-off some major calories at the same time… all without excessive cardio.

Resistance training offers far greater benefits than doing an lengthy or too frequent cardio workouts.  Oh, one more thing:   

NOTE: You can pick up “7 Minute Body” at 77% off…but only if you get EODD…

More here:

The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here

HIDDEN QUESTION 3:
“How Does Pizza Help Me Shed Bodyfat?”

My dietary plan not only “lets” you eat pizza (or whatever your favorite foods might be) every week, several times a week… it DEMANDS that you do it.

First, I have you eat less on certain days and certain times. If done the way I suggest your metabolism (the rate you use fat, energy, etc.) will not slow down that much.  Then… at a specific time… boom! You eat a lot more food… and the best way to do this is eating your favorite foods.  You eat more calories and you’ll ENJOY the freakin’ process! Most “diets” fail because people hate them… too restrictive.

So I created my System from the ground up to ensure I never got bored with my eating… and the extra cals from pizza (or my favorite… Mexican… or Key Lime Pie… yum) actually boosts my metabolism sky-high.

So, after several days of lower-cal, lower-carb eating, I ate about 5000 calories of Mexican food (so good!) But the TIMING is crucial. You just can wing it. Don’t worry… I tell you exactly when to do it.

I went back to EODD-style eating, which I love btw… and then later had some Key Lime Pie… and what do you know? Leaner the next day.

Watch this and find out why:

The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here

Yours In Fitness,

J O N B E N S O N

P.S. Special freebie to those who watch my entire presentation on the page above… very nice… : )