Category Archives: FIT + WELL

HumanX Healthy Holiday Gift Suggestions: Under $50

December 7, 2013

Healthy Holiday Gift Suggestions: Under $50

This Holiday Season grab onto some PowerAmp xXx FlexFast Cables and pull yourself into shape. FlexFast Cables provide a convenient, portable workout for at home, on-the-go, in the park, or at the gym. Pack a set when you travel, four (4) resistance choices for every fitness level mean that a complete gym is at the ready at all times. (SRP: $14.99-$18.99)

Jump-start your Holiday fitness training with a X4 Speed Jump Rope - it will keep your loved ones jumping for health and joy! Engineered for speed, designed for control. (SRP: $25)

Ding Dong Kettlebells. Holiday Bells are ringing for fitness enthusiasts, and what better gift for Kettlebell enthusiasts & for those who want to see what all the fuss is all about than a set of Kettlebell Arm Guards by HumanX. Padded Arm Guards protect forearms from kettlebell bruising and abrasion ?(SRP: $19.99)

AbX by HumanX. YES! Here is a product that can stomach any Holiday stress. Aiding abdominal crunches and Plyometric Exercises (side lifts at waist chest lifts with stomach on pad), AbX brings a fresh new take to your Core health practice. High-density closed cell foam & super grip bottom non-slip.

(SRP: $ 34.99)?

Don’t let the holidays slip through your fingers; get yourself some Competition X3 Full Fingered Gloves. Preserving your hands keeps you competitive during all workouts and weekend events! The X3 Competition gloves are total hand protection so you can train harder, longer during every workout through pull-ups, muscle-ups, rope work & weight training. Available in Mens & Womens with great color selections. (SRP $40)

Balance out the stress this holiday season by gifting yourself or loved one Harbingers Balance XT. Heavy duty 1200-gram balance disc builds core strength through standing, sitting, squatting and kneeling exercises. Training tool in both isometric and plyometric exercise. Exclusive tread and nib textured surfaces enhance user “feel” and grip on floor while exercising. Moisture proof and wipes down easily. Adjust air pressure using standard ball pump with needle adaptor. Latex-free and phthalate-free. (SRP: $30)

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Polar – for the fitness enthusiast on your list!

November 25, 2013

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Polar also has number of new heart rate monitors for the fitness enthusiast on everyone’s list.

Let's face it - heart rate training helps you get the most out of every workout.

Track exercise intensity, stay in the “zone” that’s most effective for your particular goals: whether it’s losing 10 lbs., training for a 5K or achieving “Ironman” status.

Heart rate training provides guidance, motivation and tracking to help users improve their performance over time.

Here’s a snapshot of new Polar products available this holiday season:

Polar Loop ($109.95)

First waterproof and heart rate compatible activity tracker on the market
Displays daily activity, calories burned, steps taken, time of day
Activity Guide helps you stay active all day long
Activity Benefit gives feedback about your daily, weekly and monthly activity
Free guidance with the Polar Flow app and Polar Flow web service
Compatible with Polar H6 and H7 Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensors

FT4 ($99.95)

For those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple

Shows when you’re improving fitness based on your heart rate
Displays calories burned
Comes with comfortable fabric transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk

FT7 ($119.95)

For those who want to know if they’re improving their fitness or burning fat

The EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning
Displays calories burned
Comes with comfortable fabric transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk

RC3 GPS ($299.95)

Essential features in one compact package.

Tracks your route, speed and distance using built-in GPS
Shows GPS based altitude during and after training
Training Benefit gives you instant feedback after your session
Running Index scores your performance
Improves performance with endurance training programs, downloadable for free from polarpersonaltrainer.com

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NEVA Activewear Launches Campaign to Change Women’s Lives in South Asia Fashionable Fitness Apparel Line Puts the Focus on Community, Not Profit

November 7, 2013

Fashionable Fitness Apparel Line Puts the Focus on Community, Not Profit

NEVA Activewear, a new fitness apparel brand on a mission to change the lives of women across the globe, has just announced the launch of its inaugural crowdfunding campaign to raise capital for its new BE THE CHANGE line via Kickstarter.

NEVA was developed by philanthropist and second-generation fashion/garment entrepreneur, Sacha Nana. Nana’s desire to empower women through inspiring activewear took her across the globe to South Asia, where she realized she could change women’s lives by partnering with them to create her line. NEVA is proud to be able to offer stylish, active apparel that looks good and does good.

Each NEVA Activewear garment features high-quality fabric, savvy design, and a hand-stitched inspirational message embroidered by a female artisan in South Asia. NEVA helps transform these women’s lives with each stitch, paying them 10 times their typical wages and giving them the income they need to provide food, healthcare and education for their families.

“We currently employ small groups of artisans in communities across South Asia but NEVA is more than a job for these artisans; it’s an opportunity for a better life and a brighter future,” says Nana. “The reality is that only one-third of the region’s working-age women have paying jobs, and many are underpaid.”

In order to produce their next line and continue their efforts in South Asia, NEVA is looking to raise funds via a crowdfunding campaign they launched with Kickstarter on November 6. With their goal of $50,000 achieved, NEVA Activewear will have the funding they need to launch their BE THE CHANGE line in early 2014.

NEVA’s launch collection, appropriately named BE THE CHANGE, is featured as part of the rewards on their Kickstarter campaign. This collection includes two designs: a relaxed fit, all-purpose hoodie made from soft, French terry cotton and an athletic, slim-fit jacket made from high-performance nylon and LYCRA® retailing at $89 each. As campaign donors empower themselves through exercise, these inspirational messages will remind them of the lasting impact they are making on women’s lives around the world.

‘Look good, feel good, do good’ are the core values that define the NEVA way. For more information on NEVA, visit www.nevawear.com.

BE THE CHANGE Relaxed-fit Hoodie in Magenta and black

About NEVA

NEVA is a higher standard of activewear that empowers women across the globe. When you buy NEVA, you’re helping build a better life for an artisan in South Asia. These women make transformational wages to support her family by hand embroidering inspiring messages on every NEVA piece. These messages of hope will move you closer to your life’s passions and remind you of the lasting impact you’re making on another woman’s life.

For more information, visit www.nevawear.com. Connect on Facebook and Twitter.

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IS YOUR MORNING WORKOUT COMPROMISING YOUR HEALTH? IS YOUR MORNING WORKOUT COMPROMISING YOUR HEALTH?

October 24, 2013

CHECK OUT THIS INTERESTING PIECE FROM THE NEW AWESOME WEBSITE WORLDLIFESTYLE.COM

Checking your workout off your list first thing in the morning may not be as healthy as you think.

Conventional wisdom—and flocks of lean early birds—argue that a morning workout is best. You’re more likely to exercise consistently, burn fat preferentially, and stoke your metabolism for the whole day, so the logic goes. But, the early morning sweat sesh isn’t for everyone, including many of those who slog through it every day. You can click here for reviews into archives of different workouts, products and tips and tricks.

Exercise Motivation

Research suggests that those who work out in the morning are more likely to keep at it over the long haul. However, it stands to reason that the type of person who gets up before work to exercise is more likely to be disciplined in their lives in general. A morning workout doesn’t confer discipline; it’s the byproduct of it.

Burning Fat First?

When you exercise in a semi-fasted state—before breakfast for example—you have reduced muscle glycogen and depleted liver glycogen, which would normally fuel your workout. With limited glycogen stores, your body reaches to stored fat and, to a limited extent, amino acids in your muscles for energy. But, at the end of the day, literally, it’s the total amount of energy burned that matters.

Reduced Performance

Let’s say you wake up bright and early for a morning run and log 30 minutes at a pace of 6 miles per hour, burning 307 calories before hunger drives you home. Compare that to exercising in a fueled state—in the afternoon, for example—when you may log 30 minutes at 8 miles per hour. The latter workout burns over 100 additional calories. Even if you were to sustain an equivalent pace in the morning and afternoon workouts, both would burn the same relative amount of total energy.

Sleep Deprivation

With its regulatory effect on appetite, leptin is a master hormone, according to UCLA professor Aaron Blaisdale PhD. When you skimp on sleep, your body reduces leptin concentrations and churns out ghrelin, a hormone that increases your appetite. Even, dragging yourself out of bed a couple hours before you’re sufficiently rested can negatively impact your hormone levels. Increased cravings are hardly the payback you’d expect from your healthy habit. According to a prospective study published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, sleep durations less than seven hours contributed to increased risk of obesity.

Best Time of Day to Exercise

According to Kari Hartel, RD, LD, because your body temperature is highest and you’re most alert in the afternoon, you’re less susceptible to injury and more likely to have a good workout. However, the expert consensus is that the best time of day to work out is the time that you’re most likely to actually do it. If you do choose to exercise in the morning, make sure you’re well-rested and warm-up your muscles with active stretches and foam rolling to prevent injury.

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UEVOLTION IS HERE. CUTTING EDGE BODY & MIND GYM / SPA IN DOWNTOWN LA

October 9, 2013

ONE WORD.

S P E E C H L E S S….

UEVOLUTION

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK.

MORE TO COME ON THE COOLEST BODY & MIND GYM/SPA TO HIT L.A.

Address: 621 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone:(213) 236-0547

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UEVOLUTION LOS ANGELES | WELLNESS SPA MENU

MASSAGE
Swedish Massage
This classic full-body massage uses long, kneading strokes to reduce tension and soothe sore muscles. Swedish massage therapy increases circulation, promoting total relaxation.
60 mins $65.00
90 mins $95.00
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Deep Tissue
This intense massage uses deep, deliberate strokes to separate and lengthen your muscle fibers. Ideal for muscular tension and spasms due to physical activities, stress or overexertion.
60 mins $95.00
90 mins $125.00
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Hot Stone Treatment
The heat from the stones helps your muscles relax, allowing the massage therapist to manipulate your deep tissues more effectively. A hot stone massage may provide greater relief due to the intense nature of the massage. Through the use of hot stones the massage therapist penetrate deeper, you may gind that a hot stone massage leave you feeling physically better.
60 mins $110.00
90 mins $130.00
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HEALTHY AIRBRUSH TANNING TREATMENTS BY INFINITY SUN
Full Body Airbrush Tanning Session with Normalize Elixir
Normalize Elixir is a blend of exotic aloes which assists in hydrating porous areas of the body. This product enables the sunless tanning solution to penetrate evenly into the skin, resulting in a more balanced and longer lasting Infinity Sun Tan.
w/ Normalize Elixir $70.00
Anti-aging Elixir
A skin rejuvenating treatment made with exotic plant extracts containing antioxidatns & botanicals to uncover your skin’s natural radiance.
Add On – $20.00 / Stand Alone Treatment – $45.00
Shimmer Hydration Elixir (Add On)
An exclusive blend of shimmering radiance infused with emollients and humectants, which serve to retain moisture and soften the skin while delivering a delightful glowing effect.
Add On – $20.00
Face, Neck, Dècolletage Airbrush Tanning Session with Normalize Elixir
This treatment will spray your face, neck and décolletage
$40.00

Select Anti-Aging Bronze solution or Anti-Aging Clear solution.
Book a full body tan

HYDROFUSION SKIN TREATMENTS
Protect, Rejuvenate & Condition Prolong Your Sunless Tan

Oxygen Bar
90% of our energy comes from oxygen and only 10% comes from food and water. Oxygen relives muscle stiffness and supports pre-athletic performance. Treat yourself to an invigorating oxygen session to either prepare you for your workout or recharge you after to keep you going through your day feeling like a better you.

Body Wrap – Infrared Heat for Weight Loss and Pain Management
Approximately 1200 calories are burned in each session, so you will see results quickly. Most people lose about one size every six to eight sessions, depending on how much they have to lose. We can also target cellulite to smooth skin and reduce the appearance of unsightly ripples and bumps. So you lose inches, and reduce fat without surgery or diets.

Unlike traditional body wraps, there’s no mud or liquid based formula applied to the skin, so you don’t have to take off your clothes!
50 mins Sessions
1 Session $170.00
Optional
3 Sessions per Week/Month $800.00/mo
30 day cancellation notice (no monthly contract)
Book Body Wrap Today

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UEVOLUTION URBAN NUTRITION PLAN

Whether you are trying to lose weight, manage your medical condition, or fuel your performance, we can help you achieve long-lasting results. We make your goal our goal! Consult our experts today!

We will show you how to create a lifestyle that will not only help you enjoy the foods you love and lose your desired weight without feeling deprived!

Join our Community!

Bring health to comfort foods
A Personalized Nutrition Report
Weekly, menus, recipes and shopping lists
Free 24/7 Access to Daily Tips and Journal Topics
Mobile Application to better overall health, nutritional habits and weight control
Detox and cleanse your body of all impurities
Replenishing with nutrient and supplements that your body requires with guidance from our experts

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TRX
Engage all your muscles with this non-stop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this bodyweight conditioning program. Guaranteed to keep your heart rate pumping and burning mega calories while you achieve your personal best.

Cal Burn 360-600/hr

Pilates Reformer
Tone and build long, lean muscles while supporting the core. For all condition types whether you’re promoting recovery from strain or injury, or enhancing mobility and joint strength. Reformer class will allow you to pursue individual goals on the equipment in an energetic small group setting of no more than five clients.

Cal Burn 245/hr

Movestrong
This class will put the focus back on old-school exercises with a creative twist to keep it fresh, climbing, pull-up variations, monkey bars, push-ups, parallel bars, step, squatting, and twisting. These tools to use basic human skills and movements mixed with the latest functional strength training techniques using resistance bands, ropes, rings, barbells, and rotational trainers to develop the real life usable strength you need. Great group workout for up to 8 people. Have fun while getting to shape a lean, athletic body that is healthy, fit and ready for any of life’s challenges.

Cal Burn 600-1000/hr

Hot Yoga
The heat will allow you to safely reach new levels of personal flexibility in beginner to advanced postures. Hot Yoga is an excellent foundation to learn proper alignment and develop concentration (the first key to meditation) that assists in all other styles of yoga. Common attributes of practicing Hot Yoga are a sense of balance and well being to your mind, body and spirit-relaxed and energized!

Cal Burn 450/hr

Yoga
Our classes & styles will guide you towards complete wellness, flexibility, strength, and balance. Our offerings range from classes that focus on a slower pace with longer-held poses exploring healthy alignment to more vigorous, athletic flowing styles.

Cal Burn 175-630/hr

Indoor Cycling
Challenge yourself to workouts that enhance cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength while burning calories. Participants select personal intensity levels during the workout through body position and bike tension.

Cal Burn 300-700/hr

Kettlebell
Improve your swings, snatches and lifts as you learn new kettlebell movements in a fun and challenging circuit format. Because you use your whole body to control the kettle bell, you will develop your body core- back, hips and trunk and also strengthen arms and legs while burning fat and exercising your cardiovascular system

Cal Burn 1200/hr

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UEVOLUTION | GIVING

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UEvolution sponsored the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s 15th Annual from Slavery to Freedom event on May 9th, 2013. As a sex trafficking survivor, the UEvolution CEO and Founder Pascale Rothman helped sponsor the event. Her passion is to help survivors of human trafficking get the proper support they need to live healthier and happier lives.
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American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
UEvolution partnered with the ABTA on June 22, 2013 for the annual Brain Tumors Los Angeles 5K Run & Walk to help funding for brain tumor research and services to patients, caregivers and their families.
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NKLA
UEvolution partnered with the NKLA (No Kill Los Angeles) in June to support the Best Friends Animal Society, a coalition of animal welfare organizations, city shelters and passionate individuals. The NKLA is dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and treatable pets in L.A. shelters.
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