(2363,2,'2015-06-01 00:50:25','2015-06-01 00:50:25','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong>\r\n<strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<em><strong>May – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong>Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter. </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong>Operation May-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n1. DE-STRESS\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n2. SLEEP\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n3. WASH YOUR HANDS\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n6. GET ALKALINED\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n<a href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n8. USE A NASAL PUMP\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n9. SPICES ARE GOLD\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n10. BELIEF\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet May thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS MAY THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 00:50:25','2015-06-01 00:50:25','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2364,2,'2015-06-01 07:04:32','2015-06-01 07:04:32','<blockquote>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\n</blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>June – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\n\nRead on...\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation June-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\n\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\n\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\n\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet June thru October.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBP\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/pampys-post-22-15-gus-worland-beyond-the-marathon-2/\">LAST WEEK\'S POST - FUN VIDEO ON TRIPLE M\'S GUS WORLAND\'S LATEST RACE</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_68241.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2139 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_68241-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6824[1]\" width=\"94\" height=\"168\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS JUNE THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-autosave-v1','','','2015-06-01 07:04:32','2015-06-01 07:04:32','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2365,2,'2015-06-01 00:53:34','2015-06-01 00:53:34','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>May – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation May-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet May thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS MAY THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 00:53:34','2015-06-01 00:53:34','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2366,2,'2015-06-01 00:55:19','2015-06-01 00:55:19','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>May – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation May-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet May thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS MAY THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 00:55:19','2015-06-01 00:55:19','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2367,2,'2015-06-01 07:00:24','2015-06-01 07:00:24','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>June – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation May-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet May thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n\r\nLAST WEEK\'S POST - FUN VIDEO ON TRIPLE M\'S GUS WORLAND\'DS LATEST RACE\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS JUNE THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 07:00:24','2015-06-01 07:00:24','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2368,2,'2015-06-01 07:02:29','2015-06-01 07:02:29','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>June – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation June-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet June thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/pampys-post-22-15-gus-worland-beyond-the-marathon-2/\">LAST WEEK\'S POST - FUN VIDEO ON TRIPLE M\'S GUS WORLAND\'DS LATEST RACE</a></strong></span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS JUNE THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 07:02:29','2015-06-01 07:02:29','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2369,2,'2015-06-01 07:02:53','2015-06-01 07:02:53','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>June – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation June-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet June thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/pampys-post-22-15-gus-worland-beyond-the-marathon-2/\">LAST WEEK\'S POST - FUN VIDEO ON TRIPLE M\'S GUS WORLAND\'S LATEST RACE</a></strong></span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS JUNE THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 07:02:53','2015-06-01 07:02:53','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2370,2,'2015-06-01 07:04:48','2015-06-01 07:04:48','<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Trust me I was thinking of far more entertaining topics than snotty noses, but, when my 3rd client today called in claiming manflu, I went into research mode. </strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>OK, here’s a challenge for you.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>June – October 2015 = zero cold or flu’s – yes it can and should be achieved!</strong> </em></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRead on...\r\nFirstly, is it possible to avoid common colds &amp; flu’s? Sure – avoid sick people! Of course for most of us this is simply not possible. We’re continually exposed to a myriad of bugs; in crowded poorly ventilated offices, exposed to kids who bring home perpetually evolving <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2362 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bfgbfbf1.jpg\" alt=\"bfgbfbf\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" /></a>new strains, congested social scenes, eg at the footy, aeroplanes etc – bugs are everywhere. There are over 100 different viruses that can result in the common cold. When someone infected coughs &amp; sneezes air-borne droplets spread the infection. Mostly, our personal army of defence is good enough to defeat invading intruders. But on occasion when our defensive team is short (usually a result of our lifestyle – and choices), invading bugs get a foot hold and for a short time win the battle. Of course in time we recruit back up support and before long we’re back in the healthy game.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s my top 10 ways you can maintain your “undefeated army of defence” this winter.</span> </strong></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Operation June-October 2015 = no manflu</strong></span></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1. DE-STRESS</strong></span>\r\nPut simply, if you’re seriously under the pump – emotionally, physically or mentally, research strongly suggests your health and wellness is most vulnerable. At this delicate point of hormonal and neuro-transmitter imbalance, I recommend prioritising sleep, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stress.jpg\" alt=\"stress\" width=\"216\" height=\"127\" /></a>scheduling ‘timeout’ (sometimes NOT possible), throw in some super easy continuous exercise, or even yoga or tai-chi. If you totally feel snowed under, now isn’t the time for high intense training sessions, alcohol benders (while it may feel inviting), short changing zzzds, or over-stimulators like energy drinks, excessive coffees, or sugar hits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. SLEEP</span></strong>\r\nMake no mistake, sleep is king – I know I have said this before. Sleep in my opinion even trumps eating well &amp; exercise – for maintaining general wellness that is (you know what I mean). NOTE – 14 beers resulting in passing out doesn’t constitute quality sleep. There is evidence suggesting fresh lemon in boiling water, turkey, and camomile tea all encourage a deeper sleep. Herbal extracts like valerian also work well. Perhaps consider a 2 minute hit of mediation (Headspace App). And again, avoid alcohol, caffeine &amp; sugar pre-bed.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3. WASH YOUR HANDS</strong></span>\r\nResearch suggests we touch our face over 50 times a day - meaning we’re unconsciously forever linking our hand (germs), with our mouth &amp; nose. Now consider the number of <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2359\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hafgdd.png\" alt=\"hafgdd\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" /></a>door knobs, keyboards, lift keys, seats, coins, railings etc we touch daily and “bingo” - we have germs in transit. Get yourself a tub of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser and clean your mitts regularly – particularly before eating.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. GRAB SOME VITAMIN D</span></strong>\r\nVitamin D is a star – both for your metabolism (keeping that energy tank humming), and for your wellness (immunology). And I’m not talking about loading up on VitD coming from a plastic bottle – get outside and grab yourself some rays. Winter in Oz still allows ray time!\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">5. EXERCISE AEROBICALLY</span></strong>\r\nIf you’re feeling a little flat and run-down, I certainly do recommend exercise, but be certain to back off your intensity by 20-30%. It’s said that if you’re unwell from the nose <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2355\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/perfefdec.jpg\" alt=\"perfefdec\" width=\"170\" height=\"120\" /></a>up you can still exercise. Throat down – particularly into your chest – it’s no play today.\r\nExercising at a conservative intensity (relatively speaking) WILL make you feel better. No oxygen = no flame – so get out there! Basically you’re in search of o2+, while avoiding excessive inflammation, which is the result of a thumping session.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. GET ALKALINED</span></strong>\r\nConsumption of refined sugar, GUT inflamers like gluten, excessive unbalanced alcohol, sitting lots, and particularly stress, can lead to increasing our body’s acidity – lowering our pH. This can result in ill-health.\r\nPersonally, I swear by the alkalising effect of green drinks. I drink a hot spirulina drink, or <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2358\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gree.jpg\" alt=\"gree\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" /></a>Vital greens every night. I have done this for 6 years and I’ve hardly suffered a cold since. It’s no Hawaiian cocktail, but I’m convinced it works.\r\nI have also found value in testing my pH throughout winter with a simple pH ion Diagnostic Test strip. It’s simply a saliva litmus test that offers a reasonable value of my current pH. If it’s low (more acidic), I know it’s probably not the time to smash myself (nutritionally &amp; athletically).\r\n\r\nQuick tip – if you’re tired as all hell, stressed to the max, don’t go throwing in foods that inflame your gut. This will likely draw your limited immune team to your gut, exposing the rest of your body to bugs your now picking from the grub that sits next to you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http://greenopedia.com/alkaline-diet-benefits/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ALKALINED FOOD CHOICES</strong> </a></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7. KEEP ROOMS VENTILATED</strong></span>\r\nWhen the sun’s out - open up those doors – let those breeding bugs out. Statistics suggest, Sydneysiders spend up to 30% more time indoors during winter. More time indoors = more potential bugs. Ventilate rooms whenever possible.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>8. USE A NASAL PUMP</strong></span>\r\nThis is another ripper. I use this every other week, particularly if I’m training solidly. If you feel a back log of phlegm at your nose &amp; throat junction, give this cheap and easy option a crack. It’s nothing more than a plastic bottle you fill with saline luke-warm water. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2357\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/flo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"flo\" width=\"241\" height=\"152\" /></a>Block one nostril and give it a pump. Breathing immediately feels improved.\r\n• As I’m usually up for trying alternative options, it was suggested I try a nasal pump with fresh lime juice. Well......fk me, it felt like I’d burnt the lower lobe of my brain – my left eye ball felt like it was being hit my Tiger Woods – and my skin sensitively was surely close to the result of an ice overdose!!! Do not try this! Mind you my wife is still laughing!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">9. SPICES ARE GOLD</span></strong>\r\nGrowing up my mother would claim ginger &amp; garlic were bug fighters. It turns she out was right. There’s a stack of evidence supporting the germ fighting qualities of these super foods. Load up – and again, not from a container.\r\n For those interested – Jamie Oliver’s new book really goes into spice overdrive. Awesome!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10. BELIEF</span></strong>\r\nWinter doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. Colder weather doesn’t mean colds &amp; flu’s. And fina<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2356\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hratht-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"hratht\" width=\"67\" height=\"101\" /></a>lly rain doesn’t mean colds &amp; flus’. Maintain your health by ‘de-stressing’, fuelling smartly, exercising at your appropriate intensity and you should be sweet June thru October.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBP\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/pampys-post-22-15-gus-worland-beyond-the-marathon-2/\">LAST WEEK\'S POST - FUN VIDEO ON TRIPLE M\'S GUS WORLAND\'S LATEST RACE</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/pampys-post-22-15-gus-worland-beyond-the-marathon-2/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2139 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_68241-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6824[1]\" width=\"108\" height=\"193\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY\'S POST 22.15 - 10 TIPS TO AVOID COLD’S OR FLU’S THIS JUNE THRU OCTOBER','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2015-06-01 07:04:48','2015-06-01 07:04:48','',2353,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2504,2,'2015-07-23 09:36:14','2015-07-23 09:36:14','','ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6','','inherit','closed','closed','','roger-pierce-test-results-6','','','2015-07-23 09:36:14','2015-07-23 09:36:14','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2971,2,'2016-05-30 07:06:01','2016-05-30 07:06:01','','BRAD PAMP CORPORATE','','inherit','closed','closed','','2970-revision-v1','','','2016-05-30 07:06:01','2016-05-30 07:06:01','',2970,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2970-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2375,2,'2015-06-08 02:03:47','2015-06-08 02:03:47','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"376\" height=\"153\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a></strong></span>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','publish','closed','closed','','pampys-post-23-15-case-study-part-1-i-train-damn-hard-yet-im-still-over-weight-wtf','','','2015-06-08 04:54:07','2015-06-08 04:54:07','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2375',0,'post','',0),(2376,2,'2015-06-08 01:50:56','2015-06-08 01:50:56','','BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST','','inherit','closed','closed','','blood-glucose-lactate-test','','','2015-06-08 01:50:56','2015-06-08 01:50:56','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2377,2,'2015-06-08 01:51:05','2015-06-08 01:51:05','','FAT VS MUC','','inherit','closed','closed','','fat-vs-muc','','','2015-06-08 01:51:05','2015-06-08 01:51:05','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2378,2,'2015-06-08 01:53:43','2015-06-08 01:53:43','','NMNMN','','inherit','closed','closed','','nmnmn','','','2015-06-08 01:53:43','2015-06-08 01:53:43','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2379,2,'2015-06-08 01:54:55','2015-06-08 01:54:55','','HVCGHVH','','inherit','closed','closed','','hvcghvh','','','2015-06-08 01:54:55','2015-06-08 01:54:55','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2380,2,'2015-06-08 01:55:48','2015-06-08 01:55:48','','hvcghvhvjb','','inherit','closed','closed','','hvcghvhvjb','','','2015-06-08 01:55:48','2015-06-08 01:55:48','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2381,2,'2015-06-08 01:56:51','2015-06-08 01:56:51','','vghjb','','inherit','closed','closed','','vghjb','','','2015-06-08 01:56:51','2015-06-08 01:56:51','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/vghjb.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2382,2,'2015-06-08 01:58:34','2015-06-08 01:58:34','','hcgcc','','inherit','closed','closed','','hcgcc','','','2015-06-08 01:58:34','2015-06-08 01:58:34','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2383,2,'2015-06-08 02:03:47','2015-06-08 02:03:47','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong>\r\n<strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong>\r\n<strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2378 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN-152x300.jpg\" alt=\"NMNMN\" width=\"124\" height=\"244\" /></a>study.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\nTB: Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\nBP: OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\nTB: Well that’s fked!\r\nBP: Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></blockquote>\r\nTB: Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\nBP: Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\nBP: The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\nSTEP 1: Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\nTB: Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\nBP: If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\nBP: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\nTB: My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\nBP: Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\nTB: My results\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:03:47','2015-06-08 02:03:47','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2384,2,'2015-06-08 04:53:17','2015-06-08 04:53:17','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\n<blockquote>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\n</blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\n\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\n\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\n\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\n\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a></strong></span>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span></h4>\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\n\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-autosave-v1','','','2015-06-08 04:53:17','2015-06-08 04:53:17','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2385,2,'2015-06-08 02:05:55','2015-06-08 02:05:55','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2378 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN-152x300.jpg\" alt=\"NMNMN\" width=\"124\" height=\"244\" /></a>study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nTB: Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\nBP: OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\nTB: Well that’s fked!\r\nBP: Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nTB: Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\nBP: Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\nBP: The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\nSTEP 1: Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\nTB: Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\nBP: If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\nBP: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\nTB: My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\nBP: Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\nTB: My results\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a>\r\n<blockquote><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:05:55','2015-06-08 02:05:55','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2386,2,'2015-06-08 02:06:50','2015-06-08 02:06:50','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2378 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/NMNMN-152x300.jpg\" alt=\"NMNMN\" width=\"124\" height=\"244\" /></a>study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nTB: Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\nBP: OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\nTB: Well that’s fked!\r\nBP: Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nTB: Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\nBP: Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\nBP: The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\nSTEP 1: Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\nTB: Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\nBP: If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\nBP: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\nTB: My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\nBP: Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\nTB: My results\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a>\r\n<blockquote><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:06:50','2015-06-08 02:06:50','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2387,2,'2015-06-08 02:11:24','2015-06-08 02:11:24','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a>\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:11:24','2015-06-08 02:11:24','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2388,2,'2015-06-08 02:13:00','2015-06-08 02:13:00','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a></strong></span>\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:13:00','2015-06-08 02:13:00','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2389,2,'2015-06-08 02:14:25','2015-06-08 02:14:25','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a></strong></span>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 02:14:25','2015-06-08 02:14:25','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2390,2,'2015-06-08 04:54:07','2015-06-08 04:54:07','This post, based on my assessments and observations, I want to outline how;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) No amount of exercise will make a significant change to stored body fat – to the 30% of our population who have a carb intolerance and continue consuming what’s wrong for them.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>2) To determine whether you are in this 30% - I have outlined a simple 3 step process, and,</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <strong>3) If you are in this 30%, how I believe there is only one way to make significant and lasting changes in stored body fat.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am grateful for Tony Burnett’s permission to publish his journey and use him as my case study.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tony Burnett: 42yrs, trains 10-15 hours per week, is healthy, is an Ironman Triathlon finisher (10hrs 52 minutes), and, by my calculation, is about 8 -10kgs over his ideal living weight. Meaning, he harbours about 8 -10kgs of sub-cutaneous unnecessary stored fat – around his trunk.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout 4 x the fat in this photo.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2377 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/FAT-VS-MUC-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"FAT VS MUC\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Brad, I feel pretty damn fit, I am really pleased with my race result, I feel healthy and have pulled up well post race, but why, after 6 months of committed training am I still 8 -10kgs over my ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>OK mate here’s how I see it. Maintaining your ideal weight for life seems to be largely (but not entirely) related to your response to insulin. What I mean by this is - your metabolic response to carbohydrate consumption – both complex but mainly simple carbohydrates.\r\nWe’re born with a given metabolic tolerance towards carbohydrate consumption. Equally and perhaps unfortunately, it’s seems to be common for those carb intolerant <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2380 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvcghvhvjb-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"hvcghvhvjb\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" /></a>to be drawn towards carbohydrate consumption more so than those carbohydrate tolerant (but not always) - particularly in times of either boredom or emotional stress.\r\nI will not elaborate in this post on how &amp; why excessive carbohydrates promote fat storage in people insulin intolerant. I have covered this extensively in previous posts (over the last 5 yrs) – see other posts FYI\r\n\r\n* If you\'d like related post - pls let me know - <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/contacts/\"><strong>CLICK</strong></a>\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>REMEMBER - I DO NOT believe it’s in everyone’s interest to avoid or even </strong></span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>reduce carbohydrates. In fact, some people thrive on much higher carbohydrate consumption – including grains and even simple fructose driven sugars. Some people are simply born with improved insulin control and natural anti-inflammatory capabilities.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nNow Tony, if you are in fact (via genetics, and to some degree lifestyle) insulin intolerant (which I suspect you are), and you consume excessive carbohydrates (for you), it is inevitable, if not unavoidable, you WILL store more fat than you would like. You can train 40 hours a week, yet still, you will NOT make a significant dent in those extra kilos you mention.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Well that’s fked!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span></strong> Hang on, there’s hope. Firstly, lets determine if you are in fact insulin intolerant – and to what degree. Your results will help us determine your unique best food choices and exercise intensity. Consuming your most favourable food choices will positively influence both your metabolism and more so, your psyche towards choices.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – if I simply said to Tony, don’t eat this and don’t eat that, without offering him a specific unique alternative (which changes his emotions towards food selection), then he will surely fail long term and resort back to his sub –optimal default choices.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Listen Brad, I don’t need to be ripped, I just can’t help but think if I’ve hadn’t carried <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2379 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HVCGHVH-300x122.png\" alt=\"HVCGHVH\" width=\"376\" height=\"153\" /></a>and an extra 8kgs around that damn course I would have finished faster!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong> </span>Yes, power/weight ratio’s confirm you would find work easier! So, let’s do the test.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> The easiest way to determine your carb tolerance is by way of questions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>STEP 1:</strong></span> Give yourself a full point (ALWAYS), ½ point (SOMETIMES) or 0 point (NEVER) for your response to each question.\r\n• Has one or both of your parents forever been challenged with excessive weight?\r\n• Do you store weight around your tummy – as in hanging over your belt?\r\n• Do you often crave sugars? Particularly late at night, or when bored or stressed?\r\n• Even though you’re aware that excessive carbs may not be in your best interest, you still consume them?\r\n• You have committed to exercise, but never really lost significant or lasting weight – or reached your ideal weight?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>Yes, yes, yes, yes, and fken yes! – 4.5/5.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP:</strong></span> If you’re over 4/5, it’s likely you’re insulin intolerant.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>BP</strong></span>: Next test STEP 2 - although we could test with home kit, you’re off to your Doctors for <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2382 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hcgcc-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"hcgcc\" width=\"348\" height=\"195\" /></a>a HbA1c blood test.\r\nThe HbA1c test has traditionally been used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments in controlling hyperglycemia (glycemic control). This non-fasting test measures the percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood, which will be higher if there have been more periods of hyperglycemia (more glucose/sugar) in the recent past. A HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus and representative of being highly insulin intolerant. Between 6.4 -6.0% is said to be pre-diabetic, and thus again insulin intolerant. If your HbA1c is around 5.9 – 5.7%, while OK, it is likely you are also insulin intolerant.\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>TB:</strong> </span>My result was 6.0%. Yikes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">BP:</span> </strong>Finally – STEP 3 - we’ll perform a simple progressive (treadmill based) blood glucose fitness test.\r\nWe’ll get you started on a very easy but progressive intensity protocol, while assessing your blood sugar every 2 minutes.\r\n\r\nIf your blood sugar remains the same while work rate increases, you’re unlikely to be insulin tolerant. If your blood sugar at rest is say 5.5mmol, then continues to elevate with increased work demands, it is likely you’re insulin intolerant. A metabolism that’s generating glucose as fuel source will require refilling both during &amp; post exercise session. This is classic for those intolerant.\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">TB: My results</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/BLOOD-GLUCOSE.LACTATE-TEST.pdf\">BLOOD GLUCOSE.LACTATE TEST</a></strong></span>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Next week PART 2 – ONLY available through my totally FREE TEAMBP App – click here to join.</strong></span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/welcome-to-team-bp/\"><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2301 aligncenter\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></blockquote>\r\nClearly Tony is INSULIN INTOLERANT. I’ve outlined the 5 exact food choices he MUST completely avoid (and not just “ah duh” don’t eat sugar!). Equally there are 6 options he MUST include in his diet for him to have any chance of making long term change – 1) to his psyche, and 2) his weight &amp; shape.......\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>........Six weeks later Tony has lost 11kgs whilst having reduced his training volume by 60%!</strong></span>\r\n\r\nBP</blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 23.15: CASE STUDY PART 1 – I TRAIN DAMN HARD, YET I’M STILL OVER WEIGHT! WTF!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2375-revision-v1','','','2015-06-08 04:54:07','2015-06-08 04:54:07','',2375,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2375-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2393,2,'2015-06-16 08:39:12','2015-06-16 08:39:12','','achiles','','inherit','closed','closed','','achiles','','','2015-06-16 08:39:12','2015-06-16 08:39:12','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2394,2,'2015-06-16 08:39:14','2015-06-16 08:39:14','','achil','','inherit','closed','closed','','achil','','','2015-06-16 08:39:14','2015-06-16 08:39:14','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2395,2,'2015-06-16 08:41:27','2015-06-16 08:41:27','','Multinational Forces Compete in Grand Bara 15k','111208-F-UI176-619\rGRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (Dec. 8, 2011) A runner sprints for the finish line during the 29th annual Grand Bara 15K race in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. More than 250 members from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier competed in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)','inherit','closed','closed','','multinational-forces-compete-in-grand-bara-15k','','','2015-06-16 08:41:27','2015-06-16 08:41:27','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2396,2,'2015-06-16 08:48:33','2015-06-16 08:48:33','','Multinational Forces Compete in Grand Bara 15k','111208-F-UI176-619\rGRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (Dec. 8, 2011) A runner sprints for the finish line during the 29th annual Grand Bara 15K race in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. More than 250 members from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier competed in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)','inherit','closed','closed','','multinational-forces-compete-in-grand-bara-15k-2','','','2015-06-16 08:48:33','2015-06-16 08:48:33','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run2-Copy.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2397,2,'2015-06-16 08:50:49','2015-06-16 08:50:49','Think of your legs as springs. When you run, you stretch those springs – with your achilles <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2393 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\" alt=\"achiles\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" /></a>tendon, and to a lesser extent the arch of the foot - and store energy that\'s then released to power your next stride. As the spring snaps back to its original length, bang you move towards your destination.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, the best thing being, you don’t have to pay for this energy. It doesn’t require oxygen, sugar, fat, water, and it doesn’t create lactic acid. In fact, studies over the years have concluded that between 40% and 50% of the energy you need to run is recycled from stride to stride through this elastic (recoil) energy storage-and-return mechanism.\r\nWith such a saving, you’d be mad not to tap into it. Not understanding how to use this <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2394 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\" alt=\"achil\" width=\"80\" height=\"243\" /></a>improved economy would also be a waste in your running interests.\r\nIn previous posts I have covered at length the mechanics of what constitutes your best most economical running technique. But simply consider positioning your head over your hips – your hips over your ankle joint –and bingo – you should be close to balanced.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Balance is king.</strong></p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\nSo what about the title of today’s post!\r\nThere\'s a significant body of research suggesting that stiffer achilles tendons correlate with better running economy. I tend to agree – providing you’re landing (loading) in your most ideal position on your foot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAnyway, I guess the two points to come from this post are:\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) Should you statically stretch your Achilles tendons? For the most part, I think NOT. There’s a stack of research suggesting static stretches switch OFF your elastic recoil. Think cats! If you’re lead to stretching, then stretch. But I certainly don’t recommend forcing and holding a stretch based on a clock.</strong>\r\n<strong>2) Should you spend time strengthening your Achilles strength – and elastic recoil? You bet. Throw in some on the spot boxer bounces, step running, and skipping as part of your workout.</strong></blockquote>\r\nOh, and in my opinion, I hate soft sand running. For mine it threads your Achilles to bits. Each to their own.\r\nCheck out Mo Farah’s Achilles elastic recoil.','PAMPY’S POST 24.15 DO TIGHT ACHILLES TENDONS ALLOW FOR A FASTER PACE?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-revision-v1','','','2015-06-16 08:50:49','2015-06-16 08:50:49','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2392-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2398,2,'2015-06-16 08:54:00','2015-06-16 08:54:00','Think of your legs as springs. When you run, you stretch those springs – with your achilles <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2393 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\" alt=\"achiles\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" /></a>tendon, and to a lesser extent the arch of the foot - and store energy that\'s then released to power your next stride. As the spring snaps back to its original length, bang you move towards your destination.\r\nNow, the best thing being, you don’t have to pay for this energy. It doesn’t require oxygen, sugar, fat, water, and it doesn’t create lactic acid. In fact, studies over the years have concluded that between 40% and 50% of the energy you need to run is recycled from stride to stride through this elastic (recoil) energy storage-and-return mechanism.\r\nWith such a saving, you’d be mad not to tap into it. Not understanding how to use this <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2394 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\" alt=\"achil\" width=\"80\" height=\"243\" /></a>improved economy would also be a waste in your running interests.\r\nIn previous posts I have covered at length the mechanics of what constitutes your best most economical running technique. But simply consider positioning your head over your hips – your hips over your ankle joint –and bingo – you should be close to balanced.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Balance is king.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\nSo what about the title of today’s post!\r\nThere\'s a significant body of research suggesting that stiffer achilles tendons correlate with better running economy. I tend to agree – providing you’re landing (loading) in your most ideal position on your foot.\r\nAnyway, I guess the two points to come from this post are:\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) Should you statically stretch your Achilles tendons? For the most part, I think NOT. There’s a stack of research suggesting static stretches switch OFF your elastic recoil. Think cats! If you’re lead to stretching, then stretch. But I certainly don’t recommend forcing and holding a stretch based on a clock.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>2) Should you spend time strengthening your Achilles strength – and elastic recoil? You bet. Throw in some on the spot boxer bounces, step running, and skipping as part of your workout.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nOh, and in my opinion, I hate soft sand running. For mine it threads your Achilles to bits. Each to their own.\r\nCheck out Mo Farah’s Achilles elastic recoil.','PAMPY’S POST 24.15 DO TIGHT ACHILLES TENDONS ALLOW FOR A FASTER PACE?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-revision-v1','','','2015-06-16 08:54:00','2015-06-16 08:54:00','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2392-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2399,2,'2015-06-16 08:55:07','2015-06-16 08:55:07','Think of your legs as springs. When you run, you stretch those springs – with your achilles <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2393 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\" alt=\"achiles\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" /></a>tendon, and to a lesser extent the arch of the foot - and store energy that\'s then released to power your next stride. As the spring snaps back to its original length, bang you move towards your destination.\nNow, the best thing being, you don’t have to pay for this energy. It doesn’t require oxygen, sugar, fat, water, and it doesn’t create lactic acid. In fact, studies over the years have concluded that between 40% and 50% of the energy you need to run is recycled from stride to stride through this elastic (recoil) energy storage-and-return mechanism.\nWith such a saving, you’d be mad not to tap into it. Not understanding how to use this <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2394 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\" alt=\"achil\" width=\"80\" height=\"243\" /></a>improved economy would also be a waste in your running interests.\nIn previous posts I have covered at length the mechanics of what constitutes your best most economical running technique. But simply consider positioning your head over your hips – your hips over your ankle joint –and bingo – you should be close to balanced.\n<blockquote>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Balance is king.</strong></span></h5>\n</blockquote>\nSo what about the title of today’s post!\nThere\'s a significant body of research suggesting that stiffer achilles tendons correlate with better running economy. I tend to agree – providing you’re landing (loading) in your most ideal position on your foot.\nAnyway, I guess the two points to come from this post are:\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) Should you statically stretch your Achilles tendons? For the most part, I think NOT. There’s a stack of research suggesting static stretches switch OFF your elastic recoil. Think cats! If you’re lead to stretching, then stretch. But I certainly don’t recommend forcing and holding a stretch based on a clock.</strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>2) Should you spend time strengthening your Achilles strength – and elastic recoil? You bet. Throw in some on the spot boxer bounces, step running, and skipping as part of your workout.</strong></span></blockquote>\nOh, and in my opinion, I hate soft sand running. For mine it threads your Achilles to bits. Each to their own.\nCheck out Mo Farah’s Achilles elastic recoil.\n\n<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/kr2TByzpyMQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','PAMPY’S POST 24.15 DO TIGHT ACHILLES TENDONS ALLOW FOR A FASTER PACE?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-autosave-v1','','','2015-06-16 08:55:07','2015-06-16 08:55:07','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2392-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2400,2,'2015-06-16 08:55:19','2015-06-16 08:55:19','Think of your legs as springs. When you run, you stretch those springs – with your achilles <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2393 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\" alt=\"achiles\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" /></a>tendon, and to a lesser extent the arch of the foot - and store energy that\'s then released to power your next stride. As the spring snaps back to its original length, bang you move towards your destination.\r\nNow, the best thing being, you don’t have to pay for this energy. It doesn’t require oxygen, sugar, fat, water, and it doesn’t create lactic acid. In fact, studies over the years have concluded that between 40% and 50% of the energy you need to run is recycled from stride to stride through this elastic (recoil) energy storage-and-return mechanism.\r\nWith such a saving, you’d be mad not to tap into it. Not understanding how to use this <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2394 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\" alt=\"achil\" width=\"80\" height=\"243\" /></a>improved economy would also be a waste in your running interests.\r\nIn previous posts I have covered at length the mechanics of what constitutes your best most economical running technique. But simply consider positioning your head over your hips – your hips over your ankle joint –and bingo – you should be close to balanced.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Balance is king.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\nSo what about the title of today’s post!\r\nThere\'s a significant body of research suggesting that stiffer achilles tendons correlate with better running economy. I tend to agree – providing you’re landing (loading) in your most ideal position on your foot.\r\nAnyway, I guess the two points to come from this post are:\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) Should you statically stretch your Achilles tendons? For the most part, I think NOT. There’s a stack of research suggesting static stretches switch OFF your elastic recoil. Think cats! If you’re lead to stretching, then stretch. But I certainly don’t recommend forcing and holding a stretch based on a clock.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>2) Should you spend time strengthening your Achilles strength – and elastic recoil? You bet. Throw in some on the spot boxer bounces, step running, and skipping as part of your workout.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nOh, and in my opinion, I hate soft sand running. For mine it threads your Achilles to bits. Each to their own.\r\nCheck out Mo Farah’s Achilles elastic recoil.\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/kr2TByzpyMQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>','PAMPY’S POST 24.15 DO TIGHT ACHILLES TENDONS ALLOW FOR A FASTER PACE?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-revision-v1','','','2015-06-16 08:55:19','2015-06-16 08:55:19','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2392-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2401,2,'2015-06-16 08:56:42','2015-06-16 08:56:42','Think of your legs as springs. When you run, you stretch those springs – with your achilles <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2393 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achiles.jpg\" alt=\"achiles\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" /></a>tendon, and to a lesser extent the arch of the foot - and store energy that\'s then released to power your next stride. As the spring snaps back to its original length, bang you move towards your destination.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, the best thing being, you don’t have to pay for this energy. It doesn’t require oxygen, sugar, fat, water, and it doesn’t create lactic acid. In fact, studies over the years have concluded that between 40% and 50% of the energy you need to run is recycled from stride to stride through this elastic (recoil) energy storage-and-return mechanism.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWith such a saving, you’d be mad not to tap into it. Not understanding how to use this <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2394 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/achil.jpg\" alt=\"achil\" width=\"80\" height=\"243\" /></a>improved economy would also be a waste in your running interests.\r\nIn previous posts I have covered at length the mechanics of what constitutes your best most economical running technique. But simply consider positioning your head over your hips – your hips over your ankle joint –and bingo – you should be close to balanced.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Balance is king.</strong></span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\nSo what about the title of today’s post!\r\nThere\'s a significant body of research suggesting that stiffer achilles tendons correlate with better running economy. I tend to agree – providing you’re landing (loading) in your most ideal position on your foot.\r\nAnyway, I guess the two points to come from this post are:\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1) Should you statically stretch your Achilles tendons? For the most part, I think NOT. There’s a stack of research suggesting static stretches switch OFF your elastic recoil. Think cats! If you’re lead to stretching, then stretch. But I certainly don’t recommend forcing and holding a stretch based on a clock.</strong></span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>2) Should you spend time strengthening your Achilles strength – and elastic recoil? You bet. Throw in some on the spot boxer bounces, step running, and skipping as part of your workout.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nOh, and in my opinion, I hate soft sand running. For mine it threads your Achilles to bits. Each to their own.\r\nCheck out Mo Farah’s Achilles elastic recoil.\r\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/kr2TByzpyMQ\" width=\"494\" height=\"278\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>','PAMPY’S POST 24.15 DO TIGHT ACHILLES TENDONS ALLOW FOR A FASTER PACE?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-revision-v1','','','2015-06-16 08:56:42','2015-06-16 08:56:42','',2392,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2392-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2402,2,'2015-06-22 10:39:53','2015-06-22 10:39:53','Morning All,\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>In today’s post I offer my opinion on the new wave of “healthy” food sweetening options which now bombard our shelves. You know the ones - “natural sweeteners” and a “healthy” alternative to refined sugar.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nThankfully, media interest over the last 2 years has highlighted the health dangers of continual consumption of refined sugar. Personally, I’d prefer a message angled more towards the health risks of highly processed unreal food in general – as opposed to just singling out sugar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLet’s talk drink sweeteners.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, as big food business realised excessive sugar consumption caused ill-health....about..... 40 years ago, and ultimately knew that the sh&amp;t would eventually hit the fan, they introduced low cal, low sugar alternatives about 30 years ago. Sales for low cal - low sugar alternatives have now overtaken regular sugar options in recent years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe main flavouring (sweetening) choice was aspartame, and as we now know, could very <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2404 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>well cause more ill-health than sugar! These are a concoction of chemicals, featuring more numbers than Bradman’s scoring stats, and are solely designed to make us buy and consume MORE.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAs the public is now aware that not only refined sugar, but also ‘faux sugar’ options, like aspartame, offer a swag of health risks, big food business have tagged onto organic buzz options like stevia.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nStevia is a leaf that when ground, offers a “sugar-like” taste, but 20 times sweeter.\r\nIn health terms, the beauty of stevia is that a very small amount provides that great sweet taste, without the spike in blood sugar, and consequent insulin overload. It could be a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2405 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39\" width=\"187\" height=\"140\" /></a>diabetic’s best friend and equally great for our waistline!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLike most splendid natural options, it doesn’t take long till big business finds a way to fk it up.\r\nSo, is stevia good or bad for us? Like most things these days, the unfortunate answer is - “It depends”!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A major soft drink company is now heavily promoting a “green” healthy option – using “stevia” – well.... sort of.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nIf real (green leaf) stevia was used (purchased in health food stores – and twice as <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2403 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>expensive as sugar) it wouldn’t be economically viable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe “stevia-like” flavouring used is known as truvia. It goes through a 42 step processing model before it makes the bottle. It is 400 x sweeter than sugar. It requires GMO corn chemicals for production – and goodness knows what else.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, if you do choose to consume, I’d get in now, as I suspect it won’t be long before it is confirmed, once again, that there’s another product out there that makes us sick and it is rubbed out.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 25.15 – THE BULLSH^T BEHIND FOOD SWEETENERS','','publish','closed','closed','','pampys-post-25-15-the-bullsht-behind-food-sweeteners','','','2015-06-22 10:43:30','2015-06-22 10:43:30','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2402',0,'post','',0),(2403,2,'2015-06-22 10:37:06','2015-06-22 10:37:06','','16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b','','inherit','closed','closed','','16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b','','','2015-06-22 10:37:06','2015-06-22 10:37:06','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2404,2,'2015-06-22 10:37:13','2015-06-22 10:37:13','','danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx','','inherit','closed','closed','','danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx','','','2015-06-22 10:37:13','2015-06-22 10:37:13','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2405,2,'2015-06-22 10:37:17','2015-06-22 10:37:17','','1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39','','inherit','closed','closed','','1024px-stevia_dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17-46-39','','','2015-06-22 10:37:17','2015-06-22 10:37:17','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2406,2,'2015-06-22 10:39:53','2015-06-22 10:39:53','Morning All,\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>In today’s post I offer my opinion on the new wave of “healthy” food sweetening options which now bombard our shelves. You know the ones - “natural sweeteners” and a “healthy” alternative to refined sugar.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThankfully, media interest over the last 2 years has highlighted the health dangers of continual consumption of refined sugar. Personally, I’d prefer a message angled more towards the health risks of highly processed unreal food in general – as opposed to just singling out sugar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLet’s talk drink sweeteners.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, as big food business realised excessive sugar consumption caused ill-health....about..... 40 years ago, and ultimately knew that the sh&amp;t would eventually hit the fan, they introduced low cal, low sugar alternatives about 30 years ago. Sales for low cal - low sugar alternatives have now overtaken regular sugar options in recent years.\r\nThe main flavouring (sweetening) choice was aspartame, and as we now know, could very <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2404 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>well cause more ill-health than sugar! These are a concoction of chemicals, featuring more numbers than Bradman’s scoring stats, and are solely designed to make us buy and consume MORE.....\r\nAs the public is now aware that not only refined sugar, but also ‘faux sugar’ options, like aspartame, offer a swag of health risks, big food business have tagged onto organic buzz options like stevia.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nStevia is a leaf that when ground, offers a “sugar-like” taste, but 20 times sweeter.\r\nIn health terms, the beauty of stevia is that a very small amount provides that great sweet taste, without the spike in blood sugar, and consequent insulin overload. It could be a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2405 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39\" width=\"263\" height=\"197\" /></a>diabetic’s best friend and equally great for our waistline!\r\nLike most splendid natural options, it doesn’t take long till big business finds a way to fk it up.\r\nSo, is stevia good or bad for us? Like most things these days, the unfortunate answer is - “It depends”!!!\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A major soft drink company is now heavily promoting a “green” healthy option – using “stevia” – well.... sort of.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nIf real (green leaf) stevia was used (purchased in health food stores – and twice as <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2403 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>expensive as sugar) it wouldn’t be economically viable.\r\nThe “stevia-like” flavouring used is known as truvia. It goes through a 42 step processing model before it makes the bottle. It is 400 x sweeter than sugar. It requires GMO corn chemicals for production – and goodness knows what else.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, if you do choose to consume, I’d get in now, as I suspect it won’t be long before it is confirmed, once again, that there’s another product out there that makes us sick and it is rubbed out.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 25.15 – THE BULLSH^T BEHIND FOOD SWEETENERS','','inherit','closed','closed','','2402-revision-v1','','','2015-06-22 10:39:53','2015-06-22 10:39:53','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2402-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2407,2,'2015-06-22 10:41:07','2015-06-22 10:41:07','Morning All,\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>In today’s post I offer my opinion on the new wave of “healthy” food sweetening options which now bombard our shelves. You know the ones - “natural sweeteners” and a “healthy” alternative to refined sugar.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nThankfully, media interest over the last 2 years has highlighted the health dangers of continual consumption of refined sugar. Personally, I’d prefer a message angled more towards the health risks of highly processed unreal food in general – as opposed to just singling out sugar.\r\nLet’s talk drink sweeteners.\r\nNow, as big food business realised excessive sugar consumption caused ill-health....about..... 40 years ago, and ultimately knew that the sh&amp;t would eventually hit the fan, they introduced low cal, low sugar alternatives about 30 years ago. Sales for low cal - low sugar alternatives have now overtaken regular sugar options in recent years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe main flavouring (sweetening) choice was aspartame, and as we now know, could very <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2404 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>well cause more ill-health than sugar! These are a concoction of chemicals, featuring more numbers than Bradman’s scoring stats, and are solely designed to make us buy and consume MORE.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAs the public is now aware that not only refined sugar, but also ‘faux sugar’ options, like aspartame, offer a swag of health risks, big food business have tagged onto organic buzz options like stevia.\r\nStevia is a leaf that when ground, offers a “sugar-like” taste, but 20 times sweeter.\r\nIn health terms, the beauty of stevia is that a very small amount provides that great sweet taste, without the spike in blood sugar, and consequent insulin overload. It could be a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2405 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39\" width=\"263\" height=\"197\" /></a>diabetic’s best friend and equally great for our waistline!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLike most splendid natural options, it doesn’t take long till big business finds a way to fk it up.\r\nSo, is stevia good or bad for us? Like most things these days, the unfortunate answer is - “It depends”!!!\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A major soft drink company is now heavily promoting a “green” healthy option – using “stevia” – well.... sort of.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nIf real (green leaf) stevia was used (purchased in health food stores – and twice as <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2403 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>expensive as sugar) it wouldn’t be economically viable.\r\nThe “stevia-like” flavouring used is known as truvia. It goes through a 42 step processing model before it makes the bottle. It is 400 x sweeter than sugar. It requires GMO corn chemicals for production – and goodness knows what else.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, if you do choose to consume, I’d get in now, as I suspect it won’t be long before it is confirmed, once again, that there’s another product out there that makes us sick and it is rubbed out.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 25.15 – THE BULLSH^T BEHIND FOOD SWEETENERS','','inherit','closed','closed','','2402-revision-v1','','','2015-06-22 10:41:07','2015-06-22 10:41:07','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2402-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2408,2,'2015-06-22 10:42:42','2015-06-22 10:42:42','Morning All,\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>In today’s post I offer my opinion on the new wave of “healthy” food sweetening options which now bombard our shelves. You know the ones - “natural sweeteners” and a “healthy” alternative to refined sugar.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nThankfully, media interest over the last 2 years has highlighted the health dangers of continual consumption of refined sugar. Personally, I’d prefer a message angled more towards the health risks of highly processed unreal food in general – as opposed to just singling out sugar.\r\nLet’s talk drink sweeteners.\r\nNow, as big food business realised excessive sugar consumption caused ill-health....about..... 40 years ago, and ultimately knew that the sh&amp;t would eventually hit the fan, they introduced low cal, low sugar alternatives about 30 years ago. Sales for low cal - low sugar alternatives have now overtaken regular sugar options in recent years.\r\nThe main flavouring (sweetening) choice was aspartame, and as we now know, could very <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2404 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>well cause more ill-health than sugar! These are a concoction of chemicals, featuring more numbers than Bradman’s scoring stats, and are solely designed to make us buy and consume MORE.....\r\nAs the public is now aware that not only refined sugar, but also ‘faux sugar’ options, like aspartame, offer a swag of health risks, big food business have tagged onto organic buzz options like stevia.\r\nStevia is a leaf that when ground, offers a “sugar-like” taste, but 20 times sweeter.\r\nIn health terms, the beauty of stevia is that a very small amount provides that great sweet taste, without the spike in blood sugar, and consequent insulin overload. It could be a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2405 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39\" width=\"187\" height=\"140\" /></a>diabetic’s best friend and equally great for our waistline!\r\nLike most splendid natural options, it doesn’t take long till big business finds a way to fk it up.\r\nSo, is stevia good or bad for us? Like most things these days, the unfortunate answer is - “It depends”!!!\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A major soft drink company is now heavily promoting a “green” healthy option – using “stevia” – well.... sort of.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nIf real (green leaf) stevia was used (purchased in health food stores – and twice as <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2403 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>expensive as sugar) it wouldn’t be economically viable.\r\nThe “stevia-like” flavouring used is known as truvia. It goes through a 42 step processing model before it makes the bottle. It is 400 x sweeter than sugar. It requires GMO corn chemicals for production – and goodness knows what else.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, if you do choose to consume, I’d get in now, as I suspect it won’t be long before it is confirmed, once again, that there’s another product out there that makes us sick and it is rubbed out.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 25.15 – THE BULLSH^T BEHIND FOOD SWEETENERS','','inherit','closed','closed','','2402-revision-v1','','','2015-06-22 10:42:42','2015-06-22 10:42:42','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2402-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2409,2,'2015-06-22 10:43:30','2015-06-22 10:43:30','Morning All,\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>In today’s post I offer my opinion on the new wave of “healthy” food sweetening options which now bombard our shelves. You know the ones - “natural sweeteners” and a “healthy” alternative to refined sugar.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nThankfully, media interest over the last 2 years has highlighted the health dangers of continual consumption of refined sugar. Personally, I’d prefer a message angled more towards the health risks of highly processed unreal food in general – as opposed to just singling out sugar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLet’s talk drink sweeteners.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, as big food business realised excessive sugar consumption caused ill-health....about..... 40 years ago, and ultimately knew that the sh&amp;t would eventually hit the fan, they introduced low cal, low sugar alternatives about 30 years ago. Sales for low cal - low sugar alternatives have now overtaken regular sugar options in recent years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe main flavouring (sweetening) choice was aspartame, and as we now know, could very <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2404 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"danger_aspartame_by_evil_fx\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>well cause more ill-health than sugar! These are a concoction of chemicals, featuring more numbers than Bradman’s scoring stats, and are solely designed to make us buy and consume MORE.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAs the public is now aware that not only refined sugar, but also ‘faux sugar’ options, like aspartame, offer a swag of health risks, big food business have tagged onto organic buzz options like stevia.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nStevia is a leaf that when ground, offers a “sugar-like” taste, but 20 times sweeter.\r\nIn health terms, the beauty of stevia is that a very small amount provides that great sweet taste, without the spike in blood sugar, and consequent insulin overload. It could be a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2405 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/1024px-Stevia_Dobrzyca_2013-07-08_17.46.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"1024px-Stevia,_Dobrzyca,_2013-07-08_17.46.39\" width=\"187\" height=\"140\" /></a>diabetic’s best friend and equally great for our waistline!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nLike most splendid natural options, it doesn’t take long till big business finds a way to fk it up.\r\nSo, is stevia good or bad for us? Like most things these days, the unfortunate answer is - “It depends”!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A major soft drink company is now heavily promoting a “green” healthy option – using “stevia” – well.... sort of.</strong> </span></blockquote>\r\nIf real (green leaf) stevia was used (purchased in health food stores – and twice as <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2403 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"16078105860_2e52d6bb31_b\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>expensive as sugar) it wouldn’t be economically viable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe “stevia-like” flavouring used is known as truvia. It goes through a 42 step processing model before it makes the bottle. It is 400 x sweeter than sugar. It requires GMO corn chemicals for production – and goodness knows what else.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, if you do choose to consume, I’d get in now, as I suspect it won’t be long before it is confirmed, once again, that there’s another product out there that makes us sick and it is rubbed out.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 25.15 – THE BULLSH^T BEHIND FOOD SWEETENERS','','inherit','closed','closed','','2402-revision-v1','','','2015-06-22 10:43:30','2015-06-22 10:43:30','',2402,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2402-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2412,2,'2015-06-29 22:12:45','2015-06-29 22:12:45','Morning Team,\r\nIt would be fair to assume muscular contraction – that being - in our feet, Achilles tendons, calves, quads, hamstrings &amp; hips - is considered to be the main force moving and accelerating a runner forward - while on support (that being – the most balanced mid-phase posture in the run stride).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThis could be contradicted, if we assume that gravity is in actual fact the main moving and accelerating force in running. The role of muscles then is reduced to simply regulating the direction of gravity\'s action on the body, while having a connection of support and being in the state of unstable balance (the mid-phase).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe movement of the runner on support, after it passes the mid-phase/stance is nothing else, but tipping the body, rotating around the point of support (foot &amp; ankle). Meaning – stall tall – hold your trunk strongly enough to maintain a perfectly balanced spinal position – and then simply lean forward – ever slightly leading with your hips, and using your ankles as your pivot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWhile you’re falling (again holding your most upright balanced position), which should pick up pace the further you fall, I suspect at some point you’ll consider lifting one foot (your base of support) off the deck to save face planting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe forward displacement of the runner\'s body is determined by the geometry of the falling body on support – not driving hard into the surface – pushing yourself off support. The horizontal movement (acceleration) of the body is a function of the angle of deviation of the body from its vertical position. So basically, if you wish to run faster, take your lean/ fall to a more acute angle – before your lift up your base of support to catch this fall. On support the muscles do not work to push the body forward, they work to transform the gravity-force downward movement into a horizontal one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nOn your next run – think of holding your posture nice and tall – and visualise falling forward (holding your perfect posture) – while minimising muscles contractions. Obviously remember to lightly but quickly lift your supporting foot off the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe less effort, the greater the speed, the better!','PAMPY’S POST 26.15 – GRAVITY & RUNNING = LESS EFFORT MORE SPEED','','inherit','closed','closed','','2411-revision-v1','','','2015-06-29 22:12:45','2015-06-29 22:12:45','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2411-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2413,2,'2015-06-29 22:19:34','2015-06-29 22:19:34','','runnnn','','inherit','closed','closed','','runnnn','','','2015-06-29 22:19:34','2015-06-29 22:19:34','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2414,2,'2015-06-29 22:19:36','2015-06-29 22:19:36','','kiddd','','inherit','closed','closed','','kiddd','','','2015-06-29 22:19:36','2015-06-29 22:19:36','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2415,2,'2015-06-29 22:20:19','2015-06-29 22:20:19','','Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach','','inherit','closed','closed','','running_dachshund_at_the_beach','','','2015-06-29 22:20:19','2015-06-29 22:20:19','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2416,2,'2015-06-29 22:21:12','2015-06-29 22:21:12','','IMG_7001[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_70011','','','2015-06-29 22:21:12','2015-06-29 22:21:12','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2417,2,'2015-06-29 22:26:08','2015-06-29 22:26:08','Morning Team,\nIt would be fair to assume <strong><em>muscular contraction</em></strong> – that being - in our feet, Achilles tendons, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2416 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7001[1]\" width=\"243\" height=\"137\" /></a>calves, quads, hamstrings &amp; hips - is considered to be the main force moving and accelerating a runner forward - while on support (that being – the most balanced mid-phase posture in the run stride).\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis could be contradicted, if we assume that <strong><em>gravity</em></strong> is in actual fact the main moving and accelerating force in running. The role of muscles then is reduced to simply regulating the direction of gravity\'s action on the body, while having a connection of support and being in the state of unstable balance (the mid-phase).\n\n&nbsp;\nThe movement of the runner on support, after it passes the mid-phase/stance is nothing <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2414 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\" alt=\"kiddd\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" /></a>else, but tipping the body, rotating around the point of support (foot &amp; ankle). Meaning – stall tall – hold your trunk strongly enough to maintain a perfectly balanced spinal position – and then simply lean forward – ever slightly leading with your hips, and using your ankles as your pivot.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhile you’re falling (again holding your most upright balanced position), which should pick up pace the further you fall, I suspect at some point you’ll consider lifting one foot (your base of support) off the deck to save face planting.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><strong>Your goal when running is to move forward NOT up!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2415\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach\" width=\"238\" height=\"172\" /></a></strong></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe forward displacement of the runner\'s body is determined by the geometry of the falling body on support – not driving hard into the surface – pushing yourself off support. The horizontal movement (acceleration) of the body is a function of the angle of deviation of the body from its vertical position. So basically, if you wish to run faster, take your lean/ fall to a more acute angle – before your lift up your base of support to catch this fall. On <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2413 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\" alt=\"runnnn\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>support the muscles do not work to push the body forward, they work to transform the gravity-force downward movement into a horizontal one.\n\n&nbsp;\nOn your next run – think of holding your posture nice and tall – and visualise falling forward (holding your perfect posture) – while minimising muscles contractions. Obviously remember to lightly but quickly lift your supporting foot off the surface.\nThe less effort, the greater the speed, the better!','PAMPY’S POST 26.15 – GRAVITY & RUNNING = LESS EFFORT MORE SPEED','','inherit','closed','closed','','2411-autosave-v1','','','2015-06-29 22:26:08','2015-06-29 22:26:08','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2411-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2418,2,'2015-06-29 22:26:32','2015-06-29 22:26:32','Morning Team,\r\nIt would be fair to assume <strong><em>muscular contraction</em></strong> – that being - in our feet, Achilles tendons, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2416 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7001[1]\" width=\"243\" height=\"137\" /></a>calves, quads, hamstrings &amp; hips - is considered to be the main force moving and accelerating a runner forward - while on support (that being – the most balanced mid-phase posture in the run stride).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis could be contradicted, if we assume that <strong><em>gravity</em></strong> is in actual fact the main moving and accelerating force in running. The role of muscles then is reduced to simply regulating the direction of gravity\'s action on the body, while having a connection of support and being in the state of unstable balance (the mid-phase).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe movement of the runner on support, after it passes the mid-phase/stance is nothing <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2414 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\" alt=\"kiddd\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" /></a>else, but tipping the body, rotating around the point of support (foot &amp; ankle). Meaning – stall tall – hold your trunk strongly enough to maintain a perfectly balanced spinal position – and then simply lean forward – ever slightly leading with your hips, and using your ankles as your pivot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile you’re falling (again holding your most upright balanced position), which should pick up pace the further you fall, I suspect at some point you’ll consider lifting one foot (your base of support) off the deck to save face planting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Your goal when running is to move forward NOT up!</span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2415\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach\" width=\"238\" height=\"172\" /></a></strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe forward displacement of the runner\'s body is determined by the geometry of the falling body on support – not driving hard into the surface – pushing yourself off support. The horizontal movement (acceleration) of the body is a function of the angle of deviation of the body from its vertical position. So basically, if you wish to run faster, take your lean/ fall to a more acute angle – before your lift up your base of support to catch this fall. On <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2413 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\" alt=\"runnnn\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>support the muscles do not work to push the body forward, they work to transform the gravity-force downward movement into a horizontal one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nOn your next run – think of holding your posture nice and tall – and visualise falling forward (holding your perfect posture) – while minimising muscles contractions. Obviously remember to lightly but quickly lift your supporting foot off the surface.\r\nThe less effort, the greater the speed, the better!','PAMPY’S POST 26.15 – GRAVITY & RUNNING = LESS EFFORT MORE SPEED','','inherit','closed','closed','','2411-revision-v1','','','2015-06-29 22:26:32','2015-06-29 22:26:32','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2411-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2419,2,'2015-06-29 22:28:04','2015-06-29 22:28:04','Morning Team,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIt would be fair to assume <strong><em>muscular contraction</em></strong> – that being - in our feet, Achilles tendons, <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2416 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_70011-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7001[1]\" width=\"243\" height=\"137\" /></a>calves, quads, hamstrings &amp; hips - is considered to be the main force moving and accelerating a runner forward - while on support (that being – the most balanced mid-phase posture in the run stride).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis could be contradicted, if we assume that <strong><em>gravity</em></strong> is in actual fact the main moving and accelerating force in running. The role of muscles then is reduced to simply regulating the direction of gravity\'s action on the body, while having a connection of support and being in the state of unstable balance (the mid-phase).\r\nThe movement of the runner on support, after it passes the mid-phase/stance is nothing <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2414 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/kiddd.jpg\" alt=\"kiddd\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" /></a>else, but tipping the body, rotating around the point of support (foot &amp; ankle). Meaning – stall tall – hold your trunk strongly enough to maintain a perfectly balanced spinal position – and then simply lean forward – ever slightly leading with your hips, and using your ankles as your pivot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile you’re falling (again holding your most upright balanced position), which should pick up pace the further you fall, I suspect at some point you’ll consider lifting one foot (your base of support) off the deck to save face planting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Your goal when running is to move forward NOT up!</span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2415\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Running_Dachshund_at_the_beach\" width=\"238\" height=\"172\" /></a></strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe forward displacement of the runner\'s body is determined by the geometry of the falling body on support – not driving hard into the surface – pushing yourself off support. The horizontal movement (acceleration) of the body is a function of the angle of deviation of the body from its vertical position. So basically, if you wish to run faster, take your lean/ fall to a more acute angle – before your lift up your base of support to catch this fall. On <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2413 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/runnnn.jpg\" alt=\"runnnn\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>support the muscles do not work to push the body forward, they work to transform the gravity-force downward movement into a horizontal one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nOn your next run – think of holding your posture nice and tall – and visualise falling forward (holding your perfect posture) – while minimising muscles contractions. Obviously remember to lightly but quickly lift your supporting foot off the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The less effort, the greater the speed, the better!</strong></span></blockquote>','PAMPY’S POST 26.15 – GRAVITY & RUNNING = LESS EFFORT MORE SPEED','','inherit','closed','closed','','2411-revision-v1','','','2015-06-29 22:28:04','2015-06-29 22:28:04','',2411,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2411-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2420,2,'2015-06-30 21:32:49','2015-06-30 21:32:49','<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nzxxr1UKrY4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> ','INTRODUCTION - GROUP RUNNING PROGRAM','','publish','closed','closed','','introduction-group-running-program','','','2015-06-30 21:32:49','2015-06-30 21:32:49','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?page_id=2420',0,'page','',0),(2421,2,'2015-06-30 21:32:49','2015-06-30 21:32:49','<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nzxxr1UKrY4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> ','INTRODUCTION - GROUP RUNNING PROGRAM','','inherit','closed','closed','','2420-revision-v1','','','2015-06-30 21:32:49','2015-06-30 21:32:49','',2420,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2420-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2972,2,'2016-05-30 07:06:33','2016-05-30 07:06:33','','BRAD PAMP PERSONAL','','publish','closed','closed','','brad-pamp-personal','','','2016-05-30 07:06:33','2016-05-30 07:06:33','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?page_id=2972',0,'page','',0),(2423,2,'2015-07-06 23:07:24','2015-07-06 23:07:24','<strong>Today’s post reviews the effect of lifestyle stress on health, exercise, and personality.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2429 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\" alt=\"strss\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" /></a>\r\nWith his full permission client <strong><em>Adrian Gleeson</em></strong> allowed me to post his journey over the past 6 months.\r\nWhile Adrian originally approached me to help him improve his half marathon time, it became obvious early in the piece, his management of lifestyle stress would continue to sabotage his running interests unless he addressed his lifestyle balance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>Here’s why.</strong></em></span>\r\n<strong>Age:</strong> 47 – so he’s still a baby!\r\n<strong>Weight:</strong> 81kgs @ 6’00” – so he’s in perfect proportion.\r\n<strong>Body Fat %</strong>: 12.7% - so he’s ripped!\r\n<strong>Blood Pressure</strong> – 145/94 – hmmmm, not great!\r\n<strong>Resting ECG</strong> – 86 beats per minute – that’s odd, higher than I would have thought!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2426\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\" alt=\"stresss\" width=\"161\" height=\"97\" /></a>\r\n<strong>Blood Sugar</strong> – 7.1mmol – oops, that’s weird!\r\n<strong>Lifestyle</strong> – works 55+hrs pwk, much it under the pump, has 2 kids (9 &amp; 4yrs), aims to hit 3-4 exercise sessions a week, and supports the Cronulla Sharks (ahhh, I think we’ve found the reason!).</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOK, let’s start with the <strong>adrenal glands?</strong> They are 2 tiny little organs that sit on top of your kidneys and control a number of significant actions in your body including your stress response, weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and immune system. The adrenal glands are essentially are key survival organs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe adrenal glands control our fight or flight mechanism. When we are in danger, or think we are (as in: work stress, worried about money, worried about your kids, your marriage, Paul Gallen is injured again...), they mobilise all of our resources to fight or get away from that danger.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHistorically, as humans, the immediate dangers we faced were typically short-lived. When this system got activated, we pumped out a hormone called cortisol, which m<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2427 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\" alt=\"streee\" width=\"172\" height=\"129\" /></a>ade our thinking sharp, gave us energy, and mobilised blood sugar to fuel our muscles. Our breathing escalated, our heart rate rocketed, which lead to high-energy action. Once we were safely out of harm’s way, the chemical process resolved and we went back to normal. Insulin, another hormone pumped out in the fight or flight response, mopped that extra mobilised blood sugar back into your cells, your breathing and heart rates went back to normal, and all was once again well in your world.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>What Is Adrenal Fatigue?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nIn nature, constant stress is rare. But in the human world – well, we’ve managed to create all kinds of constant stresses for ourselves! And our health (and athletic pursuits) pays the price – first because of adrenal overdrive, and then because of adrenal burnout, or “adrenal fatigue.”\r\nOne of the many consequences of constant adrenal overdrive is that we pump out too much blood sugar and insulin, eventually becoming insulin resistant and gaining weight – however not in Adrian’s case. We also get cravings for processed fat, refined sugar, processed salt, and alcohol, the fuel our adrenal system needs to make this whole reaction work each time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>10 Common Signs that you might be challenged with adrenal overdrive!</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n1) You’re having trouble falling asleep even when you’re tired (“tired and wired”) and even when you do sleep, you’re not rested when you wake.\r\n2) You get irritable or angry really quickly or more often than you want to.\r\n3) You’re craving sugar/carbs, fat, salt – or all of the above!\r\n4) You get tired around 3-4 most afternoons, and that’s when you really want something <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2425 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\" alt=\"strsssssss\" width=\"213\" height=\"237\" /></a>sweet or some extra caffeine.\r\n5) You’ve been gaining weight, perhaps noticing a spare tire growing around your middle.\r\n6) You feel anxious.\r\n7)You’re getting sick more often than you used to.\r\n8) Your hormones are all over the place, you’re having fertility problems, and perhaps your libido is nowhere to be found.\r\n9) You’re memory and focus are not what you think they should be.\r\n10) Your digestive system is a mess – eg gut aches etc\r\n\r\nAdrian ticked 7/10.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>• Of course your Doctor could assess your hormonal status more thoroughly.</strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s the 5 things Adrian focussed on for 4 weeks.</span> </em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>1) Simply relax – schedule time outs to chill.</strong> </span>\r\nBelieve it or not, the best treatment for adrenal stress is not supplements or herbs or fancy diet strategies – it is simply learning to practice relaxation. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and active stress reduction help to let your adrenals know that you are safe – and this allows your system to recalibrate to a lower stress state, including <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2424 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\" alt=\"stressssssssss\" width=\"308\" height=\"209\" /></a>pumping out fewer stress hormones. If you have already progressed from adrenal overdrive into adrenal fatigue, relaxation techniques can help your adrenals to heal and restore themselves.\r\nAdrian used the 2minute Head Space App twice a day.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2) Do everything you can to improve your sleep.</span></strong>\r\nI know I’ve said it before, but quality sleep truly is King. While you might be feeling wired, especially if you are in adrenal overdrive or if adrenal fatigue led you to a 4 pm cup of coffee, your body actually needs 6-7 hours of sleep each night to restore your body and for your adrenals to have time to rebound.\r\nAdrian’s tip – clean sheets and pillow EVERY week.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) Keep your blood sugar steady.</span></strong>\r\nWhen your blood sugar drops, it tells your body you are starving – and this is perceived as danger by your adrenal system. Keeping your blood sugar, or more so energy steady lets your adrenals know you are not in survival mode and that they do not have to go into action. Allowing your blood sugar to dip by skipping meals, living on coffee, and then spiking it up with sugary foods when you’re famished, taxes your adrenals. The most important step to blood sugar balance is starting your day – every day – with a real fat. protein breakfast, and then eating a diet protein, good quality fats, and vegetables regularly throughout the day.\r\nTip - Personally I find a small spike in real sugar like honey just before bed, helps me get too sleep.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4) Cut back on caffeine.</span></strong>\r\nI love and generally champion coffee. But in Adrian’s case – at 4 per day, this allowed himself to push past his natural energy limits which triggered the same adrenal chemicals (adrenaline, for example) that get fired up when he’s under stress, leading to increased cortisol production and adrenal overdrive.\r\nAdrian swapped to green tea for 4 weeks – well, after his first 2 cups of coffee anyway!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5) Exercise – but not TOO much!</span></strong>\r\nExercise is so healthy for the body and the spirit – but many are getting too much of a good thing. Over-exercising actually contributes to adrenal fatigue, which is why many runners find that they get sick easily and why many over-exercisers have trouble losing weight. I know I find it difficult to sleep post an Ironman race. While my body is wiped out, my brain just feels like wires are a mishmash.\r\nAdrian’s left the garmin at home and cruised for 3 x 40min jogs at conversational pace.\r\nRelax already.\r\nBP','PAMPY\'S POST 27.15 - CASE STUDY - ADRIAN IS ONE STRESSED OUT CAT!','','publish','closed','closed','','pampys-post-27-15-case-study-adrian-is-one-stressed-out-cat','','','2015-07-06 23:08:56','2015-07-06 23:08:56','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2423',0,'post','',0),(2424,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:24','2015-07-06 22:59:24','','stressssssssss','','inherit','closed','closed','','stressssssssss','','','2015-07-06 22:59:24','2015-07-06 22:59:24','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2425,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:28','2015-07-06 22:59:28','','strsssssss','','inherit','closed','closed','','strsssssss','','','2015-07-06 22:59:28','2015-07-06 22:59:28','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2426,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:33','2015-07-06 22:59:33','','stresss','','inherit','closed','closed','','stresss','','','2015-07-06 22:59:33','2015-07-06 22:59:33','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2427,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:38','2015-07-06 22:59:38','','streee','','inherit','closed','closed','','streee','','','2015-07-06 22:59:38','2015-07-06 22:59:38','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2428,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:42','2015-07-06 22:59:42','','strsssss','','inherit','closed','closed','','strsssss','','','2015-07-06 22:59:42','2015-07-06 22:59:42','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssss.gif',0,'attachment','image/gif',0),(2429,2,'2015-07-06 22:59:44','2015-07-06 22:59:44','','strss','','inherit','closed','closed','','strss','','','2015-07-06 22:59:44','2015-07-06 22:59:44','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2430,2,'2015-07-06 23:07:24','2015-07-06 23:07:24','<strong>Today’s post reviews the effect of lifestyle stress on health, exercise, and personality.</strong> <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2429 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\" alt=\"strss\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" /></a>\r\nWith his full permission client <strong><em>Adrian Gleeson</em></strong> allowed me to post his journey over the past 6 months.\r\nWhile Adrian originally approached me to help him improve his half marathon time, it became obvious early in the piece, his management of lifestyle stress would continue to sabotage his running interests unless he addressed his lifestyle balance.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>Here’s why.</strong></em></span>\r\n<strong>Age:</strong> 47 – so he’s still a baby!\r\n<strong>Weight:</strong> 81kgs @ 6’00” – so he’s in perfect proportion.\r\n<strong>Body Fat %</strong>: 12.7% - so he’s ripped!\r\n<strong>Blood Pressure</strong> – 145/94 – hmmmm, not great!\r\n<strong>Resting ECG</strong> – 86 beats per minute – that’s odd, higher than I would have thought!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2426\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\" alt=\"stresss\" width=\"161\" height=\"97\" /></a>\r\n<strong>Blood Sugar</strong> – 7.1mmol – oops, that’s weird!\r\n<strong>Lifestyle</strong> – works 55+hrs pwk, much it under the pump, has 2 kids (9 &amp; 4yrs), aims to hit 3-4 exercise sessions a week, and supports the Cronulla Sharks (ahhh, I think we’ve found the reason!).</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOK, let’s start with the <strong>adrenal glands?</strong> They are 2 tiny little organs that sit on top of your kidneys and control a number of significant actions in your body including your stress response, weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and immune system. The adrenal glands are essentially are key survival organs.\r\nThe adrenal glands control our fight or flight mechanism. When we are in danger, or think we are (as in: work stress, worried about money, worried about your kids, your marriage, Paul Gallen is injured again...), they mobilise all of our resources to fight or get away from that danger.\r\nHistorically, as humans, the immediate dangers we faced were typically short-lived. When this system got activated, we pumped out a hormone called cortisol, which m<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2427 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\" alt=\"streee\" width=\"172\" height=\"129\" /></a>ade our thinking sharp, gave us energy, and mobilised blood sugar to fuel our muscles. Our breathing escalated, our heart rate rocketed, which lead to high-energy action. Once we were safely out of harm’s way, the chemical process resolved and we went back to normal. Insulin, another hormone pumped out in the fight or flight response, mopped that extra mobilised blood sugar back into your cells, your breathing and heart rates went back to normal, and all was once again well in your world.\r\n<h5>\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>What Is Adrenal Fatigue?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nIn nature, constant stress is rare. But in the human world – well, we’ve managed to create all kinds of constant stresses for ourselves! And our health (and athletic pursuits) pays the price – first because of adrenal overdrive, and then because of adrenal burnout, or “adrenal fatigue.”\r\nOne of the many consequences of constant adrenal overdrive is that we pump out too much blood sugar and insulin, eventually becoming insulin resistant and gaining weight – however not in Adrian’s case. We also get cravings for processed fat, refined sugar, processed salt, and alcohol, the fuel our adrenal system needs to make this whole reaction work each time.\r\n<h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>10 Common Signs that you might be challenged with adrenal overdrive!</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n1) You’re having trouble falling asleep even when you’re tired (“tired and wired”) and even when you do sleep, you’re not rested when you wake.\r\n2) You get irritable or angry really quickly or more often than you want to.\r\n3) You’re craving sugar/carbs, fat, salt – or all of the above!\r\n4) You get tired around 3-4 most afternoons, and that’s when you really want something <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2425 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\" alt=\"strsssssss\" width=\"213\" height=\"237\" /></a>sweet or some extra caffeine.\r\n5) You’ve been gaining weight, perhaps noticing a spare tire growing around your middle.\r\n6) You feel anxious.\r\n7)You’re getting sick more often than you used to.\r\n8) Your hormones are all over the place, you’re having fertility problems, and perhaps your libido is nowhere to be found.\r\n9) You’re memory and focus are not what you think they should be.\r\n10) Your digestive system is a mess – eg gut aches etc\r\n\r\nAdrian ticked 7/10.\r\n<h5>\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>• Of course your Doctor could assess your hormonal status more thoroughly.</strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h5>\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s the 5 things Adrian focussed on for 4 weeks.</span> </em></strong></h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>1) Simply relax – schedule time outs to chill.</strong> </span>\r\nBelieve it or not, the best treatment for adrenal stress is not supplements or herbs or fancy diet strategies – it is simply learning to practice relaxation. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and active stress reduction help to let your adrenals know that you are safe – and this allows your system to recalibrate to a lower stress state, including <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2424 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\" alt=\"stressssssssss\" width=\"308\" height=\"209\" /></a>pumping out fewer stress hormones. If you have already progressed from adrenal overdrive into adrenal fatigue, relaxation techniques can help your adrenals to heal and restore themselves.\r\nAdrian used the 2minute Head Space App twice a day.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2) Do everything you can to improve your sleep.</span></strong>\r\nI know I’ve said it before, but quality sleep truly is King. While you might be feeling wired, especially if you are in adrenal overdrive or if adrenal fatigue led you to a 4 pm cup of coffee, your body actually needs 6-7 hours of sleep each night to restore your body and for your adrenals to have time to rebound.\r\nAdrian’s tip – clean sheets and pillow EVERY week.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) Keep your blood sugar steady.</span></strong>\r\nWhen your blood sugar drops, it tells your body you are starving – and this is perceived as danger by your adrenal system. Keeping your blood sugar, or more so energy steady lets your adrenals know you are not in survival mode and that they do not have to go into action. Allowing your blood sugar to dip by skipping meals, living on coffee, and then spiking it up with sugary foods when you’re famished, taxes your adrenals. The most important step to blood sugar balance is starting your day – every day – with a real fat. protein breakfast, and then eating a diet protein, good quality fats, and vegetables regularly throughout the day.\r\nTip - Personally I find a small spike in real sugar like honey just before bed, helps me get too sleep.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4) Cut back on caffeine.</span></strong>\r\nI love and generally champion coffee. But in Adrian’s case – at 4 per day, this allowed himself to push past his natural energy limits which triggered the same adrenal chemicals (adrenaline, for example) that get fired up when he’s under stress, leading to increased cortisol production and adrenal overdrive.\r\nAdrian swapped to green tea for 4 weeks – well, after his first 2 cups of coffee anyway!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5) Exercise – but not TOO much!</span></strong>\r\nExercise is so healthy for the body and the spirit – but many are getting too much of a good thing. Over-exercising actually contributes to adrenal fatigue, which is why many runners find that they get sick easily and why many over-exercisers have trouble losing weight. I know I find it difficult to sleep post an Ironman race. While my body is wiped out, my brain just feels like wires are a mishmash.\r\nAdrian’s left the garmin at home and cruised for 3 x 40min jogs at conversational pace.\r\nRelax already.\r\nBP','PAMPY\'S POST 27.15 - CASE STUDY - ADRIAN IS ONE STRESSED OUT CAT!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2423-revision-v1','','','2015-07-06 23:07:24','2015-07-06 23:07:24','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2423-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2431,2,'2015-07-06 23:08:34','2015-07-06 23:08:34','<strong>Today’s post reviews the effect of lifestyle stress on health, exercise, and personality.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2429 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\" alt=\"strss\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" /></a>\nWith his full permission client <strong><em>Adrian Gleeson</em></strong> allowed me to post his journey over the past 6 months.\nWhile Adrian originally approached me to help him improve his half marathon time, it became obvious early in the piece, his management of lifestyle stress would continue to sabotage his running interests unless he addressed his lifestyle balance.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>Here’s why.</strong></em></span>\n<strong>Age:</strong> 47 – so he’s still a baby!\n<strong>Weight:</strong> 81kgs @ 6’00” – so he’s in perfect proportion.\n<strong>Body Fat %</strong>: 12.7% - so he’s ripped!\n<strong>Blood Pressure</strong> – 145/94 – hmmmm, not great!\n<strong>Resting ECG</strong> – 86 beats per minute – that’s odd, higher than I would have thought!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2426\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\" alt=\"stresss\" width=\"161\" height=\"97\" /></a>\n<strong>Blood Sugar</strong> – 7.1mmol – oops, that’s weird!\n<strong>Lifestyle</strong> – works 55+hrs pwk, much it under the pump, has 2 kids (9 &amp; 4yrs), aims to hit 3-4 exercise sessions a week, and supports the Cronulla Sharks (ahhh, I think we’ve found the reason!).</blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nOK, let’s start with the <strong>adrenal glands?</strong> They are 2 tiny little organs that sit on top of your kidneys and control a number of significant actions in your body including your stress response, weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and immune system. The adrenal glands are essentially are key survival organs.\n\n&nbsp;\nThe adrenal glands control our fight or flight mechanism. When we are in danger, or think we are (as in: work stress, worried about money, worried about your kids, your marriage, Paul Gallen is injured again...), they mobilise all of our resources to fight or get away from that danger.\n\n&nbsp;\nHistorically, as humans, the immediate dangers we faced were typically short-lived. When this system got activated, we pumped out a hormone called cortisol, which m<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2427 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\" alt=\"streee\" width=\"172\" height=\"129\" /></a>ade our thinking sharp, gave us energy, and mobilised blood sugar to fuel our muscles. Our breathing escalated, our heart rate rocketed, which lead to high-energy action. Once we were safely out of harm’s way, the chemical process resolved and we went back to normal. Insulin, another hormone pumped out in the fight or flight response, mopped that extra mobilised blood sugar back into your cells, your breathing and heart rates went back to normal, and all was once again well in your world.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>What Is Adrenal Fatigue?</strong></span></em></h5>\nIn nature, constant stress is rare. But in the human world – well, we’ve managed to create all kinds of constant stresses for ourselves! And our health (and athletic pursuits) pays the price – first because of adrenal overdrive, and then because of adrenal burnout, or “adrenal fatigue.”\nOne of the many consequences of constant adrenal overdrive is that we pump out too much blood sugar and insulin, eventually becoming insulin resistant and gaining weight – however not in Adrian’s case. We also get cravings for processed fat, refined sugar, processed salt, and alcohol, the fuel our adrenal system needs to make this whole reaction work each time.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>10 Common Signs that you might be challenged with adrenal overdrive!</strong></em></span></h5>\n1) You’re having trouble falling asleep even when you’re tired (“tired and wired”) and even when you do sleep, you’re not rested when you wake.\n2) You get irritable or angry really quickly or more often than you want to.\n3) You’re craving sugar/carbs, fat, salt – or all of the above!\n4) You get tired around 3-4 most afternoons, and that’s when you really want something <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2425 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\" alt=\"strsssssss\" width=\"213\" height=\"237\" /></a>sweet or some extra caffeine.\n5) You’ve been gaining weight, perhaps noticing a spare tire growing around your middle.\n6) You feel anxious.\n7)You’re getting sick more often than you used to.\n8) Your hormones are all over the place, you’re having fertility problems, and perhaps your libido is nowhere to be found.\n9) You’re memory and focus are not what you think they should be.\n10) Your digestive system is a mess – eg gut aches etc\n\nAdrian ticked 7/10.\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>• Of course your Doctor could assess your hormonal status more thoroughly.</strong> </span></em></h5>\n<h5><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s the 5 things Adrian focussed on for 4 weeks.</span> </em></strong></h5>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>1) Simply relax – schedule time outs to chill.</strong> </span>\nBelieve it or not, the best treatment for adrenal stress is not supplements or herbs or fancy diet strategies – it is simply learning to practice relaxation. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and active stress reduction help to let your adrenals know that you are safe – and this allows your system to recalibrate to a lower stress state, including <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2424 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\" alt=\"stressssssssss\" width=\"308\" height=\"209\" /></a>pumping out fewer stress hormones. If you have already progressed from adrenal overdrive into adrenal fatigue, relaxation techniques can help your adrenals to heal and restore themselves.\nAdrian used the 2minute Head Space App twice a day.\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2) Do everything you can to improve your sleep.</span></strong>\nI know I’ve said it before, but quality sleep truly is King. While you might be feeling wired, especially if you are in adrenal overdrive or if adrenal fatigue led you to a 4 pm cup of coffee, your body actually needs 6-7 hours of sleep each night to restore your body and for your adrenals to have time to rebound.\nAdrian’s tip – clean sheets and pillow EVERY week.\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) Keep your blood sugar steady.</span></strong>\nWhen your blood sugar drops, it tells your body you are starving – and this is perceived as danger by your adrenal system. Keeping your blood sugar, or more so energy steady lets your adrenals know you are not in survival mode and that they do not have to go into action. Allowing your blood sugar to dip by skipping meals, living on coffee, and then spiking it up with sugary foods when you’re famished, taxes your adrenals. The most important step to blood sugar balance is starting your day – every day – with a real fat. protein breakfast, and then eating a diet protein, good quality fats, and vegetables regularly throughout the day.\nTip - Personally I find a small spike in real sugar like honey just before bed, helps me get too sleep.\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4) Cut back on caffeine.</span></strong>\nI love and generally champion coffee. But in Adrian’s case – at 4 per day, this allowed himself to push past his natural energy limits which triggered the same adrenal chemicals (adrenaline, for example) that get fired up when he’s under stress, leading to increased cortisol production and adrenal overdrive.\nAdrian swapped to green tea for 4 weeks – well, after his first 2 cups of coffee anyway!\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5) Exercise – but not TOO much!</span></strong>\nExercise is so healthy for the body and the spirit – but many are getting too much of a good thing. Over-exercising actually contributes to adrenal fatigue, which is why many runners find that they get sick easily and why many over-exercisers have trouble losing weight. I know I find it difficult to sleep post an Ironman race. While my body is wiped out, my brain just feels like wires are a mishmash.\nAdrian’s left the garmin at home and cruised for 3 x 40min jogs at conversational pace.\nRelax already.\nBP','PAMPY\'S POST 27.15 - CASE STUDY - ADRIAN IS ONE STRESSED OUT CAT!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2423-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-06 23:08:34','2015-07-06 23:08:34','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2423-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2432,2,'2015-07-06 23:08:56','2015-07-06 23:08:56','<strong>Today’s post reviews the effect of lifestyle stress on health, exercise, and personality.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2429 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strss.jpg\" alt=\"strss\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" /></a>\r\nWith his full permission client <strong><em>Adrian Gleeson</em></strong> allowed me to post his journey over the past 6 months.\r\nWhile Adrian originally approached me to help him improve his half marathon time, it became obvious early in the piece, his management of lifestyle stress would continue to sabotage his running interests unless he addressed his lifestyle balance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>Here’s why.</strong></em></span>\r\n<strong>Age:</strong> 47 – so he’s still a baby!\r\n<strong>Weight:</strong> 81kgs @ 6’00” – so he’s in perfect proportion.\r\n<strong>Body Fat %</strong>: 12.7% - so he’s ripped!\r\n<strong>Blood Pressure</strong> – 145/94 – hmmmm, not great!\r\n<strong>Resting ECG</strong> – 86 beats per minute – that’s odd, higher than I would have thought!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2426\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stresss.jpg\" alt=\"stresss\" width=\"161\" height=\"97\" /></a>\r\n<strong>Blood Sugar</strong> – 7.1mmol – oops, that’s weird!\r\n<strong>Lifestyle</strong> – works 55+hrs pwk, much it under the pump, has 2 kids (9 &amp; 4yrs), aims to hit 3-4 exercise sessions a week, and supports the Cronulla Sharks (ahhh, I think we’ve found the reason!).</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOK, let’s start with the <strong>adrenal glands?</strong> They are 2 tiny little organs that sit on top of your kidneys and control a number of significant actions in your body including your stress response, weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and immune system. The adrenal glands are essentially are key survival organs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe adrenal glands control our fight or flight mechanism. When we are in danger, or think we are (as in: work stress, worried about money, worried about your kids, your marriage, Paul Gallen is injured again...), they mobilise all of our resources to fight or get away from that danger.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHistorically, as humans, the immediate dangers we faced were typically short-lived. When this system got activated, we pumped out a hormone called cortisol, which m<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2427 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/streee.png\" alt=\"streee\" width=\"172\" height=\"129\" /></a>ade our thinking sharp, gave us energy, and mobilised blood sugar to fuel our muscles. Our breathing escalated, our heart rate rocketed, which lead to high-energy action. Once we were safely out of harm’s way, the chemical process resolved and we went back to normal. Insulin, another hormone pumped out in the fight or flight response, mopped that extra mobilised blood sugar back into your cells, your breathing and heart rates went back to normal, and all was once again well in your world.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>What Is Adrenal Fatigue?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nIn nature, constant stress is rare. But in the human world – well, we’ve managed to create all kinds of constant stresses for ourselves! And our health (and athletic pursuits) pays the price – first because of adrenal overdrive, and then because of adrenal burnout, or “adrenal fatigue.”\r\nOne of the many consequences of constant adrenal overdrive is that we pump out too much blood sugar and insulin, eventually becoming insulin resistant and gaining weight – however not in Adrian’s case. We also get cravings for processed fat, refined sugar, processed salt, and alcohol, the fuel our adrenal system needs to make this whole reaction work each time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>10 Common Signs that you might be challenged with adrenal overdrive!</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n1) You’re having trouble falling asleep even when you’re tired (“tired and wired”) and even when you do sleep, you’re not rested when you wake.\r\n2) You get irritable or angry really quickly or more often than you want to.\r\n3) You’re craving sugar/carbs, fat, salt – or all of the above!\r\n4) You get tired around 3-4 most afternoons, and that’s when you really want something <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2425 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/strsssssss.jpg\" alt=\"strsssssss\" width=\"213\" height=\"237\" /></a>sweet or some extra caffeine.\r\n5) You’ve been gaining weight, perhaps noticing a spare tire growing around your middle.\r\n6) You feel anxious.\r\n7)You’re getting sick more often than you used to.\r\n8) Your hormones are all over the place, you’re having fertility problems, and perhaps your libido is nowhere to be found.\r\n9) You’re memory and focus are not what you think they should be.\r\n10) Your digestive system is a mess – eg gut aches etc\r\n\r\nAdrian ticked 7/10.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>• Of course your Doctor could assess your hormonal status more thoroughly.</strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here’s the 5 things Adrian focussed on for 4 weeks.</span> </em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>1) Simply relax – schedule time outs to chill.</strong> </span>\r\nBelieve it or not, the best treatment for adrenal stress is not supplements or herbs or fancy diet strategies – it is simply learning to practice relaxation. Relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and active stress reduction help to let your adrenals know that you are safe – and this allows your system to recalibrate to a lower stress state, including <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2424 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/stressssssssss.jpg\" alt=\"stressssssssss\" width=\"308\" height=\"209\" /></a>pumping out fewer stress hormones. If you have already progressed from adrenal overdrive into adrenal fatigue, relaxation techniques can help your adrenals to heal and restore themselves.\r\nAdrian used the 2minute Head Space App twice a day.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2) Do everything you can to improve your sleep.</span></strong>\r\nI know I’ve said it before, but quality sleep truly is King. While you might be feeling wired, especially if you are in adrenal overdrive or if adrenal fatigue led you to a 4 pm cup of coffee, your body actually needs 6-7 hours of sleep each night to restore your body and for your adrenals to have time to rebound.\r\nAdrian’s tip – clean sheets and pillow EVERY week.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) Keep your blood sugar steady.</span></strong>\r\nWhen your blood sugar drops, it tells your body you are starving – and this is perceived as danger by your adrenal system. Keeping your blood sugar, or more so energy steady lets your adrenals know you are not in survival mode and that they do not have to go into action. Allowing your blood sugar to dip by skipping meals, living on coffee, and then spiking it up with sugary foods when you’re famished, taxes your adrenals. The most important step to blood sugar balance is starting your day – every day – with a real fat. protein breakfast, and then eating a diet protein, good quality fats, and vegetables regularly throughout the day.\r\nTip - Personally I find a small spike in real sugar like honey just before bed, helps me get too sleep.\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4) Cut back on caffeine.</span></strong>\r\nI love and generally champion coffee. But in Adrian’s case – at 4 per day, this allowed himself to push past his natural energy limits which triggered the same adrenal chemicals (adrenaline, for example) that get fired up when he’s under stress, leading to increased cortisol production and adrenal overdrive.\r\nAdrian swapped to green tea for 4 weeks – well, after his first 2 cups of coffee anyway!\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5) Exercise – but not TOO much!</span></strong>\r\nExercise is so healthy for the body and the spirit – but many are getting too much of a good thing. Over-exercising actually contributes to adrenal fatigue, which is why many runners find that they get sick easily and why many over-exercisers have trouble losing weight. I know I find it difficult to sleep post an Ironman race. While my body is wiped out, my brain just feels like wires are a mishmash.\r\nAdrian’s left the garmin at home and cruised for 3 x 40min jogs at conversational pace.\r\nRelax already.\r\nBP','PAMPY\'S POST 27.15 - CASE STUDY - ADRIAN IS ONE STRESSED OUT CAT!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2423-revision-v1','','','2015-07-06 23:08:56','2015-07-06 23:08:56','',2423,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2423-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2434,2,'2015-07-13 06:26:41','2015-07-13 06:26:41','<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Morning Team,</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn today’s post, for the first time in 25 years of running, I’m prepared to recommend a brand and model of running shoe.\r\nHaving run in well over 100 varying models and brands, only now, after a thorough road <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2446 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\" alt=\"klklk\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" /></a>test (about 200kms including a race), I’m up for a plug. And, I must concede, I harboured serious apprehension about even trying them in the first place. But now, almost oddly, my personal running interests and quest for miles have been renewed.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">I SHOULD ADD</span> - I am not sponsored and I will not be selling these shoes.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut first, I’d like to confirm and make absolutely clear; I strongly believe the #1 component to improving one’s running experience is to consider fine tuning their most ideal technique. In saying that, enjoying increased pain free (faster) miles will usually also lead a runner to their unique best form.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Born to Run....</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWell before the 2009 iconic running book Born to Run (Chris McDougall) was first <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2444 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\" alt=\"rujg5fh577f\" width=\"181\" height=\"279\" /></a>published I had immense interest in the efficiency of running bio-mechanics. My initial interests came from mounting personal running related injuries – a result - of what I would later determine my own atrocious inefficient technique.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nTo cut a long story short, I worked on re-programming and consequently improving my running form, to; reduce injuries, increase running enjoyment, and ultimately improve results.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nFinishing the book had you believing, and confirming, certainly for me, that if you were to run either barefoot, or at a minimum, using a thin protective layer, you’d be left with no option but to “most” efficiently land &amp; load your body weight underneath your hip – while transferring your weight through the ball of your foot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAs a consequence, your body would be well balanced. This would promote a natural elastic <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2448 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"nnjnjnnn\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" /></a>recoil effect through the plantar fascia (arch) and Achilles tendon. Sort of like an elastic band and it’s energy snap back. Also, it encouraged a lighter and faster (leg turn over) footfall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nShortly after the book’s phenomenon success, most commercial running shoe brands came out with flat &amp; thin soled models with minimum heel drop. It seemed the days of the chunky air bedded heels were over.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nBefore we knew it we had 100kg (born again) runners hammering the bitumen landing on the balls of their feet like 55kg Kenyans. Most people buying these shoes lived in concrete and bitumen worlds, and sat down for up to 95% of their waking day. Their hips and knees were near fixed at unnatural right angles.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The result: threaded Achilles &amp; calves (including medial shin inflammation), knee pain - particularly ITB inflammation, and quadriceps (thigh) overload.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<em><strong>Righto – here’s my plug!</strong></em>\r\nMy first impression of the HOKA One One range was .......you have to be kidding!!!!!!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2436 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\" alt=\"bon\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\nThey looked massive, clown-like, and only if you were over140kg+ would you remotely consider them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMy New York running protégé Gus Worland (at 115kg) started using them after he was challenged with knee pain using a more conventional style shoe. They worked for Gus and he is still using and loving them today.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nI noticed the winner of the recent Cairns Ironman racing in them. Hmmmm, there’s no way he’d concede an inferior, potentially career ending product for sponsors coin – well, not shoes anyway!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nSo I laced up a pair of Hoka One One Clifton 2’s - armed with reservations.\r\nOMG! It truly feels like you’re gliding on clouds. After literally 10 metres it was clear something was remarkably different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAfter my first 2 runs, while the extra-ordinary cushioning and shock absorption offered a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2450 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"one-one-shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>very positive experience, I almost felt like my knee and ankle may have been working a little too hard to stabilise my landing and transfer of weight. Sort of like you’re on a cushioned wobble disc! However, after about 20kms, the sole seems to harden up, the inner sole mould to my foot, and as a result offered very stable support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nRunning down hill is just insane. Whereas, in recent years with aging knees I’ve been gun shy on descents, finally I feel I can stretch out without wearing the excessive cost of reverb through my knees, shins and quads.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIt’s been my post run recovery that has perhaps offered the most noticeable change. My post long or hard run residential stress has reduced by 50% - this is an enormous effect (on my aging parts). I am actually psyched for my next run. In fact I caught myself running daily, something I haven’t done in 10 years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, as for the chunky fat heel! While I’m aware it’s there, the shoe is designed with a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2439 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7216[1]\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>convex rocker sole, so I don’t have any inclination to use it. Meaning, almost innately, I feel if I were to land and load on any area other than my forefoot, it would be immediately counter-productive – and corrected by the shoe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong>What about speed?</strong> I picked up the pace to test its rebound effect. Again, it hits, rebounds, and springs just as quickly as any other minimalistic racing shoe I’ve used.\r\nSo what’s the catch? Well, I guess the look! and the stigma that you’ve got a bed mattress below your feet. I’ve been running in the Clifton 2 model which is their most racey and lightest shoe @ 215g. It doesn’t look too dissimilar to other brands, but is crazy light for the bulk of shoe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe Wash Up!\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>If you’re perhaps; 1) returning to running from a (forced) break, 2) you’re a little heavier than you used to be, or 3) you’re about to bang a stack of mega miles into your legs, I suspect the Bondi or Constant models would be more appropriate.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nIf you can get over the almost gimmicky look, I think you’ll find that after just one run you’ll experience a huge “ah har” moment! It really is an encouraging and pleasant experience.\r\nI know this is a serious plug but I just can’t see how you’d be disappointed. The cost incidentally is on par with most other brands.\r\nBring on the miles!\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong><a href=\"http://hokaoneone.com.au/stockists/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2451\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"bbbj\" width=\"179\" height=\"126\" /></a></strong>\r\n<strong>There’s a ton of joints in Sydney you can pick them up &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1NR8Jup11g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY’S POST 27.15 – FINALLY A RUNNING SHOE WORTH RECOMMENDING!','','publish','closed','closed','','pampys-post-27-15-finally-a-running-shoe-worth-recommending','','','2015-07-13 06:31:52','2015-07-13 06:31:52','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2434',0,'post','',0),(2435,2,'2015-07-13 05:53:15','2015-07-13 05:53:15','','bbbb','','inherit','closed','closed','','bbbb','','','2015-07-13 05:53:15','2015-07-13 05:53:15','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbb.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2436,2,'2015-07-13 05:53:19','2015-07-13 05:53:19','','bon','','inherit','closed','closed','','bon','','','2015-07-13 05:53:19','2015-07-13 05:53:19','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2437,2,'2015-07-13 05:53:25','2015-07-13 05:53:25','','bonfi','','inherit','closed','closed','','bonfi','','','2015-07-13 05:53:25','2015-07-13 05:53:25','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bonfi.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2438,2,'2015-07-13 05:55:33','2015-07-13 05:55:33','','IMG_7214[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72141','','','2015-07-13 05:55:33','2015-07-13 05:55:33','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72141.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2439,2,'2015-07-13 05:56:00','2015-07-13 05:56:00','','IMG_7216[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72161','','','2015-07-13 05:56:00','2015-07-13 05:56:00','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2440,2,'2015-07-13 05:56:33','2015-07-13 05:56:33','','IMG_7212[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72121','','','2015-07-13 05:56:33','2015-07-13 05:56:33','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72121.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2441,2,'2015-07-13 05:57:17','2015-07-13 05:57:17','','IMG_7214[2]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72142','','','2015-07-13 05:57:17','2015-07-13 05:57:17','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72142.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2442,2,'2015-07-13 05:59:34','2015-07-13 05:59:34','','IMG_7213[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72131','','','2015-07-13 05:59:34','2015-07-13 05:59:34','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72131.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2443,2,'2015-07-13 06:00:18','2015-07-13 06:00:18','','IMG_7214[1]','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_72141-2','','','2015-07-13 06:00:18','2015-07-13 06:00:18','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_721411.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2444,2,'2015-07-13 06:05:00','2015-07-13 06:05:00','','rujg5fh577f','','inherit','closed','closed','','rujg5fh577f','','','2015-07-13 06:05:00','2015-07-13 06:05:00','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2445,2,'2015-07-13 06:05:06','2015-07-13 06:05:06','','vhvvhvhdgvrtg','','inherit','closed','closed','','vhvvhvhdgvrtg','','','2015-07-13 06:05:06','2015-07-13 06:05:06','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/vhvvhvhdgvrtg.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2446,2,'2015-07-13 06:05:11','2015-07-13 06:05:11','','klklk','','inherit','closed','closed','','klklk','','','2015-07-13 06:05:11','2015-07-13 06:05:11','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2447,2,'2015-07-13 06:06:09','2015-07-13 06:06:09','','jnjnnjn','','inherit','closed','closed','','jnjnnjn','','','2015-07-13 06:06:09','2015-07-13 06:06:09','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/jnjnnjn.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2448,2,'2015-07-13 06:12:07','2015-07-13 06:12:07','','nnjnjnnn','','inherit','closed','closed','','nnjnjnnn','','','2015-07-13 06:12:07','2015-07-13 06:12:07','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2449,2,'2015-07-13 06:14:11','2015-07-13 06:14:11','','IMG_7212','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_7212','','','2015-07-13 06:14:11','2015-07-13 06:14:11','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7212.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2450,2,'2015-07-13 06:21:27','2015-07-13 06:21:27','','one-one-shoes','','inherit','closed','closed','','one-one-shoes','','','2015-07-13 06:21:27','2015-07-13 06:21:27','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2451,2,'2015-07-13 06:23:47','2015-07-13 06:23:47','','bbbj','','inherit','closed','closed','','bbbj','','','2015-07-13 06:23:47','2015-07-13 06:23:47','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2452,2,'2015-07-13 06:26:41','2015-07-13 06:26:41','Morning Team,\r\nIn today’s post, for the first time in 25 years of running, I’m prepared to recommend a brand and model of running shoe.\r\nHaving run in well over 100 varying models and brands, only now, after a thorough road <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2446 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\" alt=\"klklk\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" /></a>test (about 200kms including a race), I’m up for a plug. And, I must concede, I harboured serious apprehension about even trying them in the first place. But now, almost oddly, my personal running interests and quest for miles have been renewed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nI SHOULD ADD - I am not sponsored and I will not be selling these shoes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut first, I’d like to confirm and make absolutely clear; I strongly believe the #1 component to improving one’s running experience is to consider fine tuning their most ideal technique. In saying that, enjoying increased pain free (faster) miles will usually also lead a runner to their unique best form.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBorn to Run....\r\nWell before the 2009 iconic running book Born to Run (Chris McDougall) was first <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2444 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\" alt=\"rujg5fh577f\" width=\"181\" height=\"279\" /></a>published I had immense interest in the efficiency of running bio-mechanics. My initial interests came from mounting personal running related injuries – a result - of what I would later determine my own atrocious inefficient technique.\r\nTo cut a long story short, I worked on re-programming and consequently improving my running form, to; reduce injuries, increase running enjoyment, and ultimately improve results.\r\nFinishing the book had you believing, and confirming, certainly for me, that if you were to run either barefoot, or at a minimum, using a thin protective layer, you’d be left with no option but to “most” efficiently land &amp; load your body weight underneath your hip – while transferring your weight through the ball of your foot.\r\nAs a consequence, your body would be well balanced. This would promote a natural elastic <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2448 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"nnjnjnnn\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" /></a>recoil effect through the plantar fascia (arch) and Achilles tendon. Sort of like an elastic band and it’s energy snap back. Also, it encouraged a lighter and faster (leg turn over) footfall.\r\nShortly after the book’s phenomenon success, most commercial running shoe brands came out with flat &amp; thin soled models with minimum heel drop. It seemed the days of the chunky air bedded heels were over.\r\nBefore we knew it we had 100kg (born again) runners hammering the bitumen landing on the balls of their feet like 55kg Kenyans. Most people buying these shoes lived in concrete and bitumen worlds, and sat down for up to 95% of their waking day. Their hips and knees were near fixed at unnatural right angles.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The result: threaded Achilles &amp; calves (including medial shin inflammation), knee pain - particularly ITB inflammation, and quadriceps (thigh) overload.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\nRighto – here’s my plug!\r\nMy first impression of the HOKA One One range was .......you have to be kidding!!!!!!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2436 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\" alt=\"bon\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\nThey looked massive, clown-like, and only if you were over140kg+ would you remotely consider them.\r\nMy New York running protégé Gus Worland (at 115kg) started using them after he was challenged with knee pain using a more conventional style shoe. They worked for Gus and he is still using and loving them today.\r\nI noticed the winner of the recent Cairns Ironman racing in them. Hmmmm, there’s no way he’d concede an inferior, potentially career ending product for sponsors coin – well, not shoes anyway!\r\nSo I laced up a pair of Hoka One One Clifton 2’s - armed with reservations.\r\nOMG! It truly feels like you’re gliding on clouds. After literally 10 metres it was clear something was remarkably different.\r\nAfter my first 2 runs, while the extra-ordinary cushioning and shock absorption offered a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2450 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"one-one-shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>very positive experience, I almost felt like my knee and ankle may have been working a little too hard to stabilise my landing and transfer of weight. Sort of like you’re on a cushioned wobble disc! However, after about 20kms, the sole seems to harden up, the inner sole mould to my foot, and as a result offered very stable support.\r\nRunning down hill is just insane. Whereas, in recent years with aging knees I’ve been gun shy on descents, finally I feel I can stretch out without wearing the excessive cost of reverb through my knees, shins and quads.\r\nIt’s been my post run recovery that has perhaps offered the most noticeable change. My post long or hard run residential stress has reduced by 50% - this is an enormous effect (on my aging parts). I am actually psyched for my next run. In fact I caught myself running daily, something I haven’t done in 10 years.\r\nNow, as for the chunky fat heel! While I’m aware it’s there, the shoe is designed with a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2439 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7216[1]\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>convex rocker sole, so I don’t have any inclination to use it. Meaning, almost innately, I feel if I were to land and load on any area other than my forefoot, it would be immediately counter-productive – and corrected by the shoe.\r\nWhat about speed? I picked up the pace to test its rebound effect. Again, it hits, rebounds, and springs just as quickly as any other minimalistic racing shoe I’ve used.\r\nSo what’s the catch? Well, I guess the look! and the stigma that you’ve got a bed mattress below your feet. I’ve been running in the Clifton 2 model which is their most racey and lightest shoe @ 215g. It doesn’t look too dissimilar to other brands, but is crazy light for the bulk of shoe.\r\nThe Wash Up!\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>If you’re perhaps; 1) returning to running from a (forced) break, 2) you’re a little heavier than you used to be, or 3) you’re about to bang a stack of mega miles into your legs, I suspect the Bondi or Constant models would be more appropriate.</strong></blockquote>\r\nIf you can get over the almost gimmicky look, I think you’ll find that after just one run you’ll experience a huge “ah har” moment! It really is an encouraging and pleasant experience.\r\nI know this is a serious plug but I just can’t see how you’d be disappointed. The cost incidentally is on par with most other brands.\r\nBring on the miles!\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2451\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"bbbj\" width=\"179\" height=\"126\" /></a></strong>\r\nThere’s a ton of joints in Sydney you can pick them up\r\n\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1NR8Jup11g\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> \r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY’S POST 27.15 – FINALLY A RUNNING SHOE WORTH RECOMMENDING!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2434-revision-v1','','','2015-07-13 06:26:41','2015-07-13 06:26:41','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2453,2,'2015-07-13 06:31:40','2015-07-13 06:31:40','<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Morning Team,</strong></em></span></h5>\n&nbsp;\nIn today’s post, for the first time in 25 years of running, I’m prepared to recommend a brand and model of running shoe.\nHaving run in well over 100 varying models and brands, only now, after a thorough road <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2446 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\" alt=\"klklk\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" /></a>test (about 200kms including a race), I’m up for a plug. And, I must concede, I harboured serious apprehension about even trying them in the first place. But now, almost oddly, my personal running interests and quest for miles have been renewed.\n<blockquote>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">I SHOULD ADD</span> - I am not sponsored and I will not be selling these shoes.</strong></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nBut first, I’d like to confirm and make absolutely clear; I strongly believe the #1 component to improving one’s running experience is to consider fine tuning their most ideal technique. In saying that, enjoying increased pain free (faster) miles will usually also lead a runner to their unique best form.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Born to Run....</strong></em></span></h5>\n&nbsp;\nWell before the 2009 iconic running book Born to Run (Chris McDougall) was first <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2444 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\" alt=\"rujg5fh577f\" width=\"181\" height=\"279\" /></a>published I had immense interest in the efficiency of running bio-mechanics. My initial interests came from mounting personal running related injuries – a result - of what I would later determine my own atrocious inefficient technique.\n\n&nbsp;\nTo cut a long story short, I worked on re-programming and consequently improving my running form, to; reduce injuries, increase running enjoyment, and ultimately improve results.\n\n&nbsp;\nFinishing the book had you believing, and confirming, certainly for me, that if you were to run either barefoot, or at a minimum, using a thin protective layer, you’d be left with no option but to “most” efficiently land &amp; load your body weight underneath your hip – while transferring your weight through the ball of your foot.\n\n&nbsp;\nAs a consequence, your body would be well balanced. This would promote a natural elastic <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2448 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"nnjnjnnn\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" /></a>recoil effect through the plantar fascia (arch) and Achilles tendon. Sort of like an elastic band and it’s energy snap back. Also, it encouraged a lighter and faster (leg turn over) footfall.\n\n&nbsp;\nShortly after the book’s phenomenon success, most commercial running shoe brands came out with flat &amp; thin soled models with minimum heel drop. It seemed the days of the chunky air bedded heels were over.\n\n&nbsp;\nBefore we knew it we had 100kg (born again) runners hammering the bitumen landing on the balls of their feet like 55kg Kenyans. Most people buying these shoes lived in concrete and bitumen worlds, and sat down for up to 95% of their waking day. Their hips and knees were near fixed at unnatural right angles.\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The result: threaded Achilles &amp; calves (including medial shin inflammation), knee pain - particularly ITB inflammation, and quadriceps (thigh) overload.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\n<em><strong>Righto – here’s my plug!</strong></em>\nMy first impression of the HOKA One One range was .......you have to be kidding!!!!!!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2436 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\" alt=\"bon\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" /></a>\nThey looked massive, clown-like, and only if you were over140kg+ would you remotely consider them.\n\n&nbsp;\nMy New York running protégé Gus Worland (at 115kg) started using them after he was challenged with knee pain using a more conventional style shoe. They worked for Gus and he is still using and loving them today.\n\n&nbsp;\nI noticed the winner of the recent Cairns Ironman racing in them. Hmmmm, there’s no way he’d concede an inferior, potentially career ending product for sponsors coin – well, not shoes anyway!\n\n&nbsp;\nSo I laced up a pair of Hoka One One Clifton 2’s - armed with reservations.\nOMG! It truly feels like you’re gliding on clouds. After literally 10 metres it was clear something was remarkably different.\n\n&nbsp;\nAfter my first 2 runs, while the extra-ordinary cushioning and shock absorption offered a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2450 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"one-one-shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>very positive experience, I almost felt like my knee and ankle may have been working a little too hard to stabilise my landing and transfer of weight. Sort of like you’re on a cushioned wobble disc! However, after about 20kms, the sole seems to harden up, the inner sole mould to my foot, and as a result offered very stable support.\n\n&nbsp;\nRunning down hill is just insane. Whereas, in recent years with aging knees I’ve been gun shy on descents, finally I feel I can stretch out without wearing the excessive cost of reverb through my knees, shins and quads.\n\n&nbsp;\nIt’s been my post run recovery that has perhaps offered the most noticeable change. My post long or hard run residential stress has reduced by 50% - this is an enormous effect (on my aging parts). I am actually psyched for my next run. In fact I caught myself running daily, something I haven’t done in 10 years.\n\n&nbsp;\nNow, as for the chunky fat heel! While I’m aware it’s there, the shoe is designed with a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2439 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7216[1]\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>convex rocker sole, so I don’t have any inclination to use it. Meaning, almost innately, I feel if I were to land and load on any area other than my forefoot, it would be immediately counter-productive – and corrected by the shoe.\n\n&nbsp;\n<strong>What about speed?</strong> I picked up the pace to test its rebound effect. Again, it hits, rebounds, and springs just as quickly as any other minimalistic racing shoe I’ve used.\nSo what’s the catch? Well, I guess the look! and the stigma that you’ve got a bed mattress below your feet. I’ve been running in the Clifton 2 model which is their most racey and lightest shoe @ 215g. It doesn’t look too dissimilar to other brands, but is crazy light for the bulk of shoe.\n\n&nbsp;\nThe Wash Up!\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>If you’re perhaps; 1) returning to running from a (forced) break, 2) you’re a little heavier than you used to be, or 3) you’re about to bang a stack of mega miles into your legs, I suspect the Bondi or Constant models would be more appropriate.</strong></span></blockquote>\nIf you can get over the almost gimmicky look, I think you’ll find that after just one run you’ll experience a huge “ah har” moment! It really is an encouraging and pleasant experience.\nI know this is a serious plug but I just can’t see how you’d be disappointed. The cost incidentally is on par with most other brands.\nBring on the miles!\nBP\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://hokaoneone.com.au/stockists/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2451\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"bbbj\" width=\"179\" height=\"126\" /></a></strong>\n<strong>There’s a ton of joints in Sydney you can pick them up &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1NR8Jup11g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','PAMPY’S POST 27.15 – FINALLY A RUNNING SHOE WORTH RECOMMENDING!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2434-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-13 06:31:40','2015-07-13 06:31:40','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2434-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2454,2,'2015-07-13 06:31:52','2015-07-13 06:31:52','<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Morning Team,</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn today’s post, for the first time in 25 years of running, I’m prepared to recommend a brand and model of running shoe.\r\nHaving run in well over 100 varying models and brands, only now, after a thorough road <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2446 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/klklk.jpg\" alt=\"klklk\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" /></a>test (about 200kms including a race), I’m up for a plug. And, I must concede, I harboured serious apprehension about even trying them in the first place. But now, almost oddly, my personal running interests and quest for miles have been renewed.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">I SHOULD ADD</span> - I am not sponsored and I will not be selling these shoes.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut first, I’d like to confirm and make absolutely clear; I strongly believe the #1 component to improving one’s running experience is to consider fine tuning their most ideal technique. In saying that, enjoying increased pain free (faster) miles will usually also lead a runner to their unique best form.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>Born to Run....</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWell before the 2009 iconic running book Born to Run (Chris McDougall) was first <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2444 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/rujg5fh577f.jpg\" alt=\"rujg5fh577f\" width=\"181\" height=\"279\" /></a>published I had immense interest in the efficiency of running bio-mechanics. My initial interests came from mounting personal running related injuries – a result - of what I would later determine my own atrocious inefficient technique.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nTo cut a long story short, I worked on re-programming and consequently improving my running form, to; reduce injuries, increase running enjoyment, and ultimately improve results.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nFinishing the book had you believing, and confirming, certainly for me, that if you were to run either barefoot, or at a minimum, using a thin protective layer, you’d be left with no option but to “most” efficiently land &amp; load your body weight underneath your hip – while transferring your weight through the ball of your foot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAs a consequence, your body would be well balanced. This would promote a natural elastic <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2448 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nnjnjnnn-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"nnjnjnnn\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" /></a>recoil effect through the plantar fascia (arch) and Achilles tendon. Sort of like an elastic band and it’s energy snap back. Also, it encouraged a lighter and faster (leg turn over) footfall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nShortly after the book’s phenomenon success, most commercial running shoe brands came out with flat &amp; thin soled models with minimum heel drop. It seemed the days of the chunky air bedded heels were over.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nBefore we knew it we had 100kg (born again) runners hammering the bitumen landing on the balls of their feet like 55kg Kenyans. Most people buying these shoes lived in concrete and bitumen worlds, and sat down for up to 95% of their waking day. Their hips and knees were near fixed at unnatural right angles.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The result: threaded Achilles &amp; calves (including medial shin inflammation), knee pain - particularly ITB inflammation, and quadriceps (thigh) overload.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\n<em><strong>Righto – here’s my plug!</strong></em>\r\nMy first impression of the HOKA One One range was .......you have to be kidding!!!!!!<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2436 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bon.jpg\" alt=\"bon\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" /></a>\r\nThey looked massive, clown-like, and only if you were over140kg+ would you remotely consider them.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMy New York running protégé Gus Worland (at 115kg) started using them after he was challenged with knee pain using a more conventional style shoe. They worked for Gus and he is still using and loving them today.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nI noticed the winner of the recent Cairns Ironman racing in them. Hmmmm, there’s no way he’d concede an inferior, potentially career ending product for sponsors coin – well, not shoes anyway!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nSo I laced up a pair of Hoka One One Clifton 2’s - armed with reservations.\r\nOMG! It truly feels like you’re gliding on clouds. After literally 10 metres it was clear something was remarkably different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAfter my first 2 runs, while the extra-ordinary cushioning and shock absorption offered a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2450 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/one-one-shoes-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"one-one-shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>very positive experience, I almost felt like my knee and ankle may have been working a little too hard to stabilise my landing and transfer of weight. Sort of like you’re on a cushioned wobble disc! However, after about 20kms, the sole seems to harden up, the inner sole mould to my foot, and as a result offered very stable support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nRunning down hill is just insane. Whereas, in recent years with aging knees I’ve been gun shy on descents, finally I feel I can stretch out without wearing the excessive cost of reverb through my knees, shins and quads.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIt’s been my post run recovery that has perhaps offered the most noticeable change. My post long or hard run residential stress has reduced by 50% - this is an enormous effect (on my aging parts). I am actually psyched for my next run. In fact I caught myself running daily, something I haven’t done in 10 years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, as for the chunky fat heel! While I’m aware it’s there, the shoe is designed with a <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2439 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_72161-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7216[1]\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>convex rocker sole, so I don’t have any inclination to use it. Meaning, almost innately, I feel if I were to land and load on any area other than my forefoot, it would be immediately counter-productive – and corrected by the shoe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<strong>What about speed?</strong> I picked up the pace to test its rebound effect. Again, it hits, rebounds, and springs just as quickly as any other minimalistic racing shoe I’ve used.\r\nSo what’s the catch? Well, I guess the look! and the stigma that you’ve got a bed mattress below your feet. I’ve been running in the Clifton 2 model which is their most racey and lightest shoe @ 215g. It doesn’t look too dissimilar to other brands, but is crazy light for the bulk of shoe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe Wash Up!\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>If you’re perhaps; 1) returning to running from a (forced) break, 2) you’re a little heavier than you used to be, or 3) you’re about to bang a stack of mega miles into your legs, I suspect the Bondi or Constant models would be more appropriate.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nIf you can get over the almost gimmicky look, I think you’ll find that after just one run you’ll experience a huge “ah har” moment! It really is an encouraging and pleasant experience.\r\nI know this is a serious plug but I just can’t see how you’d be disappointed. The cost incidentally is on par with most other brands.\r\nBring on the miles!\r\nBP\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong><a href=\"http://hokaoneone.com.au/stockists/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2451\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bbbj-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"bbbj\" width=\"179\" height=\"126\" /></a></strong>\r\n<strong>There’s a ton of joints in Sydney you can pick them up &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1NR8Jup11g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','PAMPY’S POST 27.15 – FINALLY A RUNNING SHOE WORTH RECOMMENDING!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2434-revision-v1','','','2015-07-13 06:31:52','2015-07-13 06:31:52','',2434,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2456,2,'2015-07-20 09:12:24','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','draft','closed','closed','','','','','2015-07-20 09:12:24','2015-07-20 09:12:24','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2456',0,'post','',0),(2457,2,'2015-07-20 09:33:25','0000-00-00 00:00:00','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start. <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2462 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"338\" height=\"169\" /></a>\nWould your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?\n<h5>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong> </em></span></h5>\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong> </span></p>\n</blockquote>\n1) RUNNING – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\n2) WALKING – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle. </strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins. </strong></span>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Like anything, it needs to be practiced.</strong></span></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\n<blockquote>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong> </span></blockquote>\n<h5>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\n<blockquote>\n<strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></blockquote>\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\nBenefits of run/walk;\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\nWhat’s your ideal ratio?\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRun phase – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.\nWalk phase – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. Walking through aid stations is always worth considering.\nWhat you need\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting alarm.\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\nCase Study\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\n\nChallenges\nEgo!\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\nBP\n\n&nbsp;','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','draft','closed','closed','','','','','2015-07-20 09:33:25','2015-07-20 09:33:25','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2457',0,'post','',0),(2458,2,'2015-07-20 09:25:21','2015-07-20 09:25:21','','221R','221R','inherit','closed','closed','','221r','','','2015-07-20 09:25:21','2015-07-20 09:25:21','',2457,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/walk_this_way_by_ucarts-d645t74.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2459,2,'2015-07-20 09:25:29','2015-07-20 09:25:29','','finin','','inherit','closed','closed','','finin','','','2015-07-20 09:25:29','2015-07-20 09:25:29','',2457,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2460,2,'2015-07-20 09:25:40','2015-07-20 09:25:40','','run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v','','inherit','closed','closed','','run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v','','','2015-07-20 09:25:40','2015-07-20 09:25:40','',2457,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif',0,'attachment','image/gif',0),(2461,2,'2015-07-20 09:25:51','2015-07-20 09:25:51','','CGI_Human_Walk','','inherit','closed','closed','','cgi_human_walk','','','2015-07-20 09:25:51','2015-07-20 09:25:51','',2457,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2462,2,'2015-07-20 09:26:06','2015-07-20 09:26:06','','people-304364_640','','inherit','closed','closed','','people-304364_640','','','2015-07-20 09:26:06','2015-07-20 09:26:06','',2457,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2463,2,'2015-07-20 09:38:01','2015-07-20 09:38:01','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience, and, a stack of research clearly defining positive results (google walk/run), here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','publish','closed','closed','','pampys-post-28-15-walk-of-life-is-runwalk-faster','','','2015-07-20 20:02:11','2015-07-20 20:02:11','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?p=2463',0,'post','',0),(2464,2,'2015-07-20 09:38:01','2015-07-20 09:38:01','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\nWould your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?\r\nWhat is it?\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\nWhere mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.\r\n1) RUNNING – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n2) WALKING – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\nNOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.\r\nRunning refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n\r\nWho will it benefit?\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\nIt’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.\r\nSo what are the proposed benefits?\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\nUltimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\nBenefits of run/walk;\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\nWhat’s your ideal ratio?\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRun phase – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.\r\nWalk phase – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. Walking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\nWhat you need\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\nCase Study\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n\r\nChallenges\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:38:01','2015-07-20 09:38:01','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2465,2,'2015-07-20 20:01:56','2015-07-20 20:01:56','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></span></blockquote>\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience, and, a stackresearch clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\nEgo!\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-20 20:01:56','2015-07-20 20:01:56','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2466,2,'2015-07-20 09:39:44','2015-07-20 09:39:44','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\nWould your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat is it?\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\nWe\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.\r\n1) RUNNING – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n2) WALKING – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n\r\nWho will it benefit?\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\nIt’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.\r\nSo what are the proposed benefits?\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\nUltimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\nBenefits of run/walk;\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\nWhat’s your ideal ratio?\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRun phase – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.\r\nWalk phase – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. Walking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\nWhat you need\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\nCase Study\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n\r\nChallenges\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:39:44','2015-07-20 09:39:44','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2467,2,'2015-07-20 09:41:27','2015-07-20 09:41:27','','RUN.WALK RATIO','','inherit','closed','closed','','run-walk-ratio','','','2015-07-20 09:41:27','2015-07-20 09:41:27','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2468,2,'2015-07-20 09:42:20','2015-07-20 09:42:20','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\nWould your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat is it?\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\nWe\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.\r\n1) RUNNING – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n2) WALKING – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n<blockquote><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n\r\nWho will it benefit?\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\nIt’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.\r\nSo what are the proposed benefits?\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\nUltimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\nBenefits of run/walk;\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\nWhat’s your ideal ratio?\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRun phase – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.\r\nWalk phase – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. Walking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\nWhat you need\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\nCase Study\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n\r\nChallenges\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:42:20','2015-07-20 09:42:20','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2469,2,'2015-07-20 09:44:43','2015-07-20 09:44:43','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\nIt’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.\r\nSo what are the proposed benefits?\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\nUltimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\nBenefits of run/walk;\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\nWhat’s your ideal ratio?\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRun phase – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.\r\nWalk phase – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. Walking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\nWhat you need\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\nCase Study\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n\r\nChallenges\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:44:43','2015-07-20 09:44:43','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2470,2,'2015-07-20 09:48:07','2015-07-20 09:48:07','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5>\r\n<strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:48:07','2015-07-20 09:48:07','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2471,2,'2015-07-20 09:49:09','2015-07-20 09:49:09','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 09:49:09','2015-07-20 09:49:09','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2472,2,'2015-07-20 10:10:32','2015-07-20 10:10:32','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 10:10:32','2015-07-20 10:10:32','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2473,2,'2015-07-20 10:14:17','2015-07-20 10:14:17','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 10:14:17','2015-07-20 10:14:17','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2474,2,'2015-07-20 10:15:54','2015-07-20 10:15:54','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience and research clearly defining positive results, here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 10:15:54','2015-07-20 10:15:54','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2475,2,'2015-07-20 20:02:11','2015-07-20 20:02:11','Today’s post explores the value of integrating a structured WALK PHASE into your training and racing performance.\r\nMeaning, would you finish your running event faster, and in better condition, if your split <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2462 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/people-304364_640-300x150.png\" alt=\"people-304364_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></a>your pace with an interval of walking and running – from the very start.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Would your net time be faster? Would you recover faster? Would your potential of injury be lower? Could it serve as the perfect bridge towards a personal best?</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong>What is it?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nThe run/walk method is nothing more than breaking up your training sessions or race with an appropriate ratio of walking &amp; running.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> We\'re mainly talking about the relative cost of impact perceived by YOU.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\n<strong>1) RUNNING</strong> – both feet are off the surface at one point in the running cycle of movement.\r\n<strong>2) WALKING</strong> – one foot is always in contact with the surface.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE – Walking refers to a brisk relative pace – pretty much has fast as you can maintain a walk. It is NOT a dawdle.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Running refers to as fast as YOU can hold for the split peroid – eg 9 mins.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLike anything, it needs to be practiced.\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Who will it benefit?</strong></span></em></h5>\r\nLet’s say to date you complete 10kms in over 60mins, 21km in over 1.50, a marathon in <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2459 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/finin.jpg\" alt=\"finin\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" /></a>over 4.00hrs, or you’re running with pre-trashed legs off the bike (21km &gt; 1.40, 42km &gt; 3.45), I believe a ratio of eg 9 minutes run/ 1 min walk – from the very start –you’ll finishing faster than if you were to attempt to run the entire way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><strong>It’s benefits for introducing a new or returning (under-conditioned) runner to the action are undisputed.</strong></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>So what are the proposed benefits?</strong></em></span></h5>\r\nBased on 15 years of road-tested experience, and, a stack of research clearly defining positive results (google walk/run), here’s my take on walk/run prescription – for what it’s worth.\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Ultimately its designed to avoid reaching that point where your brain says – slow, stop, GIVE UP! Your legs are trashed, you can no longer maintain this pace.</strong></span></blockquote>\r\nLet’s face it, in 9/10 occasions, the reason we slow, stop or give up in an endurance weight bearing event, is a direct result of functional breakdown. Meaning, our feet, ankles, shins, knees, back, calves, or quads scream – YOU’RE DONE.\r\nIt is rare your reason for slowing or stopping is you’re; 1) out of breath, 2) out of fluid, or 3) out of calories.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em><strong> Benefits of run/walk;</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• Resets accumulated muscular fatigue (neuro-muscular response)– free’s up that acculating dead leg feeling.\r\n• Allows for breathing rates to settle, stabilise, and re-establish a more comfortable feeling.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2461 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CGI_Human_Walk-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"CGI_Human_Walk\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" /></a>\r\n• Lowers the heart rate momentarily – this offers “feel good” emotions – “Ahhh I feel better now”\r\n• Lowers body temperature ever slightly – again allowing a short “feel good” reset.\r\n• Offers the mental benefit of knowing you have a short rest phase to look forward to. Your brain will appreciate this short structured rest reset.\r\n• Momentarily offers a reduction of inflammatory build up – both in joints, muscles and blood.\r\n• Allows consumption of water and food, and importantly, offers a short window of improved absorption – particularly given your tummy shuts down to 20% capacity when you’re on the go – and out there for while.\r\n<strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">What’s your ideal ratio?</span></em></strong>\r\nAs the City to Surf is just around the corner, I’ve added a table based on a 14km race.\r\nTHIS IS AN EXAMPLE – if you feel you could manage/run the event in anything faster than say 70 minutes, then run the entire way. But, FYI, if you consider you may be out there any longer consider my recommended splits.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/RUN.WALK-RATIO.pdf\">RUN.WALK RATIO</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Run phase</strong> – this means push yourself – pretty much as fast as YOU can hold for eg 4mins.</span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <strong>Walk phase</strong> – walk briskly and relax your shoulders. </span></blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWalking through aid stations is always worth considering.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em><strong>What you need</strong></em></span></h5>\r\n• All you need is watch – preferably a stop watch.\r\n• These days most stops watches offer a pre-programmed split ratio with an alerting <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v.gif\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2460\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v-300x300.gif\" alt=\"run_by_navio_tantra-d3ecn4v\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" /></a>alarm.\r\n• You must start the ratio from the start – it’s too late once you’re trashed!\r\n<h5><strong>Case Study</strong></h5>\r\nI personally used the run/walk method in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.\r\nI used a 9min run/ 1min brisk walk for a 3.25 marathon. Of most benefit was the “ever brief’ drop in body temperature – as it was a heavy 40’ C.\r\n<h5><strong>Challenges</strong></h5>\r\nEgo!\r\nMust be practiced and tested in training.\r\nPerhaps worth trialling in training.\r\nBP','PAMPY’S POST 28.15 – WALK OF LIFE – IS RUN/WALK FASTER?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2463-revision-v1','','','2015-07-20 20:02:11','2015-07-20 20:02:11','',2463,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2463-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2476,2,'2015-07-22 07:05:21','2015-07-22 07:05:21','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join - it\'s free)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n* Daily health tips/ hacks\r\n\r\n* Topical health post of the week\r\n\r\n* Chat forum/ Player Profile/ Q&amp;A\'s and much more\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','publish','closed','closed','','cox-health-platform-2015','','','2015-07-23 22:52:29','2015-07-23 22:52:29','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?page_id=2476',0,'page','',0),(2477,2,'2015-07-22 06:55:19','2015-07-22 06:55:19','','COX','','inherit','closed','closed','','cox','','','2015-07-22 06:55:19','2015-07-22 06:55:19','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2478,2,'2015-07-22 07:05:21','2015-07-22 07:05:21','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWelcome Team Cox\r\n\r\n1) Onsite Presentations\r\n\r\na) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION\r\n\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n\r\nb) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH\r\n\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n\r\nc) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN\r\n\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\nd) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE\r\n\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n\r\ne) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE\r\n\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n\r\nf) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT\r\n\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:05:21','2015-07-22 07:05:21','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2479,2,'2015-07-23 22:50:59','2015-07-23 22:50:59','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\n</strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\n• Your App.\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\n\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\n</em>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\n• The importance of spinal health.\n• The spine brain connection.\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\n</strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\na) Blood Pressure\n\nb) Resting Heart Rate\n\nc) Weight\n\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\n\ne) Blood sugar\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join - it\'s free)</em></span>\n</strong></h3>\nDaily health tips/ hacks\n\nTopical post of the week\n\nChat forum/ Player Profile\n\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:50:59','2015-07-23 22:50:59','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2480,2,'2015-07-22 07:10:20','2015-07-22 07:10:20','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWelcome Team Cox\r\n\r\n1) ONSITE PRESENTIONS + Q&amp;A\r\n\r\na) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION\r\n\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n\r\nb) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH\r\n\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n\r\nc) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN\r\n\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\nd) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE\r\n\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n\r\ne) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE\r\n\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n\r\nf) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT\r\n\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT - in full confidence.\r\n\r\nNon-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results\r\n\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n3) YOUR TAM COX APP/ WEB\r\n\r\nJOIN - it\'s easy\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLooking forward to meeting you all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:10:20','2015-07-22 07:10:20','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2481,2,'2015-07-22 07:15:48','2015-07-22 07:15:48','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Welcome Team Cox</strong></h1>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n<h5><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE</strong></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJOIN - it\'s easy\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLooking forward to meeting you all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:15:48','2015-07-22 07:15:48','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2482,2,'2015-07-22 07:16:39','2015-07-22 07:16:39','','COX','','inherit','closed','closed','','cox-2','','','2015-07-22 07:16:39','2015-07-22 07:16:39','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2483,2,'2015-07-22 07:21:51','2015-07-22 07:21:51','','bp','','inherit','closed','closed','','bp','','','2015-07-22 07:21:51','2015-07-22 07:21:51','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2485,2,'2015-07-22 07:26:22','2015-07-22 07:26:22','','GOODSITTING','','inherit','closed','closed','','goodsitting','','','2015-07-22 07:26:22','2015-07-22 07:26:22','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2484,2,'2015-07-22 07:22:24','2015-07-22 07:22:24','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Welcome Team Cox</strong></span></em></h1>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2482 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"188\" height=\"133\" /></a>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"175\" height=\"131\" /></a>\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gut-he-an-e.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2242 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gut-he-an-e-232x300.png\" alt=\"gut he an e\" width=\"172\" height=\"222\" /></a>\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJOIN - it\'s easy\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLooking forward to meeting you all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:22:24','2015-07-22 07:22:24','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2486,2,'2015-07-22 07:27:30','2015-07-22 07:27:30','','COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP','','inherit','closed','closed','','cox-how-to-sign-up','','','2015-07-22 07:27:30','2015-07-22 07:27:30','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2488,2,'2015-07-22 07:55:32','2015-07-22 07:55:32','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> </span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"236\" height=\"167\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:55:32','2015-07-22 07:55:32','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2487,2,'2015-07-22 07:39:24','2015-07-22 07:39:24','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"266\" height=\"189\" /></a>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"260\" height=\"195\" /></a>\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"236\" height=\"167\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:39:24','2015-07-22 07:39:24','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2489,2,'2015-07-22 07:56:41','2015-07-22 07:56:41','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> </span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"236\" height=\"167\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:56:41','2015-07-22 07:56:41','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2490,2,'2015-07-22 07:58:29','2015-07-22 07:58:29','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> </span></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"236\" height=\"167\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:58:29','2015-07-22 07:58:29','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2491,2,'2015-07-22 07:59:01','2015-07-22 07:59:01','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> </span></h4>\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"337\" height=\"238\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 07:59:01','2015-07-22 07:59:01','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2493,2,'2015-07-22 08:03:03','2015-07-22 08:03:03','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"266\" height=\"189\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 08:03:03','2015-07-22 08:03:03','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2492,2,'2015-07-22 08:00:50','2015-07-22 08:00:50','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Click COX to join - it\'s easy!</strong> </span></h4>\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-admin/upload.php?item=2486\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2482\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX1.jpg\" alt=\"COX\" width=\"337\" height=\"238\" /></a></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 08:00:50','2015-07-22 08:00:50','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2494,2,'2015-07-22 08:04:52','2015-07-22 08:04:52','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 08:04:52','2015-07-22 08:04:52','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2495,2,'2015-07-22 22:23:28','2015-07-22 22:23:28','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" width=\"487\" height=\"274\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/\">HOME PAGE</a> </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/reboot-principles/\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/members-only/\">MEMBERS ONLY </a>(password: FATBURN)</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/program-directions/\">DIRECTIONS</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"213\" height=\"160\" /></a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/weight-management/\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/whats-out/\">WHAT\'S OUT!</a></strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/breakfast/\">MEAL OPTIONS</a></span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE</strong> </span>- if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2499 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\" alt=\"fatt\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Brad</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','publish','closed','closed','','introduction-to-food-choices-fat-adaptation','','','2015-07-22 22:33:54','2015-07-22 22:33:54','',0,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/?page_id=2495',0,'page','',0),(2496,2,'2015-07-22 22:23:28','2015-07-22 22:23:28','&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">HOME PAGE </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEMBERS ONLY (password: FATBURN)</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">DIRECTIONS</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>WHAT\'S OUT!</strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEAL OPTIONS</span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">NOTE - if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:23:28','2015-07-22 22:23:28','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2497,2,'2015-07-22 22:31:58','2015-07-22 22:31:58','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" width=\"487\" height=\"274\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/\">HOME PAGE</a> </span></strong></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/reboot-principles/\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</a></span></strong></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/members-only/\">MEMBERS ONLY </a>(password: FATBURN)<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"213\" height=\"160\" /></a></span></strong></span></h5>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/program-directions/\">DIRECTIONS</a></span></strong></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/weight-management/\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</a></span></strong></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>WHAT\'S OUT!</strong></span></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEAL OPTIONS</span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\n</blockquote>\n<h5></h5>\n&nbsp;\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">NOTE - if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2499 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\" alt=\"fatt\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></a></span></h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-autosave-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:31:58','2015-07-22 22:31:58','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2498,2,'2015-07-22 22:24:48','2015-07-22 22:24:48','<div align=\"center\"> <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">HOME PAGE </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEMBERS ONLY (password: FATBURN)</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">DIRECTIONS</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>WHAT\'S OUT!</strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEAL OPTIONS</span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">NOTE - if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:24:48','2015-07-22 22:24:48','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2499,2,'2015-07-22 22:27:11','2015-07-22 22:27:11','','fatt','','inherit','closed','closed','','fatt','','','2015-07-22 22:27:11','2015-07-22 22:27:11','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2500,2,'2015-07-22 22:27:36','2015-07-22 22:27:36','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" width=\"487\" height=\"274\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">HOME PAGE </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEMBERS ONLY (password: FATBURN)<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"213\" height=\"160\" /></a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">DIRECTIONS</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>WHAT\'S OUT!</strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">MEAL OPTIONS</span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">NOTE - if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2499 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\" alt=\"fatt\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:27:36','2015-07-22 22:27:36','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2501,2,'2015-07-22 22:33:02','2015-07-22 22:33:02','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" width=\"487\" height=\"274\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/\">HOME PAGE</a> </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/reboot-principles/\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/members-only/\">MEMBERS ONLY </a>(password: FATBURN)<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"213\" height=\"160\" /></a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/program-directions/\">DIRECTIONS</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/weight-management/\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/whats-out/\">WHAT\'S OUT!</a></strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/breakfast/\">MEAL OPTIONS</a></span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE</strong> </span>- if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2499 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\" alt=\"fatt\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Brad</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:33:02','2015-07-22 22:33:02','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2502,2,'2015-07-22 22:33:54','2015-07-22 22:33:54','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRPpVcEvRfU\" width=\"487\" height=\"274\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Here\'s how I suggest you attack the next 3-5 weeks.</strong></span></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a) Go to my nutrition website -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/\">HOME PAGE</a> </span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">b) Check through to -&gt;<strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/reboot-principles/\">PROGRAM PRINCIPLES</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">c) Then make your way into the Members Only section - <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/members-only/\">MEMBERS ONLY </a>(password: FATBURN)</span></strong></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) Quickly scroll through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/program-directions/\">DIRECTIONS</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"213\" height=\"160\" /></a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) If you wish - check <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/weight-management/\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SECTION</a></span></strong></span></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">3) Check out <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/whats-out/\">WHAT\'S OUT!</a></strong></span></span></h5>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">4) Flick through <strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a href=\"http://www.bp28dayprogram.com.au/breakfast/\">MEAL OPTIONS</a></span></strong> - FYI</span></h5>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<h5></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>NOTE</strong> </span>- if you\'re really serious you\'ll keep a food diary - for at least 3-5 days.  </span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">This really keeps you honest.  <a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2499 size-full\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fatt.jpg\" alt=\"fatt\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></a></span></h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Email me should you have any questions</span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Brad</span></h5>','INTRODUCTION TO FOOD CHOICES - FAT ADAPTATION','','inherit','closed','closed','','2495-revision-v1','','','2015-07-22 22:33:54','2015-07-22 22:33:54','',2495,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2495-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2505,2,'2015-07-23 09:36:48','2015-07-23 09:36:48','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – Promote date.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day food awareness month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why this form is movement will always benefit us most!\r\n• How to do it properly – technically that is.\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health\r\n• The spine brain connection\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical in long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on how to tolerate – moving, food, relaxation, stress management.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Brad</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 09:36:48','2015-07-23 09:36:48','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2506,2,'2015-07-23 21:57:31','2015-07-23 21:57:31','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n* 28 Day Personal Timetrial month.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Ckick for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 21:57:31','2015-07-23 21:57:31','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2507,2,'2015-07-23 21:59:31','2015-07-23 21:59:31','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Ckick for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 21:59:31','2015-07-23 21:59:31','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2508,2,'2015-07-23 22:00:02','2015-07-23 22:00:02','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month.</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Ckick for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:00:02','2015-07-23 22:00:02','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2510,2,'2015-07-23 22:03:51','2015-07-23 22:03:51','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Ckick for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:03:51','2015-07-23 22:03:51','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2509,2,'2015-07-23 22:02:56','2015-07-23 22:02:56','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive (2 minute) Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Ckick for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h3>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:02:56','2015-07-23 22:02:56','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2512,2,'2015-07-23 22:06:00','2015-07-23 22:06:00','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:06:00','2015-07-23 22:06:00','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2511,2,'2015-07-23 22:05:06','2015-07-23 22:05:06','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:05:06','2015-07-23 22:05:06','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2513,2,'2015-07-23 22:06:53','2015-07-23 22:06:53','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:06:53','2015-07-23 22:06:53','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2514,2,'2015-07-23 22:07:36','2015-07-23 22:07:36','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:07:36','2015-07-23 22:07:36','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2515,2,'2015-07-23 22:07:53','2015-07-23 22:07:53','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join - it\'s free)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:07:53','2015-07-23 22:07:53','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2516,2,'2015-07-23 22:51:36','2015-07-23 22:51:36','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join - it\'s free)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n* Daily health tips/ hacks\r\n\r\n* Topical post of the week\r\n\r\n* Chat forum/ Player Profile/ Q&amp;A\'s and much more\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:51:36','2015-07-23 22:51:36','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2517,2,'2015-07-23 22:52:29','2015-07-23 22:52:29','<div align=\"center\"><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FQlqrd5220\" width=\"505\" height=\"284\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">1) MONTHLY ONSITE PRESENTATIONS + Q&amp;A (30 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>a) COX HEALTH PLATFORM INTRODUCTION</strong></span></h5>\r\n• The Work/ Health Challenge – what is balance?\r\n• Your App.\r\n• Your Fast Check Health Assessment – see dates.\r\n• Invite Player Profile.<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2221 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hvhvv-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hvhvv\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>b) FOOD CHOICE AWARENESS MONTH</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Identify your unique metabolic preference.\r\n• Integrate your ideal food choices into your lifestyle.\r\n• 28 day Food Awareness Month – FYI.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>c) LEARN TO WALK, JOG, RUN</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why rhythmic continuoes weight bearing movement is KING!\r\n• Learning to run correctly - technically that is!\r\n• Your ideal training dose –volume &amp; intensity.\r\n\r\n<em>• 28 Day Personal Timetrial month - just for fun.\r\n</em>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>d) REBOOT YOUR PERFECT GUT HEALTH BALANCE</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why your gut is your second brain.\r\n• The importance of yearly gut micro-flora reboots – through simple real food only.\r\n• Your 4 day gut reboot program - starting date is up to you.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>e) THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING POSTURAL BALANCE<a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2485 \" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/GOODSITTING-298x300.png\" alt=\"GOODSITTING\" width=\"235\" height=\"237\" /></a></strong></span></h5>\r\n• The importance of spinal health.\r\n• The spine brain connection.\r\n• Postural balance program – 28 days.\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>f) BRAIN HACKS - STRESS MANAGEMENT</strong></span></h5>\r\n• Why brain health, emotions, mood, and daily verve are all critical towards your long term wellness.\r\n• Tips on maintaining emotional energy balance - moving, food, relaxation, stress management hacks etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008080;\">2) ONSITE FAST CHECK HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2 minutes)</span></em>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Non-invasive Health Assessment - FYI emailed results</strong></span><a href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2483 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bp-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"bp\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></h5>\r\na) Blood Pressure\r\n\r\nb) Resting Heart Rate\r\n\r\nc) Weight\r\n\r\nd) % Body Fat/ realtive to lean muscle\r\n\r\ne) Blood sugar\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ROGER-PIERCE-TEST-RESULTS-6.pdf\">Click for eg:  ROGER PIERCE TEST RESULTS 6</a></strong></em></span></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><em>3) YOUR TEAM COX APP/ WEB (90 seconds to join - it\'s free)</em></span>\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n* Daily health tips/ hacks\r\n\r\n* Topical health post of the week\r\n\r\n* Chat forum/ Player Profile/ Q&amp;A\'s and much more\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> </span>\r\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/COX-.HOW-TO.-SIGN-UP.pdf\">Click for TEAM COX .HOW TO. SIGN UP</a></span><a href=\"https://www.teamapp.com/\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2301 size-medium\" src=\"http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/team-app-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"team app\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a></strong> </span></em></h5>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><em>Looking forward to meeting you all.</em></strong></h5>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Brad</em></strong></h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','COX HEALTH PLATFORM 2015','','inherit','closed','closed','','2476-revision-v1','','','2015-07-23 22:52:29','2015-07-23 22:52:29','',2476,'http://balancehealthprograms.com.au/2476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),