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Fitness Business legend, 7 Figure Sam Bakhtiar CEO of the Fit Concepts boot camps in Chino Hills, California left fellow entrepreneurs with valuable lessons at his latest mastermind seminar in San Diego. More information can be found at http://www.Super-Trainer.com.

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) October 01, 2012

Sam taught me that you can charge more money for small group training because its still less expensive than the one-on-one training people are used to. So my hourly rate can be somewhere in the $200-$300 range, she says. He also taught me that its all about providing more value than the average local gym. By creating a tribe and making my clients feel special and supported, I can generate more referrals. Callie added that she left the mastermind with countless ideas for improving her business value. She plans to throw appreciation parties, create fun contests with prizes to drive bigger and better results, send out cards to make each individual feel valued, and get more involved on Facebook.

At Sams San Diego mastermind, he also recommended keeping groups small between 8 and 12. That way, clients are encouraged to form a bond with their fellow trainees and begin to feel like they dont want to miss out on what everyone else is doing. Also, its easier to know each client by name and scale the workouts to a persons individual fitness level.

Clients should be given an amazing experience both in and out of the gym. They should feel energized and more confident after a good workout. In addition to the regular sessions, training studio owners should throw appreciation parties, organize 5-K run teams, feature contests, and give shout-outs to people who are meeting their goals. Giving out water bottles, studio-specific Livestrong style bracelets, gym bags, and other promotional items makes members feel valued as well.

Giving away complementary services like supplements, nutrition coaching, and learning seminars will boost the value of a training studio too. Remember, if youre not giving away the full package, there is another local fitness business that is, Sam tells his group. The landscape has become more competitive over the years, so you need to do a little bit more to keep pace.

Lastly, tracking progress and results is critical. Assessing inches, body fat and weight every six weeks and taking progress photos is a great way to create testimonial narratives and make members feel more motivated to continue their success.

For more information on 7 Figure Sam Bakhtiars incredible mastermind seminars that bring together the industrys most respected fitness business millionaires, visit http://www.Super-Trainer.com or contact Sam directly.

About Sam Bakhtiar

Sam Bakhtiar is a Persian-born American with over twenty years of experience in fitness training and body building. After completing B.S in Premed and Nutrition, Sam also received a degree of doctorate of Chiropractics. Along with being one of the best fitness trainers, Sam is also a business and marketing expert. After establishing a successful fitness training business with substantial income, Sam is helping other professionals in the industry to achieve their business goals. For more information, please contact using the following information.

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A personal trainer from MTVs reality show, I Used to Be Fat, is stepping out of the limelight and onto Western Illinois Universitys Macomb campus.

Joey Gloor will be visiting campus from Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Thursday, Oct. 4, to host a series of events ranging from lunch and dinners in residence halls to interactive lifting sessions, lectures and classes.

I Used to Be Fat is a reality series that follows the journey of overweight teens who are given a personal trainer and strive to meet their fitness goals through diet and exercise.

On I Used to Be Fat, Gloor worked with college-aged clients in order to transform their lives before starting school, said co-coordinator of the eventJessica Mueller, who is organizing the events. She also noted that Western is the first institution to have him on a college-type tour. His goal is to motivate and inform students about the different aspects of a healthy lifestyle including exercise and healthy eating.

There will be something for everyone, on every level of fitness, Mueller added.

Several departments, including Inter-Hall Council, Sodexo, Chi Omega, the University Union Board and the Council on Student Activities have been working with Gloor and his assistants for six months to put theseprograms together.

The committee wanted to coordinate a program that brought in different departments, Mueller said. We think the programs will benefit any type of student.

Gloor is very excited about his visit to Western.

Im thrilled to be at the WIU campus this month, he said. I remember coming down to Macomb to visit friends when I was in college, and we trained at the rec and had a great time.

So, its very cool to be coming back years later to encourage current students and staff to live life at their best through the transformative power of fitness.

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A new pilot project is helping people with spinal cord injuries regain some independence.

The free fitness program at the Canadian Paraplegic Association in Calgary is stepping in where government funded therapy ends.

"We're filling a gap because we have some of our clients who are travelling to southern California where a similar facility is. It costs a lot of money," said Toby Redfern, a program manager.

The training is aimed at reactivating muscles and nerves affected by spinal cord injuries and to improve people's breathing and keep them healthier.

Fitness coordinator Kelly Nitchie said the changes he's seen in the first eight weeks of the program are remarkable. "It's exciting to watch it."

Participant Stewart Midwinter broke his neck in a paragliding accident last August. His government funded therapy ran out in December.

"It's hard not to take it personally and feel that the system has just decided you're not going to get any better and that you're basically trapped in the body in this situation forever."

For two hours, three times a week, Midwinter works out in a specially designed gym doing aggressive repetitive exercises. Six weeks ago, Midwinter couldn't sit on a mat unsupported, but now he can.

"Having this program has been a reason to get up in the morning," he said. "My goal is just to be able to sit on the grass in the park, park my chair out of the way and not have anybody be able to see I'm different than everybody else."

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MINNEAPOLIS & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As part of its mission to improve the health of its members through innovative programs and services, UCare today announced a three-year partnership with well-being improvement leader Healthways (HWAY) to offer the award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program to 125,000 eligible members in Minnesota and 26 counties in western Wisconsin.

SilverSneakers, the nations leading exercise program designed to keep older adults active and healthy, will be available effective Jan. 1, 2013, to members of UCare plans, including UCare for Seniors Medicare plan, UCares Minnesota Senior Health Options (UCares MSHO), and UCare Connect, UCares Special Needs BasicCare plan for adults with developmental and physical disabilities, and mental illness. Current members of the UCan! UCare Activity Network fitness program also will be eligible to change their fitness option choice to participate in SilverSneakers.

We are pleased to offer approximately 125,000 UCare members the opportunity to improve their health and fitness by participating in the SilverSneakers program, said Ghita Worcester, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Marketing, UCare. We work hard to encourage our members to live healthy lifestyles and take advantage of the many health and wellness options they receive through their membership in UCare plans. SilverSneakers expertise, convenient locations, and positive approach to fitness are welcome additions to our preventive health care activities.

Using proven methodologies based upon more than 16 years of science and outcomes, the SilverSneakers Fitness Program increases physical activity in older adults, resulting in higher well-being and lower health care costs. Physical activity can reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, relieve symptoms of depression, maintain independent living, and enhance overall quality of life.

Evidence also shows that regular physical activity provides important health benefits for people with disabilities, including improved cardiovascular and muscle fitness, improved mental health, and better ability to do tasks of daily life.1 SilverSneakers engages participants in active behavior change through access to a variety of physical activity venues and programming that incorporates physical fitness and social experiences.

UCare is committed to helping people of all ages and abilities overcome barriers to care. By offering the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to their members, UCare is confirming this commitment by providing members with access to a user-friendly, proven solution that provides a unique combination of exercise and social support designed to enhance participant health and well-being, said Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways president and chief executive officer.

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program was founded in 1993 and serves more than 9 million eligible members. The Healthways fitness center network offers convenient access to more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide.

About UCare

UCare (www.ucare.org) is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care and administrative services to nearly 300,000 members. UCare serves more people from diverse cultures and more people with disabilities enrolled in Medical Assistance than any other health plan in Minnesota. UCare partners with health care providers, counties, community organizations, and other member-directed groups to create and deliver innovative health coverage plans for:

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Two Bay Area fitness giants with unique ties to the military, 24 Hour Fitness and TRX, will join forces during Fleet Week to help honor our nations servicemen and servicewomen for their selfless devotion in safeguarding our country. Designed to celebrate and showcase the critical importance of fitness to the U.S. military and local first responders, the two fitness leaders will host a series of fun fitness challenges and classes.

Held on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Marina Green, the exclusive fitness events will include workouts with the military and San Francisco Police Department. Also, highlighting the special activities will be an entertaining fundraising challenge between 24 Hour Fitness president and CEO Carl Liebert and TRX CEO and inventor Randy Hetrick.

During the challenge, Liebert, a former Naval officer and Hetrick, a former Navy SEAL, will compete in the TRX 40/40 Challenge using the TRX Suspension Trainer along with commanding officers from the U.S. military. During the challenge, 24 Hour Fitness and TRX will donate $50 to the Semper Fi Fund for each perfectly performed Atomic Pushup and Low Row completed on the equipment.

24 Hour Fitness and TRX are true American success stories and steadfast supporters of the U.S. military and their families. Earlier this year, the two companies donated 48 TRX Suspension Training kits to a deploying troop from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

24 Hour Fitness has had a long standing commitment to supporting our military service members and their families. We are excited to partner once again with TRX in showing our support and offering thanks to these brave men and women, said Carl Liebert, president and CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. As a former Naval officer, I am honored to be involved in a challenge that will benefit the Semper Fi Fund, while emphasizing the important role fitness plays in the safety and success of our nations armed forces.

TRX couldnt be more proud to partner with 24 Hour Fitness in honoring our servicemen and first-responders, their incredible commitment to fitness and the sacrifices they make for our freedom and safety, said Randy Hetrick, CEO, TRX. Were also excited to share our passion for fitness and steadfast support of the U.S. military with our neighbors in the Bay Area.

The following outlines the fitness events hosted by the two companies during San Franciscos Fleet Week:

Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Marina Green

Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Marina Green

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Zinc deficiency has been linked to a host of diseases in a new study.

Researchers at Oregon State University found that elderly people without adequate zinc in their body are more at risk of a variety of maladies like cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disorders.

Indeed, the study suggests that supplemental zinc is often necessary as one ages, as the ability to absorb it decreases, said Science Daily.

"The elderly are the fastest growing population in the US. and are highly vulnerable to zinc deficiency," said study author Emily Ho, reported the website.

"They don't consume enough of this nutrient and don't absorb it very well."

The study said that many Americans were deficient in the mineral.

About 40 percent of elderly Americans were zinc deficient and two billion people around the world have diets that do not provide adequate amounts, said E! Science News.

The researchers said that inflammation is one of the key side effects of not having enough zinc.

"We've previously shown in both animal and human studies that zinc deficiency can cause DNA damage, and this new work shows how it can help lead to systemic inflammation," said Ho, reported Science Daily.

"Some inflammation is normal, a part of immune defense, wound healing and other functions but in excess, it's been associated with almost every degenerative disease you can think of, including cancer and heart disease. It appears to be a significant factor in the diseases that most people die from."

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Exercising and dieting can create an energy deficit that can help us lose weight. But if the focus will always be on calories, then most people might just be preoccupied with burning more and eating less, without knowing the negative effects this may have.

What happens if we focus only on diet and exercise and disregard other aspects of effective weight control such as proper rest, positive attitude, supportive relationships and good self-management skills? Weight loss might not last for long; it may not happen at all.

Based on my personal experience, readings, research and daily dealings with clients, Ive realized that changing ones eating and exercise habits is just one part of the whole picture. An effective weight control strategy involves other major ingredients.

It has a game plan

The game plan includes your level of motivation, readiness, eating and exercise program, created especially so you can realistically follow everything until you achieve your weight goal. Copying someones weight loss plan might not work for you because the amount and type of exercise and food might be too little or too much for you.

You need to consult medical and/or weight loss professionals to get your best game plan. These are experts who can also teach you how to deal with challenges such as cravings, lapses, medical conditions, injuries and mood disturbances. Your stress and time management skills are also part of the plan.

Your exercise game plan: If you are just starting to make lifestyle changes to lose weight, you cant just enroll in a fitness center or run outdoors every morning and burn 500 to 1,000 calories because youve read that to lose one pound of fat per week from exercise, you need to burn at least 500 calories per day.

You need a comprehensive lifestyle assessment and plan. Your physical activity plan would depend on how much time you devote to burning calories per day or per week. Remember that activities like moving around the house, performing household chores and climbing up and down the stairs have equivalent calorie burn as well.

The exercise intensity will be based on your fitness level, exercise history and nutrition. If youve been sedentary for the longest time, then a light to moderate physical activity like brisk walking and light weights might best suit your first weekly program. Your exercise program should progress gradually, depending on your fitness gains, to avoid injuries, health problems, overeating and early exercise termination.

Your eating game plan: Your eating plan to control weight will depend on your current physical activity game plan. Most people will just go on low-calorie diets without considering their daily energy expenditure, so they get weak and sick and are eventually unable to pursue their weight loss efforts.

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DENVER, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 347 million people worldwide have diabetes and this figure is expected to increase by two thirds by 2030. A new international study published in the October issue of the medical journal Nutrition, compared low-carb with low-calorie diets in obese and diabetic patients and found that a low-carb approach, such as the Atkins Diet, can assist in reversing this global trend. The study found that health markers improved more substantially in the low-carb group and diabetic patients experienced positive markers for longer term blood sugar readings.

Of 363 overweight and obese patients, which were recruited for a 24-week diet intervention trial, 102 of the patients had type-2 diabetes. The patients in the low-carb group saw positive improvement in their health markers, which were measured at two week intervals over the period. Health markers measured included: body weight, body mass index (BMI), blood glucose level, total cholesterol and triglycerides among others.

In particular, the low-carb diet had significant positive effects on body weight, waist measurement, serum triacylglycerols and glycemic control in participants with type-2 diabetes. Most impressively, there was a high level of improvement in the marker for longer term blood sugar readings (HbA1c). This improvement in glycemic control was due in most part to diet, because the diabetics reduced by half or discontinued their medications at the beginning of the study. During the study, participants, who reported cravings or reached half their weight loss goal, were instructed to eat more vegetables such as salad greens or other low-carb vegetables, cheese, nuts or other low-carb snacks.

Atkins Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels Similar to the low-carb diet followed in the study, the Atkins Diet, the original and leading low-carb weight loss plan, recommends a wide array of vegetables, low glycemic fruits, whole grains, healthy fats and adequate proteins. Supported by over 80 independent, peer-reviewed studies, Atkins is a long-term, well balanced diet that teaches individuals to find their own personal carb balance, to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, by slowly adding more foods to their diets while continuing to lose weight or maintain weight loss long term.

About Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is a leader in the $2.4 billion weight control nutrition category, and offers a powerful lifetime approach to weight loss and management. The Atkins Diet focuses on a healthy diet with reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars and encourages the consumption of protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables and good fats. Backed by research and consumer success stories, this approach allows the body to burn more fat and work more efficiently while helping individuals feel less hungry, more satisfied and more energetic.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., manufactures and sells a variety of nutrition bars and shakes designed around the nutritional principles of the Atkins Diet. Atkins' four product lines: Advantage, Day Break, Endulge and Cuisine appeal to a broad audience of both men and women who want to achieve their weight management goals and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Atkins products are available online at atkins.com and in more than 30,000 locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit atkins.com.

STUDY DETAILS: Effect of low-calorie versus low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet in type 2 diabetes Nutrition Vol. 28, Issue 10, Pages 1016-1021 Autors: Talib A. Hussain, Thazhumpal C. Mathew, Ali A. Dashti, Sami Asfar, Naji Al-Zaid, Hussein M. Dashti et al. World Health Organization, "Fact sheet N312", September 2012 (http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/)

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(Getty and Bauer Griffin)She may be sporting dip-dyed Fraggle Rock hair extensions once more, but Christina Aguilera looks a lot different than she did ten years ago. The singer is no longer the "toothpick thin" twentysomething who famously sported a pair of panty-baring chaps in her "Dirrty" music video something for which Aguilera, 31, appears to be thankful.

"During the promotion of my album Stripped [in 2002]. I got tired of being a skinny, white girl. I am Ecuadorian but people felt so safe passing me off as a skinny, blue-eyed white girl," Aguilera told Billboard. "Let me tell you, that wasn't an easy pill for them to swallow. I had gained about 15 pounds during promotion and during my Stripped tour. They called this serious emergency meeting about how there was a lot of backlash about my weight. Basically, they told me I would affect a lot of people if I gained weight the production, musical directors.

"[They said] people I toured with would also miss out if I gained weight because I would sell no records or tickets for my shows. I was young, so I lost the weight quickly and was toothpick thin during Back to Basics promos and touring," Aguilera added.

Now, Aguilera says, she's not allowing her body to become a topic of discussion in the boardroom. "I told them during this Lotus recording, 'You are working with a fat girl. Know it and get over it.' They need a reminder sometimes that I don't belong to them. It's my body. My body can't put anyone in jeopardy of not making money anymore my body is just not on the table that way anymore."

Christina's story comes just a few weeks after reports that her pop colleague Lady Gaga had been ordered to lose weight by her record company (a spokesperson for Universal Music Group called the rumors "nonsense").

Aguilera also addressed her decision to leave The Voice, insisting that she may return in the future: "I'll probably be back. I just need to do my thing for a minute, then I can come back and be that much better of a coach. I just need a second to get back to me."

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Christina Aguilera has revealed that record label bosses requested her to lose weight and maintain a 'skinny' image in order to sell records during the early stages of her career.

Christina Aguilera Says Record Label Pressurized Her To Be 'Skinny'Christina Aguilera Says Record Label Pressurized Her To Be 'Skinny'

The 31-year-old singer - who's figure has fluctuated over the years - opened up about the pressure to be super slim in the music industry, and claims her record company staged an intervention at one point to get her to drop several kilos.

''During the promotion of my album Stripped, I got tired of being a skinny, white girl. I am Ecuadorian but people felt so safe passing me off as a skinny, blue-eyed white girl,'' Aguilera said.

''The next time my label saw me, I was heavier, darker, and full of piercing. Let me tell you, that wasnt an easy pill for them to swallow. I had gained about 15 pounds during promotion and during my Stripped tour.

Continued songstress: ''They called this serious emergency meeting about how there was a lot of backlash about my weight. Basically, they told me I would affect a lot of people if I gained weight - the production, musical directors. ''

''(They claimed) people I toured with would also miss out if I gained weight because I would sell no records or tickets for my shows.

''I was so young, so I lost the weight quickly and was toothpick thin during Back to Basics promos and touring.''

However, the singer revealed how she became tired of conforming to someone else's ideal body image, and put her foot down during the recording for her new album Lotus, refusing to slim down.

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