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I want to lose weight – What breakfast should I eat before my walk?

May 26th, 2009

Cornflakes? Meusli? Coffee and Toast? Does it really matter?

Researchers at the Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne have found that the type of carbohydrate you eat before your morning cardio session can affect the amount of fat you burn.

A study of 8 women aged around 24 years showed that by eating a low GI breakfast; think meusli, yougurt and skim milk; before an exercise session, the women used up 50% more fat than those who ate a breakfast that was high in the type of carbohydrates that make blood sugar levels rise sharply, such as white bread or cornflakes.

Most studies done on pre-exercise feeding and glycemic load have been done on men and usually with endurance athletes who have special exercise needs whereas this study gives results useful to the general population.

For the study, on two different occasions the women walked on a treadmill for 60 minutes three hours after eating either a high or low glycemic index breakfast. Blood samples were taken before, during and after the exercise, results showing the average amount of fat oxidized during the exercise was 7.4 grams after the low-glycemic meal but just 3.7 grams after the higher glycemic index meal, a nearly 50 percent difference.

Previous studies have shown that a low-glycemic menu before exercise is beneficial to fat burn but this study shows some additional results. The caloric value of the breakfasts was always 265 calories but the low GI option had a higher fibre content. We know that high glycemic carbs cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels while lower GI carbs cause a lower blood sugar response and this may boost the body’s use of bodyfat for cardio exercise energy.

This study builds on previous results and although it used women of healthy weight it’s anticipated that the results hold true for those needing to lose some weight. Low GI breakfast foods include whole grains, porridge, some whole grain cereals, soy and linseed bread. Portion size remains important; eating a large amount of low GI carbs before exercise would be detrimental to both regular and overweight exercisers.

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Loving It!

May 12th, 2009

The title says it all. I am loving my job at Vibra-Train. I’ve been thinking of how we sometimes travel paths that seemingly do not add to the realisation of our dreams, then later we look back and “see” that the way we’ve travelled has enriched and taught us what was needed.

At the start of this year I began to wish there was another area of the health and fitness industry that I could find a place in. I loved being involved in Vibration Training and I’d take any opportunity, just to be in a Studio where I could learn more and whenever possible, observe at a distance (customers don’t welcome onlookers, of course) but it seemed unlikely that I’d soon work in the industry. Being almost fit to return to work after injuring my shoulders I began updating my resume to apply for jobs in health insurance sales or claims. I could not however shake off a strong feeling that my future was alongside that of Vibra-Train. This was confirmed in small, almost supernatural, ways which I could not ignore but did not tell anyone.

It was the best surprise ever, receiving a phone call offering me a job at Vibra-Train, beginning April. I was very excited, then feelings of inadequacy and trepidation plagued me. Reading over articles, making sure I remembered all I needed to know, then working alongside Carl, who I was to replace, put me at ease.

Now, I love it! Changing from a late-night person who rarely slept before 2am to a 10pm bedtime and up at 5.30am has not been as hard as I’d expected as each day is so exciting, bringing new challenges in the form of new customers and watching over “regulars”. Making other changes to my life has allowed me to regain the strength of character and confidence I used to have, needed to correct the positions on the machines of even the most stubborn customer when necessary. They are paying for a quality session and I ensure they get it, everytime. Feedback has been all positive.

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Off Topic – Internet New Zealand Blackout

February 22nd, 2009

I said I’d be posting the occaisional Non-Vibration Industry posts and this is one of those times. Please read this:

Copyright aims to balance private property rights with specific public rights in a way that encourages innovation in the arts, business, culture, and public commentary. But if the balance is not right, innovation is stifled. If section 92 comes into effect then public rights will be drastically undermined by a law that automatically treats people as criminals.

Laws regulating the act of copying have failed to keep pace with technology and soon ISPs will be forced to take down internet connections and websites of anyone accused (not convicted) of copyright infringement. Copyright law is now having the effect of limiting artists, restricting businesses, and harming public rights. For more information See: