Argh! Flabby arms!

Many of us are often plagued with those horrendous flabby arms that bounces like butterfly wings whenever we wave our arm to say good-bye. Thus, this make us shy away from wearing clothing such as tank tops and sleeveless tops!

There are a few effective triceps workouts that can be done to reduce the flab;

• Triceps Dips
• Triceps Extensions
• Triceps Stretches

Workout at every alternate days followed by a 15 minutes cardio exercise after each workout sessions.

Maximise your fat burning with L-Carnitine and a consistent workout routine to achieve your lean muscle.

L-Carnitine has been shown to promote muscle building and fat burning, especially suitable for men and women who wish to have those sexy flat abs and firm arms.

• Enhances energy & endurance
Burns more fat for energy to fuel your workout!

• Enhances aerobic performance
Allowing you to workout longer without fatigue thus leading to more calories being burned!

• Improves Muscle recovery & pain
Reduces muscle damage during vigorous exercise, reduces muscle pain and protein breakdown thus allowing you to have a shorter recovery time and enabling you to resume working out without those muscle pain and aches.

Go ahead; show off your beautifully toned arms.

Be Active! Be free! Be who you are!

Maintain a healthy Cholesterol and Triglyceride level with L-Carnitine

Triglyceride is one of the 3 components of cholesterol a doctor evaluates to determine cholesterol levels. The body uses TG as a source of energy. A diet rich in carbohydrate is commonly linked to high triglyceride levels as excess sugar from the metabolism of starch are transported as triglyceride before it is deposited as adipose fat tissue.

3 types of blood cholesterol, a doctor would test:

1. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – Bad Cholesterol

2. High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) – Good Cholesterol

3. Trigylceride (TG) – It is another type of lipid found in the blood. It serves as A high carbohydrate diet, which is broken down to sugar, contributes to high TG. High TG level are closely linked to an increased risk of getting a stroke.

An ideal cholesterol level should have all 3 components within an optimum range.

What is the risk of having a high triglyceride level?
High triglyceride level has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.

What can be done to reduce triglyceride level?

Regular Exercises
Frequent cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, running, walking, skipping or cycling are encouraged to achieve an optimal health benefit.

Regular exercises may increase the good cholesterol (HDL) while lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride (TG) level in blood.

Reduce Calorie intake
Excess intake of calories will be converted to triglycerides and stored as fat.

Consume a lower carbohydrate diet – starchy food such as rice, pasta, noodles. Consumption of food that is high in sugar such as cakes, soft drinks and sweets should also be avoided.

Say NO to Food High in Cholesterol
Reduce the intake of oily food and fatty food and Increase your intake of food that is high in fiber and vitamins is one of the way to manage a better cholesterol and triglyceride level.

L-Carnitine Supplementation
L-Carnitine does not only help to burn off the unwanted fats it also helps to keep you healthy.

In several studies conducted; people who took L-Carnitine supplements, had a significant lowering of their total bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (TG), and an increase in their Good cholesterol (HDL) levels.

Recommended dosage for a healthy heart and cholesterol level;

L-Carnitine: 500 to 1,000 mg three times daily

Burn off your excess fats and keep a healthy cholesterol & triglyceride level with L-Carnitine!

Breaking your Fast with L-Carnitine Plus

Break – fast. The word derives from the idea of breaking the involuntary fast of sleep. Breakfast is regarded by many nutritionists as the most important meal of the day, unfortunately it is the meal that many people miss it.

There are two main common reasons for skipping breakfast;

1) Busy Lifestyle
Morning routines often leaving you lack of time to have a hearty meal. Beating the morning rush hour and traffic jams has become a lifestyle that leaves us contending for time.

2) Wrong Perception
Skips breakfast due to the perception that the reduced calorie intake would lead to weight loss.

Without breakfast some people becomes less able to do physical work in the late morning and some students do not perform well in their classes.

Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day, as it breaks the night long fast your body has been through. So how does having a breakfast actually helps with having a healthy and fit life?

Benefits of having breakfast;

Kick starts your metabolism – improves your metabolism

Breakfast sets the stage for your metabolism and it also provides the energy needed. (It’s just like your car engine needs the fuel to “kick-start” before it can be fully functional. Our body also needs to have breakfast to “kick-start” our metabolism before we can be fully active.

Brighten up your mind – improves your ability to concentrate

Studies have shown that individuals who eat something for breakfast are more productive throughout the day, can concentrate better and are less likely to become fatigue or sluggish.

Optimize your energy supply – improves your energy utilization

Calories consumed early in the day are more effectively utilized than those eaten later or in the day. Individuals who eat breakfast are less likely to have hunger pangs and more likely to eat less throughout the day.

Jump-start your day with L-Carnitine Plus to further ensure that your metabolism is up and running for the rest of your day.

L-Carnitine Plus can be taken to ensure that you have the energy needed to fulfill the demand of your day as the synergistic effect of L-Carnitine and Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) ensures that your breakfast would be fully metabolized for energy.

Don’t skip your breakfast. It does not only help with your metabolism it also helps in your weight loss regime.

Make it an effort to Kick Start your day with a good breakfast with L-Carnitine.

L-Carnitine is also available in capsules. Most suitable for those who are always on the run.

Habits that will Keep you Healthy

5 habits that will keep you fit and healthy.

1. Calm down

Too much stress can contribute to a pot belly. Stress increases levels of cortisol, a hormone that seems to direct fat to our tummy. Deep breathing for 5 to 10 minutes once or twice daily is encouraged to have a better stress management.

2. Skip the alcohol

That glass of beer after work or wine with dinner may be a part of the reason your jeans are too tight. Alcohol tends to raise cortisol levels. There's no harm having a glass or two however over-indulging in it is a big No-No.

3. Eat more fiber

Not only is fiber great for overall weight loss (it fills you up so you don’t eat so much), it also prevents constipation, which may cause your tummy to bulge. Aim to consume about 25 to 35g of fiber a day by eating more whole grains, fruits and vegetables for your health and tummy benefit.

4. Drink up

Water keeps you hydrated and provide the salt and ion balance in your body during your workout. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day to have is good for your overall health and aids in your weight loss management.

5. Get your heart rate up – WORK OUT

Recent studies have shown that an increased heart rate leads to an increased fat burning. Cardio exercises are the best way to increase your heart rate. Follow a routine for 15 to 30 minutes of cardio workout (e.g. running, walking, skipping, cycling) daily to burn off the unwanted storage that bulges out of your tummy.