SIX-PACK ABS, SIX-FIGURE INCOME

“Fitness Expert” calls it like it is: get fit and earn more!

Did you know that your level of income directly affects your health and vice versa? The studies are released and the results are astounding.

One study by Jay L. Zagorsky, an economist at Ohio State University, and the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth revealed that for every one-point increase in BMI (Body Mass Index), net worth dropped by $1000. The results also showed that the typical middle aged woman earned $313.70 less per year for every one-point increase in BMI, and the typical male earned $161.30 less for every one-point increase. That’s huge! So if losing those extra pounds may mean a bigger paycheck, why are there over 119 million Americans (that’s 64% of the nation’s population!) overweight or obese?

Although many health, diet and fitness programs do provide beneficial fitness regimes and offer healthy nutritional choices, many leave out the most important part to maintaining results long-term. That’s where fitness expert and author Glenn Hattem shares the perfect solution. The strategy: total and complete individual responsibility. He maintains that the best and truest source of hope for reversing this obesity epidemic is not in the current methods, which just don’t work. Instead, Hattem offers a way to create a new belief in terms of fitness, weight-loss, and income by simply changing the way you think so that your new behavioral changes will last a lifetime. (more…)

Good Ergonomics in the Workplace

Don’t Just Sit There… Evolve!

Nick McElhiney is an expert on ergonomics. Last week, he told me about the importance of good ergonomics in the workplace. Now this is a topic that I can completely relate to, as in my line of work, proper form (including proper body alignment) is essential for good output. And, the same goes for your work environment. With the increasing number of hours people spend these days in front of their computer, it makes total sense why good ergonomics can make all the difference in how happy and productive each day can be.

During challenging economic times, businesses typically start looking at how to reduce their operational costs. Nick says, “One smart way that has a proven track record, but is mostly overlooked, is the prevention and reduction of Repetitive Motion Illness (RMI) or Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD). When proper ergonomics are not offered to company employees, businesses can expect to experience the following results:

• Lost time and production. An improper ergonomic environment can mean increased RMIs and CTDs, which translate into time and work lost.
• Low employee morale. This often means an increased workload for other employees, leading to lower morale and decreased production.
• Increased workers’ compensation claims. Employees suffering from RMIs and CTDs ultimately mean your workers’ comp claims will increase. (more…)

Women Can PREVENT and PROTECT

Check out this video of my good friend, executive fitness coach Bonni Doherty, who’s known for her extraordinary “Mental Weight Loss System.” Here she shares a lot of good information in regards to women’s health and well-being, as well as ways to be proactive in preventing health issues down the road.

Here’s 12 Tips for Women to Prevent and Protect:

PREVENTION:
1. Doing 30 minutes of Enjoyable cardiovascular exercise 3x a week.
2. Eating small meals throughout the day that have good fat, fiber, & protein.
3. Avoid simple sugars & carbohydrates like candy, pasta, bread, & alcohol.
4. Take a break every few hours to take 20 diaphragmatic or belly breathes.
5. Drink 96oz plus of clean water a day.
6. Take 10 minutes per day in a quiet location to meditate, or yoga stretches.

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