Just a quick note that tonight’s free stretching class is full. Since this was well received, we’ll look to do more classes like this in the future.
Archive for January, 2010
normal weight obesity?
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Body fat testing is a standard practice here at Motiv since it is much better measure of heath than your weight.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic has coined the term “normal weight obesity,” which roughly means that even though you look and weight normal, you could in fact have a very unhealthy level of body fat. 
Based on results of the nine-year study, as well as U.S. Census and obesity data, Dr. Lopez-Jimenez and his colleagues estimate that as many as 30 million Americans may fall into the normal-weight-obesity category, many of them unaware they may be at increased heart risk.
Among some of the Mayo Clinic study’s findings: High body fat among normal-weight men and women was associated with a nearly four-fold increase in the risk for metabolic syndrome—a cluster of abnormalities including elevated blood sugar and blood pressure. This syndrome is common among people who are obese and is an increasingly important precursor to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Read the full article in the WSJ.
stretching class: thur 1/28 at 7:15pm
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
We are pleased to announce a free bonus class for our clients. In partnership with Dr Jason Jared, we are presenting a 45 minute session called Stretching 101.
The agenda for this hands-on class is to cover stretches for every major muscle group. Want to loosen up your neck? Or back? Or legs? Come to the class to learn how to improve your flexibility. Chances are, the solution to your flexibility challenge will involve stretching multiple muscles — and this class will show you how to do it. 
Sign up in the online scheduling system just like you would for any other session.
Stretching 101 3355 N Clark Studio January 28th, 2010 at 7:15pm
