October 2012 Oxygen Magazine

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Carolyn will have a feature in Oxygen Magazine’s October 2012 issue on how nutrition, exercise, consistent sleep patterns and overall healthful lifestyle choices can boost your immunity and keep you healthier all year long! Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the October Oxygen Magazine!

Sneak Peak Questions and Answers

Question 1
Although exercise can be good for boosting immunity to colds, flus and viruses, it can also sometimes cause immunity to be compromised, especially if we overdo it. How do you feel about this? Do you have any tips for training in a way that can boost the immune system rather than compromise it?

Answer 1
Yes you have to let your body recover with one day off a week and also get ample rest and great consistent nutrition. A balance between strength, endurance and cardiovascular helps to give the body all components you need. Do not focus on just one of those areas and replicate back to back days, but rather it is a strategic formula to balance between the weight room, cardio, yoga and other forms of activity. Visit www.fitt4life.org for more tips.

Question 2
Lifting weights has also been found to help boost the immune system, but in the past it was thought that only cardio did this. Do you have any tips for people who focus on cardio about making strength training a more regular part of their routine?

Answer 2
you will not build lean muscle tissue if you don’t lift. Lean muscle tissue increases your basal metabolic rate and makes you more fit, toned and strong. Many do not release that muscle weighs more than fat but takes up less space and also naturally burns more calories. It truly is best thing you can do for your body- build lean muscle tissue ! and keep your cardio in there as well!  It is essential part of the fitness and wellness equation. For more tips visit www.fitt4life.org.

Question 3
Do you think people should train if they feel like they’re sick or coming down with something? Any guidelines?

Answer 3
Do not train if you have a fever- allow your body to fight the virus or diagnosis if you have a cold vs. the flu. Listen to your body and you know when you feel like you can push through but often just one day off and great nutrition and you will be right back at it 100%. Take care of your bodies signs first! I provide yoga sessions by Skype which is a great alternative to going to the gym- gentle or the pace you need for how you feel or what state you are in given you body and mind – personalize your workouts for what your body needs at that time.

Question 4
Do you have any more immune system boosting tips that don’t necessarily have to do with training? Do you think there’s a connection between immune system and diet? Any tips? Do you know of any immunity boosting foods or nutrients?

Answer 4
Most definitely- visit www.fitt4life.org and download my Power Food List- rich in antioxidants and endless benefits. foods high in Zinc are very powerful (mushrooms), yogurt, garlic, oats and barley, sweet potatoes, fish: vitamin C, E, carotenoids, bioflavenoids, selenium. I provide nutrition log analysis by phone and e-mail and Nutrition is KEY when seeking to boost your immunity and feel your best! e-mail[email protected] and visit www.fitt4life.org for more information.