Fitness

Your Vibrant Heart with Cardiologist Dr. Cynthia Thaik

Dr. Cynthia Thaik, the author of "Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength & Spirit for the Body's Core" again joins eHealth Radio and the Cardiology, Nutrition & Fitness Channels. Dr. Cynthia is a board certified, Harvard-trained cardiologist and founder of Revitalize-U, a wellness center focused on health, nutrition, fitness and detoxification.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Cynthia Thaik discuss the following:You have a new book coming out. Please tell us the specifics about that.What is the main thrust of the book? What will your readers get from reading this book?Tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to write this book.Now you have a Vibrant Heart Movement and I understand you have a grand vision for this movement. Tell us about it and what your goals or intentions are?Duration: 13:18
Cynthia Thaik, M.D., is a Harvard-trained cardiologist who focuses on the mind-body connection to help her patients achieve overall health and wellness. She is board-certified in noninvasive cardiology and internal medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, specializing in women’s health, cardiovascular health and congestive heart failure Born in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Dr. Cynthia’s practice is strongly influenced by her Eastern roots and her Buddhist faith. She helps her patients incorporate mindfulness, personal responsibility, Eastern philosophy and the mind-body-soul connection in order to achieve optimal health, happiness and peace in their lives. Her new book, Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength & Spirit for the Body's Core unites Eastern and Western medicine to take a whole life approach to heart health.
Dr. Cynthia studied at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School and trained at Beth Israel, Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals.She manages two successful cardiology clinics and is the founder of Revitalize-U, a wellness center in Burbank and Valencia, California, that focuses on health, nutrition, weight loss and detoxification. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Revitalize Youth, which empowers young people through education about nutrition, exercise, obesity and transformational thinking. Dr. Cynthia lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.

Links: www.drcynthia.com | www.yourvibrantheart.com

Note: The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the show host or it's owners.

First-ever fitness plan for menopausal women, part of the Estroven Changing Ways Program

Deb Horn, a Licensed Personal Trainer in Bergen County, N.J. who has designed the first-ever fitness plan for menopausal women as part of the Estroven Changing Ways Program joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Fitness Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Deb Horn discuss the following:Why is it that women often face greater weight management challenges during menopause?Tell us why you decided to create the Changing Ways workout program.How does the Changing Ways workout program help deliver results?What is the most important thing that you tell your clients who are going through menopause?What other everyday tips do you have that can help our listeners manage their weight, especially during menopause?
Duration: 7:15

Deb Horn is a 46-year-old trainer in Bergen County, N.J. who has 20 years of experience and continued education in core training, balance training, high intensity training, functional training, sports conditioning, sport & specific training, BOSU and TRX. Whether it is for a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, a seasoned athlete or someone recovering from an injury, Horn prides herself on designing fitness programs that are time efficient, goal-oriented and fun. By using functional training, real life expectations and motivation, her experience gives clients (many of whom are menopause-aged) tangible results. She has certification from the WITS Training School and The American Council on Exercise and is AED/CPR certified by the American Heart Association.

Links: www.estrovenchangingways.com

Team PJW Program, a 5-Minute Pajama Workout program with Jean Vreeland

Jean Vreeland, Creator of the Team PJW Program a 5-Minute Pajama Workout program designed for busy moms and professionals that don’t have time to workout or go to the gym on a consistent basis joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jean Vreeland discuss the following:Tell us a little about yourself and why you created this program?What are some of the highlights of the Team PJW program?Can five minutes really make a difference?Whom is this program recommended for?What advice would you give people that are discouraged about their weight?
Duration: 10:39
Jean Vreeland was born in Boston and grew up in Rhode Island. She studied design and marketing at Colorado Institute of Art and Northeastern University. She now resides in San Diego where she owns marketing and consulting business.
Jean created the Team PJW 5-Minute Pajama Workout for herself, as she did not have time for the gym and could not stick with any of the workout programs or diets she had tried over the years. She refined this workout over two years and met her goal weight, toned up, increased her energy, and felt great. 

Jean thought this program could help a lot of people like herself that did not have the time, energy, or desire to go to the gym. The simplicity and ease of use of this program really make it accessible to people that are discouraged and overweight. Doing a little something each day is the key to success! Learn more about Jean and the 5-Minute Pajama Workout at www.TeamPJW.com.

Links: www.TeamPJW.com
Contact: Jean Vreeland
Phone: (970) 481-8419
jean@teampjw.com

Fit, Famous & Fabulous with Adrienne Janic

Television host, model and actress, Adrienne Janic best known as the co-host of the former TLC show "Overhaulin" will be seen this January as host of the new VERIA Living Network show "Fit, Famous & Fabulous" joins eHealth Radio and the Health Fitness and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Adrienne Janic discuss the following: How did you get into modeling & acting and at what age?  What were some of your earlier types of modeling and acting jobs?How did you land the job on the popular TLC show "Overhaulin"?  Did you know about cars when you started on the show?  Is it true that you restored your own classic car? Tell us about it and about the experience?You are the host of the new VERIA Living Network series "Fit, Famous & Fabulous". The magazine format show will start airing in January and you have many famous people as guests. Who are some of the famous people you will have on and what sort of activities did you do with them?As someone who must stay in perfect shape in order to work in front of the camera, it must have been a little frightening when you got pregnant and saw your body changing so quickly? Were you worried that this could hurt your future career?What did you do to lose your pregnancy weight? What sort of diet did you go on? What types of exercises did you do or do you do now to stay in shape?  What advice would you give to new mothers about finding time for themselves away from their children?  Is it important for wives and mothers to have ME time?
Duration: 17:59
Adrienne Janic is the Host of the new VERIA Living Network series, FIT, FAMOUS & FABULOUS.  The magazine format show will air this fall in over 21,000,000 homes and in over 55,000,000 homes by January of 2014.
A top Ford model Janic is best known as “AJ” from the popular television series, OVERHAULIN’.  Auto enthusiasts can still catch the gorgeous Janic in re-runs on TLC.  Internationally, the series is broadcast in countless countries on The Discovery Channel.
Adrienne Janic is also recognized as the Host of the Speed Channel series, HOT IMPORT NIGHTS.  The show follows Janic as she takes cameras inside the nation’s largest touring automotive lifestyle event, show casing the world of cars, motorcycles, fashion, music and other trends!
Janic’s other television duties include recent freelance work for E! Entertainment Television, TV Guide Channel and a series of weekend sports specials for CBS Sports.  Currently Janic can be seen as Co-Host for a television direct marketing campaign for The “Ab Rocket” and soon she will be seen hosting similar campaigns for “Eagle One Car Wax” and “Suzuki.”
A top model, Janic has graced the covers and pages of countless magazines and print advertisements.  Some of her favorite campaigns include a stint as one of the original Fanta Girls, Lee Jeans, Bausch & Lomb, Hewlitt Packard and Parallel Clothing.  Her experience on the catwalk includes shows for such designers as Calvin Klein, Richard Tyler and Alan del Rosario.
As an actress, Janic has appeared in a number of television series including “Las Vegas,” “House,” “Complete Savages,” “Oliver Beene,” “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment” and “Kitchen Confidential.”  She has also been seen in the films “National Lampoon’s Cattle Call,” the psychological thriller “Marrow” and the sci-fi thriller “Choker.”
Links: www.AdrienneJanic.com

Nelumbo Yoga Therapy with Kelly McArdle

Kelly McArdle, a registered Yoga Therapist, owner of Nelumbo Yoga Therapy, providing Therapeutic techniques to clients one on one, and in small therapeutic group settings joins eHealth Radio and the Yoga and Fitness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kelly McArdle discuss the following: What is the difference between Yoga and Yoga Therapy?Why Yoga Therapy in this day and age? And what are the techniques used?What population do you work with using Yoga Therapy?Is yoga for everyone?What are the benefits of Yoga Therapy?
Duration: 8:00
Kelly McArdle is a yoga therapist & counsellor utilizing yogic techniques to promote healing. She has been studying yoga (hot, regular, restorative and everything in between!) for the last 11 years as well as eastern philosophy for 7 years. 
She is trained and certified in Anusara-style Yoga Therapy, focusing on anatomy and physiology, holistic therapy, Anusara structural manual adjustments, asana for chronic pain and diseases, Ayurvedic philosophy and doshic assessment, and chakra balancing. She has also received training from Dana Moore and Yoga for Trauma, Yoga Warriors training for Trauma-Survivors, children’s yoga teaching certification through PowerYoga Canada, and seniors yoga certification through Annette Wertman, Ageless Yoga and Esther Myers Yoga.

Kelly currently works as the Yoga Therapist on staff at The Bear Clinic, Integrated Healthcare in Oakville ON. She has worked professionally in many counselling environments including corporate, private sector career counselling, social service counselling for homeless and/or drug addicted young adults, facilitator teaching education-based programs for children 0-5 years old, and a recreational counsellor for seniors with various mental health diagnoses. She also has a preoccupation with, and counselling background in, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Kelly has been a member of The School of Philosophy, Toronto, for 7 years. She is also a member of a psychiatric clinic in Oakville as the Yoga Therapist on staff.
Through her years of experience she has grown more and more convinced of the mind-body interrelationship and the need for a counselling therapy that addresses people along the mind-body relationship in order to promote effective, long-term healing.
She is very much interested in the integration of brain sciences, mindfulness and contemplative practices in focusing on activating the brain in very positive ways.
Yoga therapy is a relatively new industry (although based on ancient wisdom it is redesigned for contemporary health issues). Kelly is very excited to be working on the cutting edge of this therapy assisting people to regain health, wellness and contentment.
Please feel free to contact Kelly any time.

Links: nelumboyoga.com

Katrina's Recovery from Lyme Disease

Katrina Starzhynskaya, author of Katrina's Recovery and founder of Health Mastery retreat joins eHealth Radio and the Lyme Disease, Nutrition, Fitness & General Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Katrina Starzhynskaya discuss the following:How were you diagnosed with Lyme Disease and what were your symptoms?Have you tried conventional treatments, i.e. antibiotics, and what other treatments have you tried?What treatments were the most helpful on your way to recovery? What was the major turning point for you to heal Lyme?Is your treatment plan replicable? Can others recover modeling your plan?
Duration: 8:10Katrina Starzhynskaya, a former Manhattanie, now resides in San Diego, CA.
Katrina is an author, Founder of Health Mastery Retreat, Holistic Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, Detox Specialist, Public Speaker, and a Health Coach. Katrina is also a Yoga and Fitness Instructor, Tennis Player, and a Model. After being undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and finally diagnosed with Lyme disease, Katrina realized that Western Medicine had failed her and medical doctors had no clue how to treat Lyme and other degenerative diseases. She rejected the tag of “incurable” that was put on her, so she began researching and trying practically all kinds of alternative treatments known to man.
Since her recovery, Katrina continues to research holistic medicine and drug-free treatments. She travels the world to meet and learn from healers, holistic doctors, health coaches, and real patients who cured their “incurable” diseases. Katrina helps people to reverse chronic illnesses by offering guidance with drug-free treatments at her Health Mastery Retreat.

Links: www.healthmasteryretreat.com

Hollywood stunt double Bobby Holland Hanton talks about his daily personal care

Bobby Holland Hanton, a Hollywood stunt double who has doubled for the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, and Daniel Craig joins eHealth Radio to talk about his daily personal care and much more.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Bobby Holland Hanton discuss the following:As a stunt double, your job entails making your body look like the actor you’re working with – how do you gain or lose weight so quickly?Describe a day in the life of one of Hollywood’s top stunt doubles?What is your typical diet and exercise plan?What personal care products do you use to maintain a your on camera appearance?Since you’re the stuntman behind some of the biggest on-screen superheroes including Batman, Thor, and the Green Lantern – which superhero is your favorite?
Duration: 8:59
Bobby is a 28 year old Stuntman and has been doing stunts in movies since the beginning of 2008; he has appeared in 22 feature films and counting. He recently wrapped up the new Wachoski's movie "Jupiter Ascending." Additionally he has performed in such blockbuster action films as "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises", "Quantum of Solace", "Harry Potter", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Sherlock Holmes", "Captain America", "Robin Hood" and the Oscar winning "Inception.” This has involved being a stunt double for the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, Daniel Craig, Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum and Jake Gyllenhaal.
At the tender age of four, Bobby started his career as a Gymnast, and climbed through the ranks to compete as a National Squad Member and National Gold Medalist for Great Britain. Bobby competed and also won gold medals in countries such as France, Russia, United States of America, and training camps in the Ukraine. Bobby retired from Gymnastics at 17 and turned his attention to football, quickly becoming a semi-professional footballer for Fareham Town FC at the age of 19.
With his huge appetite for performing unabated, he started to perform in Live Action Shows, Pantomimes, various TV Shows and worldwide modeling campaigns & commercials for K-swiss trainers, Adidas, Pepsi, Joop aftershave and many more. Some of these jobs found Bobby doubling Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, and David Beckham before he decided to become a professional Stunt Performer.
Bobby then trained in all the disciplines needed to achieve the goal of becoming a Stuntman, which took the best part of 4 years (training full time). This meant qualifying in skills such as Kickboxing, Swimming, 10m High Diving, Gymnastics, Trampolining, and Scuba Diving.
Links: bobbyhollandhanton.com | www.dovemencare.com

Serenity Valley Wellness Retreat, specializing in Women’s Holistic Healthcare

Gina Faubert, Owner of Serenity Valley Wellness Retreat joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness and Weight Management Channels. They specialize in Women’s Holistic Healthcare, Weight Management, Detoxification, Fitness Programs and Unique Wellness Experiences.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Gina Faubert discuss the following:I understand that you had a vision of building Health Retreat when you where just 15 years old. Can you tell us about Serenity Valley and how it came to be a health retreat?In your upcoming book you talk about the missing piece in everyones workout goals that will make or break the outcome. Can you share this secret with us? What about your diet and fitness recommendations. There is so much information out there. Can you give our listeners some advice on how to get started and what strategies you use to get results with your clients?  I see on your website that you use coaching techniques to overcome self sabotage, and giving up. Can you share a few strategies to stay motivated?  Can you give our listeners advice on what to look for when considering hiring a coach or fitness professional?Share with us where we can get more information or get involved in one of your programs?
Duration: 16:53
Gina's extensive expertise in fitness & lifestyle coaching started over 15 years ago when she became determined to discover how to really inspire change for great health. After completing Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Management at George Brown, her quest has lead to becoming a certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Teacher, Yoga Teacher, and Life Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, BioSignature Practitioner, and certifications in Thai Massage, Reiki and Reflexology.
Through her years of training and speaking to Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and small business owners, she’s created a system for results driven programs, life changing events and inspiring workshops.
Gina has a reputation of being a catalyst that inspires people to undergo significant shifts in there life and finally achieve their health goals. Her recommendations are backed by the latest research and proven strategies for change. She is constantly on the forefront of industry knowledge and goes to great lengths to study with the best health and fitness professionals in the world such as Tony Robbins, Charles Poliquin, Seane Corn, Dr. Natasha Turner, and Louise Hay to name a few.
She speaks regularly on the link between the mental/emotional connection to fitness, no nonsense nutrition, and developing the rituals to create exceptional health.
Gina holds memberships with ACMS, IFPM, ICF, BioSig, and sits on the advisory board for George Brown College's Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Management program.
Gina is also founder of Serenity Valley Studio in Burlington, Ontario, a countryside wellness retreat integrating health and wellness services in a spa-like setting. Since opening Serenity Valley 10 years ago, Gina has dedicated her life to improving the well-being of every person who visits Serenity Valley.
They specialize in Women’s Holistic Healthcare,  Weight Management, Detoxification, and Fitness Programs. Services include Osteopathy, Nutrition, Personal Training, Coaching, Classes and Massage.  We hold special retreats involving cooking classes, outdoor adventures, Wellness Workshops, and spa services.

Links: www.serenityvalley.ca

What is a must if you have a gym membership with Maurice Buchanan of Brass Personal Trainers

Maurice Buchanan at Brass Personal Trainers where they offer private and small group personal training and design workouts and plans specific to each person depending on their health and fitness goals joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Maurice Buchanan discuss the following:How do you feel about the fitness industry?What would you change about the fitness industry? What can be done to help people get in better overall health? What is a must if you have a gym membership? What can you do to help better your eating? 
Duration: 11:49
I am originally from Louisville, Kentucky; I came to MN when I was 11 years old. I attended Hopkins High School where I played football and a very small stent in Track and Field. I am a graduate from the University of Minnesota, with a BS in Kinesiology and also ACSM PT certified.  While at the University of Minnesota, I played Division I Football as a defensive end for the Golden Gophers.
I developed my visions and strive for health and personal fitness in college through study and practice with experts in the fitness industry as well as being a regular attendee in the football training room from the injuries I sustain while playing.  I interned with the Minnesota Vikings as a member of the operations team and assisted coaching staff and players with daily task.
Since being in the career of personal training I have trained a variety of clients and populations, from world class athletes to people just starting on their health and fitness journey. I was fortunate enough to be part of the MVCTP (Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Training Program. This program was designed to ready potential MN Viking Cheerleaders for the rigorous try out process. We focused on workout plans, nutrition, as well as lifestyle management away from the gym. With 8 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have trained in studios, big health clubs, private setting and big 25 person group classes. I have been featured in Shape Magazine and published in various other fitness publications nationally.
Currently as the Director at Brass Personal Trainers I spend the majority of my time training, designing workouts, and working with my clients both inside and outside of the facility. I have also taken on a new hat as the organizations social media presence and as an avid online writer and opinion columnist.  My passion and goal is to help as many people as I can on their quest for an overall healthier lifestyle through proper exercise and lifestyle management.

Links: www.brasspersonaltrainers.com

North South Physical Therapy, offering comprehensive Physical Therapy services in four conveniently locations in Boston

Phil Garofalo CEO of North South Physical Therapy, Inc and Smoothie King Boston joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Nutrition and Fitness Channels. North South Physical Therapy is a therapist- owned and operated Rehabilitation company that offers comprehensive Physical Therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Their mission is simple: to enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment, connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled physical rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Phil Garofalo discuss the following:What makes North South Physical Therapy different from other traditional Physical Therapy companies?What made you get into this profession and then open four clinics?You are a therapist ----what was behind opening a Smoothie King Franchise?Where does someone start to begin a healthy lifestyle?What foods would you suggest to avoid?Prior to starting any work-out program what should a person do?
Duration: 10:01
North South Physical Therapy is a therapist -owned and operated Rehabilitation company since 1999 that offers comprehensive physical therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Our mission is a simple one: To enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment , connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled Physical Rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.
Our experienced team of Physical therapists and support staff embrace our culture of a unwavering belief in team work, respect, professionalism, passion, patient care and community. We work tirelessly each and every day to enhance your physical therapy treatment at North South Pt to include but not limited to the NSPT lifetime fitness program and personal/fitness training.

Links: northsouthphysicaltherapy.com | smoothieking.com