BellaVita Spa and Fitness Update - by Lee Thompson

It’s time for facials…and men are welcome too! Contrary to the thinking that facials are just for women, there are in fact many men who are interested in properly caring for their skin. They realize that not only does properly caring for your skin promote good hygiene, it is a fitness “workout” for your skin.

Why Being Skinny Doesn't Mean You're Fit

   Our understanding of total weight and its effects upon your heart has evolved. It's not your total weight but the characteristics of that weight-how much is fat and where it's deposited-that matter most.
   Scientists at the Mayo Clinic compared various health markers with the weights and body mass index numbers of thousands of adults, and found that more than half of those with normal weights and BMIs actually had "high body-fat percentages as well as heart and metabolic disturbances." In other words, they had the same risks of coronary disease, diabetes, and other chronic illness as people who weighed much more.
   This research, and its sobering implications for millions of Americans, led to the establishment of a new condition called normal weight obesity (NWO). This is more than just the latest fat phobia. It's worth paying attention to because the accumulation of fat in the body, especially in the belly and around internal organs, causes low-level inflammation that gradually damages tissue and blood vessels. So even though your weight or BMI may be within acceptable limits for your height and age, don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Do your own analysis, starting with the following steps:

6 Fun Ways to Burn Calories

*Calorie counts based on a 145lb woman; men and individuals who weigh more will burn more calories.

When the scenery is beautiful and the temperature perfect, almost any activity-including exercise-seems more fun and enjoyable. Here are 6 worthwhile pastimes that can help you get fit, burn calories and enjoy the outdoors!

Tennis: 470 calories per hour
Even if you're not a pro, tennis is a fun sport for people of all ability levels. Whether your play with a friend, significant other, or by yourself (any large wall will do), you'll burn almost 500 calories per hour.

5K Race: 460-680 calories per hour
Spring is the season for 5K races, as well as marathons, 10Ks and other distances. All the training leading up to the event is worth the great experience you'll have on race day! Walking at a 15-minute per mile pace, you'll burn 228 calories during a 5K; running at 6 miles per hour burns 341 calories for the same distance.

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	BellaVita Spa and Fitness Update - by Lee Thompson It’s time for facials…and men are welcome too! Contrary to the thinking that facials are just for women, there are in fact many men who are interested in properly caring for their skin. They realize that not only does properly caring for your skin promote good hygiene, it is a fitness “workout” for your skin. READ MORE » Why Being Skinny Doesn't Mean You're Fit Our understanding of total weight and its effects upon your heart has evolved. It's not your total weight but the characteristics of that weight-how much is fat and where it's deposited-that matter most. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic compared various health markers with the weights and body mass index numbers of thousands of adults, and found that more than half of those with normal weights and BMIs actually had "high body-fat percentages as well as heart and metabolic disturbances." In other words, they had the same risks of coronary disease, diabetes, and other chronic illness as people who weighed much more. This research, and its sobering implications for millions of Americans, led to the establishment of a new condition called normal weight obesity (NWO). This is more than just the latest fat phobia. It's worth paying attention to because the accumulation of fat in the body, especially in the belly and around internal organs, causes low-level inflammation that gradually damages tissue and blood vessels. So even though your weight or BMI may be within acceptable limits for your height and age, don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Do your own analysis, starting with the following steps: READ MORE » 6 Fun Ways to Burn Calories Calorie counts based on a 145lb woman; men and individuals who weigh more will burn more calories. When the scenery is beautiful and the temperature perfect, almost any activity-including exercise-seems more fun and enjoyable. Here are 6 worthwhile pastimes that can help you get fit, burn calories and enjoy the outdoors! Tennis: 470 calories per hour* Even if you're not a pro, tennis is a fun sport for people of all ability levels. Whether your play with a friend, significant other, or by yourself (any large wall will do), you'll burn almost 500 calories per hour. 5K Race: 460-680 calories per hour Spring is the season for 5K races, as well as marathons, 10Ks and other distances. All the training leading up to the event is worth the great experience you'll have on race day! Walking at a 15-minute per mile pace, you'll burn 228 calories during a 5K; running at 6 miles per hour burns 341 calories for the same distance. READ MORE » Spa & Fitness DAILY FEATURES Facility & Equipment Activity/Club Schedule Club Policies BellaVita Training Staff BellaVita Spa Staff Spa Services		UPCOMING EVENTS Free Group Racquetball Lessons June 24, 2013 BellaVita Free Group Racquetball Lessons July 1, 2013 BellaVita Free Group Racquetball Lessons July 8, 2013 BellaVita Free Group Racquetball Lessons July 15, 2013 BellaVita Free Group Racquetball Lessons July 22, 2013 BellaVita Free Group Racquetball Lessons July 29, 2013 BellaVita Hernando Weather Forecast, FL (34442)

BellaVita Spa and Fitness Update - by Lee Thompson

Why Being Skinny Doesn't Mean You're Fit

6 Fun Ways to Burn Calories

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