TIP OF THE DAY

TIP OF THE DAY

In a recent article of top 20 fittest food to eat, mensfitness.com had placed Salmon as the number 1 fit food.

121 calories per 3-oz serving
Eat 3-4 servings per week

Salmon tops our list for a number of reasons, but the biggest has got to be because its so densely stuffed with omega-3's. These fatty acids are thought to slow memory loss as you age and boost heart health by regulating heart rhythms and keeping arteries and veins supple and free of blockages. While saturated fats lead to obesity, the polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish appear to correct and prevent obesity, according to a study published in Clinical Science.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein. A three-ounce cooked serving contains 20 grams-making it ideal for building muscle and trimming fat. Besides helping stimulate your metabolism three to four times more than carbs or fat, protein is the absolute best food for helping fill you up, so you take in fewer calories and burn more. And that's what being a fit food is all about.

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A word from the author

Hey readers, it's been a while since I've directly spoken here. Ramadhan was a slow and quiet month yet there were still many that still came to the gym in preparation for the hugely anticipated Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

In the excitement of the Hari Raya, we should all still remember those that are less fortunate. Although some may moan or groan about not having the best of clothing or not enough cash to spend for Raya, we cannot neglect the thought of others that might not be fortunate enough to even have new clothes for the festival.

His Majesty the Sultan did a very wise move to not have the usual open house or Istana terbuka this year. With the risk of the H1N1 virus spreading, it was vital that prevention was made ahead of cure.

We are coming to the last quarter of the year, school holidays are coming and with the H1N1 virus still lurking behind the shadows and with the haze coming and going, we must not let our guard down. we must maintain and if able, increase our fitness and strengthen anti-body. We at Tru Fitness are always welcoming anyone who wants to keep fit and healthy. We offer numerous options for new members. It's just up to the customer to choose the right one for them.

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Author

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI 2009

Hello Friends! We at Tru Fitness Gym would like to wish all muslims and non-muslim celebrants

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
Maaf Zahir Batin

Forgive us for any wrongdoings and short comings throughout our existence.

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Cardio Before Weights?

Q: Should I do my cardio before I lift weights, or after?

A: If you're using the same muscles for weight training and cardio (say, a day of lower-body lifting and jogging), weight training should come first.

Weights preserve muscle when you're dieting; cardio does not. But if you're training, say, your arms and jogging, the order doesn't matter much. Start with whichever motivates you.

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Cardboard vs Plastic

Does it matter if you buy milk in a carton or in a jug?

Q: Does it matter whether I buy milk in plastic jugs or cardboard containers?

A: Absolutely. Because light destroys vitamin A and riboflavin, two key nutrients in milk, the opacity of the milk container is important.

Milk in clear plastic jugs or glass bottles sitting in a lighted dairy case can lose up to 70% of its vitamin A and 20% of its riboflavin after just three days, according to studies conducted at Penn State. Besides this possible nutrient loss, light imparts an "off" flavor. To get the most nutritious and best-tasting product, you should buy your milk in cartons.

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Flex Your Mental Muscle

FIVE TRICKS TO HELP YOUR BRAIN GET STRONGER

by Karen Asp

Most of us don't worry about our memory fading. But memory problems can arise early as your 20s, according to a new University of Virginia study.

After evaluating more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 60 for seven years, researchers found that by the age of 27, brain speed, puzzle-solving capabilities, and abstract reasoning started to decline in most people.

That doesn't mean you're doomed to not knowing your girl's name tomorrow. But it does indicate that your brain s one part of your body you need to keep fit. Here's how:

1. STAY ACTIVE

Physical fitness may increase the size of your hippocampus—the region of the brain connected to long-term recall. Anything that gets your blood flowing works, but jogging and swimming appear to provide the best benefits to the brain.

2. EAT SMART

What's good for your heart is good for your noggin, says Gary Small, M.D., author of iBrain. He advises loading your diet with antioxidant-rich foods (such as brightly colored fruits and vegetables), plus omega-3 fatty acids from fish and olive oil.

3. ORGANIZE AND VISUALIZE

Teach yourself mental cues. If you need to remember several items, try arranging them into smaller units. Take your Social Security number. You probably know it by heart because it's already arranged into groups of three, two, and four numbers.

4. DON'T OVERDO IT

Although technology can leave you scattered and mentally drained, it can also free your brain up from things that I don't need to be committed to memory, like phone numbers and birthdays (unless it's your wife's and kids' days; remember those!).

5. PLAY AND RELAX

Contrary to what your mom says, video games won't rot your brain. Some—like the puzzle-filled Brain Age 2 for Nintendo DS—may even help to strengthen and train it. Kicking back and relaxing also reduces stress levels, which can boost brainpower.

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