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DAVIS, CA - A veteran UC Davis nutritionist who admits to being skeptical about weight loss claims from the makers of dietary supplements is convinced at least one of those supplements actually works.
"People either got the placebo or the active ingredient and (those who took the active ingrediant) lost weight," said Professor Judith Stern, who evaluated clinical research involving 95 overweight and obese people in India.
The active ingredient is a mixture of an herb called sphaeranthus indicus and a fruit called garcinia mangostana.
The test group was given a 400 mg capsule of the supplement twice a day for eight weeks and the control group was given a placebo. Both groups were limited to 2,000 calories per day and each exercised for a half hour five days a week.
On average, the test group lost 11 lbs 7 oz over the course of the study, while the control group lost just 3 lbs 5 oz.
The test group also lost, on average, 4.75 inches around the waist compared to 2.5 inches for the control group.
"The bad fat is in the waist," Stern said.
The research was funded by InterHealth Nutraceuticals of Benicia, which markets the mixture under the brand name Meratrim.
The company also sells the mixture to resellers, who relabel the product as NV Clinical, Life Extension's Anti-Adipocyte Formula and Advanced Anti-Adipocyte Formula and Zycor.
Stern said she did not receive any compensation from the company for her analysis of the Indian research.
By George Warren, GWarren@news10.net
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The Dutch fitness specialist Raymond Verheijen has criticised the training methods of David Moyes, who claimed to have "overtrained" Robin van Persie "to build up his fitness". Though Moyes may simply have meant that Van Persie had been worked hard in Manchester United training sessions, Verheijen, who has been employed with Wales, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City, was unhappy.
Through his Twitter account, he observed that Van Persie had been withdrawn with muscle tightness in his thigh during United's friendly in Japan, inferring it to be a consequence of the fitness work he had done in the preceding days.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys," he wrote. "All over the world in preseason you see the pattern overtraining-fatigue-injuries'. Always avoid accumulation of fatigue in pre-season."
And Verheijen was dubious as to football's ability to align with his recommendations. "As long as most dinosaurs are still in denial and ignore how things develop in other countries, nothing will ever change," he said. "Obviously, players like RVP should learn to protect themselves better against 'overtraining'."
However, Van Persie is expected to be fit for United's game against Cerezo Osaka. "It was just a precaution," explained Moyes in his pre-match press conference on Thursday. "I expect he will play tomorrow."
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By Ian Ladyman
PUBLISHED: 03:52 EST, 25 July 2013 | UPDATED: 03:55 EST, 25 July 2013
Robin van Persie has made a full recovery from the thigh strain suffered in Manchester United's 3-2 friendly defeat by Yokohama F-Marinos.
The free-scoring striker has become United's key player since signing from Arsenal last summer and a lengthy injury risked disrupting new manager David Moyes' start to the job.
More to follow...
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By James Andrew
PUBLISHED: 02:30 EST, 25 July 2013 | UPDATED: 02:43 EST, 25 July 2013
David Moyes has been called a dinosaur and his coaching methods have been labelled as prehistoric and the reason behind Robin van Persie's injury concerns.
A leading Dutch fitness specialist has called into question Moyes' training regime and believes Van Persie being taken off at half-time during United's friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh was down to the new United boss.
Moyes said taking the striker off was precautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine.
But Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken, hit out at the Scot.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had 'overtrained' Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: 'In Sydney Moyes said: 'We've overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness'. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
'The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.
'All over the world in pre-season you see the pattern 'overtraining-fatigue-injuries'. Always avoid accumulation of fatigue in pre-season.
'But as long as most dinosaurs are still in denial & ignore how things develop in other countries, nothing will ever change in Jurassic Park. Obviously, players like RVP should learn to protect themselves better against 'overtraining' & 'punishing training'.'
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England fast bowler James Anderson said Tuesday the team were optimistic Kevin Pietersen would be fit for next week's third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Pietersen, arguably England's most talented batsman, was off the field when the side completed a 347-run win over Australia in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
The South Africa-born shotmaker tweeted Monday he was "stuck on a sofa tightly fastened to an ice machine" in a bid to be ready to play at Manchester's Old Trafford where the third Test starts on August 1.
And Anderson told Sky Sports News: "As far as I know it was a strain so we'll keep our fingers crossed that he'll be fine for the Old Trafford Test.
"For him more than most, the next 10 days will be crucial, a lot of rehab and trying to get himself fit for next week -- which we're all hoping he will be."
There were no such worries for Pietersen's fellow England batsman Joe Root, who made a commanding 180 in the second innings at Lord's.
"He's been amazing," said Anderson of the 22-year-old Yorkshireman.
"There's a lot of pressure on this series and for someone so young to take it in his stride, it's a great credit to him -- he seems to thrive off it, almost.
"The way he has dealt with it will stand him in good stead for the future and I'm sure he's got a big future ahead of him."
The next Test takes place at Anderson's Lancashire home ground and he expects the pitch there to be similar to those in the first two Tests, aiding reverse swing and providing plenty of turn for off-spinner Graeme Swann, who took nine wickets at Lord's.
"I can't imagine it'll be too different from what we've had in the first two games, so Swanny should be involved at some point," said Anderson.
"Reverse swing is very common at Old Trafford and it's very dry, with the weather we've been having, so I imagine that's the same at the moment.
"Obviously I'm delighted to be playing at my home ground, very excited about it," Anderson added.
"I've never played an Ashes Test there, I've not played a Test there for maybe three or four years. All my friends and family will be there watching so I can't wait."
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Not many workouts can help you defy gravity, but a new trend is really turning fitness upside down. You've seen aerialists perform in productions like Cirque du Soleil. One local woman wants to teach those skills to you and me.
Yoga at sunrise is nothing new, but in Fresno's Tower District they're pursuing "Namaste" in knots. Amy Querin of Fresno Dance Collective, or NOCO, works with aerial fabrics as a performer. She incorporates dance and daring acrobatics into her routines, all while suspended in the air.
"It's fun and interesting and dangerous and exciting," said Amy. "I've always been hungry to fly and climb. It takes a lot of upper body strength, a lot of special calculated information about knots, and a lot of risk tolerance to drop out."
For the more risk averse, you can stay closer to the ground with aerial yoga and aerial hammock classes.
The classes at the California Arts Academy blend traditional yoga with aerial arts. All fitness levels are welcome, even a total novice like me. Amy showed me how to invert upside down using the fabric. First-timers are often intimidated.
Amy said, "The first challenge for beginners is just coming to class because it's scary. Everyone asks me if they're gonna fall." She promises no one's ever taken a tumble, though you will get tangled.
Nadine Dubina -- a fitness trainer -- signed up six weeks ago and got hooked. She's now working her way *up* to performance level: "It's keeping my interest, it's keeping me strong, both in my body and my mind because you have to use both at the same time."
Blake Richesin, the only guy in the class, says it beats the gym, with the endless variety of moves: "Very challenging, yeah. And you can make this harder, make it easier on yourself."
The aerial summer session is booked but Amy teaches all year long, including a class for kids, ages 8 to 12. The next session of classes starts after August 12th.
You can also catch NOCO's aerial performances at Fulton 55, Warnor's Theatre, and Full Circle. The dance group also says they're hiring performers.
For more information, go to their Facebook page or e-mail Amy Querin amy@nocodance.org
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The cover of the July 30 £1 Royal Baby special boasted it had an exclusive with the Duchess' trainer who spoke about how 'her stomach will shrink straight back'
OK! magazine has apologised after the front cover of its latest edition sparked outrage with a feature on Kate Middleton's post-baby "weight loss" regime.
The cover of the July 30 £1 Royal Baby special boasted it had an exclusive with the Duchess' trainer who spoke about how 'her stomach will shrink straight back'.
The mag quickly sparked a furious backlash on Twitter and Facebook with readers branding it "pathetic rot" and vowing to boycott the Richard Desmond title.
Hours before the magazine hit the streets Kate had proudly presented her newborn son and future king to the world.
Wearing a blue polka-dot custom made Jenny Packham dress, the Duchess was praised for showing off her post-baby bump for all to see.
This evening a Northern & Shell spokeswoman apologised for any distress that may have been caused and issued the following statement: "Kate is one of the great beauties of our age and OK! readers love her.
"Like the rest of the world, we were very moved by her radiance as she and William introduced the Prince of Cambridge to the world.
"We would not dream of being critical of her appearance.
"If that was misunderstood because of our cover it was not intended."
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It's understood that the edition was sent to the printers at the end of last week before the Duchess had even gone into labour.
The magazine's Facebook page was inundated with angry messages from readers.
Jo Sharpen tweeted: "Vile front page from @OK_Magazine - they should be ashamed. Why is our society so weight obsessed?".
TV presenter Katy Hill called on all mothers to "boycott" the magazine.
Another, Mrs Fong, said: "Let's be honest, all women should boycott it for being so oppressive."
Arlene O'Donnell posted: "Disgusted in you, how dare you start discussing baby weight, this country is creating little girls in the image of what our media peddle as beauty. I will fight tooth and nail to ensure my daughters don't conform to this nonsense. We need to raise happy, strong, confident woman who are at ease with themselves, who they are, what they choose to do."
Belinda Norrington warned the magazine: "Major misjudgement making your front cover about Duchess of Cambridge's alleged weight loss regime so ridiculously close to the birth - will have seriously offended a lot of people who feel it is a totally inappropriate issue 48 hrs after giving birth."
Clare Murray wrote: "Why be so cruel and out of touch with how a normal woman looks after she gives birth! I found it refreshing that she didn't hide the fact that she still had her baby bump. She looked radiant and beautiful, and we shouldn't be putting undue pressure on any woman after she has given birth to bounce back into shape!!! We all need time!! It takes 9months to make a baby after all....."
Andrea Ellison said: "Your latest cover is disgraceful, I will not be buying your magazine ever again and will be asking my friends to support me on this too ..shame on you !
Cat Steele added: "Already speculating on Kate's post baby body 24 hours after she has had her baby? Disgusting, I will never touch one of your magazines. Leave Kate and William alone."
Angry Emma Chester posted: "It's a shame your new issue is focusing on losing weight after birth. Leave new mums be!"
Kim Stewart posted: "Disgusted to see you commenting on Kate's post baby body, OK should be ashamed! Let the new mother enjoy her time with her baby and leave her alone!"
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Michael Black has helped several Donegal footballers reach peak fitness
A FITNESS guru, who helped train Donegal's All-Ireland-winning football stars, foiled a suspected thief after valuables had been stolen from an office.
Michael Black has helped such stars as Michael Murphy and Colm McFadden. The quick-thinking fitness trainer, who runs Optimal Fitness in Letterkenny, was completing a children's fun camp on Tuesday afternoon when business neighbour and friend Tommy Gallagher reported keys missing from his premises.
A suspect in a black hoodie had also been seen lurking around other parts of the building.
"He was standing at the top of the road and someone called gardai but then he took off," said Mr Black, who has won many road races around the country in the past few years.
"He went into the back of houses and over fences and I just kept going. I have to admit that he lost me at one stage in the Medisize business premises, then suddenly he reappeared and I could see him throwing things out of his pockets.
"I ran after him and managed to get him this time and I marched back up the road to where gardai had arrived."
Mr Black said gardai then took the suspect around the route of his getaway and recovered a number of items, including cash.
Gardai say that a man is expected to appear before a future sitting of the courts in relation to the incident.
Irish Independent
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Family gets €110,000 after mum killed by sedatives overdoseTHE family of a woman who died in hospital after she was allegedly prescribed inappropriate doses of sedatives have settled their High Court action for damages for €110,000.
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