Most of us whether we admit it or not are reactive beings.  Instead of planning we proclaim spontaneity; instead of responsibility we point blame; instead of being graceful, we scramble to stay afloat.  Reactive individuals may dream of initiative but they never carry it out.  Random events toss you to and fro and often catch you by surprise.  Many of my clients come to me requesting miracles and perceive they will either return to a past state or eliminate a current one.  Unfortunately for most individuals a bulk of the harm has already been done.  Reactivity is a learned response and typically leads to heart ache and unwanted outcomes that weekly visits to the fitness center will not solve.

Why are we this way?  I believe that the easy way is always just that “the easy way”.  Becoming proactive takes work and time management.  Between work, family and social events very few of us take time to put together a daily, monthly or yearly plan.  If you think about it proactive and reactive are pretty much the same thing.  Both involve actions just at different times.  The proactive individual thinks ahead, plans, looking at different scenarios.  The reactive person acts only after an event takes place or sees no value in planning.

Who is to blame?  I don’t think there is one answer to this question.  No where in our education system do we learn how to better use our time.  Most of our parents never learned so where do we get this skill?  The first step to being proactive is learning to be proactive.  Just take a moment and think about the question.  It’s time to start planning your plan.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_114152.html

Our View:

As we update our programs to include age specific exercise and nutrition guidance, we thought this was a good article describing the need for older adults to increase their exercise volume to maintain strength.  The study looked at a very simple series of exercises however it is important to note that older adults lose strength faster than their younger counterparts.  Because of this it is important for older adults to establish very consistent exercise patterns to help decrease the overall loss of strength.   For questions about age appropriate exercise programs please contact us.  We offer a wide variety of services including exercise program design and in-home personal training.

Team Eleet’s Brad Perry, Dustin Perry, Jim Citek and Shannon Snigg had a great event at the 2011 Bridgeland Triathlon in Cypress.  Congratulations for a job well done!

Brad Perry (30-34)
23 out of 134
1:17:42.4

Dustin Perry (Clydesdale)
15 out of 47
1:31:10.7

Jim Citek (55-59) Top 10 finish!
8 out of 28
1:30:36.1

Shannon Snigg (30-34)
14 out of 71
1:24:09.9

http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/Bridgeland11.HTM

Reduce Omega-6

Problems associated with an excess of polyunsaturates are exacerbated by the fact that most polyunsaturates in commercial vegetable oils are in the form of double unsaturated omega-6 linoleic acid, with very little of vital triple unsaturated omega-3 linolenic acid. Recent research has revealed that too much omega-6 in the diet creates an imbalance that can interfere with production of important prostaglandins. This disruption can result in increased tendency to form blood clots, inflammation, high blood pressure, irritation of the digestive tract, depressed immune function, sterility, cell proliferation, cancer and weight gain.

Increase Omega-3

A number of researchers have argued that along with a surfeit of omega-6 fatty acids the American diet is deficient in the more unsaturated omega-3 linolenic acid. This fatty acid is necessary for cell oxidation, for metabolizing important sulphur-containing amino acids and for maintaining proper balance in prostaglandin production. Deficiencies have been associated with asthma, heart disease and learning deficiencies. Most commercial vegetable oils contain very little omega-3 linolenic acid and large amounts of the omega-6 linoleic acid. In addition, modern agricultural and industrial practices have reduced the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in commercially available vegetables, eggs, fish and meat. For example, organic eggs from hens allowed to feed on insects and green plants can contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the beneficial ratio of approximately one-to-one; but commercial supermarket eggs can contain as much as nineteen times more omega-6 than omega-3!

To help improve your Omega-3 intake purchase our Shopping guide here.

Team Eleet’s Tina Thibodeaux finished 1st in her age group in the 2011 Small Texan Triathlon. Congratulations for a job well done!

Tina Thibodeaux (35-39)
1 out of 5
2:59:53.0

http://www.brittonbikes.com/hcsa-events/small-texan-tri/results/11-results/2011-age-group.htm

Team Eleet’s Mariah Lewis finished 1st in her age group in the 2011 Crossroads Triathlon. Congratulations for a job well done!

Mariah Lewis (30-34)
1 out of 15
45:40.0

http://www.cameronymca.org/2011%20Crossroads%20Triathlon%20Results.pdf

Team Eleet’s Mariah Lewis finished 2nd in her age group in the 2011 Midwest Mayhem. Congratulations for a job well done!

Mariah Lewis (30-34)
2 out of 13
1:20:52

http://www.theracershub.com/results_view.php?id=1352&result_type=db&PHPSESSID=d056e8662fb92e0e650d3719eb82ffa0&f[5]=F3034

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Testimonials

Eleet Fitness has partnered with John West Therapy Services to provide a comprehensive wellness program at the OakBend Medical Center and the Foundation Surgical Hospital.  Eleet Fitness will provide cutting-edge exercise and nutritional programs to those in the communities of Richmond, Rosenberg and Bellaire all the while offering those patients released from physical therapy a safe and effective place to continue their exercise program.  You too can get access to The Eleet Program™, a unique interval training program that delivers 10 phases of high level fitness, psychological and nutritional information maximizing the progress of each individual.  Whether you are interested in our result-driven programs or are looking for fitness consulting we can help.  Click here to learn more about what we offer.

ABOUT JOHN WEST THERAPY SERVICES (check them out on facebook)

John West Therapy Services is the first independent physical therapy facility that was established and incorporated in Houston in 1964. Owned and operated under the direction of Mr. John D. West for over 40 years, the company and its founder are well recognized in the medical community for providing excellent health care to generations of families in the Houston area.

Despite their growth, JWTS has continued to deliver high quality health care services. Their goal is to touch lives in a positive way with therapy to give the safest and most expedient results.

In order to respect the rights of patients and promote sound professional judgment, the JWTS physical therapists and physical therapy assistants abide by the American Physical Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and The Guide for Professional Conduct.

Brad and I volunteered this past Friday at the 2011 Area 13 AAU Junior Olympic Track and Field National Qualifier held at Atascocita High School.  We were able to educate many young athletes on how to properly warm up and deal with minor aches and pains.  With over a thousand young athletes in attendance and over a thousand parents and spectators, we were impressed by the vast interest in track and field.  Athletes between the ages of 5-20 came to participate in the various track and field events with the overall goal of qualifying for the Junior Olympics held July 29-Aug. 6 in New Orleans.

We also learned that Houston will be the host city for the 2012 AAU Junior Olympics.  We are very excited about the opportunity to continue helping these young athletes properly prepare for the sport of track and field.