4th of July Fireworks in Southern Maryland

If you’re looking for fireworks in Southern Maryland this Saturday, you have several choices.

Southern Maryland Online has a list of 4th of July activities and fireworks displays for Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles Counties.

2009 Civista 5K Run/Walk

It’s that time again! The annual 5K race in which we love participating is coming up. This year we will again have a team and have a station where we are doing the stretching before and after the race. For those of you interested in being a part of the Longevity Studios Team, please contact Mr. Marty Linclau-Miller. You can either email him at mlinclau@longevitystudios.com or call the studio at 301-934-8855.

I look forward to as many of you as you can getting out there are doing some morning activity with us!

Click here for race information. To see some pictures from the 2008 Civista 5k Run/Walk you can go to my Facebook page.

On The Job With Me

One of the Human Performance Consultations (thanks Ida!) for Longevity Studios recommended me for an “on the job” interview in the Maryland Independent Newspaper. The interview was published yesterday, Friday 20th, 2009. The article, Going beyond getting in shape, tells the story of my work at the studio. As a friend of mine said, any article that starts with the classic Star Trek line, “live long and prosper”, has to be good.

I also want to thank Grethchen Phillips for the interview and taking the time to come to the studio and really find out what I do. She very nicely conveys the essence of what I want people to know about Longevity Studios, our services, and who we are.

Via Viente 3.0

I’m excited to announce the Via Viente has undergone some improvements. They have been working on this for some time. The company is constantly striving to improve the product and make it safer and healthier.  It’s a good portion of why I endorse them.

ViaViente 3.0 is now manufactured using the Aseptic Sterilization process – a proprietary manufacturing process that kills bacteria, viruses, mold, spores, and yeast that causes fermentation while leaving the live enzymes, vitamins and minerals intact. Aseptic Sterilization ensures that the product is PURE and ALIVE WITH ENZYMES. Aseptic Sterilization is 2 steps ABOVE pharmaceutical grade production and is the safest and highest quality production method available.

Safest Containers Available!

Via’s new containers are made from the safest material in the world. Much of today’s glass is coming out of China and has been recycled. Initially this sounds good until you realize how many impurities such as lead and other heavy metals it can contain, which can leach into the product. This means glass is no longer the safest choice for food and beverage packaging.

Via’s new container is 100% recyclable and contains NO bisphenol A or phthalates and therefore NO chemical leaching! ViaViente 3.0 containers are Aseptically Sterilized internally and externally before any product is placed in them. The container is air tight and 100% sterile until the day you open it.

As a part of all these changes, Via 3.0 is now completely Preservative Free!!!  If you have questions or experiences regarding Via Viente, please post a comment.

Via Viente is available at Longevity Studios in La Plata, Maryland, or by calling 301.934.8855.

Spring Dell Center’s 15th Annual Auction

Last week I was attending a breakfast networking event hosted by CEOJunction and I met Donna Retzlaff, the Executive Director of the Spring Dell Center. I heard about the fantastic work they are doing and some of the events coming up in the very near future. I have always been a fan of the center’s work and the service they provide to our community. I have experienced some of the wonder they have created by integrating persons with disabilities back into the community …and life really.

With the economy the way it has been recently, many of the organizations that depend on charitable donations and efforts are not having the easiest of times obtaining them. People, myself included, are looking put those funds in our own pockets, in case we need it for a rainy day. I was reminded the other day by a very wise person about the abundance cycle. Giving and receiving are really just different sides of the the same coin. If you want to start the cycle flowing, it doesn’t matter where you start, you just have to start. It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said:

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no person can sincerely try to help another without helping themselves.

With this in mind, I want to encourage all of you to attend the Spring Dell Center’s 15th Annual Auction. It’s happening Friday, November 21st at the Waldorf Jaycee’s Hall. The doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner is at 5:45 pm. There is a live and silent auction that includes the following items: trips, sports memorabilia, 17 ft. Sunbird Boat (1992), dinner gift certificates, paintings, furniture, and antiques. You can RSVP by calling 301-932-1601.

In the service of others, we find our happiness! I hope to see you there.

A Success Story

I received a testimonial from one of my clients last week.  I thought I’d share it with you.  This is why I do what I do…

I have been going to Longevity Studios since November 2007 and it’s been a wonderful experience. I am so thankful for the support I received from Longevity Studios staff. During the past year, I have worked with many wonderful people.  I enjoyed my time working with each Personal Trainer as each provided me with unique training experiences which were specifically designed to meet my needs.

With the encouragement of my Human Performance Consultants and Personal Trainers, during the past year, I lost over 60 pounds, I ran my first 5K, my first 7 1/2 minute mile, and I reached a level of fitness that I never thought was possible. Their coaching has helped me adopt a whole new lifestyle which includes daily physical activity, healthy nutrition and increased self confidence. I still have a ways to go to reach all of my health and fitness goals, but I can honestly say that I am enjoying the process and I look forward to each training session.

I highly recommend Longevity Studios to anybody who wants to get in shape and feel great!

- Kathy Boone

Naturopathic Services Available Through Longevity Studios

When most clients come to personal trainers, the typical response to the question of why they’re there is that they want to “lose weight and tone up”. For years I heard those statements, then I would perform a fitness assessment and develop an exercise routine to get those results for a client. As my years of experience mounted, I noticed that even though clients were doing the exercise I had developed for them, some were not achieving their goals.

The next level I began to address was the lifestyle factors that stood in their way. Those factors range from poor nutrition to the development of stress management techniques. Yet there were still some that just didn’t achieve the desired results. As I learned more about the body and its functions, I came to realize that fat loss is not a high priority for a body that is out of physiological balance.

There are some major systems of the body that, when compromised, will absolutely block long-term fat loss. If you’re challenged at the hormonal, detoxification, metabolic, and immunological level, “all the kings horses and all the kings men” will not get you to your goal. A healthy body in balance loses weight.

The high-level certifications and specialized training I’ve obtained allow me to conduct certain types of physiological testing through hair, saliva, urine, and fecal methodologies. I’ve tested myself and others close to me and when certain protocols were implemented, in conjunction with the proper lifestyle modifications and correct exercise program, dramatic results occurred. The problem I always felt, however, is that while I had this knowledge and the ability to perform these tests, it was somewhat out of the scope of my practice.

Sometimes the solutions are right in front of you. Through this personal commitment to Life-Long Learning, I have a few certifications from the CHEK Institute. In my many interactions with them, I was introduced to Dr. Bryan Walsh. During the last update to my bio on the site, Dr. Walsh let me know he was now practicing naturopathic medicine out of Maryland.

So I am proud to announce that Longevity Studios is now offering servicesfrom Dr. Bryan Walsh and his practice.  Some of those services include a Wellness Starter Package and a Wellness Starter Package Plus Adrenal Stress Index.

These services will only enhance the services and results that Longevity Studios can deliver.

Physiological testing with Dr. Walsh and a Longevity Studios Level III assessment are the ultimate screening tools to identify the barriers that stand in your way of achieving your optimal health and full potential.

Even though I don’t “diagnosis and treat”, I have always said that once you have a diagnosis, treatment is just implementing the right protocol. These assessment services can be used by a personal trainer to develop just the right exercise routine for you, or by a Life Coach to eliminate detrimental habits from your lifestyle.

For more information or to schedule Physiological Testing or a Level III assessment, please call Longevity Studios at 301.934.8855.

Via Viente Now Available at Longevity Studios

I have written before about my opinion on selecting and endorsing products. So when I find a product that I feel can help a person in their journey and falls within my product endorsement criteria, I feel I have to get the word out.

Via Viente is one of those products. When I was first approached by one of my colleagues, Paul Jensen Jr., to look at the product, I was skeptical…at the very best. I had been approached several times by people trying to sell me similar products, i.e. Mona Via, XanGo, and Gogi. All were presented to me as quick-fix, miracle products. Usually it felt like there was more money spent on marketing than on actually product development. As Paul started talking about Via Viente, there was a definite different feel. My objections with the other products were answered with Paul’s responses to my questions.

We both realize that while this is a great product, it can not replace all the necessary other steps you need to truly impact your health the most (i.e., good nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management, etc.). This product really helps to complete the overall package though.

Via Viente is a a natural whole food puree that is rich in anti-oxidants and assists in supporting your nutritional efforts. The formula consists of the following blend: Blueberry, Grape, Bilberry, Cranberry, Aloe Vera, Apple, Noni, Elderberry, Prune, Lycium fruit, and Pomegranate purees.

Here are the top 5 reasons I am personally endorsing this product and why I am currently using it.

1. It’s a whole food. – Many times these “optimal health” drinks are juices that have high amounts of sugars and no to very little enzymes levels. Enzyme count is essential for foods to be considered whole and unprocessed.
2. It has confirmed high levels of anti-oxidants. – Free-radical damage, from exposure to chemicals and stress, can lead to chronic disease. Anti-oxidants prevent free-radical damage from happening and will allow the body to repair itself to become healthier. Via Viente has the Brunswick Lab Certified Seal (for ORAC testing). This seal indicates that the product’s anti-oxidant claims have been certified by rigorous testing and the product has met standards.
3. Chelated mineral content. – Via Viente has a super concentrated chelated mineral complex. Many of the traditional farmed-raise vegetables and processed foods we consume are devoid of a solid mineral count. Chelated minerals can be essential for optimal health. To see more on this, read this information on Chelated Minerals.
4. Cold Pressed Processing. – It is cold processed (no heat to destroy good things) and doesn’t have pesticides, GMO’s, and the least amount of preservatives required.
5. The amount of research and time that has been spent in development. – This is not a product that has just popped up on the scene. The product started being developed 12 years ago and continues to strive to improve upon itself. While there are many products out there with their “magical health” claims all of a sudden, this one to me has the substance to back up it’s marketing.

So if you are concerned about your general level of health and vitality, but feel you need a “supplement” that will help push you to the next level, I recommend you further explore Via Viente.

Via Viente is now available at Longevity Studios in La Plata, Maryland.  You can also order a bottle by giving me a call at 301-934-8855.

7 Things You Eat That Are Making You Fat (Seminar)

I love training people. Taking a person through a tough workout and having them come out the other side, knowing that they rose to a new level that day, gets me jazzed. Designing a exercise program fuels my desire for the “solving the puzzle” analytical side. Over the years though, that passion has been slowly getting replaced. I still love working with clients one-on-one but I now get my adrenaline rush from moving people to a state of wellness from doing seminars and public speaking. I have been doing many of the seminars and workshops through our Corporate Wellness Program and random dates here and there. But no more selective audiences!

I am VERY excited to be announcing the start our seminars series. The series is a way we can get the word out about some serious topics that are impacting your health. Our first seminar is entitled, 7 Things You Eat That Are Making You Fat. This is about some of the substances you are putting in your mouth that are not as good for you as you might think. Click the link to find out more or to register for the seminar. This will be a fun and very informative hour guaranteed.

We have scheduled seminars through December. To find out about other events, you can go to our Longevity Studios Events Calendar. We are also working to get respected, and people I genuinely admire for their work, as guest lecturers as well. Stay tune for those announcements.

I hope to see you there.

First, we’ll tackle the seminar series…then we’ll save the WORLD!!!

Online Maryland Farmers Markets

Now you can buy food from Maryland farmer’s markets without leaving your house!

FoodTrader.org lets you order fruits, vegetables and meat from farmers throughout Maryland.  Items include free range chickens, bison and beef, eggs and more.

Check it out.  If you make a purchase from one of these farmers, let us know what you think!