LSCV 1st Group Run/Walk Gathering

From the desk of Marty Linclau-Miller …

Well… whether you’re joined the Longevity Studios Cardiovascular (LSCV) Group or not, you may be looking to do something active this Saturday (March 20, 2010). You may just want to celebrate the “no more blizzards” weather with some outdoor fun! But how on Earth could you do this?

I’ll tell you how, let’s get moving on the right “path” … or maybe trail would be a better way to say this … the Indian Head/White Plains Rail Trail!!! I would like to invite you to the first of many LSCV group run/walks. These are very informal and we look to get as much laughter out of you as sweat. The goal is to get the group together to share training tips, work together to improve our stamina, and meet others who share our goals. Any and all are welcome. Heck… you can even bring a friend or family member, if you like.

If you are looking to improve your running/walking performance, you have a task before coming. Your task before you arrive is to gather some data, so we can calculate your pace. Here is how:

• Time a run outside or on the treadmill. Remember it or write it down!
• Log your distance. The treadmill will tell you at the end of your run. If you run outdoors, go to www.mapmyrun.com and, well… map your run! Remember your distance!
• Bring both numbers with you and I will show you how to calculate your mile pace. With everyone’s pace, we will choose running groups and get rolling. We will go for 50 minutes, 25 out and 25 back.

We will meet on Saturday 3/20 at the “White Plains” end of the Indian Head/White Plains Rail Trail at 1:00 PM. Here is how to get there:

White Plains – From Rt. 301 South, make right turn onto Theodore Green Boulevard. Approximately ¼ miles, trail parking is on right side of road. Weekend (only) overflow parking is available at the Charles County Health Department’s parking lot (at intersections of Rt. 301 and Theo. Green Blvd.).

I’ll see you Saturday!

Longevity Studios Cardiovascular (LSCV) Group

We have many clients that are always looking for groups to walk, run, swim and bike within the community. We also had clients that were very serious about increasing their performance in cardiovascular endurance events. Marty Linclau-Miller and I were discussing it when we decided to stop talking and start doing something about it. Marty has organized a group to respond to the need.

Marty has a passion for starting this group because he has been involved with competitive endurance sports for his entire life. He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology (Sports Medicine). His focus is on functional training and he has an intrinsic motivation to live a healthy lifestyle. Passion for getting the most out of life is what has made him who he is and helps his clients realize their full potential. He knows most of us are not training for sports, we’re training for life. He wants his clients to feel healthy and confident in their abilities. With three years of training and management experience, he is comfortable in helping people of all fitness levels.

Longevity Studios is proud to announce the creation of Longevity Studios Cardiovascular Group (LSCV). LSCV will be a group focused on fostering health and performance while increasing cardiovascular capacity. You do not need to be a current client to enjoy the benefits. Our goal is to create a community with shared desire to train properly and have a lot of fun along the way! Whether you are interested in staying fit or winning your next event, if it involves cardio, this is your group. LSCV will provide tips, group runs & rides, event preparation, and seminars. To become a member, simply go to the Contact Longevity Studios webpage and under comments type “I want to be a LSCV member”. You will begin receiving LSCV information. We will be participating in many of the running events in the local southern Maryland area.

The group will be competing in its first event coming in April, the St. Charles Half Marathon. The St. Charles Half Marathon will also include a 5K and a Rail Trail Fun Run. The event will take place on April 18th and you can register at: www.stcharleshalfmarathon.com.

We look forward to being your travel guide on the road to cardiovascular fitness!

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.