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Fitness Tips For 9/9/2004
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The Low-Down on Stretch Mark Cream and Treatments: Do They
Really Work?
Your doctor, your friends, your mom, even movie characters all say
the same thing: "Accept your stretch marks -- they are signs of life."
Well, that's a nice philosophy. But if you would rather live without
them, you need information about the wide range of stretch mark
creams and treatments out there and which ones really work.
First of all, you should know that nothing is g uaranteed to completely
get rid of stretch marks. But there are ways to reduce their
appearance, some better than others. Let's look at the pros and
cons of each:
1. Laser surgery. Once the great hope for stretch mark removal,
laser surgery results are mixed and inconclusive. In fact,
according to Jerome Klein, a New York City plastic surgeon,
laser surgery can in some cases cause more scarring or
pigment changes. Plus, it's expensive and must be performed
by a doctor.
2. Surgical Skin Resection. This involves surgically cutting
out the stretch marks. Some MDs say it's the only treatment
capable of actually removing the marks, but it's a costly and
lengthy procedure. And, like any other surgery, there is
discomfort and risk. It is not recommended for all patients
and is not covered by health insurance.
3. Microdermabrasion uses fine crystals to abrade the skin
surface and stimulate collagen production. It has been
somewhat successful in reducing the appearance of stretch
marks but it requires numerous treatments, must be done
by a qualified doctor, and is expensive.
4. Stretch Mark Creams. Many products fall into this
category, some the modern equivalent of snake oil, some
apable of producing fast and noticeable improvements:
a. Tretinoin, sold as Retin-A, can help reduce new, dark
stretch marks but won't work on older, faded ones. And it
shouldn't be used if b reastfeeding, which rules it out for
many new mothers.
b. Cocoa butter and other over-the-counter skin creams will
make your skin soft but can't reach deeply enough below
the surface to repair stretch marks.
c. Stretch mark creams come in many different formulations.
The most effective ones contain special ingredients such
as elastin, collagen, emu oil and liposomes, which can
penetrate the skin's layers and stimulate new cell growth
to repair the damaged skin. Some of these creams work on
both old and new stretch marks, with results visible from a
few weeks to a few months after beginning treatment. They
are safer and easier to use and far less expensive than
most other stretch mark treatment options. The challenge
is finding the right cream!
Stretch Mark Removal Creams: What makes them effective?
Stretch mark removal creams are only as effective as the
ingredients they contain combined with the delivery
methods they utilize to carry the actives deep into the skin.
By law, most products (including stretch mark removal
creams) must list their ingredients in order from the most
ingredient being first to the least ingredient being last.
Most creams on the market contain water as the first
ingredient. Some also have a lot of additives and fillers
listed before the actual key or effective "active" ingredients.
The further down the list the key ingredients are listed, the
less of each of these ingredients the cream actually
contains.
So basically, if a cream is going to help get rid of stretch
marks, it must contain high amounts of the essential key
ingredients that are crucial for skin repair. Some key vital
ingredients in a stretch mark cream include collagen and
elastin, but the ingredients alone won't help much. They
must be delivered 'deeply' into the skin where they can
go to work.
A good treatment for stretch marks must also have an
effective delivery system such as emu oil or liposomes
(or both if possible). These 'carrier' ingredients help to
deliver the key ingredients down to the damaged area
where they can help get rid of stretch marks.
We have three layers of skin: the epidermis (or outer layer),
the dermis (or middle layer) and the subcutaneous stratum
(or deepest layer). Stretch marks are also known as stria
atrophica and striae distensae. They occur in the dermis
which is the elastic, resilient middle layer. This middle
layer allows the skin to retain its shape.
When the dermis is constantly stretched, the skin becomes
less elastic and the connective fibers break down leaving
behind tiny tears in the skin known as stretch marks.
75 to 90 percent of all pregnant women develop stretch marks
during pregnancy, but they aren't the only ones susceptible.
Young adults who experience growth spurts and bodybuilders
who practice strenuous and repetitive exercise are likely to
get stretch marks.
One thing is certain. Knowing where to turn to for help with
stretch marks is not easy. Who do you turn to? How do you
know which cream to try or which company to trust?
Here are some simple guidelines to go by when looking for
a stretch mark cream online.
a.. Does the product have good ingredients? Also, does the
product contain "high" amounts of these ingredients? (some
creams only have enough of an ingredient to 'legally' be
able to say that their cream contains the ingredient)
b.. Does the product have a good "delivery" system such
as emu oil, liposomes or some other type of 'carrier'?
c.. Does the company have a professional website with
access to their contact information? (be leery of websites
that do not provide their contact information)
d.. Does the company have user testimonials about
the cream?
e.. Most importantly, what kind of g uarantee does the
company offer for the cream? (be leery of companies
that offer you the "moon" - - - especially if they do not
have a "strong" g uarantee)
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MY FOUR DAY SPLIT ROUTINE
by Barry Frisby
I have been lifting regularly for about 10 years and consider
myself an avid lifter. I recently was found a really good
workout. It is a good routine and appears fundamentally
sound routine. My partner and I both have made a lot of
gains in the weight we can move, and body size on this
routine. The program looks something like this:
The original routine called for a Monday-Tuesday,
Thursday-Friday split, but because of work and a personal
life we had to adapt the routine to the
following days.
Sunday - Upper body day
Flat bench - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Incline bench - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Close grip bench - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Lat. pull downs - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
dumbbell rows - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
straight bar curls - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Heel High set ups 5 sets of 30 (to perform this exercise
put your feet up on a bench with your butt on the ground,
have someone sit on you feet and perform a full sit up).
Tuesday - Lower body day
Dead lift - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Squat - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Leg Press - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Leg extension - 80% 5 sets of 10 reps
Heel High set ups 5 sets of 30 (to perform this exercise
put your feet up on a bench, have someone sit on you
feet and perform a full sit up).
Thursday - Upper body
Lat. pull downs -Heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell rows - Heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Flat bench - 80% of other days weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Incline bench - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Close grip bench - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
straight bar curls - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Heel High set ups 5 sets of 30 (to perform this exercise
put your feet up on a bench, have someone sit on you feet
and perform a full sit up).
Friday - Lower body
Squat - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Dead lift - 80% of other day's weight 5 sets of 10 reps
Leg Press - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps
Leg extension - heavy 5 sets of 10 reps Heel High set ups 5
sets of 30 (to perform this exercise put your feet up on a bench,
have someone sit on you feet and perform a full sit up).
You follow this same routine for 4 weeks. Then for the next 4
weeks you keep the exact same exercises in the same order
but change the reps for to 5 instead of 10. So the next 4
weeks are 5 sets of 5 reps.
The final 3 weeks of this program is the power lifting phase.
During these 3 weeks you keep the exact same exercise
in the same order but do 5 sets of 3 reps. Then you take
a week off for the 4th week and start fresh with 5 sets of 10.
A quick overview of this program is:
4 weeks of 5 sets of 10 reps
4 weeks of 5 sets of 5 reps
3 weeks of 5 sets of 3 reps
1 week off
Start cycle over again.
It is really important to write down your lifts so you will know
what weight to start with once you start a new cycle.
This is a good routine and I gained about 20-lbs. of
bodyweight in about six months. My partner went from dead
lifting 135 lbs. to almost 400 lbs. for 3 reps by the final cycle.
Both of us were pushing around 430 lbs. on the squat
(parallel) for 3 reps by the final cycle.
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MYTH: Stretch before exercising to avoid injury.
BUSTED: Your muscles do NOT stretch before they're warmed
up so trying to will only waste your time and actually increase
your risk for injury. To stretch effectively, follow these steps:
1. Warm up for 5-10 minutes (treadmill, jump rope, etc.) before
working out or stretching.
2. Hold your stretch for a minimum of 60 seconds for each
muscle. (No...30 seconds is NOT enough!)
3. Stretch your muscles during your workout rest periods to
increase blood flow and speed recovery.
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