Monthly Archives: June 2011

4th of July Potluck Peril Prevented by Purposeful Play

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Editors Note: We had so much fun with this last summer, we had to repost for those of you who missed it! Happy 4th!

I love the 4th of July. Nothing says summer like parades, fireworks and neighborhood cookouts. Though I’m fully aware of the calories in/calories out equation, this is one tough holiday when it comes to intake. I’m always tempted to go a little overboard. (What to do when there are 3 different kinds of potato salad, 5 plates of brownies, pitchers of margaritas and that fluffy jello salad with the little marshmallows in it at the potluck table?) What helps me out on the 4th of July is that there is all kinds of calorie-burning fun to be had. So, how about taking that Koko bod outside and playing a little?

Just for fun, here’s a couple of 4th of July inspired calorie equations to inspire some play time:

If: you take a leisurely swim with the kids for an hour (400 calories spent)

Then: don’t feel so bad about eating a 1/4 lb cheeseburger with veggie toppings and condiments (350 calories consumed)

 

If: you go boogie boarding with your granddaughter for 30 minutes (100 calories spent)

Then: don’t feel so bad about drinking an 8oz glass of sweet tea (100 calories consumed)

 

If: You clean the house for 2 hours before company arrives (400 calories spent- though not technically fun it counts for some serious calorie burning!)

Then: don’t feel so bad about eating one cup of homemade potato salad (358 calories consumed)

 

If: you play badminton against your neighbors for an hour (300 calories spent)

Then: don’t feel so bad about eating 2 small brownies (224 calories consumed)

 

If: you play in a neighborhood softball game for an hour (300 calories spent)

Then: don’t feel so bad about eating 1 cup of strawberry ice cream (200 calories consumed)

 

If: you ride your bike with your nephew for a half hour and work up a light sweat (200 calories spent)

Then: don’t feel so bad about having a 12oz beer (150 calories consumed)

 

Summer is about fun, and your fit Koko body lets you to have more of it. Get out there and play. It will help mitigate the flabby consequences of the cookout table- just keep the old calories in/calories out equation in mind.

Have a happy, healthy 4th my friends!

Mary Obana
President and Co-Founder
Koko FitClub

 

National Men’s Health Week Spotlight on Koko HealthTracks

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It’s National Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day is imminent. It is a great time to spotlight the Koko FitClub HealthTrack I created just for the men of Koko Nation. Men’s Health is a year-long Smartraining program I designed to help men rebound from gender-specific health issues such as prostate cancer. It improves muscle size, strength and performance while slowing the functional decline often associated with men’s health challenges.

The Men’s HealthTrack is one of a full suite of Koko HealthTracks, prescriptive Smartraining programs targeting specific health challenges. Other programs include Breast Cancer Recovery, Arthritis, Diabetes, and Back Relief. Talk to your local Koko team for more information about getting set up on any of the HealthTracks I’ve mentioned here.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Strength training can be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions…” I built HealthTracks with just this purpose in mind. Each safe, progressive Smartraining program is individualized to the patient’s specific needs, goals and limitations, thus removing the confusion and anxiety that accompanies taking this important step to reclaiming one’s well-being.

Empowering people to feel better every day is the goal that motivates us in everything we do here at Koko FitClub. Koko HealthTracks, and Men’s Health,  fit that goal perfectly. And wouldn’t that also be a great gift to give to dear old dad this weekend?

To Your Good Health,

Michael Wood, CSCS
Chief Fitness Officer
Koko FitClub

Koko Smartraining Helps You Avoid Prevention’s “3 Fitness Mistakes”

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The Koko Smartraining System will get you fit – even if in your pre-Koko Nut days you failed to be successful with exercise. It works for the simple reason that Smartaining effortlessly steers you clear of  the obstacles and simple mistakes that undermine even the best workout intentions. I read and article recently,  from the editors of Prevention, about a few of the exercise pitfalls that created the inspiration for Koko’s super-effective technology:  3 Workout Mistakes That Slow Metabolism Enjoy it – knowing that with Koko, you never have to worry about making these mistakes ever again!

Mary Obana
President & Co-Founder
Koko FitClub