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Try Spinning at Home

March 8, 2010

Spinning is one of the hottest workouts around. It’s great for building cardio and leg strength, and you can burn 400-600 calories in an hour-long class. But what if you don’t have a spin class near you? Well, how about spinning at home?

The bikes in a spin class are specially designed but you can easily use a regular bike at home. Just mount the back wheel on a bike trainer like this one and adjust the tension so that the wheel doesn’t move. Since the back wheel is now a couple of inches off the ground, you may find that you need to mount the front wheel on something to bring it up a little in height. You can use a special stacking block like this, or just use a heavy book or a couple of pieces of wood. It’s best if you can find something with a groove in it so that the front wheel won’t move if you lean on the handlebars.

If you need a little motivation (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?) try one of the cycling DVDs on the market. Spinervals makes a whole series of them, all designed for the home exerciser.

Don’t forget that if you’re sweating, you’re losing water. Make sure you have water with you while you’re spinning–you can easily drink a liter or so. Of course, we recommend that you add EBOOST both for energy and to replace the electrolytes lost through sweat. Because you ARE going to sweat! But that’s the whole point, right?

Posted In: Workouts — Tags: , , , , , , , — admin @ 8:20 pm

EBOOST Cocktails

February 26, 2010

EBOOST CocktailYou may have read this article from Thrillist about the new EBOOST margarita being served at Lure FishBar in New York. It contains all kinds of healthy juices like orange, clementine, nectarine and grapefruit, together with a shot of the new Acai-Pomegranate EBOOST. Plus premium tequila, which is only healthy in a sinus-clearing kind of way.

Anyway, that got us thinking about other possibilities for EBOOST cocktails. We came up with these two. What can you come up with?

Cranberry Surprise
Mix one packet of orange EBOOST with 6oz cranberry juice and 4oz soda water. Add lime.

EBOOST Palmer
Mix one packet Pink Lemonade with 8oz iced tea and 2oz soda water. Add lemon.

Posted In: Recipes — Tags: , , , , , , , , — admin @ 11:58 pm

The EBOOST Workout

February 19, 2010

Are you ready to kick your workout up a notch? Try the new EBOOST workout, and don’t forget to leave a comment telling us your best time.

Here’s how it works: Use a stopwatch to time yourself from beginning to end. Don’t stop the clock ever; the timer should run from the moment you start the run until the moment you finish the last push-up. Note your time in a journal so you can track your progress from week to week. And no cheating! We may not be able to tell, but your wardrobe certainly will.

Perform the following exercises in order:

  • Run one mile as fast as you possibly can.
  • Push-Up Countdown: 10 reps, rest ten seconds; 9 reps, rest nine seconds; 8 reps, rest eight seconds; and so on, all the way to 1.
  • Pull-Ups: Use a wide grip and do 25 proper pull-ups. Women can use the weight-assisted machine.
  • Bicep Curls into Shoulder Press: 25 lb dumbells (men) or 10lb (women). Perform the “up” section of the bicep curl,move into a shoulder press, then return to the bicep curl position and perform the “down” section. This constitutes one rep.Use a fluid motion, rotating one arm at a time. 25 reps per arm/side.
  • Plank:  Hold for one minute, rest for 5 seconds; repeat for 3 total reps.

And your time is? EBOOST co-founder John McDonald managed 25 min 35 seconds. His trainer Andy Spear at Equinox Soho beat that time by 10 minutes. How did you do?

Posted In: Health Tips, Workouts — Tags: , , , — admin @ 2:44 pm

EBOOST Athlete: Jonathon Prince

December 22, 2009

EBOOST Jonathon PrinceJonathon Prince always loved to run. As a sophomore at Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, NV, he broke the school mile record with a time of 5:35, a feat never before achieved by a sophomore. College life at Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA put a temporary stop to his running habit, but he resumed in 2003, getting up at 5:30am five days a week to pound the streets.

In August 2005 while running through his Studio City, CA neighborhood, Jonathon decided to try and do something to help the victims of the recent Hurricane Katrina. He organized the first Run 4 Relief, a cross-country run starting in Studio City and ending in Atlanta, GA. Despite his father’s warnings that the attempt was foolish and bound to fail, Jonathon persevered and in February 2006, he finished his run with four police cars and the Clark-Atlanta University track team escorting him to a homecoming celebration.

With the success of Run 4 Relief, Jonathon found his life’s purpose. In July 2006, he began Run 4 Relief II, running from Atlanta, GA to New York to promote awareness of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In total, Jonathon raised $125,000 for Katrina relief efforts.

Now, Jonathon’s at it again. This time, his Hope or Die! run started in California in October 2009 and will end in Washington, DC in March 2010. Instead of running straight across America, Jonathon plans to run from community to community, helping where help is needed and inspiring others to do likewise. Along the way, he’ll be raising money for six charities:

EBOOST is proud to provide Jonathon with the energy, hydration and recovery to help him on his run. If you want to do YOUR part to help Jonathon raise money, go to his website at www.hopeordie.org and click on “Contribute.” Tweet about it, tell your friends and post about it on facebook. Every little helps.

More Information

Read more about Jonathon on his blog, facebook page, twitter or youtube channel. Or read the articles written about him by CNN and Nike.

Drink Your Veggies

December 11, 2009

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We all know that EBOOST is chock full of essential vitamins and minerals. However, some people think that a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is all a body needs. Don’t get me wrong–we’re not knocking fruits and veggies. EBOOST fans are some of the healthiest folks around. But have you ever wondered exactly how many servings you’d need to eat in order to match the nutrition in a single serving of EBOOST? We did, so we asked Dr Sharon Richter to put together a comparison for some of the major EBOOST ingredients.

In case you don’t have the patience to read the fine print, here’s a summary. You can drink one glass of EBOOST, or you can eat 50g potatoes, 26 cups brussels sprouts, 7 cups bok choy, 3.8 cups papaya, 10 ears of corn, 67 cups celery, 4.2 cups of blackberries and 1.2 bananas. Unless you’re living in a zoo, we think the choice is clear. (Disclaimer: EBOOST not recommended for gorillas, elephants and other animals. Only party animals need apply.)

Vitamin C (1,000 mg)

  • 10 g guava, kiwi or broccoli
  • 12.5 g brussels sprouts
  • 17 g papaya or strawberries
  • 20 g oranges
  • 25 g melon
  • 34 g spinach
  • 50 g potatoes
  • 100 g grapes
  • 112 g carrots
  • 143 g peaches

Niacin (15 mg)

  • 4.5 avocados
  • 6 cups mushrooms
  • 7.5 large ears of corn
  • 7.5 cups butternut squash
  • 15 cups carrots
  • 15 cups boysenberries
  • 19 bananas
  • 26 cups brussels sprouts
  • 26 cups grapefruit
  • 92 spears asparagus

Vitamin B6 (2 mg)

  • 1.7 cups french beans
  • 3.7 medium potatoes
  • 3.9 avocados
  • 4.9 cups seaweed
  • 6 2/3 cups lima beans
  • 7 cups bok choy
  • 8.3 cups dates
  • 8.7 cups mango

Folic Acid (200 mcg)

  • 9 spears asparagus
  • 1.2 avocados
  • 1.3 cups lima beans
  • 2.5 cups guava
  • 3.8 cups papaya
  • 5.7 cups strawberries

Zinc (7.5 mg)

  • 3.3 cups seaweed
  • 4.2 cups lima beans
  • 6.64 cups french beans
  • 7.6 pomegranates
  • 10.3 large ears of corn
  • 14.4 cups dates
  • 14.7 cups brussels sprouts
  • 19.7 cups guava

Selenium (100 mcg)

  • 3 cups brussels sprouts
  • 109 spears asparagus
  • 22.7 cups dates
  • 47.6 cups french beans
  • 67 cups celery
  • 83.3 bananas
  • 200 cups mango

Copper (1 mg)

  • 2.6 cups guava
  • 3.3 cups dates
  • 4.2 cups blackberries
  • 5.3 cups grapes

Potassium (500 mg)

  • 0.51 avocados
  • 0.52 cups lima beans
  • 0.79 cups bok choy
  • 0.76 cups french beans
  • 1.2 bananas
  • 1.56 cups grapefruit
Posted In: Health Tips — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 11:32 pm

EBOOST Solves Your Gift Headaches

November 13, 2009

It’s that time again. The holidays are coming and you’re wracking your brain trying to think what to buy everyone. No matter how prepared you are, there are always one or two people on your list who are impossible to buy for. Either they have everything or they don’t like anything. Well, put down those gift certificates: EBOOST is the answer!

What do you get Jim, the hypochondriac who carries hand-sanitizer everywhere and won’t give hugs in case you’re contagious? EBOOST to build his immune system and help ward off those nasty germs. (And maybe a hug, just to watch him squirm.)

How about Sharon, the teenager who comes to stay but won’t get out of bed before noon? Take her a morning EBOOST and she’ll be up and buzzing in no time. (We can’t promise she’ll do any chores, though.)

And then there’s Brian, the brother who spends all day on the couch while you vacuum around him. Give him an EBOOST and a football and send him out to play with your kids. They’ll be exhausted long before he is and you might even get to sleep in the next morning.

In face, there are many people who can benefit from a BOOST now and then. We recommend EBOOST for:

  • Jetsetters
  • Fitness buffs
  • Bartenders
  • Moms
  • Lawyers
  • Sailors
  • Party animals
  • Bikers
  • Systems analysts
  • Students
  • Professional athletes
  • Nurses
  • Airplaine pilots
  • Drummers
  • Doctors
  • Supermodels
  • Pirates
  • Railroad tycoons
  • Graphic designers
  • Security guards

Win Free EBOOST!

Who would you like to give a BOOST to? Stop by our facebook page and post your answer on our wall, then click on the Promotions tab to enter our contest to win a free 24-pack box of EBOOST. Entries close at midnight on Sunday November 15, so don’t waste any time. You could be just a few clicks away from a BOOSTed Thanksgiving!

Posted In: Contests, Health Tips — admin @ 3:29 pm

Life & Style Magazine Giving Away a Month’s Supply of EBOOST

October 17, 2009

It’s no secret that celebrities love EBOOST. They love the energy boost, the immune system support and the great taste. So it’s no surprise that we’ve been featured several times in Life and Style Magazine.

2008 04, Life & Style Mag

In April 2008, they mentioned that Heidi Klum is a fan.

In May that year, they showed Brooke Burns and Dominic Purcell grabbing EBOOST at a Wango Tango concert.

In May that year, they showed Brooke Burns and Dominic Purcell grabbing EBOOST at a Wango Tango concert.

In July, it was Molly Sims' turn to be featured.

In July, it was Molly Sims' turn to be featured.

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And this month, all Life & Style readers could be winners!

From now until October 28th, Life & Style is giving readers a chance to enter a drawing at their website, www.LSwinit.com. The prize? A month’s supply of EBOOST!

What would you do if you had tons of extra energy for an entire month? Run a marathon? Cram for exams? Start a new business? Finally tackle the ironing pile? Whatever your choice, you can’t win if you don’t enter. So go to the Life & Style website now and enter your information. This could be your lucky month!

Posted In: Contests, Press — admin @ 1:07 am

EBOOST Your Immune System

September 22, 2009

Immune ImageFall is approaching and with it come all the wonderful sights and smells of the season: leaves changing color, a nip in the air, the smell of wood burning in fireplaces, the line of coughing, sneezing people at the doctor’s office… Wait. Run that last one by me again?

If there’s one feature of this season that none of us look forward to it’s the endless round of colds and flu. Around this time every year, newspapers and magazines are full of articles about ways to boost your immune system and ward off illness. Here are some of the most proven tips:

  1. Get enough sleep
    Sleep has been linked to balanced hormone levels, weight maintenance, focus, mood and healthy skin.
     
  2. Wash your hands
    Wash for 15-20 seconds before eating or preparing food, and after coughing or sneezing, going to the bathroom, or touching surfaces in highly populated areas. Make sure you use warm water and soap.
     
  3. Exercise
    Physical activity stimulates the body’s production of T-cells, a kind of white blood cell that guards against infection. Working out for around 30 minutes on most days should give your immune system a boost. As an added benefit, you’ll lose weight, increase your energy level and clear your skin.
     
  4. Reduce stress
    Your body’s response to stress is to secrete more cortisol. Over time, this can lead to all kinds of health problems, including lowered immunity.
     
  5. Eat less refined sugar
    A single 12-oz can of regular soda contains about 100 grams of sugar. That’s enough to reduce the ability of white blood cells to kill germs by 40% for up to 5 hours! (EBOOST contains no refined sugar.)
     
  6. Take herbs and supplements
    Enter EBOOST!

In addition to being a superb energy booster, EBOOST contains many vitamins and herbs that play an important role in getting your immune system ready to face the seasonal onslaught. Let’s take a look, shall we? That’s a rhetorical question. I’m the writer, so we’re GOING to look. :)

  • Vitamin C
    Enhances the body’s resistance to many different diseases. Strengthens the immune system by stimulating the activity of antibodies and immune system cells.
     
  • Niacin
    Speeds the metabolism, causing increased tolerance to the cold.

     
  • Vitamin B6
    Helps maintain the health of the thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. Increases antibody production and increases immune response.

     
  • Folate (folic acid)
    Increases T-cell production and mitogen response (cell division to increase the immune response).

     
  • Zinc
    Aids in the development and activation of T-lymphocytes. Zinc deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to pneumonia and other infections.

     
  • Selenium
    Helps the production of antioxidant enzymes. Deficiencey contributes to autoimmune diseases by making the body more susceptible to stress and disease.

     
  • Green tea leaf extract
    Rich in antioxidants called catechins. When Canadian researchers added green tea to lab samples of the adenovirus (one of many that causes colds), the virus’ ability to replicate was severely inhibited. Likewise, researchers in South Korea found that green tea can stop the influenza virus from replicating.

     
  • Astragalus
    Used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Helps protect the body against physical, mental and emotional stress. Prevents colds and upper respiratory infections.

So there you have it: regular doses of EBOOST will turn your immune system into a virus-fighting machine! But don’t take our word for it: try some yourself and leave the doctor’s waiting room to those other poor non-boosted folks.

Happy fall!


EBOOST Supports Participants in Bike MS

September 21, 2009

 

Most of you have heard of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Today, new treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by the disease.

Bike MS is a series of 100 bike rides across the US with one goal in mind: raising funds and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis. The money raised funds research for better treatments and a cure, and also allows the National MS Society to offer countless vital programs and services for the 400,000 Americans who are living with this devastating disease.

 

EBOOST wants to support all the participants in Bike MS. We’re offering a free sample of EBOOST to all riders AND everyone who sponsors a rider. The steps to support the riders and claim your free EBOOST are simple:

 

1. Click here to go to our facebook page

2. Become a fan

3. Post a message to the wall telling us which rider you supported

4. Wait for our email asking for your shipping address

 

But that’s not all.

 

In addition to offering free samples, we’re offering a special discount on all EBOOST products. Just use the code MSRIDE at eboost.com checkout and we’ll donate 20% of the sale to Bike MS. And to say thanks for helping eradicate MS, we’ll ship your EBOOST for free!

  • Click here to go to the S. California Bike MS website.
     
  • Click here to visit the National MS Society website.
     
  • Click here to go to our facebook page.
     
  • Click here to order your EBOOST

 

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Posted In: Charity, News, facebook — Tags: , , — admin @ 9:02 pm

New – EBOOST is in, FRS Energy Drink is out!

June 25, 2009

Orange EBOOST Health Booster PacketI am a Tier A trainer at the Equinox Gym in Los Angeles, and also teach Boot Camp classes and Kettle Bell Classes. I often have 6 clients a day and not only teach 2 classes a day but complete the entire class also. As you can imagine I am pushing my body and muscle fatigue to the max and 100% depend on a great diet and the right supplements to help me power through the day and re-energized my muscles and cells. I have tried every legitimate product on the market and often used by top Supplement Companies to alpha test products. I was taking FRS for a month and really trying to monitor the benefits they call out in Energy & Hydration, which are most important to me. After a month of usage I was not a huge fan of the taste, the sugars and the carbs, the most disappointing feature was that I was not feeling the Energy or Hydration benefits, which are easy for me to notice based on the exhaustive days I have.

I was recently introduced to EBOOST Vitamin Energy by another client and a few of the other trainers and they swore by it. I promised I would give EBOOST the same one month trial. What I loved most about EBOOST, was not only the great taste but the fact it had 0 sugars, 5 calories and 1 carb, but I felt this amazing lift of energy that lasted throughout the day, which allowed myself to be more focused and hydrated as well. When I would wake up in the morning, my muscles felt freshly recharged and ready for more punishment. Since I starting introducing EBOOST to all of my personal clients and students in my BOOT CAMP and KETTLE BELL camp, all I see at the gym now is a sea of Orange Water Bottles filled with EBOOST and almost fanatical endorsements on the product. EBOOST.COM you should contact me and have me as an ambassador, I love the product that much and have been incredibly influential in introducing it to my network. By Trent

Orange EBOOST Health Booster Mixed in a Glass

Posted In: News, Testimonials — Tags: , , , — admin @ 5:32 pm
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