Method for increasing fitness level while losing body weight

Abstract

A method of six (6) weeks duration for increasing body fitness level while reducing health risks, reducing inches of girth for body parts and losing body weight is provided. The method is comprised of three steps: (1) Body Cleansing, (2) Muscle Toning and Strengthening, and (3) Body Balancing. Each step is of two weeks duration and is comprised of a specific eating plan (in the case of step 1 includes a water intake regimen) and a specific exercise plan. The eating plan and exercise plan of each step is specifically formulated to provide upon completion of the six (6) weeks significant weight loss, lower BMI and reduced body part girth.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The above and other advantages of the current invention will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a representation of the prior art process stressing body shape and diet as most important to weight loss and physical fitness according to the teaching of Cabot, “The Body Shaping Diet”, SCB International, 2000.

FIG. 2 is a representation of the prior art stressing body shape and exercise as most important to weight loss and physical fitness according to the teaching of Jackowski, U.S. Pat. No. 6,945,911, Jackowski, Sep. 20, 2005.

FIG. 3 is a representation of the method and process of the current invention which provides a balanced fitness method providing for the “jump starting” of body metabolism from an anabolic state to a catabolic or fat burning state; restores the anabolic/catabolic balance and is designed to work in concert with specific exercise regimens to achieve, balanced fitness method which provides for the “jump starting” of body metabolism from an anabolic state to a catabolic or fat burning state; restores the anabolic/catabolic balance and is designed to work in concert with specific exercise regimens to achieve, in a short span of time, quantifiable fitness results in pounds, inches, and indices; regardless of body type in pounds, inches, and indices; regardless of body type.

FIG. 4 is a graphical representation representing the effectiveness of the current invention balanced fitness method which provides, in a short span of time, quantifiable fitness results.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A method is provided for producing substantial weight loss and reduced inches in girth measurements for exercisers' calves, thighs, hips, waists, abdomens, arms and busts. The method is comprised of three steps of two (2) weeks duration as shown in FIG. 3. Step 1 accomplishes body cleansing. Step 2 accomplishes muscle toning and strengthening. The final step, Step 3, accomplishes body balancing.

Step 1 is further comprised of a 1^st Eating Plan (1), a Water Intake Regimen (2) and a 1^st Exercise Plan (3). Step 2 is further comprised of a 2^nd Eating Plan (4) and a 2^nd Exercise Plan (5). Step 3 is further comprised of a 3^rd Eating Plan (6) and a 3^rd Exercise Plan (7). Exercise Plans (3), (5) and (7) are executed 3 days per week for 1 hour and are in addition to individual exerciser's existing exercise regimen.

The 1^st Eating Plan (1) is formulated to “jump start” the body metabolisms of exercisers from an anabolic state, which builds up and stores fat tissue work, to a catabolic state which breaks down the fat tissue to generate fuel to perform body functions. 1^st Eating Plan (1) works with Water Intake Regimen (2) and 1^st Exercise Plan (3) to rapidly burn stored body fat and flush the byproducts from body cells. Aforementioned Tables I and II are representative menus of 1^st Eating Plan (1). Water Intake Regimen (2) requires the drinking of at least one (1) ten ounce glass of water an hour during the exerciser's awake hours. The 1^st Exercise Plan (3) is comprised of Week 1 and Week 2 exercises as described above.

The 2^nd Eating Plan (4) is formulated to promote the continued burning of stored fat while building and strengthening muscle tissue when worked in concert with 2^nd Exercise Plan (5). Aforementioned Tables III and IV are representative menus of the 2^nd Eating Plan (4). The 2^nd Exercise Plan (5) is comprised of Week 3 and Week 4 exercises as described above.

The 3^rd Eating Plan (6) is formulated to bring the body metabolism to an anabolic/catabolic balance when worked in concert with 3^rd Exercise Plan (7) and maintain the bodies of exercisers' to their new improved level of fitness. Aforementioned Tables V and VI are representative menus of 3^rd Eating Plan (6). The 3^rd Exercise Plan (7) is comprised of Week 5 and Week 6 exercises as described above.

In contrast to the prior art depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2; the current invention is not based on body type but is applicable to all body types. Exercisers who followed the method of the current invention as detailed above; exhibited reductions in inches of girth, and body weight as shown in Tables VII, through X11 below:

TABLE VII
Exerciser 1	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	11.50	10.25	1.25	11
L Arm	11.00	10.00	1.00	9
Bust	36.50	34.00	2.50	7
Abdomen	35.00	28.00	7.00	20
Waist	30.00	27.00	3.00	10
Hips	39.50	36.00	3.50	9
Thighs	21.00	19.25	1.75	8
Calf	15.00	15.00	0.00	0
	Total Inches Reduced	20.00
Wt. in lbs.	138.00	122.00	16.00	12
BMI	26.00	22.30	3.70	14

TABLE VIII
Exerciser 2	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	11.50	11.50	0.00	0
L Arm	12.00	12.00	0.00	0
Bust	39.00	38.75	0.25	1
Abdomen	40.50	36.50	4.00	10
Waist	32.00	31.50	0.50	2
Hips	41.00	40.25	0.75	2
Thighs	20.00	19.75	0.25	1
Calf	14.25	14.00	0.25	2
	Total Inches Reduced	6.00
Wt. in lbs.	157.50	145.00	12.50	8
BMI	26.12	24.90	1.22	5

TABLE IX
Exerciser 3	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	11.50	10.25	1.25	11
L Arm	11.00	10.25	0.75	7
Bust	36.00	32.25	3.75	10
Abdomen	37.00	31.00	6.00	16
Waist	33.00	27.00	6.00	18
Hips	41.25	38.00	3.25	8
Thighs	20.00	21.00	−1.00	−5
Calf	14.50	14.25	0.25	2
	Total Inches Reduced	20.25
Wt. in lbs.	152.50	135.00	17.50	11
BMI	23.80	21.1	2.70	11

TABLE X
Exerciser 4	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	11.60	11.30	0.30	2
L Arm	11.80	11.00	0.80	6
Bust	49.00	46.00	3.00	6
Abdomen	45.00	43.00	2.00	4
Waist	42.00	39.30	2.80	7
Hips	44.00	42.50	1.50	3
Thighs	20.50	19.00	1.50	7
Calf	11.80	11.80	0.00	0
	Total Inches Reduced	11.80
Wt. in lbs.	193.00	177.00	16.00	8
BMI	27.80	26.80	1.00	4

TABLE XI
Exerciser 5	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	14.50	13.00	1.50	10
L Arm	14.50	14.00	0.50	3
Bust	42.50	37.00	5.50	13
Abdomen	41.25	38.25	3.00	7
Waist	35.00	32.00	3.00	9
Hips	45.50	44.00	1.50	3
Thighs	24.50	22.00	2.50	10
Calf	15.00	14.00	1.00	7
	Total Inches Reduced	18.50
Wt. in lbs.	186.50	169.00	17.50	9
BMI	30.00	26.9	3.10	10

TABLE XII
Exerciser 6	Before	After	Reduction	% Reduction
R Arm	9.50	10.00	−0.50	−5
L Arm	9.75	10.00	−0.25	−3
Bust	33.75	33.25	0.50	1
Abdomen	33.00	29.00	4.00	12
Waist	25.50	26.00	−0.50	−2
Hips	38.00	37.50	0.50	1
Thighs	18.00	17.00	1.00	6
Calf	12.25	11.00	1.25	10
	Total Inches Reduced	6.00
Wt. in lbs.	124.50	122.00	2.50	2
BMI	22.10	21.50	0.60	3

Exercisers 1, 2, and 3 of Tables VII, VIII and IX regularly exercised three (3) times each week. The exercise plans of the current invention were performed in addition to their regular exercise regimen. In addition each of the three exercisers had exhibited a “plateau” effect where continued performance of their regular regimen had ceased to provide reduction of body part girth and/or weight loss.

Exercisers 4, 5, and 6 of Tables X, XI and XII were beginning exercisers who had not plateaued. The exercise plans of the current invention were performed in addition to their regular exercise regimen.

Immediately prior to beginning the execution of the method of the current invention, each exerciser was measured for inches of girth around both arms, bust abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, and calves. In addition each exerciser was weighed. The weight, height, age, gender and whether or not the exerciser was athletic was input into a Model HBF-306 BL Omron Body Fat Analyzer manufactured by Country Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Gay Mills, WI 54631. The Omron Body Fat Analyzer automatically calculated the BMI for each exerciser.

Each of the six (6) exercisers were again weighed after completing each week of the method of the current invention and weight loss monitored as shown in FIG. 4.

Immediately following completion of the entire six (6) weeks of the method of the current invention, each exerciser was again measured, weighed and their BMI calculated by Model HBF-306 BL Omron Body Fat Analyzer. The difference in inches of girth, weight, and BMI for each exerciser are shown in Tables VII, through XII.

Further the current invention of FIG. 3 in contrast to the prior art of FIGS. 1 & 2; produces measurable results as early as one (1) week into the method, as shown in FIG. 4; with substantial reductions after six (6) weeks for inches of girth, weight, and BMI as shown in aforementioned Tables VII, through XII. The prior art is ambiguous in terms of results; mentioning a time span of greater than three (3) months or greater than twelve (12) weeks. Therefore; the method of the current invention is a significant improvement over the prior art, having provided a six (6) week method to provide for significant weight loss accompanied by reductions in girth for the bust (women), waist, abdomen, hips, thighs, calves, and arms. In addition the method of the current invention, over and above the prior art, provides for an improved level of fitness and reduced health risks as evidenced by lower BMI.

It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that numerous modifications and variations of the current invention as described above are possible. Therefore; it is to be understood that the invention may be practiced other than specifically described above.

Claims

1. A method for increasing body fitness level and reducing health risks while losing body weight, said method comprising the steps of: a. Two (2) week body cleansingb. Two (2) week muscle toning and strengtheningc. Two (2) week body balancing

2. A method as recited in claim 1 wherein the two (2) week cleansing step is comprised of a 1st eating plan, a water intake regimen and a 1st exercise plan.

3. A method as recited in claim 1 wherein the two (2) week muscle toning and strengthening step is comprised of a 2nd eating plan and a 2nd exercise plan.

4. A method of claim 1 where in the two (2) week body balancing step is comprised of a 3rd eating plan and a 3rd exercise plan.

5. A method as recited in claim 2 wherein the 1st eating plan is comprised of meals of which Tables I and II above are representative.

6. A method as recited in claim 2 wherein the 1st exercise plan is comprised of exercises Week 1 and Week 2 defined herein.

7. A method as recited in claim 3 wherein the 2nd eating plan is comprised of meals of which Tables III and IV above are representative.

8. A method as recited in claim 3 wherein the 2nd exercise plan is comprised of exercises Week 2 and Week 3 defined herein.

9. A method as recited in claim 4 wherein the 3rd eating plan is comprised of meals of which Tables V and VI above are representative.

10. A method as recited in claim 4 wherein the 3rd eating plan is comprised of exercises Week 5 and Week 6 defined herein

11. A method as recited in claim 1 wherein measurable reductions in body weight and inches of body part girth are obtained as represented in Tables VII through XII.

12. A method as recited in claim 1 wherein measurable reductions in BMI are obtained as represented in Tables VII through XII.

13. A method as recited in claim 11 wherein measurable reductions in body weight and inches of body part girth are obtained in six (6) weeks as represented in FIG. 4.

14. A method as recited in claim 11 wherein measurable reductions in BMI are obtained in six (6) weeks as represented in Tables VII through XII.

15. A method as recited in claim 11 wherein measurable reductions in body weight and inches of body part girth are obtained regardless of body type.

16. A method as recited in claim 11 wherein measurable reductions BMI are obtained regardless of body type.