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A key ingredient of HydroxyBurn Clinical is African Mango, otherwise known as Irvingia gabonensis. Recent research has proven that Irvingia gabonesis consumption can siginificantly imrpvove weight loss as seen by a study by Judith L Ngondi1.

Research Results:
Irvingia gabonensis administered 150 mg twice daily before meals to overweight and/or obese
human volunteers favorably impacts body weight and a variety of parameters characteristic of the
metabolic syndrome. This is the first double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial regarding
the anti-obesity and lipid profile modulating effects of an Irvingia gabonensis extract. The positive clinical
results, together with our previously published mechanisms of gene expression modulation related to key
metabolic pathways in lipid metabolism, provide impetus for much larger clinical studies. Irvingia gabonensis
extract may prove to be a useful tool in dealing with the emerging global epidemics of obesity.

Multiple Set Resistance Training Best for Beginners
Adding to the age old debate about single vs multiple set training for beginning weight trainers, a new study from Brazil using untrained college-age men has found that multiple sets produced greater strength gains than single sets. The participants in the study performed 8-12 reps of knee extension and elbow flexion (bicep curl) exercises on a resistance machine (isokinetic dynamometer) for 1-3 sets over a 6 week period. Those who undertook the multi-set program achieved the greatest strength gains. (ACSM Annual Meeting, 2009).

Compression Garments Aid Post Exercise Recovery
The incorporation of compression garments as a recovery modality is nothing new, with the basic rationale based on the application of an external pressure gradient to reduce the space available for post training swelling, bleeding from muscle damage and bruising and aid in venous return to remove waste products associated with exercise. Recently, a group of Welsh researchers compared markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase), mid-thigh girth measurement and perceived muscle soreness in subjects who wore compression garments during recovery vs a passive recovery group following a series of jump, sprint and agility tests. CK values were elevated 24hrs post exercise and perceived soreness was greater 48hrs post exercise in those who did not wear the compression garments during recovery. This research indicates that muscle damage and perceived soreness might be attenuated by wearing compression garments after jumping, sprinting and agility exercise (Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(6): 1786-1794, 2009).

This special fruit is found in Cameroon and has been proven to aid in healthy living and weight loss. Although it has been a popular local fruit for centuries, it is only recently that researchers have taken note of this mango, analysing the African mango extract and weighing its potential for the general public.

Researchers recruited 102 obese adult volunteers. They were arbitrarily given 150mg of Irvingia gabonensis or a placebo twice per day before meals. The volunteers continued with their normal diet and exercise patterns. Various measurements were taken as the trial progressed and results soon showed improvements in levels of body fat, body weight, waist circumference, lepton levels, blood glucose, plasma total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and levels of C-reactive protein in those who had been taking the Irvingia gabonensis; volunteers given the placebo showed no improvements whatsoever.

Based on these findings, researchers concluded that, “Irvingia gabonensis administered 150 mg twice daily before meals to overweight and/or obese human volunteers favorably impacts body weight and a variety of parameters characteristic of the metabolic syndrome.”

Compression garments raise body temperature to optimal level thereby increasing muscle performance.

(Doen et al., 2003)

Compression shorts have been shown to enhance repetitive jump power.

Basketball players wearing compression shorts enhanced repetitive jump power.

Volleyball players wearing compression shorts enhanced repetitive jump power

Improve proprioception by wearing compression garments.

Basketball players wearing compression shorts improve Jump technique.

Full length compression garments shown to improve muscle coordination in basketball players.

(Kreamer et al., 1996, 1998).

Reduce exercise inflammation by wearing compression garments.

Wearing compression garments in the recovery from eccentric exercise may alter the inflammatory response to damage and accelerate the repair processes inside the muscle.

Reduce muscle damage and accelerate muscle repair by wearing compression garments during strength training.

(Trenell et al., 2006)

Athletes wearing compression garments enhance recovery from exercise.

Wearing compression garments is advocated in recovery from exercise induced muscle damage. (Noonan and Garrett, 1999).

Make exercise fun – participate in a range of activities that you enjoy. There are many fun ways to exercise, and you are more likely to be active if you are also having fun. Try a fun run/walk with friends, surfing, bike riding, beach running, or dancing the night away every Saturday!

Graduated compression stockings promote blood flow from the superficial veins into the deep veins.

Enhance blood flow while your train by wearing compression garments.

Wearing compression garments increases blood flow to the working muscles.

(Herzog, 1993).

Resistance and general exercise activity keep our metabolism ticking over. Weight training not only builds muscle but also provides mechanism to increase our Basal Metabolic Rate. A sound resistance exercise program combined with an aerobic activity such as walking, jogging or cycling are so important to those of us wanting to lose weight. Straight out dieting does not lead to the best weight results rather a combination of diet and exercise is key to maintaining a healthy leaner figure.