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 The 2008 training season is here and we want to make sure that you have a chance to tackle an aspect of your training that can sometimes be neglected- nutrition. Aside from some great nutritional tips below, we are proud to announce new 7SYSTEMS pricing to help you start building a strong nutritional foundation for the year.
We are very happy to let you know that our online price is being reduced by $10! Yup, we are taking our price from $97 to $87* per container as a result of the recent beneficial changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian and the US dollar (since our manufacturer is located in the US) and new discounts we have secured from our manufacturer as our order sizes have grown. Rather than keeping this profit to ourselves we wanted to pass on the savings to you, our customers.
*Taxes and shipping are extra. |
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Athletes of the Month |
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Lauren Groves
7SYSTEMS is thrilled to welcome triathlete Lauren Groves to its growing roster of top athletes who use the product. Lauren is one of the world's top ranked Olympic distance triathletes and has been named to Canada's 2008 Olympic team. When she approached us last fall about trying the product we were more than happy to oblige her. Here is what she had to say about 7SYSTEMS:
"My winter training kicked off with a month of pretty big swim volume where I would often spend 4 hours in the pool everyday, along with some biking and running sessions in-between. Overall, it was a huge load of training so it really gave me the chance to put 7SYSTEMS to the test. Within a week of taking it, I started to notice differences in my recovery and energy levels. I have never been much of a morning person but I started to find myself more energized and motivated at the start of each morning swim. I was also handling more volume and intensity than I had over the past couple of years, surprising myself (and my coach) with my recovery and constant improvement. Plus, I managed to escape catching some colds that were lingering around this winter, which rarely happens when I'm training hard."
Brad Cunningham 
Brad Cunningham is one of 7SYSTEMS very first customers. He has been using 7SYSTEMS over 8 months. He is a school teacher, coach and runner.
In the past month or so Brad has had three top 10 finishes at three very tough trail races. He was 7th at the Hallow's Eve Trail Half Marathon, and finished 3rd at both the Victoria Gunner Shaw and the Vancouver Gunner Shaw events. He also ran a five year pb performance at the Gunner Shaw Victoria.
Brad is now training in preparation for Boston in April, the Knee Knacker 55k Trail Ultra in July, and the ENDURrun in August. At this time of year Brad often trades in his run shoes for snow shoes and you may find him leading a Snowshoe Running Clinic at Grouse Mountain.
We wish both Lauren and Brad success with their racing and training in 2008.
Just in case you were wondering, we do not pay Lauren, Brad or any other profiles athletes any money or bonuses to use 7SYSTEMS- they all use it because it works for them! |
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Health Tip- CoQ10: Possibly Nature's Most Potent Anti-Oxidant |
What It Is- This vitamin-like substance is, by nature, present in all human cells and responsible for the production of the body's own energy. In each human cell, food energy is converted into energy in the mitochondria with the aid of CoQ10. Ninety-five percent of all the human body's energy requirements (ATP) is converted with the aid of CoQ10. [1][2] Therefore, those organs with the highest energy requirements - such as the heart, the lungs, and the liver - have the highest CoQ10 concentrations.[3] [4][5] Studies have shown that there are several factors leading to CoQ10 deficiency including inadequate dietary intake, environmental stress and strenuous exercise.
How It Works- Apart from being a cofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, CoQ10 in its reduced form (ubiquinol) serves as an important antioxidant in both mitochondria and lipid membranes, where it protects the body's cells in their battle against the destructive effects of free-radicals. CoQ10 is an integral part of the respiratory chain and thereby located exactly where the free-radicals are generated, in the mitochondria. These free-radicals are a factor that contribute to the aging process and as such CoQ10 is believed to help reduce the effects of aging.[6]
 What It Supports- CoQ10 helps improve circulation throughout the body, and helps mitochondria to manufacture fat and cholesterol more efficiently. CoQ10 increases the amount of blood and oxygen available to the heart, and prevents cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Studies have shown that CoQ10 also prevents blood vessels from clumping together which can result in blood clots. Research suggests that CoQ10 also improves immunity, lowers blood sugar, and can slow tumour growth. CoQ10 boosts mitochondria function and as such it is thought to help improve athletic endurance and increase energy levels in the elderly and in those suffering from chronic illness, chronic fatigue, and plain overwork. While it is supports several critical systems, we believe its impact is greatest on the Respiratory Systems.
Sources- Oily fish, such as mackerel and tuna, organ meats, and vegetable oils are good sources of coenzyme Q10, but it's hard to get medicinal amounts of CoQ10 from dietary sources. There have been no toxic side effects reported with the use of this medication, although those with serious medical conditions should consult their doctor before supplementing.
Learn more about the how 7SYSTEMS supports your other critical systems.
Sources:
Wikipedia as well as:
1. Ernster L, Dallner G: Biochemical, physiological and medical aspects of ubiquinone function. Biochim Biophys Acta 1271: 195-204, 1995
2. Dutton PL, Ohnishi T, Darrouzet E, Leonard, MA, Sharp RE, Cibney BR, Daldal F and Moser CC. 4 Coenzyme Q oxidation reduction reactions in mitochondrial electron transport (pp 65-82) in Coenzyme Q: Molecular mechanisms in health and disease edited by Kagan VE and Quinn PJ, CRC Press (2000), Boca Raton
3. Okamoto, T.et al (1989) Interna.J.Vit.Nutr.Res.,59,288-292
4. Aberg,F.et al (1992)Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 295, 230-234
5. Shindo, Y., Witt, E., Han, D., Epstein, W., and Packer, L., Enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants in epidermis and dermis of human skin, Invest. Dermatol., 102 (1994) 122-124.
6. Lenaz G, Bovina C, D'Aurelio M, Fato R, Formiggini G, Genova ML, Giuliano G, Pich MM, Paolucci U, Castelli GP, Ventura B: Role of mitochondria in oxidative stress and aging. Ann N Y Acad Sci 959:199-213, 2002 |
| Coach's Corner- The Systematic Principle |
Just as an architect follows a step-by-step blueprint when designing a house, your training must take a similar systematic approach. A successful training program must be well thought out and organized to reach your training goals. To achieve a high level of fitness, your body must advance though a planned series of training periods followed by recovery periods. If you wake up each day and simply flip a coin to determine your daily workout, you will soon find your training progress will be limited.
Developing a year round training program will offer greater training progress than short term, weekly programs. Your approach to training should involve organizing training down to very important daily details such as hours, intensity, and type of workouts.
If you feel you lack the time or expertise to develop this kind of program, feel free to contact us at martin@7SYSTEMS.ca and we will gladly share with you a comprehensive list of 7SYSTEMS affiliated coaches you can ask for help. |
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