Fitness guru advises: 'Improve health'

Published: Jan. 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- For those in the mood for a Hollywood-style fitness makeover, a celebrity fitness guru advises improving overall health.

John Spencer Ellis, known as the creator of Adventure Boot Camp for Women -- featured on the U.S. cable TV program "Real Housewives of Orange County" on Bravo -- says it's not just about exercising but the food one eats and the environment in which one lives. For a healthier body Ellis says to:

-- Switch from coffee to green tea for a morning pick-me-up that boosts metabolism.

-- Use a heart rate monitor to take the guesswork out of how effective your exercise routine is and to optimize results.

-- Talk less when working out, too many people lack the focus and intensity needed to reach desired results during cardiovascular exercises.

-- Increase intake of omega-3 through cold-water wild fish, flax or supplements to reduce inflammation and improve heart, brain and immune function.

-- Discover the benefits of complementary healthcare such as chiropractic treatments, massage therapy, acupuncture and naturopathic medicine.

-- Improve your sleep environment.

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