More Than Just the Numbers
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In the world of health and fitness, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers — constantly checking the scale, measuring waistlines, and obsessing over every calorie. However, renowned celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak offers a refreshing perspective with his five fundamentals of health and wellness, which focus more on lifestyle habits rather than the numbers that often define our fitness journeys. 1. Daily Steps: Harley emphasizes the importance of movement. Rather than spending hours in the gym, he advocates for getting your daily steps in. This could mean taking a brisk walk in the morning, opting for the stairs instead of the elevator, or even pacing during phone calls. FOCUS ON THESE 5 WELLNESS PRACTICES FROM HARLEY PASTERNAK
Seth Bovio was relaxing on the beach after an invigorating run in the sand when the idea came to him.
He already had decades of experience formulating healthful products for elite athletes and co-founding and selling a successful herbal products company with
an Olympic runner as his partner. Looking out at the ocean on that day about 10 years ago, “I made up my mind that I was going to start another company,” says Bovio, a lifelong runner. “And this time, I decided, ‘We aren’t going to make any compromises.’” That meant no changes in the pure ingredients he envisioned for an electrolyte drink sourced directly from nature. And he resolved to “do everything ourselves,” without third-party manufacturers, Bovio says. “We’re not going to bring on investors; we’re going to pay for it ourselves, and we’re going to do it right in front of my kids.”
2. Unplugging: It’s too easy to be glued to our phones all day. Setting boundaries not to check emails after a particular hour or dedicating time to read a book or meditate, for example, will help maintain a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. 3. Stress Management: Managing stress is another pillar of Harley’s approach. Chronic stress can lead to a host of health issues, including heart disease, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Incorporating daily practices like deep breathing exercises, yoga, or even short walks can significantly mitigate stress levels. 4. Healthy Diet: Nutrition plays a crucial role in overall wellness. Instead of counting every calorie, concentrate on the quality of the food you’re consuming. Hydration is also crucial!
Ten years later, Bovio heads a thriving business called Superieur Electrolytes. The company is named for the French spelling of Lake Superior, near where Bovio’s wife Vickie grew up, and she serves as art director. One of Bovio’s four sisters is a partner, a friend helps with packaging, and “early on, my kids were putting stickers on canisters and putting packets in boxes, and a lot of neighborhood kids helped,” he says. “It’s a family and friends business, and we all have fun doing what we’re doing.” Reading the label of Bovio’s products is a nutrition lesson. “Our product is different from anything on the mass market. Sourcing from nature is our competitive advantage,” he says. Superieur Electrolyte powder contains Himalayan sea salt, which has 80 additional healthful minerals, compared with the two minerals, sodium and chloride, found in ordinary table salt in mass-market beverages. Flavor comes from the ascerola berry, the essence of raspberry, and extracts from stevia
5. Resistance Exercises: Resistance training is fundamental to building muscle, burning fat, and increasing metabolic rate. Harley suggests incorporating simple resistance exercises into your routine, such as squats, lunges, or push-ups, which you can do anywhere. You gain direct control over your health and wellness by shifting focus from the scale to these five key areas. Remember, the numbers on a scale are merely indirect results of your daily habits. Focusing on these actionable and controllable aspects of your lifestyle means you don’t need to worry about the scale. You’re building a foundation for a healthier, happier life.
leaf and bamboo stems, leaving none of the super-sweet, metallic aftertaste of lab-made sweeteners in competing products. Superieur Electrolytes also contain magnesium sourced from inland seawater. Research shows the body can’t always absorb minerals unless they are contained in food. Superieur Electrolyte powder has just enough carbs from organic white rice to enable its minerals to be absorbed in the intestine. This is another major failing of mass-
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