DFit - Dusit Thani Bangkok

05/10/2011

Rice bran oil is extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It has a mild taste and is popular in Asian cuisine because of its suitability for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep-frying and stir-frying. It is said to be the secret of good tempura.

Rice bran oil is mostly monounsaturated - a tablespoon contains 7 grams of monounsaturated fat, three of saturated fat and five of polyunsaturated fat. In comparison, a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil contains 11 grams of monounsaturated fat, two grams of saturated fat and one gram of polyunsaturated fat. Rice bran oil also contains components of vitamin E that may benefit health.

A study from the University of Rochester in New York showed that isolated vitamin fractions in rice bran oil may be useful for cholesterol control, although most of the evidence for this comes from studies in lab animals. In one of these studies, total cholesterol dropped by 42 percent in lab rats fed a concentrated fraction of vitamin E called tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) extracted from rice bran oil. The animals' LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels dropped as much as 62 percent after their diets were supplemented with TRF. The study was published in the May, 2005, issue of Food and Chemical Toxicology.

Earlier studies by the same research team showed that TRF boosts the activity of liver enzymes that clear toxic substances from the liver and reduces or stabilizes liver tumors. The group concluded that long-term use of tocotrienol might reduce overall cancer risk.

This research might support supplementing with tocotrienols, but I haven't seen much research on rice bran oil's contribution to human health. For household use, it doesn't measure up to olive oil in terms of monounsaturated fat. Its higher smoke point would make it more suitable for high temperature cooking, which I recommend you keep to a minimum in any case.

Andrew Weil, M.D.

28/09/2011

Squash developed from at least five other sports involving racquets, gloves, and balls having roots in the early 12th century in France. It is stated that “Squash, with its element of hitting balls against walls, was for entertainment. For example, boys and girls slapped their balls in narrow alleys and streets”. Religious institutions in France, such as monasteries, developed a similar game. Monks used gloves that were webbed to hit balls against a fishing net strung across the middle of the courtyards of the monasteries. This developed the early “racquets” used in tennis and squash. Then in late fifteenth century, tennis was developed and spread to other European nations. The next major development of squash took place in England where the game of "racquets" was developed in Fleet Prison, a debtor’s prison.Similar to tennis, it involved racquets and balls, but instead of hitting over a net as in tennis, players hit a non-squeezable ball against walls. A variation of rackets that also led to the formation of squash was called fives, similar to handball. Fives was essentially the game of racquets, without racquets. (The ball was hit with the hand.) It is played against a wall or walls.

27/09/2011

Before I post any of the food promotions, let us do an exercise first

The flat dumbbell bench press is an alternative movement to the traditional barbell bench press.

The movement is basically the same as the barbell bench press and the muscles used are the same. This exercise is also considered a compound movement.

The only difference in the movement is the balance. Each dumbbell must be lifted independently of one another which can be somewhat more difficult since one side of your body may be stronger than the other. However, this movement is very beneficial because it forces your weaker body part to become stronger.

This is a great muscle mass builder for the chest as well as for the shoulders and triceps.

The flat dumbbell bench press is an alternative movement to the traditional barbell bench press.

The movement is basically the same as the barbell bench press and the muscles used are the same. This exercise is also considered a compound movement.

The only difference in the movement is the balance. Each dumbbell must be lifted independently of one another which can be somewhat more difficult since one side of your body may be stronger than the other. However, this movement is very beneficial because it forces your weaker body part to become stronger.

This is a great muscle mass builder for the chest as well as for the shoulders and triceps.

13/09/2011

Get away from your computer for a while, now....... Let us do this stretching exercise. Follow these steps and then you can go back to work.

Stretching and flexibility exercises should be performed for a minimum of 5-7 minutes before aerobic exercise. The purpose of it: keeping muscles supple, increasing range of motion of joints, enhancing flexibility, improving coordination, increasing body temperature and heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles and preventing injuries.

The right way to stretch is slow and relaxed. DO NOT BOUNCE. This can actually cause you to pull the muscle you are trying to stretch. You should stretch to the point of "MILD TENSION". If you overstretch you will also cause damage. Back off if the stretch feels painful.

Hold the stretch for a minimum of 10 seconds each, without bouncing. BREATHE slowly and naturally. Do not hold your breathe while stretching. Relax the stretch. Stretch one or two more times with each stretch. Try to stretch a little further with each stretch. Again, only to the point of mild tension.

06/09/2011

Cable crossover exercise is simple but effective. Most gyms have a cable crossover machine which is the easiest way to target specific muscles in a strength building workout routine. The machine has two towers that hold stacks of weights which can be adjusted for increased or decreased intensity. Cables on pulleys run from each tower and are used with different grips for leg, torso and arm exercises.

02/09/2011

To welcome the new golf school in Dusit Thani Bangkok, well will be launching "Swing of The Week"! "Swing of The Week" is; you post a picture of yourself "hitting a golf ball" onto DFit's wall page, the selected picture will be given a special reward! Interesting? I will tell you when this is going to start.

02/09/2011

Top pro golfer to open new golf school at Dusit Thani’s DFit


Dusit Thani Bangkok has recently enlisted the expert services of one of the country’s leading top pro golfers to spearhead another initiative aimed at contributing further to the country’s ever burgeoning golf sports scene.

01/09/2011

The flat dumbbell bench press is an alternative movement to the traditional barbell bench press.

The movement is basically the same as the barbell bench press and the muscles used are the same. This exercise is also considered a compound movement.

The only difference in the movement is the balance. Each dumbbell must be lifted independently of one another which can be somewhat more difficult since one side of your body may be stronger than the other. However, this movement is very beneficial because it forces your weaker body part to become stronger.

This is a great muscle mass builder for the chest as well as for the shoulders and triceps.

The flat dumbbell bench press is an alternative movement to the traditional barbell bench press.

The movement is basically the same as the barbell bench press and the muscles used are the same. This exercise is also considered a compound movement.

The only difference in the movement is the balance. Each dumbbell must be lifted independently of one another which can be somewhat more difficult since one side of your body may be stronger than the other. However, this movement is very beneficial because it forces your weaker body part to become stronger.

This is a great muscle mass builder for the chest as well as for the shoulders and triceps.

30/08/2011

L Glutamine Facts: Health Benefits of L Glutamine

Serves as a source of fuel for cells lining the intestines
It's involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid.
Some experts point out that glutamine can pass through the protective blood-brain barrier and, because of this, it is known as brain fuel.
Aids in protecting the body from ammonia toxicity.
Appears to be necessary for normal brain function.
Essential for maintaining amino acid balance in the body during times of severe stress. It's used by white blood cells and contributes to normal immune-system function.

30/08/2011

We're back with the muscle building exercise, which I believe all the males have been looking for.

The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to strengthen the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight. The exercise focuses on the development of the pectoralis major muscle as well as other supporting muscles including the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers, trapezii, and the triceps. The bench press is one of the three lifts in the sport of powerlifting and is used extensively in weight training, bodybuilding, and other types of fitness training to develop the chest.

23/08/2011

23/08/2011

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