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Ever heard of Corti-Slim? Would you be surprised to learn that they have been ordered to pay $4.5 MILLION dollars in damages due to their unsubstantiated claims and false advertising? In our article section below, check out the opinion of our repeat author Joey Atlas on this not-unexpected development.
Also, for those of you brave enough (or crazy enough!) to practice the fine art of Marathon running, brand-new author Violet Mardeza shows us the ins and outs of this growing sport, and what you need to know to get involved!
Enjoy this week's articles and have a great weekend!
Fitness Article - Diet Pill Marketers Ordered to Pay Multi-Million Dollar Fines for Fraudulent Claims
by Joey Atlas
The ads and infomercials are everywhere. On TV, the internet, your radio, magazines and newspapers. Fraudulent fat loss and diet pill marketers bombard you with outrageous claims and promises that are backed by so called university studies and clinical testing. These companies can usually get away with this behavior for several reasons. Loopholes and grey area in the rules they are supposed to abide by, the Federal Trade Commission being grossly outnumbered by the volume of these companies and the gullible nature of the general public who continue to purchase these bottled promises and hopes.
Recently, the FTC took action against the marketers of one of the biggest selling 'diet pill' supplement on the market. The story follows:
--CortiSlim/CortiStress marketers hit for $4.5 million penalty.--
California-based Pinnacle Marketing Concepts, Inc. and its president, Thomas F. Cheng, and Utah-based Shawn M. Talbott, Ph.D., have agreed to disgorge a total of $4.5 million in cash and other assets to settle FTC charges stemming from their roles in the marketing of CortiSlim and CortiStress, In its complaint, the FTC alleged that the defendants made false or unsubstantiated product claims and used deceptively formatted infomercials in pitching the dietary supplements. Litigation continues against three other defendants who were part of the scheme. The FTC's complaint, filed last years, charged that CortiSlim was marketed with false or unsubstantiated claims that it would cause rapid, substantial, and permanent weight loss in all users and that CortiStress would reduce the risk of, or prevent, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The settlement agreement also prohibits the defendants from making unsubstantiated claims in the future about any dietary supplement, food, drug, cosmetic, or device.
Three Cortislim defendants to give up $4.5 million in cash and other assets: FTC's litigation continues against four remaining defendants. FTC news release, Sept 21, 2005
A more detailed version can be read on the FTC website at ftc.com
Rulings similar to this one happen quite commonly. They just don't make front page news and so the general public doesn't get to learn about the fraudulent nature of these companies and therefore continues to purchase the money wasting products marketed by these companies. Think about it. With all of the 'too good to be true' products being sold today, the majority of the general public would be in fantastic physical condition instead of way out of shape and unhealthy.
Sooner or later we have to take responsibility for ourselves and stop looking for the magic fat pill or the breakthrough diet supplement. Nothing will ever replace smart nutrition and consistent exercise for getting you into the best shape that you are capable of. Even if a new legitimate diet drug becomes available to the public, just remember all of the diet drugs of the past that were eventually proven to result in severe adverse health effects and sometimes death.
Your magic pill is within you. You can give yourself the results you are looking for. Just seek out the information that pertains to you and begin taking action.
About the Author
Joey Atlas is the author of Controversial Secrets of a Personal Trainer and owner of GAC Personal Training in Ponte Vedra, FL.
Fitness Article - Marathon Training 101
By Violet Mardeza
If you have the motivation, you can run a marathon. Of
course, how well you do depends on your training and your
intrinsic abilities, and this will vary from person to
person.
Up until recently, the marathon was thought to be
impossible for all but a few superhuman athletes. After
all, the very first marathon runner - the ancient Greek
messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens to warn of an
attacking army - dropped dead as soon as he had delivered
his message!
But in modern times, many people from all skill levels
participate in mass marathons like the New York City
Marathon. This NYC event began in 1970; then there were
only 55 runners who completed the event. By contrast,
today almost thirty thousand runners take part in the
event each year. That number is similar to the attendance
record for other big marathons around the world, including
those run in Tokyo, London, and Chicago. This proves that
practically anyone can run a marathon.
It is not easy though - it takes hard work and dedication.
Some people, when they decide to train for a marathon
already consider themselves fit. They might play some
regular sports or eat and live healthy. Other people will
happily admit to being out of shape and set a marathon as a
goal to get themselves fit.
Certainly, training for a marathon is a serious endeavor,
and it's a hard way to get back into shape. In a marathon
you run for 3 to 7 hours straight, which is very difficult
considering that most people have trouble running even an
hour at a time. It takes training--at least six months of
it--to get to the point where your body can actually run
for such a period of time.
Six months is the minimum for people who are already in
reasonable shape. If you are out of shape, you will need
to start training much more than six months in advance.
A couple years is actually a much better timeframe.
Throughout, stick to a training schedule, which will
provide goals to keep you motivated. The marathon is the
furthest goal, but also come up with some targets to
work for in the meantime. Set goals such as running ten
miles at one go, for instance.
And no matter whether you're already very fit or if you
haven't worked out in ages, consult your doctor before
embarking on your extreme new program. You probably should
not expect any training suggestions from your doctor,
but you can ask for more general advice: are you ready to
start working out, is it safe for you to train to
intensively, etc.
Above all, running a marathon requires a lot of advance
training. You'll need to find a schedule to follow; there
are many great schedules for marathon training on the
internet as well a in fitness or running magazines.
Pick one that is tailored to your own situation--there
are schedules for new runners as well as for seasoned
athletes. Once you set up a schedule, don't give yourself
any excuses to skip training days--stick to the plan!
The only time you should drop from training is the two
weeks right before the main event. Give your body a rest
and allow it to recover so you're in optimal shape for
the big run. This rest period should be part of your
schedule.
On the day of the marathon, do not get carried away. It is
easy to set off way too fast and really struggle after half
way. Getting used to being in races is one reason why you
should do that six or ten miler I mentioned earlier. Watch
your pace carefully, keep drinking water and the occasional
energy drink... You will be fine, just like millions of
other normal folk who have met the ultimate running
challenge!
About the Author
Author Violet Mardeza has now run 17 marathons around the
world as well as numerous road races. She shares her
running experiences with everyone at
First Running.
See what Violet recommends at http://www.firstrunning.com
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