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North Coast Medical "Discovers" HeartFlex

Prestigious North Coast Medical from California "discovered" HeartFlex at this year's American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Trade Show in Houston, Texas. North Coast Medical's owner and president, Mr. Mark Biehl, is selling the HeartFlex on his website at http://www.ncmedical.com/heartflex. "We are very pleased and gratified to be recognized by NCM," said John Corbin, president of HeartFlex, Inc. "Mark's company is renowned as being at the forefront of both Occupational and Physical therapy. We are encouraged that NCM will introduce the HeartFlex to hospitals and clinics around the globe. One of my goals has been to get the HeartFlex into the hands of everyday patients. Folks who are sedentary while in the hospital. Our device will revolutionize the medical industry by giving its clients a simple and fun way to maintain their upper body strength and stimulate their circulation to facilitate their speedy recovery while lying in their hospital bed. Heartflex is compact and lightweight and affords a great way to stay fit." HeartFlex also targets specific muscular structures of the upper body and speeds recovery from injuries and post surgical trauma.

Upper Body Exercises With HeartFlex Aid Preparation for Breast Cancer Surgery and Recovery

Andrea Leonard-Bruno:

• Founder and President of the Breast Cancer Survivors Foundation and The Cancer Exercise Training Institute
• Author of The Cancer Exercise Specialist Handbook and co-author of the book, Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors.
• Certified by the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Cooper Institute as a personal trainer and special population's expert.
• Adjunct faculty member of The American Council on Exercise and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
• Administers Cancer Exercise Specialist Examinations and renewals for Certified Cancer Exercise Specialists.

A cancer survivor, she developed specific exercises that aid breast cancer surgery and recovery.

• First, exercises that help define muscularity and vascularity of the upper body aid the surgeon's ability to define and differentiate between structures during surgery.
• Second, exercise lowers anxiety and improves the overall fitness level of patients.
• Finally, Andrea illustrates how to speed recovery from breast cancer surgery. She illustrates two levels of fitness traing with the HeartFlex. She selected the device because it produces only resistance exercise without the use of dangerous springs and rubber bands which can overload sensitive healing structures and cause damage during the healing process.

Andrea's life work is in helping cancer patients and survivors. Check out her site: http://www.thecancerspecialist.com/
HeartFlex was not developed for breast cancer patients yet Andrea's expertise discovered that its unique properties make it ideal as a cross training product for patient preparation and recovery from breast cancer surgery. Her complete training session is included on the DVD that accompanies each HeartFlex. A bonus feature of the training video illustrates how to check for the onset of lymphedema.

People’s Pharmacies distribute HeartFlex

I heard Mr.Bill Swail, owner of The People’s Pharmacies, discuss his holistic approach to improving health on Austin radio stations KJCE 1370 and KLGO 98.5 / 99.3. After listening to his weekly Saturday shows “Let’s Get Healthy” and “The Good News Health Show”, I was convinced that the People’s Pharmacies were the perfect venues for introducing the HeartFlex to folks in our own hometown.

I contacted Mr. Swail and he invited me and my assistant, Beverly Gandy, to an Austin, Texas Rotary Club luncheon which he was hosting. We were given the opportunity to demonstrate the HeartFlex to the Rotarians. They were very enthusiastic about the HeartFlex and its many health benefits. At the luncheon Mr. Swail decided to carry the HeartFlex in all of his Austin pharmacy locations.

People’s Pharmacy refers to itself as “Austin’s Favorite Wellness & Compounding Pharmacy”. Each pharmacy has a wellness manager, nutritionists, naturopaths and homeopaths who work in concert with the resident pharmacists. This collaborative holistic approach creates a synergy that makes People’s Pharmacies special and very beneficial for their patients. Their specialists are promoting the HeartFlex and recommending it as an alternative therapy because of its many attributes which include; lowering blood sugar levels, upper body strength training, physical rehabilitation, and increased circulation.

We are extremely gratified that People’s Pharmacy, which is known for its personal attention, naturopathology approach, and wellness promotion concerning total body healing has chosen our HeartFlex to add to their product line of holistic wellness tools. HeartFlex is now available at all People's Pharmacy locations in Austin, Texas.

Martial Arts Applications and Fitness Walking Exercises for HeartFlex from France

Our French distributor, Jean Makpevode, is a third degree black belt in the art of Tae Kwon Do, karate. I didn’t know this when he originally contacted me and expressed the desire to be our French distributor. To visit his website go to www.heartflex.fr.

HeartFlex is particularly useful for the martial arts because it:

• Improves Hand Speed
• HeartFlex utilizes the same principals as a boxer’s speed bag by combining easy resistance with multiple repetitions.
• Builds Arm Structure
• HeartFlex targets and strengthens the wrist and forearm muscles so that they act as one cohesive unit. Stabilizing these muscles delivers a much more powerful punch or block and helps to protect against carpal injuries.
• Makes You Punch Like a Demon
• Blazing hand speed coupled with arm strength maximizes the effectiveness of your punching power.

Jean also trains other elite athletes. He uses the HeartFlex to develop dynamic balance and core stability.

Jean teaches fitness classes in Paris where he takes his students and walks the neighborhoods while using HeartFlex.

Walking in Paris while using the HeartFlex is a great way to get a complete workout. He calls these outings "Tonic Walks. Here he is on the left giving some personal instruction to one of his students. "

He has developed a group cardio workout in conjunction with the Reebok Step. HeartFlex supplies the crucial upper body component of fitness while walking.

Watch him demonstrate this workout by clicking on this video link. His website is: www.heartflex.fr .

Note the spring action walking devices that Jean is using with the HeartFlex.

Seniors Fitness Benefits From Using HeartFlex

"Helping folks lower their golf scores and hit more kill shots in racquet sports is a worthy goal. However, one of my passions is utilizing the HeartFlex to improve quality of life issues and I am very pleased that it has applications for improving Senior Fitness."

HeartFlex uses a proprietary technology which is totally benign. It does not rely upon heavy weights, dangerous springs, or rubber bands which can fall or snap back and cause injury. We have noticed that less conditioned folks are easily intimidated by most exercise products.

Though HeartFlex was not originally intended for seniors it has been found to restore functionality and strength in seniors and the deconditioned.

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We received the following letter from Bonnie Livingston, a trainer at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, South Hills:

"My classes love the addition of the HeartFlex! So far I am using them at an assisted living facility where the population is less conditioned than the Silver Sneakers but I know they would love the addition if we can get it approved by Healthcare Dimensions. I intend to show it to the Silver Sneakers representatives the next time they are in town. I will keep you posted".

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HeartFlex also gave us a surprise when my friend Art, a diabetic, took some HeartFlex units to his diabetes clinic. We discovered that it has the ability to lower blood sugar levels.

"To whom it may concern:
Re: Heartflex exercise device
"This device has been used in several classes at The Diabetes Center. It is easy to demonstrate, and patients find it simple to use. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver. It would also travel well. It may be used in a standing or sitting position and can be effective for patients at varying degrees of fitness. We have observed drops in blood sugar from 10 to 60 points after only 5 minutes of activity."
Sincerely,"

Denise Riesman RD,CDE
Beverly Krohn MS,RN,CDE

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We also found the HeartFlex is effective regardless of age.
Alberta (Bert) C., 72 years young,
"I like it, its fun to play with. It gives you something to do with your hands. I've never enjoyed exercise, but this is fun!"

Alice F., 77 years young,
Alice, who walks 1 1/2 miles per day, said about using HeartFlex, "This is fun! This keeps your mind off things. I would use it in my apartment every day. Excellent!"

Waterford Retirement Community - Houston, Texas

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So far we have found that HeartFlex is easy enough for anyone to use. By increasing repetitions it also provides a great workout for even the most elite athlete. Again, we have found that HeartFlex provides benefits regardless of age or fitness level. My personal hope is that HeartFlex will assist seniors in maintaining and/or restoring their independence and dignity by giving them the functional strength necessary for a full and independent lifestyle.

Transform Walking Into A Complete Body Workout With HeartFlex Upper Body Strengthener

Here's a video showing proper walking form and how to use the HeartFlex to add an upper body strength component to your walk.

Our French Distributor, Jean Mackpevode, is a karate and fitness instructor who takes his clients on "Tonic Walks" in Paris. He uses the HeartFlex to add the crucial upper body exercise component to fitness and power walking.
It is beneficial for young and old to walk with.
Elite athletes use the HeartFlex to build upper body strength and endurance.
Here's a video of Jean using the HeartFlex with the Reebok step in a walking fitness routine that he developed.