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22 WAC Magazine | wac.net living fit pilates / burning fat L A N E C A U D I L L ( 3 ) The science of burning fat One of the biggest issues when starting a new training or nutrition program is figuring out what works best for you. People come in all shapes, sizes, and metabolisms. ere is no cookie-cutter solution for everyone to reach their goals. At the WAC, we now have a way to eliminate the guesswork and get immedi- ate feedback to see the effectiveness of your choices. e Club is introducing a device by LEVL that can detect the concentration of acetone exhaled in your breath. Why does that matter, and how does it help us evaluate your fitness? Breath acetone is a direct byproduct of lipid oxidation and correlates to body fat burned. Scientific research has shown that a breath reading of two parts per million or greater indicates an elevated state of fat me- tabolism and corresponds to a loss of at least a half-pound of body fat per week. With this data, we are now able to make necessary nutritional adjustments within a day or two aer imple- menting changes. e device will be open to members on a subscription basis so you can track your LEVL score regularly. With your first month's sub- scription, we'll include an initial nutritional consultation to discuss how to get the most out of the data. —Contact WAC Nutritionist Eric Chen at echen@wac.net to get started with LEVL. 1 2 3 Exercise of the month Pilates Saw WAC Pilates Instructor Danielle Ortiz demonstrates the Pilates Saw. This exercise increases rotational mobility, improves flexibility, and advances hip stability. Sit with legs wider than your mat. Flex your feet and direct your toes and knees toward the ceiling. Lift your arms to shoulder-height and straighten them out to either side. Inhale, twist your torso, and reach your left hand to your right foot. Exhale, stretch your right arm back, and aim your nose toward your knee. Inhale, roll up, and move back to center. Exhale. Switch sides and repeat. Complete at least three times on each side. 1 2 3