Oxycise

According to Johnson, Oxycise is for everyone, from young people to new moms to seniors. It does not matter whether a person has fibromyalgia, back problems, or a smoking habit, everyone can enjoy the benefits of Johnson’s revolutionary exercise program.

The program involves exercises that work entire muscle groups, as opposed to simply working the arms, and then the legs, and then the abs, which takes too much time, according to Johnson. Instead, Oxycise teaches you to flex and breathe through exercising multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This purportedly works because increasing oxygen in the body helps to increase metabolism, according to the product site.

In addition to touting the power and trim physique of a properly oxygenated body, Johnson also reveals what the diet industry does not want you to know: that fat leaves the body through carbon dioxide. The site claims that breathing properly, the Oxycise way, will eliminate carbon dioxide the way the body ought to, and get rid of all the extra pounds. Johnson attributes this to the oxidation process, by which fat is combined with oxygen and “the main product is carbon dioxide.” Of course, these claims are not substantiated on the site.

After the customer is familiar with the program, Johnson offers videos, which teach how to concentrate on specific areas, such as “Buns & Thighs” and/or “Abs & Upper Body.” The program can be initiated anywhere, and Johnson claims to Oxycise while waiting in line at the grocery store or even in the car. Lest anyone be skeptical, Johnson also includes that Oxycise was put under scrutiny at three different universities and was found to leave “traditional exercise in the dust.” Oxycise, the website claims, was found to burn 140% more calories than riding a stationary bike. It should be noted that the “three different universities” are not listed, and the comparison with stationary biking is far from a comparison with “traditional exercise” in general.

On the product website, the DVD/video, a book, and an audiotape/CD go for $39.95.

Oxycise.com is extremely cheap and poorly done. The site is poorly organized and the information offered is thin and misleading.

Website includes customer testimonies and before/after photos

Does not involve unnatural processes or chemicals

Seems like the gimmick of all gimmicks

Expensive, even for a gimmick

Poorly supported, unresearched, and unsubstantiated

We hear, from time to time, about the importance of good posture, proper breathing, and the like, for the body’s function, but Oxycise seems to take things too far. The idea that all one needs to do to lose weight is breathe properly and flex major muscle groups goes against what most any fitness expert will tell you about the necessity of a cardiovascular workout and a decent weights regimen. In addition, the site never mentions a healthy diet, which is also proven to contribute to a healthy body. Breathing properly may indeed help, and surely will when one is in the middle of a hearty workout. Those wanting a more traditional approach to weight loss may wish to follow some basic principles. Consider finding a healthy eating plan that you like and can live with long term. You should also exercise each day by doing an activity that is fun and enjoyable – perhaps incorporating some of the suggestions from this breathing plan. Water is extremely important too, and dieters need a lot of it to stay hydrated and to keep their bodies free of toxins.

Finally, try the addition of a supplement specifically designed to help with weight loss. Be sure that the product you choose includes the two key elements all effective diet products need; a fat-burner to rid the body of excess weight on the arms, hips, belly, thighs and buttocks, and an appetite suppressant to help control caloric intake and keep cravings at bay. Many good intentions are ruined by cravings that take us over and sabotage our dieting efforts. If you combine all these elements, along with patience and diligence, you will see the pounds come off.