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Just Inducted into the IPF Hall of Fame, Powerlifting Champion Priscilla Ribic Relies on StayActiv

November 9th, 2009

 

 

 

At only 37 years of age, Female Champion Powerlifter Priscilla Ribic was just inducted into the International Powerlifting (IPF) Hall of Fame in New Delhi, IN this past weekend, on November 1, 2009.  This amazing and exciting achievement makes Priscilla the second American woman inducted into the Hall of Fame, with only eight other world-wide recipients before her.  This day was special as Priscilla was recognized for her many accomplishments in the sport of powerlifting, including 4 IPF Open World Championship titles, 8 IPF Open World Medalist titles, 2 World Games Medalist, 10 times USAPL National Championship Winner, 10 times IPF World Team Member and USAPL American & National Record Holder.  She has a total of 7 IPF World Records, and was ranked #1 IPF Female of All-time from 2004-2009.  This ranking also entitled Priscilla to the “highest ranked female” by Wilks formula in the United Sates history for any IPF affiliate.  She was inducted into the North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Hall of Fame in 2007. 

For someone this active, and who needs to be in her best physical condition to compete at such high levels, Priscilla can’t afford to let injuries stand in her way.  However, Priscilla was plagued with an injury over this past year that could have significantly set her back for months, or longer.  She has a herniated disc in her spine that was causing her grave pain.  By taking StayActiv, Priscilla was able to continue to train while also allowing her body to recover and heal at the same time.  She eased off on her competitions for a couple months, but was able to maintain her fitness level pain free by the proper physical therapy and stretching, and by taking a natural supplement that rids the body of pain and inflammation while also supporting the healing process. 

Unlike common NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), StayActiv does not mask the pain, rather it safely relieves pain without the common side effects typical of NSAIDs such as upset stomach, and more serious health risks of ulceration/bleeding, liver and kidney failure.  Through an ATP Accelerator, StayActiv is designed to promote the healing process where the inflammation begins, as opposed to inhibiting the COX pathways (as is the mode of action of many NSAIDs).  By taking StayActiv, Priscilla has been able to train and stay fit through her injury with a decrease in pain, while also allowing her body to naturally heal on its own.  Too often athletes will take an NSAID so that they can continue to perform their sports activity even with an injury, but what they don’t realize is that they are preventing the body from its natural healing process.

A study at The University of Nebraska has shown that StayActiv also supports a reduction in the build-up of lactic acid in muscles.  This is a feature that many athletes and other active people can appreciate, especially those in high-intensity work-outs that hit a wall after the muscles have been working hard, and there is a limited supply of oxygen.  This is when lactic acid is produced at such a rapid rate that the tissue has difficulty processing it, and results in lactic acid build-up.  This is where an athlete then experiences muscle fatigue and cramp-like pains.  Taking StayActiv can help stave off lactic acid build-up and alleviate this pain.

To find out more about Priscilla and her upcoming competitions, you can go to: www.CON-CRET.com or www.littlepowerhouse.com.

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