The Latest Fitness News- Research Updates

As always, I would like to share some updates on the latest fitness information obtained from recently published articles. A recent study discussed in “FitBits”, an online newsletter published by Exercise Etc., once again proved the fantastic benefits of Strength Training. The study, although small in participants, showed a significant increase in energy expenditure- 327kcals- …

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If You Need One More Reason To Exercise

Exercise prolongs life, reduces our risk of deadly diseases, makes us look fabulous and YOUNGER, allows us to eat more :), reduces our risk of osteoporosis and injuries, relieves depression, and gives us energy. AND YOU’RE STILL NOT EXERCISING? One more reason may hit you more where it hurts- in your wallet. In a study …

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The Latest Fitness News- Research Updates

I have several important updates to share with you that will help you separate fitness fact from fitness fiction. First- new guidelines were released by The Surgeon General regarding the suggested amount of exercise necessary for your health, weight maintenance and weight loss. 30 minutes of moderate activity (walking, gardening, vigorous housecleaning all count) is …

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Fitness Myths Debunked- Separating Fact from Fiction

‘Tis the time of year when diet companies, fitness facilities, infomercials and more, come out full guns blaring. This is the time of year when these people know we are vulnerable to their pitches, and they make all their profits. They may even use unrealistic promises and even out-and- out “myths” to get you to …

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We Were Born to Run

A fascinating article in Nature magazine suggests that evolutionarily, all humans are created to run. The researchers theorize that the human form is a perfect running machine; large gluteals providing balance, long legs, shorter arms and the structure of the foot and elastic achilles tendon all point towards great mechanics for running. Other positives like …

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Women and Weight Training

As a reminder to all of you, I want to reephasize the importance of strength training for women. I have written several articles on the subject, but have recently been doing some studying for an exam that has prompted me to reopen this topic. It is absolutely essential that women do some type of strength …

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A Few Fitness Tidbits

Looking over the many journals and fitness periodicals I receive, I wanted to share a few of these important tidbits with you: – Most of us know that Omega 3 Fatty Acids are very important to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and high cholesterol, and we know to use unsaturated fats and oils to prevent these …

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Don’t wait! Start your healthy eating resolution now!

If you’re like me, you wake up most Christmas mornings feeling like a stuffed sausage. The beautiful Christmas outfit I planned to wear is forgotten about, and I put on the loosest, most comfortable shirt I can find and get out the elastic waistband pants. Why? Because I’ve spent the last 6 weeks “enjoying” the …

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Don’t Fool Yourself- Thin Does NOT Always Mean Healthy

For decades, thinness has been equated with beauty, and, of course, good health. But the results of recent medical research studies have thrown a wrench into this blanket mindset. We all know that being signifcantly overweight increases our chances of contracting diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and high blood pressure, so thin women have often …

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Back Pain- Taking Responsiblity For Your Own Health

A recently published study by Helen Frost, PT, in the BMJ, British Medical Journal, reported that routine physical therapy was no better at relieving mild to moderate back pain than good advice and self care through an instructional booklet provided by the PT. This study followed 286 patients with mild to moderate non-debilitating back pain, …

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