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Walking workstations improve physical, mental health, builds healthier workplace
Walking workstations can improve not only physical, but also mental health during the workday, a new study released this week found. The research was conducted by faculty and student researchers from the Department of Psychology in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). With growing concerns regarding obesity in the United States, […]
Sunshine may slow weight gain, diabetes onset, study suggests
Exposure to moderate amounts of sunshine may slow the development of obesity and diabetes, a study suggests. Scientists who looked at the effect of sunlight on mice say further research will be needed to confirm whether it has the same effect on people. The researchers showed that shining UV light at overfed mice slowed their […]
Will Small-group Training Replace One-on-one Training?
We have experienced a major shift in the fitness industry that is creating dramatic change in how the average fitness consumer interacts with certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors. The past five years has seen many changes and new exercise formats, with the one consistent trend being the explosive popularity of group-based […]
Meet The Mamils: Middle-aged Men In Lycra
Buff stuff! Hot Hollywood bodies are transforming men into MAMILS thats middle-aged men in Lycra. Ripped celebrities are inspiring 40-somethings to bulk up, and now men in tights are hitting the gym in greater numbers. Some are trying to beat back middle-age spread, and many are there to improve their health and fuel performance in […]
Sporting Ideas: Putting The Fun Back In Fitness
We all know that we need to exercise (for our health) but hitting the gym first thing in the a.m. or right after work can be anything BUT fun. Still experts suggest that staying fit (and trim) CAN be fun, by simply finding the right routine (and activity) for you. 1. Hoofing It: Walking and/or […]
Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy
Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only […]
The Right Motocross Sponsor Is The Real Maker Of Champions
A motocross sponsor for many is the beginning of a long and splendid career. For many others it is necessary in order to be able to afford the necessary equipment and maintenance involved in having a bike on the motocross circuit. Racing is expensive not only from the perspective of the bike repairs and costs […]
Exercise may protect older women from irregular heartbeat
Increasing the amount or intensity of physical activity can cut the chances of older women developing a life-threatening irregular heartbeat, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA). Researchers found that post-menopausal women, enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, who were the most physically active had a 10 percent lower […]
Parents rank their obese children as ‘very healthy’
A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine-led study suggests that parents of obese children often do not recognize the potentially serious health consequences of childhood weight gain or the importance of daily physical activity in helping their child reach a healthy weight. The study is published online in the Journal of the Academy […]
Obese women may have learning deficit specific to food
Obese women have a deficit in reward-based learning, but only when food is involved. Importantly, say researchers who report their findings in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on July 17, those same women have no trouble at all forming accurate associations when the reward is money instead of food. The findings may lead to […]