Triathlon
Why athletes are more likely to need pacemakers in old age
A new study led by The University of Manchester has shed light on why athletes are more likely to have abnormal heart rhythms. Elderly athletes with a lifelong history of training and competing in endurance events like marathons, triathlons and iron man challenges can have heart rhythm disturbances, known as arrhythmias. The Manchester research in […]
Is Depriving Yourself Of Calories In Training A Good Idea?
By Matt Dixon Published 16 hours ago Triathlon coach Matt Dixon answers a question about utilizing fat as a source of energy by reducing calorie intake during long workouts. Q: I have heard that to teach the body to utilize fat as a source of energy you should deprive yourself of calories during lower-intensity, […]
Abel James Teams With Radioio To Bring The Fat Burning Man To Radioio And Be Well Radio
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 18, 2013 Radioio, Inc. today brings Abel James, The Fat Burning Man, to Be Well Radio on internet radio, adding to a blockbuster lineup of talent representing the worlds leading Apple podcasters and New York Times bestselling authors. Be Well Radio delivers diet, health and fitness talk programming through a […]
The Many Benefits of Crossfit Training
Crossfit training, as an exercise philosophy, is not really all that new or revolutionary. Sure, the name “crossfit” works well in the modern era of branding, but the concepts behind it more or less echo the legendary Renaissance ideal – “sound of body, mind, and spirit”. To many observers, the most common example of a […]
Americans Say Their Doctors Advise Them On Health Habits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As health experts increasingly focus on the medical benefits of a healthy lifestyle and preventative healthcare, Americans say their doctor does commonly discuss the benefits of healthy habits with them. Specifically, 71% say their doctor usually discusses the benefits of engaging in regular physical exercise and 66% the benefits of eating a […]
Healthy Lifestyle Ads From Big Soda: Hypocritical Or Helpful?
For years now, the soda and fast food[1] industry, blamed for rising obesity rates in the U.S., have been battling an image problem. Will promoting healthy lifestyles redeem them? Social responsibility campaigns are nothing new to corporations especially those whose actions or products dont exactly promote admirable or healthy goals (think liquor companies that admonish […]
How Sleep Can Help Your Gym Workout
This article is sponsored by glucose monitoring system, your resource for diabetes glucose meter and glucometer. From de-stressing[1] to protecting against heart disease,[2] sleep has long been associated with physical and mental health. But what if we told you that there was another benefit of getting those all-important 40 winks? Namely your fitness[3]. According to various […]
Fitness Tools That Tap The Power Of Your Friends
Fitbit RunKeeper Endomondo Strava iSmoothRun Wrist band trackers Zombies, Run! STORY HIGHLIGHTS People who connect with friends on fitness tracking tools tend to be more active Tightly knit, supportive communities have popped up for apps like RunKeeper and tools like FitBit Connections help remind people to work out and keep them motivated (CNN) — Last […]
How To Make Your Workout Seem Shorter
Part of complete coverage on By Will Cleveland, Special to CNN updated 4:32 PM EST, Fri February 22, 2013 Will Cleveland poses for a photo in Phuket, Thailand. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Will Cleveland imagines places he’d like to visit to motivate him through workouts Cleveland wants to get and stay healthy so he can travel with […]
Five Tips For Keeping New Year's Fitness Resolutions Alive
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Even with the best intentions to get in shape or drop some weight, statistics show very few new year’s resolutions actually work. According to Time Magazine, 60% of gym memberships go unused and attendance is usually back to normal by mid-February which indicates resolutions are not being […]