All Blog Posts Tagged 'exercise' (161)

Are we exercising less or eating more?

There are many compelling reasons to exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. It improves mental health, fosters strong muscles and strong bones. It also makes most participants happier and improves our looks. Physical activity also burns calories. In the past few decades exercise has therefore become one arm of the two pronged approach to combat overweight and obesity. Exercise is the calories expended in the equati… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on November 9, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Healthy neighborhoods can reduce the risk of diabetes

Do you live in a healthy neighborhood? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy neighborhood? Personal choice has a big impact on many aspects of our health, but do we really have the wherewithal to choose our lifestyle, or do most of us fall into a pattern determined by what’s easy to do and what everyone else is doing? Sure, there are a few motivated individuals who swim against the stream and set their own trend. Most of us don’t. Whether we realize it or not, we follow the lead of our parents… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on October 26, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

My Chat with Bob Harper

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Harper. If you live in a box a… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on October 20, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Hello Autumn!

It is so nice outside; I was so excited to be out there on my balcony doing my exercise routine this morning. I love the crisp morning air in the fall. It smells so clean and fresh, it is absolutely invigorating. I made sure to fill out my… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 30, 2009 at 8:34am — 1 Comment

Tips to Add Activity After 65

Remember, you are not too old to exercise! The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued the guide – Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute of Aging. Being physically active does not become less important with age. Remaining active into your senior years has many benefits. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll se… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on September 29, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Back to school -- five easy tips to improve your kids’ health this school year

I can’t believe the summer vacation is over and kids will be going back to school this week. This summer went by way too fast! I was happy to get a letter from my daughter’s elementary school announcing new snack policies—the school will not be giving out any more snacks, will not give food as incentives, prizes or rewards, and birthday celebrations at school will become "food free." Parents are being encouraged to send healthy snacks from home, including fresh fruit, cut-up vegetables… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on September 7, 2009 at 6:39am — No Comments

Fun, Exercise, and a Healthy Picnic

As the cool morning breeze blows gently, I enjoy my morning exercise routine. I notice a couple of leaves have started to change colors and realize Labor Day is just around the corner. These are… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on August 30, 2009 at 2:09pm — 3 Comments

The Tabata Protocol. This is your Fat Burning Strategy.

The Tabata Protocol is a targeted, specific interval training workout strategy that very effectively improves cardiovascular conditioning, oxygen utilization or lung capacity, and you bodies fat burning ability. Originally developed for Olympic and professional athleti… Continue

Added by TC on August 2, 2009 at 3:52pm — No Comments

VIDEO: Dr. Gordon on Exercise

What kind of exercise do you do daily? What? You don't do that much? Listen to what the doc prescribes for optimal health. And listen to how does ADD respond to lifestyle changes? Here about successes from this cutting-edge pediatrician:

Pediatrician and UCLA professor Jay Gordon MD discusses the importance of exercise in health. He also talks about his work getting ADD children off medication using diet and lifestyle. This is an excerpt from the documentary PROCESSED PEOP… Continue

Added by Susana on July 27, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

My Favourite Healthy Eating Lifestyles

Vegetarian or 'plant-based' diets can be a very healthy eating style. By not eating meat, you automatically consume less cholesterol and saturated fat. All the other rules still apply, however, of practicing variety, balance and moderation. Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. An… Continue

Added by Sara Micale on July 20, 2009 at 11:08pm — No Comments

Are you too old to exercise?

A Swedish study followed 2,205 men for over 20 years looking at age and exercise. The study found death rates to be highest among men who were sedentary at the start of the study and lowest for the most active men. Interestingly, men who began an exercise program at age 50 had decreased the risk of death after 10 years of being active to the level of those who had always been active. Let’s see if I can say that another way. . .if you have been sedentary all your life and begin a… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 2, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Antioxidants supplements in the (negative) spotlight again

From Nutrition Data Blog POSTED BY: Monica Reinagel, M.S., LD/N | May 13, 2009 | 10:56 AM This story in yesterday's New York Times was the most emailed item on NYTi… Continue

Added by Susana on June 4, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

How hard do you need to workout?

To achieve health benefits, it is recommended that we include 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity 5 days each week. Well, what exactly is considered moderate intensity? San Diego State University recently studied the effect of different exercise intensity levels to determine how fast someone needs to walk to be exercising at a moderate intensity level. Researchers monitored cardiac exertion of walking at different rates in 97 healthy adults on a treadmill. It was determined that a moderat… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 28, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Fasting Cardio Exercise

I’m one of those people who find it easier to exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast. There is some evidence to suggest that this type of exercise can be particularly effective at burning fat. When doing this type of exercise you need to keep your heart rate between 65% and 75% of your maximum heart rate, there’s no need to push yourself too hard and not for too long – 20 to 45 minutes is enough. The type of exercise is not important, my personal preference is jogging/runn… Continue

Added by Lee Thomas on May 17, 2009 at 12:20pm — 3 Comments

Stop Focusing On The Numbers

Weight loss is not about the numbers. Granted, the act of losing weight is ALL about math, weight loss is not about the numbers. Most people measure their weight loss success by how many pounds they have lost (or gained). Success= weighing less. This is why most stories of weight loss are stories of failure. They feel if they did not lose weight, or god forbid, if they gained weight, then they have failed. Weight loss is… Continue

Added by Sean on May 5, 2009 at 3:24pm — No Comments

How To Fight Obesity

The numbers don’t lie, the statistics are staggering, and the repercussions deadly. What am I talking about? In the United States alone: * nearly 70% of Americans are overweight * almost 4 out of 10 are considered obese… Continue

Added by Mike Foster on April 24, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Decrease Heart Failure with Weight Loss and Activity

The Physician's Heart Study followed over 21,000 between the ages of 40 and 84 for over 20 years. They found a significant link between weight, activity, and heart failure I want to share with you. Both weight and physical activity were independently linked to risk of heart failure. Weight Having a high BMI increased heart failure risk in both active and sedentary men. For every additional 7 pounds on a man 5 foot 10 inches tall, risk for heart failure inc… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 19, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

I Have Been Transformed

It's been over 90 days now and I am just thrilled with the results of going through P90X. If you have not heard of P90X, it is a wonderful workout program designed to get you in the best shape of your life in 90 days. P90X comes with 12 workouts with a 3 Phase workout plan an… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on March 14, 2009 at 6:31pm — No Comments

How does strength training affect blood pressure?

Lifting weights can cause a temporary, but dramatic blood pressure rise. Systolic blood pressure can increase up to 350-400 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure to 150 mm Hg even if your blood pressure is typically a healthy level of 120/80 or less. Long term high blood pressure is linked to arterial endothelial dysfunction. The endothelium is the inner lining of your artery walls. Endothelial dysfunction can result in the hardening of artery walls. Researchers have been monitoring the effects of… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 4, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

What's Your (Food) Weakness?

We all have weaknesses,

encompassing myriad aspects of our lives, be it health and fitness challenges, personal develo… Continue

Added by Mike Foster on February 28, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments

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