You know the drill, you turn on YouTube and find a workout session that meets your needs at the moment. Your decision might be based on time constraints, fitness level, interest, and any other factors however, do you “warmup/stretch” when you start your program? Most video training sessions begin with a warmup, whether it is stretching, fast marching, arm swinging, …
I remember the President’s Physical Fitness program that was established by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 (yes, I am that old and I hate it), but even way back then, everyone knew how important staying fit was! There were seven tests you had to be successful at to earn the award: Pull ups (boys) or flexed arm hang for girls …
You are going to love this blog, I promise! I found a study that says, “greater physical activity was NOT associated with memory reserve for men or women.” I knew if I looked long enough, I would find someone to join my crusade of couch potato-ism! But hold on, not so fast, as always, there is a caveat! What the …
Kids, what’s the matter with these kids today, lol! If you are as old as I am you will remember this jingle! Honestly, there is nothing “wrong” with our kids today, they are a product of their environment, many would much rather sit quietly in a comfortable chair and play on their tablets than go out and ride their bikes. …
In an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers examined if there were benefits to Tai Chi or conventional exercise on central obesity in middle-aged and older adults. Hundreds of participants were assigned exercise interventions including aerobic exercise, strength training, and tai chi. What this study found was that Tai Chi was effective at reducing waist circumference in the …
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached pandemic proportions and people with these conditions present with an increased cardiometabolic risk. Some evidence suggests, however, that a high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) might mitigate the detrimental effects of excess body weight on cardiometabolic health, termed the “fat but fit” paradox. In a recent study “fat but fit” identified that although physical …
I remember as a young child my parents would dance the “Tango” and I thought it was funny. As I got older I thought it was cute that they could still dance together and not step on each other’s feet! The Argentine Tango is a partnered dance focused on walking and balance dynamics. Partners learn correct posture and the ability …
It is no surprise to most of us that physical activity has long-lasting, positive effects on the human body. But a recent study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease reaffirmed this long-standing belief. The study evaluated long-distance skiers and found that although their brains may have degenerative changes associated with Parkinson’s disease, they didn’t experience the physical symptoms usually …
