Much has been done by exercise pros over the past 20 yrs to elevate the formerly known “Swiss ball” (SB) to near-Olympian levels of wonder results. What was originally a ball used in neurological therapy …
Obesity, Again
Another article on rising obesity rates – http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/04/health/nutrition/04fat.html?_r=1&ref=us. What’s a country to do? For one thing, some soon-to-be unfolded efforts to tag foods in the stores based on a 0-100 scale (100 being excellent for …
Feet Revisited – Shoes, No Shoes, or the Right Shoes
This is prompted by the long-held belief that motion-control shoes prevent overpronators (flat-footed people) from excessive rotation of the ankle, lower leg, and knee, and thus prevents problems up the kinetic chain. Obversely, supinators- those …
Feet Revisited – Shoes, No Shoes, or the Right ShoesRead More
Travels, Tribulations, and Updates
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, largely because I’ve been on the road for over a week. First, to panama city beach over the July Fourth weekend – what a perfect beach, …
Exercise and the Brain
Much has been written and discussed and debated about the role of exercise, and fitness, in mental, and academic function. I recall when I was in grad school – late 1970s-mid 1980s – reading on …
Strength Train Yourself Flexible
Studies have been showing over the past decade or so that resistance training (RT) improves flexibility. Furthermore, it reduces your risk of lengthening injuries – like a hamstring tear during running, or back strain from …
Weight Loss in Older Adults
Traditionally, physicians have been reluctant to encourage older adults – those over 75, for example – to lose weight since studies have shown that older adults who lose weight tend to have unnoticed medical problems. …
Exercise and Weight Control in Aging Women (And Men, Too…)
On Wednesday, March 24, an article about a research project hit the news big time. a continuing study, as a sub group of the women’s health study (by Dr. I Min Lee), found that women …
Exercise and Weight Control in Aging Women (And Men, Too…)Read More
Sugar, Hi Fructose Corn Syrup
The corn growers of america want you to not be afraid of hi fructose corn syrup, so they’re changing the name: corn sugar!!! that should allay any fears of consuming too many wasted calories now …
More On Barefoot Running
The articles continue coming in about the merits or hazards of barefootness. The American Running & Fitness Association, of which I am a lifetime member and happy recipient of its newsletters, has an article in …