Seventy Percent of Dieters Follow Their Own Diet PlanOne-third of dieters have tried supplements to lose weight, and 70 percent are trying to diet on their own without a doctor’s help, according to ... Six of the Web’s Top 20 Diet Sites Need Information OverhaulMore than a quarter of the Web’s 20 most-trafficked diet information sites lack basic citing of information sources, the degree to which advertising may or may not influence content, and credentials ... Walking Not Enough?Walking may not be enough on its own to produce significant health benefits, research suggests. A team from Canada's University of Alberta compared a 10,000-step exercise program with a more traditional fitness regime of moderate intensity. ... This Is Your Brain on TestosteroneToo much testosterone can be bad for the brain, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Although both men and women produce the male hormone... Study: Exercise Okay for Older Adults with HypertensionA new study should ease the concerns held by many older adults with mild high blood pressure about the strain or harm exercise could cause their hearts. Results of the research on 104 men and women age 55 to 75 showed that a moderate ... Rec Sport Participants Susceptible to HazingSport clubs participants are susceptible to many forms of hazing, making it an important issue for college recreation professionals. To address this, the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association ... Overweight Toddlers More Likely to Be Obese at Age 12Children who are overweight as toddlers or preschoolers are more likely to be overweight or obese in early adolescence, report researchers in a collaborative study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and several academic institutions.... Obesity Rate Up In 31 StatesBy: Pamela Kufahl WASHINGTON, DC Adult obesity rates climbed even higher last year in 31 states, according to a report, F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing America,... Study Raises BMI QuestionsBy: Pamela Kufahl ROCHESTER, MN Don't put away that tape measure yet. Body mass index (BMI), the standard measure of obesity used by many professionals in the fitness and... Who Needs Protein in Their Sports Drinks?By: Pamela Kufahl MATAWAN, NJ Whether protein is needed in a sports drink may depend on the results an exerciser is seeking. A Gatorade-funded study performed by researchers... Study Raises BMI Accuracy Questions– Body mass index (BMI), the standard measure of obesity used by many in the fitness industry, is flawed and should be changed, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, MN. BMI is not as accurate as it should be and other more accurate measures are available, the researchers said in an August article in the Lancet medical journal... Do Sports Drinks Need Protein?A Gatorade-funded study performed by researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, found that adding protein to a sports drink won’t make a person race faster. However, a study funded by PacificHealth Laboratories Inc... Guide to a Healthy HeartThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health developed a new publication, Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart, to show the public the impact of physical activity on cardiovascular and overall health... Survey Finds Personal Training on Top; Aerobics on DeclinePersonal training still is the most successful program for retaining newcomers, according to a survey by IDEA Health & Fitness Association. ... More Women Are Strength Training But More Progress Needed-- More women are lifting weights now than in 1998, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Study Reports Rise in Number of RunnersThe sport of running experienced an 8 percent jump in participation from 1998 to 2005 after declining in the early 1990s, according to a recent study from the USA Track and Field’s Road Running Information Center... Muscle GainsBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, managing editor Athletes with bulging biceps and toned calves once dominated the resistance training research studies at universities and research institutions worldwide.... Americans Say They Lack the Time and Support to Exercise at Health ClubsBy: Amy Florence Fischbach BOSTON While 91 percent of the respondents to a recent survey believe exercising at a health club would improve their overall health, only 18 percent... Survey Explores Reasons Why Americans Don’t Go to Health ClubsWeight Loss Can Alleviate ArthritisOverweight adults who lose 5 percent of their body weight can reduce the disease-specific pain and reduce the amount of disability caused by osteoarthritis... Overweight Youth at Risk for Fractures, Muscle and Joint PainBETHESDA, MD -- Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight counterparts to suffer bone fractures and have joint and muscle pains, according to a study conducted in the June 2006 Pediatrics by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ... Convenience, Staffing and Time Most ImportantDENVER -- Convenience, staffing and time are the most important factors when it comes to choosing a fitness facility, according to a new study by University of Virginia Professor Diane Whaley, a national sport and exercise psychology expert. ... Two-Thirds of Parents Don't Feel Comfortable Talking to Their Kids about WeightPROVO, UT -- It's a fact that one in three children in the United States is obese. Previous research shows that having support from others makes losing weight easier, and being able to talk openly about the problem is a crucial skill for parents with obese children. However, according to a recent survey from VitalSmarts two-thirds of parents are unwilling to speak up and get involved. ... Calorie Burn Varies At CurvesBy: Jennipher Shaver WACO, TX The fitness levels of participants and their intensity of exercise determine the number of calories burned in a Curves workout, according to... Weight Lifting Is Fastest Growing ActivityBy: Pamela Kufahl MOUNT PROSPECT, IL More Americans are pumping iron than ever before, according to a National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) survey. Classic fitness... |
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