Shall We Dance?
The Health Benefits of Dancing Abound Perhaps Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were onto something. Each enjoyed full and active lives and lived into their 80s. Their secret? Besides good genes, dance may have played a major role in their longevity. A study by the Lancisi Heart Institute in Italy found that those who danced three […]
Sizing It Up
Strength Training for Women When it comes to strength training, many women envision men with bulging muscles at the gym “pumping iron.” Other women, unaware of strength training’s benefits, shy away from it due to misconceptions about what it will do or not do to their bodies. According to the National Center for Health, only 21 […]
Real Men Do Yoga
Yoga’s Broader Appeal Mention yoga to most men and visions of a studio full of mantra-humming women come to mind. However, the face of yoga is changing, and an increasing number of men are being drawn into the practice, not only for its stress-reducing benefits, but for its total fitness component. Yoga has become mainstream […]
Play Ball!
A Guide To Sports Injuries Participation in sports, recreation, and exercise (SRE) is popular in American culture. Participation in SRE activities contributes to health-related fitness; however, the risk of injury is inherent in any physical activity. Risk of injury varies by many factors, including the specific activity and a person’s age. The highest incidence of […]
Swimming
Exercise for Everyone Whether you prefer to splash around in the shallow end with your kids, follow the motions of a water aerobics instructor in a classroom setting, swim laps at your own pace, or race competitively in the water, swimming in all of its forms is a fun way to get effective exercise with fantastic benefits […]
Turning Back Time
Strength Training For Seniors June Scobee Rodgers has promises to keep – to herself and to her family. Twice a week for the past eight years she has participated in a group fitness class at the Sports Barn downtown. She does it to keep her mind and body toned for the adventure of living. “The […]
Seeking Peak Performance
Understanding Performance Enhancing Drugs and Supplements Committed athletes everywhere train relentlessly, preparing mind and body for peak performance. In an effort to excel in their chosen sport, some have turned to drugs, others to supplements. Young athletes in particular are bombarded by marketing campaigns that promise optimal performance, enhanced performance, quicker recovery and more. Consequently, […]
Sweat Smarts
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the Body’s Cooling System Everyone sweats. Some sweat too much, suffering from a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Others sweat too little, suffering from anhidrosis. Generally, sweat occurs as a result of a hot environment, exercise, nervousness or stress. Although it may be odorous and uncomfortable, sweat is essential for good health. […]
Living Heart Healthy
Exercise for Life Daily routines of Americans often include sitting at a desk or riding in a car for hours, making it easy to fall into an altogether inactive lifestyle. Approximately 60 percent of all Americans age 18 and older report that they are physically inactive, and about one-third of U.S. adults are obese. Thirty-five […]
