I spent this weekend at The Perspectives in Health and Fitness Conference. It was very good and while it was mostly about fitness, there was one idea that relates to all health, fitness or nutrition knowledge. One of my favourite health researchers presented on the influence of pop culture and health. It was very entertaining, a little distressing and very …
Running while angry
Think it’s cathartic to run angry? Think again. That is what the NY Times article states. Don’t exercise angry, because it may be bad for you. You might have a heart attack. Really? I don’t disagree that negative emotions can exacerbate heart conditions, however the article goes on to state, “The study does not prove that running or otherwise sweating …
One Question about Health and Fitness
What are your health and fitness questions that you want answered?
How about those Jays?
Hey, how about those Jays? Okay, I admit I am not a baseball fan. I may have a bias (or two) when it comes to baseball, but I am glad to know that I am not the only one that noticed that baseball players seemed to be getting much larger lately. Penn State researchers recently tracked the weight of baseball …
Calcium Supplements
Taking supplements has often been recommended, but many times the results are not as expected. Calcium supplements are the latest with unexpected consequences. New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine followed over 2,700 people for more than 10 years and found that taking calcium supplements might increase artery plaque build-up in arteries, leading to heart disease. Unexpected side effects Participants that …
Better together
Do you need a little extra motivation to get moving when the days get shorter? Having a workout buddy can make a difference, but choosing the right one makes all the difference. What makes a good workout partner? According to research from the University of Aberdeen, having a new workout partner that is emotionally supportive is better than choosing a …
I love good news
Exercise has many benefits, but weight loss is not one of them… or maybe it is. New research published in the American Journal of Physiology shows that exercise stimulates the production of the hormone irisin. Irisin, helps change calorie storing, white, fat cells into energy releasing, brown, fat cells. Irisin also inhibits the formation of fat cells. There is more good news, …
October Resolutions
Time to make an October resolution? The latest study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab is all about body weight changes throughout the year. What they found may not be a surprise to you. The time between American Thanksgiving and Christmas is the best time to gain weight. October, not January, is the best time to make a weight loss/maintenance …
How much exercise do I need to do? The science.
Personal factors that you might want to consider when choosing an exercise schedule and the research. First, an important definition. There are 11 components to fitness. Five health-related and six skill-related components together make up fitness. The five health-related components of physical fitness are cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition. The six skill-related components of physical fitness …
I rarely drink water
I have a confession, and this might seem funny to you, but I don’t drink much water. Yes, I know it’s good for me. In my defense I don’t drink juice or pop or other sweetened beverages. I do drink coffee and tea. I never said I don’t drink any water. I drink water with dinner. I bring (not always …
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