Archive for April 2005
The Power of Advertising
A study published in the journal NeuroImage is lending wei…
Read MoreMartial Arts Injuries
Approximately 8 million Americans currently practice some form of martial art. Given the rising popularity of martial arts, sports medicine researchers decided to compare injury rates among practitioners of various styles. Tae kwon do participants experience a higher rate of inju…
Read MoreProgressive Muscle Relaxation
In the fitness industry, trends come and go. Yesterday’s high-low is today’s Pilates, and only time will tell if the indoor cycling classes that now pack participants wall to wall will eventually go the way of Jane Fonda–era aerobics. A steady stream of development…
Read MoreKid-Friendly Website
Looking for a fun-packed cyber source to encourage healthy habits in your children? Check out KidsHealth for Kids (www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.jsp). This health- oriented site contains sections on staying healthy and cooking…
Read MoreFrom Uncertain to Certified
When Rebecca Yount looks up during one of her circuit trai…
Read MoreA Different Angle
Ai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that combin…
Read MoreMusic Helps Older Adults Sleep
Do your older clients have trouble falling asleep? Counting sheep might not work, but soft, slow music could help them achieve a restful night’s sleep, according t…
Read MoreTasty Veggie Toppers
Want to get your family or clients to eat more of the healthy green stuff? Test out these simple toppings on any fresh or frozen veggie dishes:
Orange-Sesame Drizzle. Whisk together 2 tablespoons (tbs) reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbs orange juice, 1 tbs rice vinegar, 1 tbs toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons (tsp) sugar, 1/2 tsp chili-garlic sauce, 2 tsp minced fresh gin…
“How Do you Incorporate Balance Training into Your Clients’ Workouts?”
I incorporate balance training into clients’ workouts in one of two ways.
Some clients—usually athletes, individuals who are in postrehabilitation and the elderly—understand that they need balance training. With them it’s acceptable to block out 15…
Obesity May Hinder Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may be lower in obese men, which could lead to inaccurate screening and delays in cancer diagnosis.
A study published in the March issue of Cancer (2005; 103 [5], 1092–95), looked at the association between body mass index (BMI) and PSA in 2,779 men who did not have prostate cancer. Researchers found that the mean PSA value decreased a…
The Lumbar Spine
Anatomy Review
The spinal cord begins as an extension of the brain. It is surrounded by the bony vertebral column, which acts as a protective mechanism. Any information (sensory or motor) that the brain needs to relay to the body travels via the spinal cord. Fortunately, the spinal cord is protected by vertebrae, so spinal-cord injuries are not common, and most …
Read MoreFlorida Giving Rebates for Health
Wouldn’t an incentive to lose weight be nice? Say, a nice check in the mail? Well, as of February, most private Florida insurers and HMOs are now required “to send rebate checks to employers when their workers adopt a healthier lifestyle.”
The new state rule, which the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) worked on with the Florida Hea…
Mind-Body Personal Training Comes Home
Mind-body exercise instructors who want to expand their personal training services should keep their eyes on a new emerging market. More and more people are creating med…
Read MoreMedia Morsels
An edited version of Super Size Me: A Film of Epic Proportions is now headed for classrooms. The educationally enhanced® version of the film is targeted for grades six through 12. It contains 24 curriculum lessons, student handout materials, games, an educator’s manual and interviews with nutritionists and doctors. For more information, visit a href=”www.supersi…
Read MoreExercise Away the Blues
Makers of widely prescribed antidepressants should take note: In the future, doctors may be recommending regular exercise for patients with mild to moderate depression.
Aerobic exercise performed at a moderate intensity on most days of the week and at a level consistent with public-health recommendations is effective in reducing mild to moderate depression, according to a study …
Multiple Sets Better Than Single Set for Trained Postmenopausal Women
Pretrained postmenopausal women gain more strength from multiple-set protocols than from single-set training, according to a study published in last November’s Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2004; 18 [4], 689–94).
Researchers from the University of Erlangen, Germany, examined 71 subjects, who were randomly assigned to begin with 12 weeks of the single…
Protect Those Bright Ideas
You’ve spent many years gathering contacts and doing research to make your business the best it can be. It didn’t happen overnight. Trade secrets, pricing formulas, customer lists and business plans are valuable assets. Here are five ways to protect your intellectual property, from www.entrepreneur.com:
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. /…
IDEA Fitness Industry Salary Survey 2004
As fitness businesses hire qualified staff to handle current customers and new exercisers, the good news is that 81% of fitness staff stay with the same business for 1 yea…
Read MoreRenewed Interest in Yoga in India
In India, the birthplace of yoga, modern Indians are redis…
Read MoreChicken Chili with White Beans
Serve this fiber-rich entrée over a whole-grain side dish, like brown rice, barley, bulgur or quinoa.
2 (15- or 19-ounce) cans of white kidney beans,
drained and rinsed
11/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs,
trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 teaspoons (tsp) olive or canola oil…