Archive for August 2005
Chi Kung Lowers Mild High Blood Pressure
How many of your clients have mild hypertension? Are any of them wondering if a mind-body exercise program could help?
In a study published in the advance online edition of Journal of Human Hypertension (May 19, 2005, pp. 1–8), University of Hong Kong researc…
Rubs That Rub You the Right Way
In the world of barbequing, there is a new rub: Mixed, dried herbs and spices are replacing liquid marinades as the busy griller’s choice. Although these rubs may not tenderize meat as well as an overnight marinade soak, they can impart a lot of flavor in short order. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your rubs:
Basic Rub Recipe. Mix together 1 teaspo…
Preparing for a Job Interview
Got laid off and looking for a job? Love your current position but ready to challenge yourself with a new one? Being a top-notch interviewee will help you win your dream j…
Read MoreHoning Athletes’ Running Techniques
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Read MoreExercise Order in Upper-Body Training
Exercise program designs are generally based on available research and applications of theoretical knowledge, but since numerous aspects of program design have not been thoroughly studied, the value of many common exercise practices is subject to debate. One such practice is the …
Read MoreExercise-Induced Asthma
Do you love to work out but find yourself coughing or wheezing during or after exercise? Do you often fight headaches or stomach pain after a run? You may have exercise-induced asthma (EIA).
The good news is that people who suffer from EIA can still exercise safely and successfully. If you suspect you have EIA, see your physician and consider these suggestions from Mariana Shedden…
Size-Friendly Yoga for Larger Audiences
While hip-hop yoga programs entice teens and dance divas, Megan Garcia, a plus-size model and a yoga instructor for more than a decade, is reaching out to larger participants. “Yoga is for everyone,” affirms Garcia, who leads classes in New York City and has released a DVD titled “Just My Size Yoga.”
Garcia herself is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 210 po…
Doing Your Best Is Good Enough!
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Read MorePediatricians Unite in War Against Childhood Obesity
In a sad commentary on our times, the American Heart Association recently devoted an entire issue of its journal Circulation (2005; 111 [15]) to finding new strategies to combat the rising obesity epidemic among our nation’s youth. Warning that obesity beg…
Read MoreConsumer Reports Rates Best Diates
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Read MorePure Energy
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Read MoreYoga for Back Care
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Read MoreCold Shrimp Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Serve this as a main meal on hot summer nights when you can’t bear the thought of a hot oven or a flaming grill!
3 tablespoons (tbs) white-wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon (tsp) sugar
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A Practical Approach to Program Design
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Read MorePlaying Dress-Up With Veggies
The Children’s Nutrition Research Center …
Read MoreReal Fitness, Real People
Bryce Jackson was on his soapbox. Again. His wife, Jennifer, listened patiently as Jackson, IDEA Master Personal Fitness Trainer and owner of Real Fitness in Portland, O…
Read MoreHelp for Low-Back Pain
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BY CATHERINE FISCELLA, MSPT
Help for Low-Back Pain
These Pilates-based exercises can be a safe and effective alternative for clients with lumbarspine disorders.
B Y AT H E R I N E F I S C E L L A ,
Are your clients complaining of back pain, or do they describe themselves as having a “bad back?” If so, their complaints are not uncommon. The Mayo Clinic recently reported that 4 out of 5 adul…
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Expand Your Business (Add Another Trainer, Add a New Service, Etc.)?
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Read MoreHelp for Low-Back Pain
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Read MoreCreative Education
1988 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Candice Copeland Brooks is fondly remembered by many IDEA members as one of the best (and only) professional resources during …
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