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Fitness First Summer Exercise Tips

by Jan Michael | Jul 8, 2013 | Exercise | 0 comments

Fitness First Health and Fitness Expert Paul Cheesman bring you top tips to help you get fit for summer with some cardio tips which will help burn fat and tone up whilst increasing endurance and stamina.

Do these for 30 minutes a day and you will be on your way to your perfect beach bum and tum.

Squat Jump

Squats help to give your leg muscles a workout and increase heart rate, so stand with your feet shoulder width apart and bend your legs and arms about 90 degrees at the same time. Ensure your thighs are parallel to the floor and now jump as high as you can go. Perform eight to ten reps, adjusting to your fitness level.

Jump Rope

Help to enhance your footwork, coordination and balance. A great exercise that you can do in the park or garden and will not only help you get fit but also make you feel like a kid again. Practice different combinations as you become more confident and increase the intensity of jumping as your fitness progresses

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Exercise Can Turn Bad Fat Into Good Fat

by Jan Michael | Jul 5, 2013 | Exercise, Fat Loss, General Health, Weight Loss | 0 comments

Researchers have found that exercise helps “bad” fat transform into a form of “good” fat that is more metabolically active.

The findings were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 73rd Scientific Sessions.

[header 3]Humans have two types of fat:[/header]

– Brown fat (the good fat) – this type of fat burns through calories to generate body heat.
– White fat (the bad fat) – this fat develops as a result of storing excess calories, it is just an energy reserve.

People with more brown fat are generally slimmer and better able to stay warm when it is cold, whereas individuals who have high levels of white fat tend to live more sedentary lifestyles.

In this study, the researchers found that mice and men who underwent an intense exercise regime experienced a browning of their subcutaneous white adipose tissue (SCWAT).

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Exercise Improves Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis

by Jan Michael | Jul 3, 2013 | Exercise, Weight Loss | 0 comments

Working with an exercise ball significantly improved muscle strength and ability to walk in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), did not worsen disease activity, and increased well-being, according to a new study.

“Although exercise is recommended for AS patients, its benefits have not been clearly defined, and patients can be reluctant to try it,” said lead investigator Marcelo de Souza, PT, MSc, from the Federal University of Sao Paolo in Brazil, in a press release

His colleague, Fabio Jennings, MD, also from the University of Sao Paolo, presented the study results here at the European League Against Rheumatism Congress 2013.

All 60 patients had received at least 3 months of standard drug treatment before study enrollment and continued their medication during the study. Thirty patients were randomized to an exercise program with the exercise ball and 30 were randomized to no prescribed exercise and served as the control group.

When it comes to fitness, size doesn’t matter

by Jan Michael | Jul 2, 2013 | Exercise, Weight Loss | 0 comments

This year, I celebrated my 30th anniversary in the fitness industry. Reflecting back, the industry has come a long way since the early ’80s, when doing excessive repetitions of exercises at lightning speed with no awareness of technique was the only way to workout. It really didn’t matter what you did as long as you were wearing the right outfit! Don’t get me wrong, it was fun, but lacked intention.

Today, the level of education is greater than ever and certified fitness professionals have access to groundbreaking research in training methods, individual assessment and health and disease prevention. Training has become much more sophisticated, effective and methodical.

However, there is still an obsession with the body beautiful image that is portrayed in advertising, infomercials and the media. Recently, I heard a highly recognized fitness professional say, “I have to be this thin for people to buy my product.” I question whether we have grown at all or are we still attached to the idea that no matter what, it is how you look that determines whether you are fit.

According to Dr. Steven Blair, director of research at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas and one of the leading researchers in exercise, aging and medicine says, “Health and fitness is not determined by size.” In fact, it may have very little to do with the way we look.

Walking for fitness

by Jan Michael | Jul 1, 2013 | Exercise, General Health | 0 comments

With the sun beginning to show up more frequently, the thought of taking a quick walk is more inviting than ever. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. It’s one of your body’s most natural forms of exercise. Walking is safe, simple, doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment and the health benefits are many. Walking for fitness can help you achieve a number of important health goals:

– Reduce your risk of a heart attack.
– Manage your blood pressure.
– Reduce your risk of developing type two diabetes.
– Manage your diabetes.
– Manage your weight.
– Manage stress and boost your spirits.
– Stay strong and active.

Starting a walking program takes initiative, and sticking with it takes commitment. But when you think of the potential health benefits, it’s well worth your effort. Over time, you’ll likely feel more invigorated, and able to walk longer distances without feeling winded.

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

by Jan Michael | Jun 26, 2013 | Exercise, General Health | 0 comments

Senior Power Previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet and higher physical activity are each associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

However, the combined association of Mediterranean diet and more physical activity on Alzheimer’s risk is not well-studied. Researchers report that both eating well and participating in physical activity may independently confer Alzheimer’s disease-related health benefits.