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Resistance Exercise Has Specific and Important Heart Benefits
November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to a study, resistance exercise (such as lifting weights) produces a different pattern of blood vessel responses than aerobic exercise, suggesting that it may have specific and important benefits for cardiovascular health. “Resistance exercise may offer greater benefits from the increases in blood flow to active muscles and could be implemented as companion to… [Continue Reading]
Athletic Performance Increases After Heat Acclimation
October 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Turning up the heat might be the best thing for athletes competing in cool weather, according to a new study that examined the impact of heat acclimation to improve athletic performance in hot and cool environments. Researchers conducted exercise tests on 12 highly trained cyclists — 10 males and two females — before and after… [Continue Reading]
Without Proper Training, Marathon Running Can Damage Your Heart
October 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is running a marathon good for you or can it damage the heart? A team of researchers and runners from the Heart and Stroke Foundation have come up with a practical way of answering the question. They used data from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to find out what is really going on in the marathoner’s… [Continue Reading]
Professional Sports Persons Should Drink More Water
October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Top sports persons must always perform to their maximum capacity, making them the most vulnerable to the effects of dehydration. Now, a new study reveals that 91% of professional basketball, volleyball, handball and football players are dehydrated when they begin their training sessions. “Dehydration negatively affects sporting performance, even when the level of dehydration is… [Continue Reading]
Walking At Least Six Miles per Week May Preserve Memory in Old Age
October 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size and in turn, preserve memory in old age. “Brain size shrinks in late adulthood, which can cause memory problems. Our results should encourage well-designed trials of physical exercise in older adults as a promising approach for preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s… [Continue Reading]
Inflammation After Acute Injury is Essential to Muscle Repair
October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A new research study may change how sports injuries involving muscle tissue are treated. That’s because the study shows for the first time that inflammation actually helps to heal damaged muscle tissue, turning conventional wisdom on its head that inflammation must be largely controlled to encourage healing. These findings could lead to new therapies for… [Continue Reading]
Seniors Maintain Better Quality of Life with Lifelong Exercise
September 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
New research shows senior active skiers have twice the oxygen-uptake capacity of seniors who do not exercise. “The findings show that humans have a great potential to maintain a high level of physical work capacity and thereby better quality of life even at advanced ages,” says Per Tesch, professor of sports science. A year ago… [Continue Reading]
Owning a Dog Could Encourage More Children to Be Physically Active
September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Children whose families own dogs are more active than those without, according to new research. Researchers studied 2,065 children aged nine to ten, and found that children from dog-owning families have higher levels of physical activity compared to children without. The team says owning a dog could encourage more children to be active, and help… [Continue Reading]
Only 5 Percent of Americans Report Any Vigorous Intensity Activity
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to a new study, on any given day, most U.S. adults report performing predominantly sedentary and light activities. Overall only 5.07% report any vigorous intensity activity. The most frequently reported moderate activity was food and drink preparation. In order to determine the 10 most frequently reported non-work and non-sleep activities by intensity reported by… [Continue Reading]