There are two common ways to measure the individual Maximum Heart Rate, or MHR. One way is to estimate MHR in either an all out effort or with sub-max testing protocols. The second more erroneous way is to assess MHR for the individual by using one of the many formulas from population averages.
Everybody knows that if you want to prevent heart disease, you should exercise and eat a healthy diet, right? Well, that may not be true in every single case. While aerobic exercise can certainly lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol in the body, and control weight gain, research shows that working out while angry or upset may increase your risk of heart attack.
The economic impact of low back pain (LBP) is greater than $100 billion per year and causes more disability globally than any other condition. It is the most common cause of activity limitation in adults aged 45 and younger and only second to arthritis in people aged 45 to 65.
A new study published earlier this week in Clinical Interventions in Aging reported that older adults age 65+ that participated in the Geri-Fit top tier evidence-based health promotion program…
An article just came out last month in the NY Times on The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones. It was interesting to say the least. The writer suggested that hopping was the best exercise to build bone but gave no context or guidelines …
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Sclerosis means scarring; MS sufferers develop scar tissue in response to the nerve damage. Symptoms can include failure of muscle control, balance, vision, and even speech, depending on where the “flare ups” occur. Early MS symptoms include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred vision. Muscle stiffness and urinary problems are other signs as well. Treatment can relieve MS symptoms and delay progression, but there is no cure as of yet for MS.
With immunotherapy, doctors and researchers are tapping into the body’s natural healing powers and using them — with promising results — against the deadliest of cancers.
Seriously, what aren’t the benefits of fitness for the autism population? As human beings, we all need to move for optimal health and development. Last I checked (approximately four minutes ago), individuals with autism and related disorders were, in fact, human beings. When discussing the inherent benefits of exercise, certainly there are physical, behavioral, and cognitive areas of ability that can receive a boost in quality.
Inspired by the AmGen Tour of California, coming through Santa Cruz, I am thinking about the bone density of the world’s top cyclists. In the past 5 years, much has changed in the way we think about exercise and bone density. We used to think that weight-bearing or weight training exercise was the best for building bone. So, just what exercise is best for building bone? And, what can avid cyclists do to preserve their bones?