Convenience, Staffing and Time Most ImportantDENVER -- Convenience, staffing and time are the most important factors when it comes to choosing a fitness facility, according to a new study by University of Virginia Professor Diane Whaley, a national sport and exercise psychology expert. ... Two-Thirds of Parents Don't Feel Comfortable Talking to Their Kids about WeightPROVO, UT -- It's a fact that one in three children in the United States is obese. Previous research shows that having support from others makes losing weight easier, and being able to talk openly about the problem is a crucial skill for parents with obese children. However, according to a recent survey from VitalSmarts two-thirds of parents are unwilling to speak up and get involved. ... Calorie Burn Varies At CurvesBy: Jennipher Shaver WACO, TX The fitness levels of participants and their intensity of exercise determine the number of calories burned in a Curves workout, according to... Weight Lifting Is Fastest Growing ActivityBy: Pamela Kufahl MOUNT PROSPECT, IL More Americans are pumping iron than ever before, according to a National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) survey. Classic fitness... AED Malfunctions CommonBOSTON -- One in five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the past 10 years have been recalled because of malfunction concerns, found a report presented in mid May at the Heart Rhythm Society's 27th Annual Scientific Sessions. However, the researchers, who were led by William H. Maisel, MD, MPH, director of Pacemaker Device Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said that the number of recalls is small compared to the number of lives saved through use of the devices.... More Activity Needed for Chicago KidsCHICAGO -- The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) and the Chicago Park District joined together to assess the physical activity levels of Chicago children. Researchers found that the children involved (ages 4-12) are receiving nearly half of the recommended daily amount of physical activity during the after-school program provided by the Chicago Park District, but more is needed. ... Walking Still Number OneMOUNT PROSPECT, IL -- Exercise walking, which experienced 1.5 percent growth in 2005, remains the No. 1 participation activity surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Walking has remained on top since 1990. Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series I and II” reports, which are now available, shows 86.0 million Americans walked for exercise in 2005.... The Mind Can Fool the BodySAN DIEGO, CA -- Can the placebo effect make a person run faster? Yes, it can. Runners who drank what they thought was “super-oxygenated” water ran faster than those who drank what they were told was bottled water, according to a study by American Council on Exercise (ACE). ... Lack of Choices Adds Pounds to TeensBy: Jennipher Shaver CHAPEL HILL, NC In a study of 20,000 U.S. teens, researchers found resources available for physical activity were not distributed relatively equally across... Yoga May Prevent Weight GainBy: Jennipher Shaver SEATTLE Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight, according... Exercise Benefits SeniorsBy: Amy Florence Fischbach BALTIMORE Here's more proof that exercise is beneficial at any age. A 20-year study funded by the National Institute on Aging found that while the capacity... Weight Watchers Tops ListBy: Jennipher Shaver LOS ANGELES Weight Watchers offers dieters the best staying power, according to a recent article in Consumer Reports (CR). Weight Watchers earned the... Wait Training Offers ResultsBy: Jennipher Shaver COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Although many of your members are time pressed, a new study shows that when it comes to lifting, results might just be worth the... Got Exercise?By: Jennipher Shaver CHICAGO, IL According to recent research, bone health in youth may take more than drinking a few glasses of milk a day to stay strong. In fact, exercise... Exercise: A Good Dose Will Do Ya' for DepressionBy: Jennipher Shaver GOLDEN, CO We all know the many benefits of exercise when it comes to heart disease and high blood pressure, but exercise may be quite the for mental... Diet Battle: The Only Clear Winner Is DedicationBy: Jennipher Shaver NATIONWIDE Weight loss isn't easy. And with countless programs and plans out there it's easy for your members and clients to get lost in the weight-loss... Exercise and Doctors Don't Go TogetherBy: Pamela Kufahl INDIANAPOLIS It's not just apples that keep the doctor away. A new study has found that regular exercise may also do its part to keep people from visits... Anti-Obesity Measures Are Working for Some SchoolsBy: Jennipher Shaver EMMAUS, PA With schools across the country trying to combat the childhood obesity crisis through various programs, early results of some of those efforts... Fitness Pros Want More EducationSAN DIEGO, CA In a survey of health and fitness professionals who attended the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) International Conference this... FREE WEIGHTSWhen it comes to fitness, there is something new in the world of training every time you read a fitness magazine. Last week it was Pilates. This week... Fighting a Losing Battle?The obesity and diabetes epidemics continued to escalate during 2001, according to data released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control... America Still Brings Exercise HomePRINCETON, NJ America's do-it-yourself spirit is alive and well in their home gyms, at least. According to a study by Opinion Research Corp. (ORC) nearly... Free-Weight Training Shows Strong GrowthNORTH PALM BEACH, FL Pumping iron is no longer exclusive to body builders and football players, according to anecdotal accounts and new findings from... Exercise in a Pill?The Jetsons had a pill for just about everything. But George still had to walk Astro on an apparatus that looked an awful lot like a space treadmill to... Health NewsThe latest news from around the globe.... |
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