We, as fitness enthusiasts, have always been told to train aerobically 5 days a week for 30 minutes. That is optimal cardiovascular fitness training. However, in August of 2007, new guidelines have been issued by the American Heart Assoication, and the American College of Sport Medicine.
Exercise, and following a healthy diet far outway general health benefits compared to just taking vitamin supplements. An article written by Harvard professor, Dr. Harvey Simon, suggested it is much better to depend on exercise, and a healthy diet than it is to rely on vitamin supplements, and other nutritional powders to preserve health.
In business, and life, I like to live by the slogan “that which is not measured, can’t improve.” According to a large study of physical fitness results, and pedomoter use, wearing a pedomoter has shown to increase your steps by 2000 each day. What that means is people wearing pedometers walk, on average, of 1 extra mile, each day, which translates into burning 100 more calories each and every day.
A pedometer forces the exercise participant to pay close attention to a particular goal, such as walking 10,000 steps everyday. As a result of the analysis of many studies pedometers are shown to really work! They can be looked at as little motivational tools.
Your goal, each day, should be to strive for 10,000 steps. The average person not wearing a pedometer walks only 5300 steps each day. Therefore, by becoming aware of the steps you are walking each day, and the number you should be walking each day, fitness participants have a tendency to try and meet their goal of 10,000. By walking more people will reap the many health benefits of additional physical activity. Read More…
The results of a small study involving the safety of energy drinks was released today. When I refer to energy drinks I am referring to drinks such as Red Bull, XO, Roaring Lion, Jolt, etc. You can generally find these pick me upers in gas stations, and convenient stores. To find out more about name brand energy drinks visit http://www.bandddesigns.com/energy/ .
The study, which had a sample of only 15 healthy individuals, was conducted at Wayne State University and showed those that consumed two energy drinks a day had an elevation in blood pressure, and heart rate. Read More…
The World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research just completed an extensive 571 page report showing a strong link between lifestyle and cancer. A group of 21 researchers evaluated 7000 studies over a 5 year period to conclude the findings. Many believe this was the most comprehensive evaluation of studies ever to link lifestyle choices to cancer. Therefore, it leads me to believe there is something strong here.
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