*Disclaimer: In no way shape or form does Steven Tyler appear in this study, nor do I have his permission to use this picture or anything.* . . Okay, maybe outliving Steven Tyler is not exactly what researchers mean here…I just found this picture and thought it was funny… However, according to this, you can…
. Train with high intensity interval as you age to become smarter. . A new Canadian study from the Montreal Heart Institute found significant increases in cognititve function as well as a decrease in fat and increase in V02 max in subjects who participated twice weekly for four months. . “Our participants underwent a battery…
. What is Metabolic Syndrome? . Metabolic Syndrome is a group of cardiovascular and diabetic risk factors. These include: 1- Large waist girth(over 40″ for man; over 36″ for women). 2- High triglyceride levels. 3- Low HDL( good cholesterol) levels. 4- High blood pressure (130/90 or greater) 5- High blood glucose levels.( greater than 100mg/dl)…
Drink water to contribute to strength and power production and reduce the risk for injury. Water should be the first thing and the last thing that enters your body each day. Most of us forget about this essential health component. I’d say water consumption maybe the most overlooked factor in fitness. . A…
. Have you ever wondered what fructose and artificial sweeteners do to your gut flora? . It has been widely contested that a lack good microbes in your digestive track may be responsible for (or at least a contribution to) the obesity epidemic. it has been speculated that supplementing with a pro-biotic can…
. A recent study from the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine tested the immediate effects of ‘Kinesio-Taping'(KT) on maximal strength in the quadricep muscle. . Findings indicated no significant effect in the maximal quadriceps strength immediately after the application of inhibition, facilitation, or sham KT. These results do not support the use of KT applied…
. Use imagery to correct valgus in female athletes. . Valgus is that “knock-kneed” motion that can happen in female athletes, usually due to quadricep dominance. Valgus presents a risk of extreme knee damage due to the fact that the hamstrings cannot prevent the knee from literally tearing apart. . A new study from The…
. Healthy living actually does help you live longer. . A study from Sweden published in the British Medical Journal says healthy living can add up to 6 years to your life. This is the first study to show a difference in longevity with modifiable lifestyle factors( such as leisure activity, lifestyle behaviors and social…
. STOP THE PRESSES! . . Stanford University is working on a form of temperature-regulation with huge sport performance implications. Researchers acheive gains better than steroids by removing body heat from our “built in radiators” on one hand. This refrigeration glove is being improved and will soon be available on the market. “Then in the next…
. Good morning west coast! . Here’s some good news for those like me who like a good coffee fix in the morning or pre-workout. Researchers at RMIT university in Melbourn Australia have conducted a study on aerobic interval training blood platel… et function and caffein. They wanted to get an idea as to whether…