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MEN: CUT HEART ATTACK RISK THROUGH VIGOROUS EXERCISE

Posted: 10/06/2011

Men concerned with heart health should add vigorous exercise to their to-do list. New research published today by the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that three hours per week of vigorous exercise is enough to cut a man’s risk of heart attack by 22 percent. Researchers with the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed physical activity levels and biomarkers...

An apple or pear a day may keep strokes away

Posted: 09/30/2011

DALLAS, Sept. 15 , 2011 — Apples and pears may keep strokes away.That’s the conclusion of a Dutch study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association in which researchers found that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh may protect against stroke.While previous studies have linked high consumption of fruits and vegetables with lower...

ACSM ISSUES NEW RECOMMENDATIONS ON QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF EXERCISE

Posted: 07/25/2011

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has just released new recommendations on the quantity and quality of exercise for adults, definitively answering the age-old question of how much exercise is actually enough. The position stand, titled "Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor...

BOOST YOUR METABOLISM WITH BREAKFAST - Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes

Posted: 07/19/2011

Yield: 12 pancakes (serving size: 2 pancakes) Ingredients1 cup 100% whole wheat flour½ cup old-fashioned oat flakes, ground¼ cup ground flaxseeds¼ cup finely chopped walnuts1 ½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt1 ¼ cups light soy milk¼ cup pure maple syrup1 large egg whitePowdered sugar,...

Exercise is Medicine for the Brain, Too

Posted: 05/10/2011

Exercise – long known to promote heart and bone health, among other benefits – increases the growth of brain cells and improves brain function, according to research reviewed today at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 15th-annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition. Terry Eckmann, Ph.D., briefed attendees on recent findings, saying...

MAY 2011, EXERCISE IS MEDICINE MONTH, LAUDS THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Posted: 05/02/2011

The fourth annual Exercise is Medicine® Month kicks off on Sunday, celebrating the health benefits of exercise and offering resources to get people moving. “Everyone should start or renew an exercise program now as an investment in life-long health,” said Robert E. Sallis, M.D., FACSM, chair of Exercise is Medicine. “Every person, regardless...

ACSM: Policy and Economic Implications of Exercise

Posted: 04/15/2011

Policy and economic implications Physical activity and exercise are key components of workplace wellness programs,which have been shown to return $2.90 to $5.96 in cost savings for every dollar investedby the employer. Participants in workplace wellness programs have reducedabsenteeism, error rates and health care costs; they feel more alert, have better rapportwith co-workers,...

10 ways to jump-start your health, fitness goals for 2012

Posted: 01/26/2012

Can’t fit into your skinny jeans or cinching your belt at a new notch now that the holly-jolly season of overindulgence is over?If aesthetic reasons alone aren’t enough for you to shift your fitness program into full gear in 2012, then consider the health dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle.Physical inactivity, according to the American College of Sport...

Roasted Asparagus

Posted: 09/07/2011

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: ¼ of recipe, 118 grams or ~ 4 ounces)1 pound fresh asparagus1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegarSalt and white pepper to taste, optionalDirectionsPreheat grill or broiler (medium high heat). Trim and discard tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Lightly coat asparagus spears with oil. Grill over high...

VIGOROUS EXERCISE BURNS CALORIES FOR 14 HOURS AFTER EXERCISE

Posted: 09/07/2011

When it comes to lasting calorie burn, vigorous-intensity exercise could be the gift that keeps on giving. Research published today by the American College of Sports Medicine reports that a 45-minute bout of vigorous exercise can boost a person’s energy expenditure for up to 14 hours. Researchers with Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at...