Health
Only one in five Americans gets enough exercise, CDC report says
(HealthDay)—Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.
May 2, 2013
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News tagged with exercise physiologist
Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss counseling lifts depression in new study
(Medical Xpress)—Women struggling with clinical depression and obesity should consider a comprehensive weight loss program to significantly boost their mood, according to new research out of UMass Medical School published ...
Apr 25, 2013
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Health
Aerobic exercise trumps resistance training for weight and fat loss
Aerobic training is the best mode of exercise for burning fat, according to Duke researchers who compared aerobic training, resistance training, and a combination of the two.
Dec 15, 2012
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Health
Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition? Mayo expert says 'yes'
A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity, and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes, high blood pressure, joint damage and other serious health problems. But what if lack of ...
Aug 13, 2012
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Health
Scientists study effects of caffeine on exercise performance
(Medical Xpress) -- Whether you are an elite athlete trying to gain a competitive edge, or a regular bike commuter, consuming caffeine one hour prior to exercise has the potential to improve your performance.
Mar 21, 2012
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Health
Cool hands may be the key to increasing exercise capacity
Cooling the palms of the hands while working out could help you stick with a physical activity program, according to a small study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical ...
Mar 13, 2012
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Health
Obesity, height linked to pain in lower back
A study of more than 800,000 young adults found that obesity and height increased the risk of having low back pain.
Nov 6, 2011
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Cardiology
Low-carb, higher-fat diets add no arterial health risks to obese people seeking to lose weight
Overweight and obese people looking to drop some pounds and considering one of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, along with moderate exercise, need not worry that the higher proportion of fat in such a program compared ...
Jun 1, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Exercise effective and safe in patients with moderate kidney disease
A structured exercise and lifestyle program can improve fitness, body composition, and heart function in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Health
The latest exercise trend: "Get Fit in 60 Seconds" researchers publish user-friendly how-to guide
The team behind the recent "Get Fit in 60 Seconds" headlines have taken their research out of the lab and put it into a user-friendly, how-to guide.
Oct 17, 2012
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