In the August 10, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine there was yet another medical study verifying that living a healthy lifestyle is good for our health. A healthy lifestyle was defined in the paper by the four habits of not smoking, eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, exercising every day, and maintaining a healthy body weight – what I have called “The Magic Formula.” People in the study who adhered to all four habits had an 80% overall reduction in the risk of developing a major chronic disease during 8 years of follow-up. CLICK to READ MORE or LISTEN to PODCAST if available …
The article in the August 17th 2009 issue of TIME magazine entitled “The Myth About Exercise” is filled with inaccuracies and irrational conclusions. It misquotes medical research to paint a picture of exercise that is simply wrong. CLICK to READ MORE or LISTEN to PODCAST if available …
This short exercise video contains a demonstration of lunges by Paul and Heather Crosby that you can do at home or work. The video also covers material from Podcast 135 about the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
This week on Fitness Rocks I review a few articles on Childhood Obesity. This is a growing problem that will have substantial economic consequences for our nation and the world. Get interested in this problem, even if you aren’t overweight and even if you don’t have kids. CLICK to READ MORE or LISTEN to PODCAST if available …
