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Despite evidence of poor strength levels in children, the idea of children participating in strength and resistance training programs has gained little support from physicians and physical educators. Most evidence [...]

Physical activity at an early age may help prevent chronic illnesses over a lifetime. Most experts agree there is a youth fitness crisis m America. Despite awareness, there is no [...]

Does flooring make an impact on the safety of aerobics? Excercising minds wnat to know. Aerobic dance flooring has come a long way since the early days of the fitness [...]

EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY Exercise has become a way of life for millions of women. Today, women of all ages, including those in their childbearing years, are engaging in physical fitness [...]

As summer approaches, even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts start considering alternatives to outdoor exercise. For most individuals, even those in good physical condition, performing physical activities in the heat [...]

We have heard the excuses and seen the ridiculous advertisements for weight loss programs. No matter how hard fitness professionals try, consumers are persuaded to try to lose weight through [...]

Our nation is aging at a rapid pace. Between 1990 and 1998, the number of people over the age of 65 increased 10 percent, while the population under 65 increased [...]

Your heart is about the size of your fist and shaped like an upside-down pear. From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the heart works tirelessly, [...]

Today, women of all ages engage in regular physical fitness activities. Although many women have concerns about continuing their exercise regimen during pregnancy, the general medical consensus assures exercise is [...]

I'm in better shape today than at any other period of my life," says John Anderson, a 45-year-old college pro- lessor. John is part of a growing segment of the [...]

Obesity is epidemic in the United States today and on the rise in children. The consequences of physical inactivity, poor diet, and excessive television produce obese children. Lack of regular physical exercise contributes to a child's likelihood to be obese, while a program of exercise can reverse an unhealthy lifestyle. Weight loss and/or gain can be simply represented by the laws of thermodynamics and serve as the basis for understanding the role of physical activity and exercise interventions. General endurance training and sustained activities are among several exercise strategies recommended to prevent or treat obesity., Physical inactivity is currently reducing the quality of life in today's children and tomorrow's adults. A lack of regular physical activity in youth today exacerbates disease incidence and severity. A [...]

Surveys show that approximately 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine daily. In fact, more than half of American adults ingest over 300 milligrams of caffeine every day (i.e., approximately two [...]

Just what are the various camps saying about reversing heart disease? Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the Western world, accounting for half of all [...]

Presents guidelines for strength and resistance training for children and adolescents. Benefits of resistance training for children; Factor considered important in designing a resistance training program; Outline of an exercise program.

Focuses on the provision of safe and effective fitness activities for obese persons. Problems associated with excess weight, weight loss and weight control; Definition of obesity; Fat distribution; Causes; Dieting; Special considerations for large exercisers; Medical clearance; Fitness testing.

Focuses on the flooring used in aerobic exercise, the harm one could sustain from repeated impact on hard surfaces, and the ongoing controversy as to which surface is the best. Injury alert; Instructor appeal; Owners choice; Safety measures; Manufacturer-funded studies only ones on record. INSET: Who's got the floor? by Jeanette Dvorak..

Discusses the importance of exercise for long-term weight loss. Effect of dieting on weight loss; Findings of studies on the effectiveness of exercise combined with a weight loss program; Influence of the hypothalamus on weight loss.

Discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults. Guidelines for resistance training; Muscular changes in training; Physiological aspect of the aging process.

Presents a guideline on the exercise program of pregnant women. Information on the warning signs to terminate exercise among pregnant women; Benefits of resistance training.

Reveals commonly reported benefit of caffeine ingestion prior to exercise. Information on how caffeine affects the heart directly; Effect of caffeine on sleep; Conclusion.