High Intensity Training (HIT) May Prevent Heart Disease The study included 57 adolescent schoolchildren (47 boys and 10 girls) who were randomly assigned to high intensity training (HIT) or moderate intensity exercise groups. Both groups did three exercise sessions a week for seven weeks. The high intensity training (HIT) group’s program consisted of a series…
DetailsI prefer to have trainees perform chin ups (supinated grip) to pull ups (pronated grip) since this puts the biceps in a stronger position making the upper arm less of a “weak link” in the exercise. The grip is roughly shoulder width – too much closer or wider and you start to lose some range…
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“Strength and Fitness for a Lifetime: How We Train Now” “Strength and Fitness for a Lifetime: How We Train Now” is a collection of more than 40 individuals from across the country who have shared how they have fine-tuned their strength and fitness regimen to suit their goals and needs. Do not be fooled into…
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High Intensity Strength Training in Nonagenarians Muscle dysfunction and associated mobility impairment, common among the frail elderly, increase the risk of falls, fractures, and functional dependency. Therefore, it is important for nonagenarians to gently increase their strength through an appropriate strength training program. In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association,…
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Obese Seniors are Best Served with a Diet-Exercise Combo For obese seniors, studies have now found that dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. The research, by a team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is reported March 31 in The New…
DetailsJoin Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio this Saturday, May 15 from 11am-4pm at the Health and Wellness Event at Eileen Fisher in Suburban Square – Ardmore. Dwayne Wimmer, owner and personal trainer at Vertex Fitness in Bryn Mawr, will speak on the benefits of strength training and give a live demonstration. Join us for Dwayne’s presentation at 11:30am,…
DetailsThe Heart Hazards of Running a Marathon Running for exercise is a great way to get the heart pumping and keep it healthy, but new research reveals that long-distance racing can take a toll, especially in those who aren’t fit. In a study of 20 runners with various levels of race experience, scientists found that…
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Activity Level Predicts Heart Disease In Women Research suggests that a woman’s level of physical activity is a better sign than body weight of existing coronary artery disease and future heart problems. The study, which appeared in the September 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (2004; 292 [10], 1179–87), examined 906…
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Strength Training For Women: Why Women Don’t Bulk Up From Strength Training On the topic of strength training for women, one of the most infamous questions that personal trainers and fitness coaches receive from women again and again: Will strength training build large muscles and make me look bulky? Well, the answer to that question…
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Why the Numbers on the Scale Are Not That Important One of the most common reasons people start an exercise routine is to shed off unwanted pounds, reduce the number on the scale. As I discussed in my last post, exercise is not an efficient way to burn calories or fat, particularly in the short…
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