Archive for October, 2008
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
What’s so good about strength training? Well, the benefits keep on coming, over the entire course of a person’s life. Probably the number one benefit is that your body becomes much smarter. Smart bodies have rapid reaction times, adjust quickly to new situations, and are able to make instantaneous decisions ...
Posted in Strength Training | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
A diabetes epidemic has been sweeping the globe for many years. In 2005, an estimated 21 million people in the United States had diabetes – 7% of the population. African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and older people are at increased risk.
The majority of affected persons have adult-onset diabetes – non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM] ...
Posted in Diabetes and Obesity, Strength Training, Welllness | 3 Comments »
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
[caption id="attachment_245" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Photography by David Lemberg - Del Mar Fair, 2004"][/caption]We want to be encouraged, not discouraged, in our weight management plans. How many times do people spend two or three frustrating months of serious food deprivation in order to lose 15 or 20 pounds, only to discover ...
Posted in Lifetime Fitness, Nutrition, Site Reviews, Strength Training, anti-aging | 5 Comments »
