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Monday, March 17, 2014
Reuters: Fitness options multiply for the time-pressed and money-stressed
Time-pressed fitness fans seeking short, focused workouts are flocking to boutique studios specializing in everything from indoor cycling to boot camp, and the no-frills gyms that burgeoned during the financial recession are still thriving in the recovery.
Cedric X. Bryant, chief science officer with the American Council on Exercise, believes fitness has taken a minimalist turn that encourages smaller venues.
“From a training perspective, we’re going back to basics, away from more complex equipment,” he said. “The simpler exercise approaches of popular trends like boot camp and CrossFit and High Intensity Interval Training require less space and less sophisticated equipment.”
Nearly one in five Americans is a health club consumer, according to a 2014 report by IHRSA, the International Health and Racquet Club, an industry trade association.
While membership has remained more or less steady, IHRSA reports a shift in the past few years from large multipurpose clubs to smaller gyms, boutique or sport-specific studios and fitness-only facilities, many of which are franchised.
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Performing cardio and resistance training during the same session: Does the order matter? New study from Finland.
Posted on March 13, 2014 by Stone Hearth News
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Although the remarkable benefits of combined training have been clarified by numerous investigations, fitness enthusiasts struggle with the same question: Does the order of cardio- and resistance training influence the effectiveness of a training program?
This question has now been the focus of a series of investigations in the Department of Biology of Physical Activity at the University of Jyväskylä. The international research group led by Professor Keijo Häkkinen and coordinated by PhD student Moritz Schumann has recruited a total of almost 200 recreationally active and healthy men and women as well as endurance athletes during the years 2011-2013 to thoroughly investigate this topic. The first findings of these studies investigating physically active men were recently published in two internationally renowned peer-review Journals.
A novel study design including the investigation of acute exercise responses and chronic training adaptations
The participants of these studies (Schumann et al. 2014a, 2014b) were 18-40 years old men and performed either supervised cardio- immediately followed by strength training or vice versa for 24 weeks (2-3 combined cardio- and resistance sessions per week). The researchers were interested to investigate whether the immediate anabolic effects of one single exercise session would differ between the two training orders and whether these differences would be reflected in the physiological adaptations induced by 6 months of training. As prolonged aerobic performance may “weaken” the exercised muscles and essentially reduce the ability to lift heavy loads during the subsequent resistance training session, the researchers expected to observe less favorable anabolic effects resulting in compromised adaptations in muscle strength and mass in the “cardio first” group compared to the group which started each session with resistance training.
Despite differences in recovery time training order did not affect long-term adaptations
Indeed, this study expectedly revealed that the anabolic responses of one single training session seemed to be less favorable in the training group starting with cardio. This was especially indicated by reduced concentrations of serum testosterone during recovery for up to 2 days, which may possibly be detrimental to optimal muscle growth and strength development. However, this initial difference between the recovery times was no longer observed after the 24-week training period and both groups actually increased physical performance and muscle size to about a similar extent.
The amount and/or frequency of training may play a key role
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that the training order of combined cardio- and resistance training does not seem to have an effect on biological adaptations, leaving the exercise order up to personal preference. However, since in the early phase of the training the recovery of the group starting with cardio was prolonged, caution should be paid when performing high amounts and/or a high frequency of training. Performing 2-3 combined cardio- and resistance training sessions per week, of 90-120 min each, does not lead to differences in the adaptations of overall fitness and body composition between the two training orders. However, whether the present results may be ultimately applied to fitness enthusiasts with a longer training history or athletes, typically training a much greater amount, remains to be investigated.
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Dr Baio Added as Founding Members to Science and Technology Advisory Group at Alkame Water
Alkame Water Appoints Three Founding Members to Science and
Technology Advisory Group
LAS VEGAS, NV - March 6th, 2014 -
Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:
ALKM) (OTCQB: ALKM), a health and technology holding company with a focus on
patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products, is pleased to announce
that the Company has appointed three founding members to a Science and
Technology Advisory Group.
“These last several months have been
extremely creative and productive for Alkame as a brand, as a technology, and
as a growing public company,” stated Robert Eakle, CEO of Alkame Holdings, Inc. “The formation of a Science and Technology
Advisory Group with leading health, nutrition, medical, and scientific experts will
help us take advantage of our new momentum and improve our ability to support
the efficacy and valuation of our Alkame water products, our technology, and
our patents with industry regulators and stakeholders.”
Mr. Eakle continued, “On behalf of
the entire Alkame team, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Tammy
Schaible Miller, Dr. Pietro Baio, and Andrea Visak as the founding members of
the Science and Technology Advisory Group.
I look forward to working closely with each of them to study, improve
and advance Alkame Water as a nationally recognized leader in superior
hydration, health and wellness, and sports performance.”
Tammy Schaible Miller brings over 15
years of science, biology, nutrition, chemistry, sports management, teaching, and
coaching experience to the Alkame team.
She is a Certified Personal Trainer and has coached collegiate level
volleyball for 5 years. In 1997, she received
an Associates of Science (AS) degree from Trinidad State Junior College in
Colorado. In 2000, Ms. Miller received Bachelor’s
Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Metropolitan State College of
Denver. In 2009, she earned a Master’s
Degree in Sports Management with an emphasis in coaching.
Miller commented, “I believe in
Alkame Water and its potential to help people on multiple levels. I have seen some of the many benefits of this
great product firsthand, so I am excited and honored to join the Science and
Technology Advisory Group and be a part of this company.”
Dr. Pietro Baio is a certified
Chiropractor who practices in Brooklyn, New York, where he owns and operates “Performance
Edge Chiropractic PC” with a focus on Sport Chiropractic. Dr. Baio’s previous experience as an accomplished
high school wrestler and current Japanese jujitsu and kickboxing enthusiast, drives
his ongoing passion for sports performance research and advancements. In addition to graduating from New York
Chiropractic College (NYCC) in 2006, Dr. Baio also holds both a BS and MA in
Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University and is an ACSM Certified Exercise
Specialist. While attending NYCC and
Adelphi University, Dr. Baio designed, executed, and took part in several
research studies at the Human Performance Lab of both schools. His current client list is a who's who of
local professional athletes including some of the area’s best mixed martial artists
and professional boxers.
Andrea Visak, RDN, CSSD, LDN, is a
sports and wellness dietitian and founder of H2O Nutrition, LLC, a San Diego,
California based company providing nutrition counseling and education to
enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes. Andrea is a Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and has served
as a leader in enhancing sports and life performance through innovative fueling
strategies for over 10 years. Her
expertise encompasses sports medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating
counseling, weight management, and wellness nutrition for athletes and
physically active individuals and groups.
Visak concluded, “My life’s work applies
the science and art of sports nutrition to fuel athletic performance, fitness,
and health. Alkame Water’s patented
formulation for superior hydration can give a significant boost to anyone
looking to enhance overall health and wellness, improve athletic performance,
and shorten recovery times. I’m excited
to be involved with the new Alkame Science and Technology Advisory Group and
hope that my participation will help to increase both professional and amateur
athletes’ understanding of how this unique engineered water can help them
achieve peak performance.”
About Alkame Holdings, Inc.
Alkame Holdings, Inc. is a publicly
traded health and technology holding company with a focus on patentable,
innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products.
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Alkame Water, Inc., markets and
distributes micro-clustered, alkaline, antioxidant and oxygenated bottled water
utilizing an exclusive patented formula and technology. Alkame’s patented technology creates water
with several unique properties which allow the body to absorb and utilize it more efficiently
and help to achieve an optimal pH balance.
The patented Alkame technology also increases the available oxygen
content and absorbability which equates to more fuel for improved metabolic
efficiency, boosted immune system, and improved cardio respiratory
function. Not all waters are created
equal™. For
more information, visit www.alkamewater.com.
Investor
Contact:
Alkame
Holdings, Inc. - Investor
Relations
(888)
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The role of physical activity and heart rate variability for the control of work related stress
Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stone Hearth News
Front Physiol. 2014 Feb 21;5:67. eCollection 2014.
The role of physical activity and heart rate variability for the control of workrelated stress.
Tonello L1, Rodrigues FB1, Souza JW1, Campbell CS1, Leicht AS2, Boullosa DA1. Author information 1Department of Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil. 2Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University Queensland, QLD, Australia.
Abstract
Physical activity (PA) and exercise are often used as tools to reduce stress and therefore the risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Meanwhile, heart rate variability (HRV) has been utilized to assess both stress and PA or exercise influences. The objective of the present review was to examine the current literature in regards to workplace stress, PA/exercise and HRV to encourage further studies.
We considered original articles from known databases (PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge) over the last 10 years that examined these important factors. A total of seven studies were identified with workplace stress strongly associated with reduced HRV in workers. Longitudinal workplace PA interventions may provide a means to improve worker stress levels and potentially cardiovascular risk with mechanisms still to be clarified. Future studies are recommended to identify the impact of PA, exercise, and fitness on stress levels and HRV in workers and their subsequent influence on cardiovascular health.
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New data on adherence of older women with strength training and aerobic exercise
Adherence of older women with strength training and aerobic exercise.
Miranda A, Picorelli A, Pereira DS, Felício DC, Dos Anjos DM, Pereira DA, Dias RC, Assis MG, Pereira LS.
Author information
Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Participation of older people in a program of regular exercise is an effective strategy to minimize the physical decline associated with age. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence rates in older women enrolled in two different exercise programs (one aerobic exercise and one strength training) and identify any associated clinical or functional factors.
METHODS:
This was an exploratory observational study in a sample of 231 elderly women of mean age 70.5 years. We used a structured questionnaire with standardized tests to evaluate the relevant clinical and functional measures. A specific adherence questionnaire was developed by the researchers to determine motivators and barriers to exercise adherence.
The adherence rate was 49.70% in the aerobic exercise group and 56.20% in the strength training group. Multiple logistic regression models for motivation were significant (P=0.003) for the muscle strengthening group (R (2)=0.310) and also significant (P=0.008) for the aerobic exercise group (R (2)=0.154). A third regression model for barriers to exercise was significant (P=0.003) only for the muscle strengthening group (R (2)=0.236). The present study shows no direct relationship between worsening health status and poor adherence.
CONCLUSION:
Factors related to adherence with exercise in the elderly are multifactorial.
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Indoor, outdoor fitness vastly different; here’s how
Even conditioned people may need a period of adjustment to transition safely into working out in the open air.
“The harsher the winter, the more we have to be careful not to come back too fast, too soon,” said exercise physiologist and running coach Tom Holland, who lives in Connecticut. “Even people who are generally fit might do less over the winter.”
When the weather changes, Holland said, many runners try to run too many miles too soon.
He recommends that regardless of what was done outdoors last fall, a little less should be done in the spring.
“Running on a treadmill is generally easier than outdoor running, so if you’ve been running five miles on a treadmill don’t increase (outdoor) mileage immediately,” he said.
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Kids benefit greatly from free play with inexpensive items
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Stone Hearth News
Cheap items like crates and buckets encourage children to be more active and creative than expensive play equipment, researchers have found.
The findings are the result of a long-term study by RMIT University researchers in Melbourne, Australia, into the play differences of primary school children with access to different playgrounds.
Introducing simple, everyday objects during recess and lunchtime can cut sedentary behaviour by half, improve creativity and boost social and problem solving skills, the research shows.
Recent study results have been published in the international journal *BMC Public Health*.
The two-year research project, led by Dr Brendon Hyndman from the School of Medical Sciences, found traditional school playgrounds may be stifling imaginative and energetic play.
“Conventional playgrounds are designed by adults – they don’t actually take into consideration how the children want to play,” Dr Hyndman said
“At a time when childhood obesity is growing and playgrounds are shrinking, we need a creative approach to stimulate physical activity among schoolchildren.”
The RMIT study involved 120 students, aged between five and 12, from the newly-built Emmaus Catholic Primary School in Ballarat, a regional town in the Australian state of Victoria.
Their results were compared with another school in the area which had traditional play equipment such as monkey bars and slides
Buckets, pipes, exercise mats, hay bales and swimming pool noodles were placed in the play areas at Emmaus and researchers recorded the students’ behaviour.
Sedentary behaviour, defined as sitting or standing around the playground, fell from 61.5 per cent of children to 30.5 per cent during the study.
Students who played with everyday household objects took 13 more steps per minute and played more intensively and vigorously compared to those using the traditional playground.
“These results could be applied to anywhere that children play and shift the debate on the best way to keep our children healthy.”
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