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WHO urges worldwide ban of smoking at work, in public by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Quit smoking The World Health Organization has issued its strongest indictment yet of smoking, urging all countries to ban it in the work place and public buildings. "The evidence is clear. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke," said Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization. Tobacco accounts for one out o... Read on »

More than a spin by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Spinning When I was a girl, I rode a bike for miles and miles. There are very few places a girl can do that safely anymore, which is a good reason to have exercise bikes, I guess. But exercise bikes are far from simple any more, as a hilarious product review at CalorieLab.com points out. The Ergo Bike Premium 8i is sort of like an interactive virtual com... Read on »

Anyone have advice for novice? by Nancy B. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Exercise Does anyone use the seated chest press machine to make the pectoral muscles stronger? Do you have advice for novices? Fitness trainer Nancy Cole says in her fitness column in the Miami Herald that this is a good machine for novices. She explains the grips, the seat height, and posture needed to use the machine safely and effectively but how can ... Read on »

These classes bump and grind by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise If you believe everything you read in the newspaper and see on TV, the newest exercise “craze” is pole dancing. Never mind how long its been around. However, several media have reported recently an increase in the number of gyms offering classes on pole dancing and participants say they get quite a workout. Actress Sheila Kelley’s studio in Los ... Read on »

Vitamin C may lead to kidney stones by Nancy B.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Taking too many of the wrong kind of supplements can contribute to the development of kidney stones but it turns out, drinking milk does not, according to the Kansas City infoZine. Which supplements are the “wrong” ones depend, of course, on what kind of stones you might develop but calcium oxalate stores are the most common. To avoid these, res... Read on »

Justification for healthy cooking by Nancy B.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Cooking Registered dietician Carmen Gorniak makes one of the best arguments in favor of home cooking that I’ve read recently. Not only is it healthier than fast foods, we eat less at home than we do at restaurants, it is a creative outlet and it saves money, she says in an article in the Green Bay Press. Gorniak says you can equip your kitchen for healt... Read on »

7 superfoods to lower cholesterol by Nancy B.

2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating If you are trying to lower your cholesterol, some “superfoods” have been proven to help. - Alcohol- Almonds- Avocados- Barley- Beans- Lentils- Blueberries- OatsAccording to Eating Well’s Website. A recent article explains what research shows about eating these foods and the site has related recipes showing how to incorporate them into meals. See... Read on »

Share yogurt-making tips here by Nancy B.

4 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Organic Food Using an organic milk, natural ingredients and a yogurt maker, a Louisville woman says she can make seven six-ounce servings of organic yogurt for about $2. And, she says, it’s delicious. “Much of the store-bought yogurt is too sweet and contains artificial flavors and colors,” Rhonda Bridgers wrote in the Louisville Courier-Journal’s “The Best”... Read on »

Indy doctor takes California trail by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Biking An Indianapolis physician takes spinning classes to help prepare him for the Amgen California Coast Classic Bike Tour. Dr. Thierry Wilbrandt, who works with elderly patients, likes the tour because it raises funds for the Arthritis Foundation. Dr. Wilbrandt also participates in Pilates and boxing, but likes cycling because it is kind to the join... Read on »

Futsal's fancy footwork by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Soccer Does anybody play futsal? What do you think about it? I didn’t know what it was until my kids started playing it off-season when the weather too inclement for regular soccer. In futsal, 5-man teams play on a basketball court. The sport helps develop foot and passing skills. Plus it’s a really good way for soccer-lovers to stay in the game even ... Read on »

Do you use ankle weights? by Nancy B. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Strength Training I have a knee joint that sometimes hurts when I exercise too much, particularly if I’m climbing steps a lot. I wonder whether workouts with ankle weights is a good idea to strengthen my leg muscles or a bad idea because it puts stress on the knee joint. What do you think? I found a story online in the Los Angeles Times in which two doctors debat... Read on »

Hey, hula? by Nancy B.

3 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in Exercise Every so many years, hula hoops seem make a comeback. I just read an article in a Kansas newspaper about the hula fitness trend. San Fransisco’s Christabel Zamor gets a nod for her HoopGirl products, DVDs and instructor certification programs. I’m not sure how widespread the movement really is, do you know? Anyone reading this doing it? I am sur... Read on »

Zumba workout pumps heartbeat by Nancy B.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Rockefeller Center’s Sports Club/LA is creating a stir with their Zumba dance class. Zumba combines several Latin dance movements â€“ borrowing from salsa, merengue, kumbia, hip-hop, cha-cha and even some swing â€“ to get a cardio dance workout. Class instructor Ben Byrd told NY1 News the moves 500 to 800 calories an hour-long class. See the NY1... Read on »

Check out bootcamp videos by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise You know, sometimes a person needs to be pushed to take exercise to the next level and that’s the basic tenet of any bootcamp. I’m not advocating one business over another, but like C.L.R. below, I have heard about a San Francisco bootcamp too. Star Fitness has videos posted on its site and on You Tube that show you what it looks like, so you ... Read on »

Upping your cardio ideal by Nancy B.

2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Just when you thought it was safe to finish vacuuming the house with a sweat and a smile, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have upped their standards on what they consider a cardio workout. Routine daily activities don’t make the cut any more unless we do them for more than 10 minutes. The Houston Chroni... Read on »

Why women should eat superfoods by Nancy B.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating If you’re wondering what superfoods are especially good for women’s health, I recommend you read an article I saw online at Today’s Dietician about five food groups that are powerhouses for women. Victoria Shanta-Reteln a nurse and dietitian Northwestern Memorial Wellness Institute in Chicago explains what properties in papaya, fish, dark choco... Read on »

Study: Protein power battles exercise fatigue by Nancy B.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements A protein power called Actibiomax seems to help athletes exercise longer without fatigue and recover faster from intense workouts, according to a new study by a team of French researchers. Athletes participating in the study who took the supplements had higher antioxidant activity and fewer signs of oxidative damage, which researchers said may h... Read on »

We perceive some restaurants as healthier by Nancy B.

4 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating I read about the same study Swati S talks about below as reported by Reuters. In addition to what Swati says about our tendency to eat too many calories when we think the food is healthy, the study also indicates we think meals from so-called “healthy” restaurants are better for us. "People think that the same 1,000-calorie meal has 159 fewer ca... Read on »

Making a yoga habit, commitment by Nancy B. Posted in: General Discussion in Yoga The promotional rates you see at yoga studios like San Francisco’s Funky Door, 30 days for $29, or Sacramento’s My Yoga Lounge, 10 days for $10, are a way for yoga studios to get new customers and cope with high attrition, according to a The New York Times I read recently. With more than one out of four participants doing yoga only weekly, salon... Read on »

Fitness guru attracts stars with Wii bit of fun by Nancy B.

2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Tennis Studeo 55 may be the first fitness club that has incorporated Nintendo Wii into its circuit training. Nathan Mellalieu, owner of the club which has attracted Jennifer Garner, Nick Cannon and other celebrities, thinks it is a good idea to make workouts fun, although he told the Edmonton Sun he doesn’t encourage long workouts on the video console ... Read on »

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