» Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half
07/12/11 10:53 from ScienceDaily: Fitness News
A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to new research. The study showed that, even in stressful situations, workers eat only half as much chocolate as they normally would after this short burst of physica..
» Skin Deep: A Yoga Devotee Finds a New Guru in a Personal Trainer
29/11/11 10:00 from NYT > Nutrition
Seeing the light and getting lighter, a yoga devotee turns to a personal trainer to get in better shape.
» Boost for health? Researchers isolate protein linking exercise to health benefits
11/01/12 13:35 from ScienceDaily: Fitness News
Scientists have isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. The hormone, named irisin, switches on genes that convert white fat into \"good\" brown fat. The researchers call irisin a..
» When Blood Sugar Drops, So Does \'Willpower\': Study
12/10/11 12:18 from MyDietExercise.com - Latest Diet & Exercise News
When blood sugar levels drop your level of \"willpower\" may plummet as well, researchers say, especially for people who are already overweight.
» In The Gym Upper Body Plyometrics
13/11/07 03:45 from National Strength and Conditioning Association
When one hears the word plyometrics, the first thought that comes to mind is likely some type of jumping movement; for example, on and off boxes of various heights. Plyometric exercises take advantage of a phenomenon known as the stretch-sh..
» Cutting Prepackaged Foods Lowers BPA Levels: Study
05/04/11 10:26 from MyDietExercise.com - Latest Diet & Exercise News
The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests.
» Swimming From Cuba to Key West, Without Leaving the Water
20/07/11 02:40 from NYT > Nutrition
Diana Nyad, 61, aims to set a record by swimming across the shark-infested Straits of Florida in 60 hours.
» Saving the day: Performing chest compressions correctly
03/11/11 20:26 from ScienceDaily: Fitness News
External chest compressions (ECC) can literally be the difference between life or death for someone who has stopped breathing. However new research shows that a person\'s physical fitness restricts the amount of time they can correctly perfo..