Archive for December 2004
How Long Do You Keep Client Records?
When a new member joins the Cooper Fitness Center, all his or her initial information (data sheet, informed consent and PAR-Q) is stored in our mainframe database. The information stays active as long as the member is active. Once a person leaves the center, the records are…
Read MoreThe Knee Joint
Knee injuries are among the most common complaints of individuals involved in sports and fitness activities.
Read MoreDoes Chi Exist?
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Read MoreInmates Practice Yoga and Meditation
Prison inmates are finding peace of mind through regular yoga and meditation practice at San Francisco County Jail No. 7 in California. The classes are part of the “Resolve to Stop the Violence Program (RSVP),” an effort to reintegrate violent offenders into society and decrease the likelihood that they’ll wind up back behind bars,” according to an article in the A…
Read MoreYeah for Yogurt!
Looking for a nutrient-dense food that is healthy, requires no cooking or cleanup, can be eaten on the run and appeals to kids? Then consider yogurt, which satisfies all of these criteria and more.
Research has demonstrated that yogurt can help meet changing nutrition needs during every stage of life. Like most dairy products, it is a good source of protein; an average 8-ounce se…
Read MoreUnlocking Barriers for Heavy Clients
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Read MoreDynamic Drive
TaikoFit™, invented by group fitness instructor and personal fitness trainer Michelle Unrau, PhD, from Port Moody, British Columbia, combines Japanese-inspired taiko drumming with traditional floor aerobics. Participants get a workout while using big sticks called “bach…
Read MoreHelping Seniors Hit Their Stride
A Path With Heart
Editor’s Note: James MacLaren has survived two would-be fatal accidents. The first, at age 22, resulted in the loss of his left leg. The second, 1…
Read MoreTaking a Stand on Functional Foods
For some time now, researchers have been extolling the virtues of functional foods, those whole, fortified, enhanced and enriched foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the active components in functional fo…
Read MoreOsteoporosis a Rising Concern
If the first ever Surgeon General’s report on bone health accurately predicts the future, your client landscape could look very different by 2020. That is the year, the government predicts, when half of all Americans 50 and older will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass—that is, unless immediate action is taken. According to Bone Health and Osteopo…
Read MoreIt’s a Zoo Out There: Understanding Zoochemicals
Deep Breathing for Improved Relaxation
By now, you know the importance of relaxation in this fast-paced world. The next time you pause to take deep breaths and slowly count to 10, observe whether you can actually feel your heart rate slow down. Functions like heart rate and blood pressure are regulated by the autonomi…
Read MoreNew York State of Mind
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Read MoreTorque and Training Overeight Clients
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Read MoreQuick, Italian Chicken Stir-Fry
Although this recipe is quick and easy, you can save even more time by using minced garlic from a jar and/or frozen mixed vegetables!
1 tablespoon (tbs) extra-virgin olive oil
3⁄4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in 3⁄4-inch pieces
1 large zucchini, diced
1 large red pepper, cored and diced
1 teaspoon (tsp) minced g…
The Knee Joint
FINE
CATHERINE FISCELLA, MSPT
ANATOMY
The Knee JointV
joint surfaces.
Anatomy, common injuries and postrehab strategies.
Knee injuries are among the most common complaints of individuals involved in sports and fitness activities. This is not surprising, since the knee is a weightbearing joint that must withstand large forces–sometimes, as in running and jumping, double and quadruple an individ…
How to Measure Vegetables in Recipes
Any cook who has ever tried to guess how many asparagus spears equal a pound when a scale is not available knows how hard this can be. (Try stuffing a measuring cup with those pesky raw spears!) Here’s a cheat sheet to follow when faced with this type of dilemma.
asparagus: 1 pound = 15–20 large spears
carrots: 1 pound = 5–6 medium carrots
green b…
Read MoreChi Kung Practice Reduces Hypertension
Tai chi has been receiving some good press lately. Now a new study links chi kung—the “parent” of tai chi—with decreases in hypertension.
According to research published in the International Journal of Neuroscience (2004; 114 [7], 777–86), me…
Cardio Training for Stress Relief
If you or your clients want to improve your resilience against stress, cardio workouts may be the way to go. Regular aerobic training reduces the heart rate response to p…
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