Archive for February 2006
Your Parents Were Right . . .
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Read MoreTangible Proof of Brain Changes Associated With Meditation
Leading scientists from Harvard University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Mind/Body Medical Institute and other organizations have found the first structural evidence relating meditation practice to changes in the brain. According to a study publi…
Read MoreInternet Phone: Smirkingly Cheap
For those who take a special delight in finding a great ba…
Read MoreFitness Through Franchising
Imagine wanting to help women take charge of their health. Imagine wanting to do so through an innovative gym format. Now imagine doing so when you are only 22! That’s exac…
Read MoreTraining the Novice Triathlete
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BY CATHERINE LOGAN, MSPT
Training the Novice Triathlete
Designing a threepronged program that targets endurance, core stability and flexibility can reduce your client’s potential for injury.
BY CATHERINE LOGAN, MSPT
USA Triathlon estimates that 150,000…
A Primer for New Fitness Managers
Congratulations! You have officially accepted a position as a fitness manager and are diligently preparing for the role. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, your first year in a new management post promises to be both enlightening and challenging. Someof the obstacles you will face are predictable, whereas others will rear their…
Read MoreGetting Kids & Adolescents Excited About Exercise
It seems that every time you turn on the news these days, someone is proclaiming the benefits of participating in a regular exercise program. We’ve been told that engaging in even minimal amounts of regular exercise can decrease the risk of stroke and heart attack; lower blood pressure and cholesterol; increase muscle mass; deplete body fat; improve strength, endurance, flexibility, mental outlook, self-image and self-confidence; and generally enhance the quality of life.
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