Research & Resources
Fitness, Not Fat, Better Predictor of Health in Older Adults
Your
older-adult client’s fitness level may be more important than his or her level
of body fat, according to a study in the December 5 issue of The Journal of the American Medical
Association (2007; 298 (21), 2507–16). The study found that people
over age 60 who had higher level…
Hormonal Responses to Resistance Exercise Variables
Hormones, secreted by endocrine glands in the body,
are substances that regulate the function of body cells, tissues, organs or
systems. Hormones are released from a number of “traditional” glands, such as
the pituitary, testes, ovaries, pancreas and …
Is Exercise a Fountain of Youth?
Good news for your clients: Individuals who are physically active during their leisure time appear to be biologically younger than those with sedentary lifestyles, according to a report in the January 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Lynn F. Cherkas, PhD, of King's College London, and colleagues studied 2,4…
Older Obese Have Better Heart Health, Worse Function
Cardiovascular health has improved in older obese people in the United States, according to a study in the November 7, 2007, issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (2007; 298 [17], 2020–27). Recent research has suggested that this population may have grown healthier since the 1960s, with the prevalence of high cholesterol and high blood pressure declining. However, …
U.S. Citizens Living Longer
With all the talk about obesity and the very real health issues that stem from it, life expectancy rates in the United States are still at an all-time high, according to a recent study. The finding reflects a trend of increasing life expectancy that began in 1955, when the average American lived to be 69.6 years old, according to Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2005, a report prepared by the…
Heart Disease: Is There a Gender Divide?
Although many women worry about their risk of getting breast cancer, heart disease is actually the leading killer of females in America. Not only does heart disease kill more women than men each year (Thom et al. 2006), but females who survive a cardiac event fare much worse than their male counterparts (Blomkalns et al. 2005). Yet many women and their physicians fail to recognize the toll that…
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Total CECs0.2 CEC from ACE0.3 CEC from NSCA0.3 CEC from NASMAdditional credits may be available from other certifications.CEC-Approved ArticlesPower Training for Older AdultsHeart Disease: Is There a Gender Divide?Working With Diabetic ClientsLearning Objectives…
Power Training for Older Adults
Research supports testing and training techniques that challenge seniors to move muscle more quickly.
Exercise and Age-Related Prejudice
While it may not be exactly fair, older adults who exercise are viewed more favorably than their sedentary cohorts, according to an article published in the June issue of the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2007; 29 [3], 333–47). British participants—180 men and 180 women—were randomly recruited from a busy shopping center and provided one of three written descriptions of a…
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Fat Facts
Weight management programs abound,
and they employ countless strategies and
approaches. But all these programs
should include three principal components:
(1) an exercise plan that incorporates
cardiovascular and resistance
training to increase caloric expenditure and
maintain muscle mass; (2) a lifestyle/
dietary approach that emphasizes balanced
nutrition and decreased caloric …
Do Ergogenic Aids Help or Hinder Athletic Performance?
Almost daily, people ask fitness professionals
about the latest and greatest dietary supplements
that claim to enhance physical performance.
Although it is outside the scope of practice of personal
trainers and fitness instructors ever to recommend
a particular ergogenic aid to anyone,
clients want to know if these products produce
the results promised in the ads. There is no denying
that …
Too Much of 2 Good Things?
The overall landscape of training methods and individuals who participate in recreational exercise is vast and varied.Who are these individuals, and what do they do? Let’s use “David” as an example. This fictional recreational-exercise client is an avid basketball player for an all-men’s league.
His team plays twice a week, but David still wants to stay conditioned and maintain his strength. Ther…
Identifying, Understanding and Training Youth Athletes
Who will be the next Tiger Woods, Mia
Hamm, Michael Jordan or Venus
Williams? Many parents believe that,
given the right amount of training,
coaching and perseverance, it could be
their child. There is a certain mystique
about talented athletes, whether they are
amateur Olympians or professionals,
because of their sports mastery and the
skills they display. It is not an easy path…
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Let’s Get Virtual
&The Press-Enterprise Brenda Maston knocked herself out sculpting her butt, abs and thighs after she signed on several months ago with a personal trainer. "She put me on a diet and targeted trouble spots between my waist and knees," says Maston. "The results were absolutely amazing." Just one thing was missing: her instructor, Angie Lustrick. …
Inspiring the Inspirers
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Earning an Online Exercise Degree
Troy Stewart Huggett, a self-employed personal trainer, wanted to obtain a master’s degree in physical education. However, he faced a stumbling block: Running his own business, Troy Huggett’s Fitness Pros LLC in Battle Creek, Michigan, meant a hectic work schedule that didn’t leave him much time to attend on-site classes. The solution? He enrolled in and earned an online…
