That’s the word from Dr. Martha Gulati from Northwestern Medicine. She and a team of researchers have been working on a serious question for all women who exercise: how fast can our hearts really go? The answer? Well for women it’s not the 220 – age formula posted in your gym!
Archive for June, 2010
“Women Are Not Small Men”
On June - 30 - 2010Comments Off on “Women Are Not Small Men”
In a word…Yoga.
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Exercise is one of those essentials to good health, fitness and weight control. That’s not really up for debate. Exactly how to formulate a plan of exercise is more of a challenge. Hunting around online, there’s no shortage of recommendations of how to get going. Whether it’s a Men’s Health routine like the Spartacus Work-out, gonzo fitness like Crossfit, video plans like P90X or Slim-In-6, hitting up a trainer at your local gym or even starting a walking program, there is no shortage of options.
One thing that can get forgotten is flexibility training and more specifically yoga. P90Xers already know all about yoga as “the fountain of youth,” but is it really the answer to what ails you? Read the rest of this entry »
Resveratrol Update: I’ll Drink to That
On June - 25 - 2010Comments Off on Resveratrol Update: I’ll Drink to That
Resveratrol shows promise as a great anti-aging compound, which is why we’ve talked about it several times. It’s found naturally in red wine as well as grapes and peanuts, and is now available in most vitamin stores as a supplement. However, some experts think it’s very difficult to get enough resveratrol into your system to have any sort of meaningful result. There is new research on resveratrol showing more benefits, and calling into question just how much is beneficial.
Book Review: Your Best Body at 40+
On June - 23 - 2010Comments Off on Book Review: Your Best Body at 40+
It can be very hard to figure out where to get started when it comes to getting in shape: Do I just plunge in and get a gym membership or can I do something at home? Should I hire a personal trainer? Can I really do that program I saw on the late night infomercial? I’m not a kid anymore; what can I realistically do? The problems multiply when you consider diet: Low fat or low carb? Are any of those frozen low-cal dinners worth eating? What about all those shakes and bars and supplements? Men’s Health Magazine and Jeff Csatari try to cut through all the nonsense with Your Best Body at 40+.
It’s All About the Insulin
On June - 21 - 2010Comments Off on It’s All About the Insulin
Under blue skies and enjoying cool ocean breezes in San Diego, CA, the Endocrine Society is currently holding their annual gathering, ENDO, and mulling over the latest research. This year most of the talk is about insulin, insulin resistance and weight control. New studies are being reviewed daily, including one funded by none other than Jenny Craig. Read the rest of this entry »