Top 25 fittest and fattest cities in the U.S
A new survey and report on fittest and fattest cities is out and it hurts when we think about our lifestyles.
We know that as a country we face a huge dilemma with overweight and obesity (I won't get started on this 'cause I can't take no more). However we usually think a common place for movie starts, rock starts and celebrities would have to be one of the fittest cities in our country, right?... wrong!!!
You may be surprised to find Men's Fitness magazine ranks Miami as the nation's fattest city in its annual survey. The fittest? It was Salt Lake City.
How on earth did this happen? I mean I live between Bradenton and Palmetto and just a trip to Walmart makes me sad and even enraged to see people just eat, eat, eat and do nothing for their health. Even when it's Free at times.
This is the story; even though Miami has a high number of health-food stores per capita, Men's Fitness found it also has nearly three times the fast-food restaurants as the average city. And while there are 79 percent more gyms and health clubs than average, residents are less likely to regularly use their memberships. Not many residents take advantage of outdoor activities, either.
On the other hand... Salt Lake City got top marks for being the fittest city because of its abundance of park space, athletically motivated residents, and below- average obesity rates. It ranks highest in the survey in the number of people who take part in activities like beach volleyball, racquetball, aerobics, hiking, basketball, yoga, tai chi, swimming, cycling, running, and kickboxing.
At least Tampa, made it to the top 23 in the list for the fittest cities in the US.
More on the report go to http://www.mensfitness.com/lifestyle
The message is clear get out, be active, join a health club and take advantage of outdoor activities.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
FITNESS AT ANY AGE: Older People Who Diet Without Exercising Lose Valuable Muscle Mass
Participating in exercise activity at any age does wonders for your body. However increasing your level of activity after the age of 50 is even more important to do so. Here’s why: a recent study published at Science Daily website, showed a group of sedentary and overweight older people placed on a four-month exercise program not only became more fit, but burned off more fat, compared to older sedentary people who were placed on a diet but did not exercise.
The new study also showed that when older people diet without exercising, they lose more lean muscle compared to those who exercise, said senior researcher Bret H. Goodpaster. When they combined weight loss with exercise, it nearly completely prevented the loss of lean muscle mass. The results are important because older people tend to lose muscle mass as they age and too much muscle loss may interfere with activities of daily living.
The 64 participants were 60-75 years of age and were either overweight or obese. All of the participants were sedentary at the outset of the study. The researchers divided the participants into three groups:
• exercise only
• diet only
• exercise plus diet
Those who exercised could either walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bicycle, although most chose to walk. The dieters reduced their caloric intake to achieve a 10% weight loss by the end of the four-month study period. The final group combined both the daily exercise and the diet.
Exercise increases efficiency, burns more fat.
“The take-home message is that, even among older people and during a fairly short period of time, exercise produces metabolic changes that require the expenditure of fewer calories during physical activity,” Goodpaster said. Exercise also allowed older people to more preferentially burn fat, which may be healthier metabolically.”
Participating in exercise activity at any age does wonders for your body. However increasing your level of activity after the age of 50 is even more important to do so. Here’s why: a recent study published at Science Daily website, showed a group of sedentary and overweight older people placed on a four-month exercise program not only became more fit, but burned off more fat, compared to older sedentary people who were placed on a diet but did not exercise.
The new study also showed that when older people diet without exercising, they lose more lean muscle compared to those who exercise, said senior researcher Bret H. Goodpaster. When they combined weight loss with exercise, it nearly completely prevented the loss of lean muscle mass. The results are important because older people tend to lose muscle mass as they age and too much muscle loss may interfere with activities of daily living.
The 64 participants were 60-75 years of age and were either overweight or obese. All of the participants were sedentary at the outset of the study. The researchers divided the participants into three groups:
• exercise only
• diet only
• exercise plus diet
Those who exercised could either walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bicycle, although most chose to walk. The dieters reduced their caloric intake to achieve a 10% weight loss by the end of the four-month study period. The final group combined both the daily exercise and the diet.
Exercise increases efficiency, burns more fat.
“The take-home message is that, even among older people and during a fairly short period of time, exercise produces metabolic changes that require the expenditure of fewer calories during physical activity,” Goodpaster said. Exercise also allowed older people to more preferentially burn fat, which may be healthier metabolically.”
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Mark your calendars for the Spring Forward Health Fair on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009.
The Health Fair, which starts at 8 a.m., is open to the public. Residents can register to get their free health screenings. They include screenings for cholesterol and blood glucose, bone density and Body Mass Index measurements and vision and glaucoma, all up to a $400 value. There also will be free health seminars throughout the day.
Health Screenings -Please Pre-register by Calling 1-888-359-3552
# Cholesterol Glucose - From Blake Medical Center. Fasting Required. 8-10 a.m.
# Body Mass Index - From Blake Medical Center. 10-12 p.m.
# Bone Density - From Blake Medical Center. 12-2 p.m.
# Vision and Glaucoma Screenings - From The Eye Associates. No Dilation Required. Bring driving glasses for distance vision screening
12:30-4 p.m.
Health Seminars -Please Call to Reserve Your Spot (941) 729-6900
# Pharmacist Consultation - Pharmacist Stephanie Luker. 8-10 a.m.
# Heart Health - By Blake Medical Center. 9:30 a.m.
# Preventing Stroke - By Blake Medical Center. 10 a.m.
# Joint Pain & Exercise - By Blake Medical Center. 10:30 a.m.
# CPR Demonstrations - By Manatee Red Cross. 11-2 p.m.
# Lung Cancer - By Moffitt Cancer Center. 3 p.m.
# Skin Cancer Awareness - By Dr. Enrique Fernandez. 3:45 p.m.
# Pediatric Therapy - By Blake Medical Center. 6 p.m.
# Weight Loss & Nutrition - By Blake Medical Center.6:30 p.m
I'll be on site all day to answer any questions you may have and also guide you regarding your fitness goals.
The Health Fair, which starts at 8 a.m., is open to the public. Residents can register to get their free health screenings. They include screenings for cholesterol and blood glucose, bone density and Body Mass Index measurements and vision and glaucoma, all up to a $400 value. There also will be free health seminars throughout the day.
Health Screenings -Please Pre-register by Calling 1-888-359-3552
# Cholesterol Glucose - From Blake Medical Center. Fasting Required. 8-10 a.m.
# Body Mass Index - From Blake Medical Center. 10-12 p.m.
# Bone Density - From Blake Medical Center. 12-2 p.m.
# Vision and Glaucoma Screenings - From The Eye Associates. No Dilation Required. Bring driving glasses for distance vision screening
12:30-4 p.m.
Health Seminars -Please Call to Reserve Your Spot (941) 729-6900
# Pharmacist Consultation - Pharmacist Stephanie Luker. 8-10 a.m.
# Heart Health - By Blake Medical Center. 9:30 a.m.
# Preventing Stroke - By Blake Medical Center. 10 a.m.
# Joint Pain & Exercise - By Blake Medical Center. 10:30 a.m.
# CPR Demonstrations - By Manatee Red Cross. 11-2 p.m.
# Lung Cancer - By Moffitt Cancer Center. 3 p.m.
# Skin Cancer Awareness - By Dr. Enrique Fernandez. 3:45 p.m.
# Pediatric Therapy - By Blake Medical Center. 6 p.m.
# Weight Loss & Nutrition - By Blake Medical Center.6:30 p.m
I'll be on site all day to answer any questions you may have and also guide you regarding your fitness goals.
NEW YEAR - NEW START!
I want everyone to know that I've team up with Electra Health Club and Spa. From now on I'll be offering my services at their location.
Electra is an upscale, start of the art Health Club like no other. It's located at 908 Riverside Dr. 3rd Floor, Palmetto Fl., along the Manatee river, just 1 minute away from Bradenton. It also reaches the communities of Snead Island, Terra Ceia, Parrish and Ellenton.
It is really well equipped with state of the art fitness equipment, cardio classes, a full Spa on site and a great staff of professionals. As usual I'll be providing my Personal Training services to its members and anyone who needs to get in top shape.
I'm really exited about this opportunity with Electra. I'll keep you posted on whats going in there. In the mean time go to the website http://www.electrahealthclub.com/ you can also check my bio in the personal training area.
I want everyone to know that I've team up with Electra Health Club and Spa. From now on I'll be offering my services at their location.
Electra is an upscale, start of the art Health Club like no other. It's located at 908 Riverside Dr. 3rd Floor, Palmetto Fl., along the Manatee river, just 1 minute away from Bradenton. It also reaches the communities of Snead Island, Terra Ceia, Parrish and Ellenton.
It is really well equipped with state of the art fitness equipment, cardio classes, a full Spa on site and a great staff of professionals. As usual I'll be providing my Personal Training services to its members and anyone who needs to get in top shape.
I'm really exited about this opportunity with Electra. I'll keep you posted on whats going in there. In the mean time go to the website http://www.electrahealthclub.com/ you can also check my bio in the personal training area.
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