Have Your Fit http://www.haveyourfit.com Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:12:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 YO-Yo dieting http://www.haveyourfit.com/blog/2008/12/14/yo-yo-dieting/ http://www.haveyourfit.com/blog/2008/12/14/yo-yo-dieting/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:44:59 +0000 Tammy http://www.haveyourfit.com/fitness/?p=149 How many times have you successfully lost weight — only to gain it again further down the track? Some people struggle with this for most of their lives. This is “yo-yo” dieting – a continuing pattern of gaining and losing weight. Sometimes it is called “weight cycling”…..  http://www.freedieting.com/yoyo_dieting.htm

Researchers at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have found a that yo-yo dieting [repeatedly losing and regaining weight] may have a lasting negative impact on immune function. They also report that maintaining a consistent weight over time appears to have a positive effect on the immune system.   http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sportsnutrition/a/060304.htm

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  • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have updated physical activity guidelines:     ACSM Physical Activity & Public Health Guidelines

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  • Welcome to the Winter 2009-10 edition of the ACSM Fit Society® Page!   When discussing “exercise,” many of us think of only walking, jogging, or other aerobic activities – but strength training is also important! Strength training builds healthy bones and muscles and completes a well-rounded physical  activity program.  Try to incorporate strengthening exercises into your workout routine at least twice per week. Regardless of your age or fitness level, I am hopeful the articles in this issue of the Fit Society Page Newsletter will serve you well.   fit-society-page-winter-2009-10
    • Welcome to the Fall 2009 edition of the ACSM Fit Society® Page! We recently conducted a survey of all subscribers, and we’ve utilized your feedback and ideas to bring you the focus of this issue: menopause.  Menopause affects millions of women, and in this edition you’ll learn how exercise and
      good nutrition may ease symptoms and make that stage of life much more manageable. Happy reading!   fit-society-page-fall-20091
    • Welcome to the Spring 2009 issue of the ACSM Fit Society® Page! In this special issue, we focus our attention on a portion of the population that comprises millions: cancer sufferers and survivors. You will find information on exercise strategies specific to cancer patients. We also include exercise and nutritional tips targeting the prevention of cancer…..  ACSM-fit-society-page-spring-2009
    • Welcome to the Winter 2008/09 issue of the ACSM Fit Society® Page! As many of us have discovered, there’s power in numbers. Group exercise can keep us motivated, help add variety to our fitness routines and encourage us to stick with an exercise program…. ACSM-fit-society-page-winter-2008
    • Welcome to the Fall 2008 edition of the ACSM Fit Society® Page. This issue will delve into the area of alternative medicine and mind/body exercise. We’ll discuss types of mind/body exercises you could incorporate into your fitnessroutine, benefits of acupuncture, Tai Chi and… ACSM fit-society-page-fall-2008
    • Welcome to the Summer 2008 edition of the ACSM Fit Society® Page. This issue is dedicated to the heart – the most important muscle in the body! Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States, so it’s important to keep the heart healthy. ACSM fit-society-page-summer-2008
    • Welcome to the Spring 2008 edition of the ACSM Fit Society® Page. Chronic diseases plague millions of Americans each year. This issue will provide tips on management and prevention of these conditions, and will also explore how persons with these diseases can best incorporate exercise into their lives…. ACSM fit-society-page-spring-2008
    • Welcome to the Winter 2007-08 issue of the ACSM Fit Society® Page. Many of us are active exercisers, but are forgetting a vital piece of the complete health and fitnesspicture: proper nutrition! ….    ACSM Fit Society Page Article Winter 2007
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