Fitbit's algorithms explained

9-11-09: Still waiting for my Fitbit to arrive but in the meantime, rec'd a link to their blog on how the algorithms were computed for it. If you're interested, check it out here.

Screening needed before starting exercise program?

Interesting article on how we may not need to screen everyone before starting them on an exercise program. 


No Need for Routine Screening Before Starting Exercise Regimen, Says Study
Reuters Health Information , 2009-08-13

Post: Exercise Alone Shown to Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Sedentary Adolescents

Here's an article that connects exercise to decreasing insulin resistance:

Post: Exercise Alone Shown to Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Sedentary Adolescents
Link: http://nutnewstoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/exercise-alone-shown-to-improve-insulin.html

ACSM Guidelines and Tools for PA

The American College of Sports Medicine has a nice web page with guidelines, tools, and resources for those promoting PA. Check it out here!

National Physical Activity Plan

The federal government is getting serious about prevention, and PA in particular. Check out this national plan and see how you can get involved!

National Physical Activity Plan

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Four Lifestyle Factors Prevent Cancer, Diabetes, and CVD

Just picked this article up from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Check out what those 4 lifestyle factors are. I'm sure you can guess at least ONE of them! ;-) Do you have all 4??? Ernie

Four Lifestyle Factors Prevent Cancer, Diabetes, and CVD

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Flexibility Training for Runners - from Fraser's Blog

This is why the TRX is my favorite piece of workout equipment. You can do strength AND flexibility exercsies on it! Out of all the exercise equipment I've seen and purchased, this is the one I recommend to patients if they have to get one thing. Best value and very compact, too!

Flexibility Training for Runners - Fraser's Blog

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