ABCs of Fitness in school day!

7-9-10: A study looked at the ABC's of fitness...but not the alphabet, but the effects of "Activity Bursts in the Classroom"! It's a preliminary study, but I think shows great promise based on the results. David Katz, of Yale, is the lead researcher in this study.

It's a preliminary study, and they discuss the limitations, but I think it's a great start and one that future research can be built upon, especially with utilizing exergaming.

Here's the source and link to this article:

You may want to see this recent article from Preventing Chronic Disease, the online e-journal:
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jul/09_0176.htm?s_cid=pcd74a82_e

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed journal established to disseminate knowledge and promote discussion among researchers and practitioners in the field of chronic disease prevention and health promotion. All issues are available electronically, free of charge to subscribers.

You can find PCD on the Web at: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd

TED talk on food and obesity

7-6-10: I know this blog is mainly about physical activity, but this is an excellent TED 2010 talk by James Oliver on food in our country and obesity. A must-watch 21-min. video clip! Check it out...

Getting on the ball!

7-1-10: Wonder how you can get more exercise even though you're chained to a desk every day at work? Well check out this video clip, sent by one of our patients and maybe it'll motivate you to get on the ball at work! (I plan to get a ball to use here at work as well.)

Here's the e-mail link from Kelley:

Kelley here… I have attached a link that features the company that I work for. It is a feature that was done on our Redwood City/Sacramento offices and we at our Newport beach office have followed suit. I was the 2^nd person in our region to “get on the ball”. Just thought I’d share! http://cbs5.com/video/?id=66721%40kpix.dayport.com

Thx to Kelley for sharing and letting me post here in my PA blog!

The latest physical activity games for health!

5-26-10: The 6th Annual Games for Health conference, held in Boston, MA, featured some of the latest gaming technology to come out that will help increase your physical activity. Check out highlights on this video clip!

May is Exercise is Medicine month!

4-27-10: May is Exercise is Medicine month, and we need your help to promote it and get people more active during the month of May. Check out this website and help spread the good news about exercise!

http://www.exerciseismedicine.org/EMailCampaignPublic.htm

ACSM Summit, Austin, TX

4-7-10: First day here in Austin, TX, at the ACSM Summit. Went to the pre-conf. on Exercise Adherence: thinking outside the box (perfect for exergaming!), met Kathy Smith, the first keynote speaker, and visited Lance Armstrong's bicycle shop, Mellow Johnny's. Ended the day with a yummy Thai dinner with Dr. Beverly Hall and Ed Kasanders (Motion Fitness).

Check out the pictures at this Facebook link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2056561&id=1012620518&l=f766ad4c67

First presentation tomorrow at 4:30 PM, so better hit the sack!

Newest exercise product released!

4-1-10: Check out this cool new exercise equipment, the iPedal! I know the creator, so maybe I can get one early for my b-day next month. ;-)

iPedal

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/gamercize-announces-ipedals-get-fit-while-driving-to-work-144517.php