News tagged with exercise groups

The stress of undress: Public change rooms can cause body anxieties for women

Sweating in the gym, surrounded by others, pounding to the beat in group exercise class has become the norm for many women. But when it comes to the experience of changing in the locker room, the acts of disrobing, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 12

A two-for-one workout: The world of fusion exercise classes is expanding

Most people wouldn't think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing. But the odd pairing makes perfect sense to one fitness instructor.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers use sensor technology to improve athletic performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Maine track and field coach has teamed up with exercise science and mechanical engineering researchers to improve the performance of his athletes.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stroke patients benefit from family involvement in exercise therapy

Your family's involvement in your exercise therapy could significantly improve your function and recovery after stroke, according to a study in the March print issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds a year after cardiac event only 37 percent still exercising

Researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University found that one year after 248 individuals completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program following a heart attack, bypass ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 29, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Seniors must use it or lose it, study shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- Doris Stinson has learned that it's never too late to start exercising. The 85-year-old Stoney Creek woman has regained her strength and maintained her independence after enrolling in Hamilton-based physical ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Study compares exercise regimens for obese older adults

Sedentary, obese older adults appear to improve their functional abilities and reduce insulin resistance through a combination of resistance and aerobic exercises, according to a report in the January 26 issue of Archives of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Treadmill exercise improves walking endurance for patients with peripheral arterial disease

Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which can include symptoms such as pain in the legs, who participated in supervised treadmill exercise improved their walking endurance and quality of life, according to a ...

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created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0