Are you one of those individuals that sits at a desk for several hours a day? New studies show that this could be the new silent killer. The health hazards of sitting for long periods of time are significant even in individuals who work out on a consistent basis. That point was reiterated recently in two studies, published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine and in Diabetologia, a journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. You could work out several days a week performing both strength training and cardiovascular exercise and it would not exclude you from the … [Read more...] about Sitting: The New Silent Killer
Sam Meister
Training with Xcellerated Speed and with the superb help from Tony Sabanos, my soccer game was elevated in less than one summer. After a month of training with Tony, I noticed peaks in my speed, running technique, and agility. Tony’s knowledge not only in speed training, but also nutrition and injury prevention helped me excel in my senior year at Susquehanna University, making it to the Sweet 16 in San Antonio. Working with Xcellerated Speed training, I not only had the best collegiate season of my career, but I made a great connection in Tony Sabanos. -Sam Meister, Right Back Susquehanna … [Read more...] about Sam Meister
Does High Glycemic food increase your risk for diabetes?
People who eat a lot of low-fiber and processed foods that quickly spike blood sugars may have a significantly higher risk of the most common form of diabetes. According to Dr. David Ludwig, who studies obesity at Boston Children's Hospital he says that, "By raising blood sugar and demanding that the pancreas keep pumping more insulin, meal after meal, day after day, a high-glycemic diet can put people at risk over the edge,". The report analyzes 24 studies published since 1997 that tracked what 125,000 adults ate. The new study confirms links prior researchers made between those so-called … [Read more...] about Does High Glycemic food increase your risk for diabetes?
Organic vs. Non-organic Foods: Which one is better?
In this article by Reuters, they look at the possible benefits of organic vs. non-organic foods. Organic produce and meat typically isn't any better for you than conventional varieties when it comes to vitamin and nutrient content, according to a new review of the evidence. But organic options may live up to their billing of lowering exposure to pesticide residue and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers from Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System found. "People choose to buy organic foods for many different reasons. One of them is perceived health … [Read more...] about Organic vs. Non-organic Foods: Which one is better?
The amount of time spent sitting can contribute to chronic diseases
The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases. According to Kansas State University researcher, Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition. He examined the associations of sitting time and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian males in a study that is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Collaborators include University of Western Sydney researchers Emma George and Gregory Kolt. The study's sample included 63,048 males ages 45-65 from the Australian state of New South Wales. Study participants reported the … [Read more...] about The amount of time spent sitting can contribute to chronic diseases
Body Mass Index, What a waste of an idea.
For quite some time now, the government has been preaching Body Mass Index chart as the gauge to determine what a person should weigh based on their height to weight ratio. In recent news, an Oxford mathematician discredits this chart because it gives tall and short people inaccurate readings. Body Mass Index is calculated by using your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. A normal range of BMI can consist of about 18.5 - 24.9; 25 - 29.9 is overweight; and 30 and above is considered obese. There are many problems with this chart one of the major ones is that if you … [Read more...] about Body Mass Index, What a waste of an idea.
WORLD electronics 1st Master’s Challenge
It is that time of year when the cold really starts to affect people in a variety of ways. Many individuals become sluggish, tired, unmotivated, and tend to eat more to offset their feelings of the "Wintertime Blahs". WORLD electronics has come up with the perfect solution to get you out of your funk. We will be hosting the very first WORLD electronics Master's Challenge. This is not exclusively for all of the golfer's throughout the company, this is a corporate wide program to help us get ready for the spring and summer seasons. It doesn't matter if you play golf or just wish to partake in a … [Read more...] about WORLD electronics 1st Master’s Challenge
Trying to prevent cold and flu season from ruining your week?
This January the flu has hit epidemic proportions across the United States of America, with record numbers of people visiting the hospital due to flu-like symptoms. People are searching for a fix to this widespread problem and yet the hospitals are not being able to help individuals gain some type of relief from the virus. As the weather gets colder, we spend more time indoors where the viruses we want to avoid can thrive and be easily spread. You may have already noticed the barrage of advertisements marketing the countless over-the-counter drugs and annual influenza vaccine, all claiming … [Read more...] about Trying to prevent cold and flu season from ruining your week?