written by john c ashworth, ma I have to admit that over the years, I’ve become more and more concerned with Santa’s weight. That bow full of jelly has its risks. It is well established that weight around your belly is a major risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
Read Morewritten by john c ashworth New research shows us that running could make you younger. Walking is great exercise, and often associated with a reduced rate of obesity, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and a longer lifespan in older people, but a more vigorous run can help you maintain your prowess as you age. Now,…
Read Morewritten by john c ashworth, ma The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend is approaching. Are you feeling the time crunch? Good times, but at the same time a schedule killer. How will you find the time to exercise when so much else is happening at the same time? Try this 7-minute routine. The exercise benefits are worth…
Read Morewritten by john c ashworth, ma New research by blank and colleagues, took 81 women through 12 weeks of exercise and revealed that their ability to lose weight effectively was extremeley inconsistent. In fact, 70% of the women gained weight during the 12 week study. The women in the study were healthy, but overweight and…
Read Morewritten by john c ashworth, ma, cscs **Note: This idea and article was inspired by a post to the Phys Ed Column in The New York Times, written by Gretchen Reynolds I can always tell when my kids haven’t had physical education during their day at school. Yes, that’s right, just like in so many…
Read More>>This article appeared in my November 2014 Newsletter written by john c ashworth, ma, cscs In previous Fitness Friday segments, Leigh Mills and I have discussed the perils of sitting. More specifically, how sitting for long periods of time throughout the day can lead to a hibernation-like state in your body, which leads to diabetes,…
Read Morewritten by john c ashworth, ma, cscs Two weeks ago on Fitness Friday, John Stofflet and I discussed the declining fitness levels of America’s youth. Click here for that post. As a follow-up to that segment, tonight we will be discussing a strategy I recommended for increasing awareness and the activity levels of kids. During…
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