Stat of the Month: 57The percent of employers with 500 or more employees that are providing employees with a wellness program, up from 49 percent in 2006.... Government Releases New Physical Activity GuidelinesBy: By Stuart Goldman (stuart.goldman@penton.com) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last month released its new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which call... Boot Camp Workouts Enhance Aerobic CapacityBy: By Stuart Goldman (stuart.goldman@penton.com) A typical boot camp-style workout enhances aerobic capacity and promotes significant calorie burning while also improving muscle fitness, according to an American Council on Exercise study.... More Employers Offering Wellness ProgramsNEW YORK -- Fifty-seven percent of employers with 500 or more employees are providing employees with a wellness program, up from 49 percent in 2006, according to MetLife’s Sixth Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study. ... High-Intensity Exercise Helps with Tummy FatINDIANAPOLIS -- Although any type of exercise is beneficial for health, high-intensity exercise is likely necessary to achieve significant improvements in body composition, according to a study released today in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis.... ACE Studies Impact of Boot Camp-Style WorkoutsSAN DIEGO -- A typical boot camp-style workout enhances aerobic capacity and promotes significant calorie burning while also improving muscle fitness, according to a study released today by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), San Diego. The exclusive study on the benefits of boot camp workouts was conducted at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse through its exercise and health program. ... Government Releases New Physical Activity GuidelinesWASHINGTON, DC -- This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which calls for a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week for adults. That equates to about 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. The guidelines recommend that children get an hour or more of physical activity a day. ... One-Third of Americans Say Economy Is Affecting Their HealthBLOOMFIELD, CT -- One-third of people surveyed by CIGNA, a global health service company, say that the economy has changed the way they take care of themselves. Of those people, 55 percent report taking better care of their health by exercising, eating healthier or getting regular check-ups and screenings, while 41 percent say they are taking worse care. ... ACSM, American Heart Association Support Federal Physical Activity GuidelinesINDIANAPOLIS -- The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association gave their support to guidelines for physical activity released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The organizations, which jointly published physical activity recommendations last year, say the guidelines effectively support each other and are all based on the most relevant science that links physical activity to improved health and wellness.... 53The percent of people surveyed who said that it was fair to ask people with unhealthy lifestyles to pay higher insurance premiums than people with healthy... Group Training Catching Up to Personal TrainingBy: Pamela Kufahl San Diego One-on-one personal training is still the most frequently offered type of training, but group training is growing, according to the IDEA Personal... Group Training Gains Steam on Personal TrainingSAN DIEGO -- One-on-one personal training is still the most frequently offered type of training, but group training is growing, according to the IDEA Personal Training Programs & Equipment Survey of 926 personal trainers conducted by the IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Ninety-nine percent of respondents offer one-on-one personal training, and 84 percent of respondents offer group training.... Stat of the Month: 100By the year 2048, 100 percent of U.S. adults could be classified as overweight or obese... Deployment Has Mixed Effects on Soldiers' FitnessBy: Pamela Kufahl Indianapolis The effects of deployment for Army personnel are not as great as expected, according to a study released in the September issue of Medicine... Rate of Obesity at 30 Percent in Three StatesBy: Stuart Goldman Washington, Dc The number of states that have an adult obesity rate of at least 30 percent has jumped from one to three. West Virginia and Alabama join... Three States Reach 30 Percent Adult Obesity Rate, Study ShowsWASHINGTON, DC -- The number of states that have an adult obesity rate of at least 30 percent has jumped from one to three. West Virginia and Alabama join Mississippi in that category, according to the fifth annual “F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America, 2008” report, which was released Tuesday.... 70Obese women who carry most of their extra weight around the stomach are 70 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Source: Study by Juhua Luo... Study Finds That Food Diaries Double Weight LossBy: Jennipher Shaver Portland, OR Something as simple as keeping a food diary can double a person's weight loss, according to recent research. The more food records people... Study Finds Children Exercise Less as They AgeBy: Pamela Kufahl Washington The activity level of a large group of American children dropped sharply between the ages of 9 and 15, when most failed to reach the daily... Physical Fitness May Slow Brain Atrophy In People with Early Alzheimer's DiseaseBy: Stuart Goldman Kansas City, KS A new study shows that exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease. In the study, people with early... IDEA Survey Finds Facilities More Focused on CommunityBy: Jennipher Shaver San Diego Fitness facility owners are focusing on building communities for their members, according to results from the IDEA Fitness Programs and Equipment... Surveys Show Economy Putting Industry in PinchBy: Michael Scott Scudder In an effort to independently determine just how much influence the present early recession is having on our businesses, I turned to my network of clients,... Overweight Seniors Could Burden TaxpayersBy: Pamela Kufahl Atlanta The extra Medicare cost associated with overweight elderly people could place a significant financial burden on tax payers, costing up to hundreds... Small IHRSA Study Shows Positive Results for First Quarter 2008BOSTON -- Despite a slowing economy, a recently conducted survey of 18 leading U.S. health and sports club companies shows that financial performance improved for the first quarter ending March 31, compared to the same period last year.... IDEA Survey Finds Fitness Facilities Focusing More on CommunitySAN DIEGO -- Fitness facility owners are focusing on building communities for their members, according to results from the IDEA Fitness Programs and Equipment Survey. The 13th annual survey also finds that although new pieces of equipment and group exercise formats are popular in clubs, the old standbys are holding strong in popularity, too. ... |
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