MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'exercising'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:19:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103340&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-to-beat-the-heat%2F2011.08.06 Dehydrated, cramped, limping? on a bike. Road nationals 2010. People who exercise outdoors face a new threat. It’s unrelenting. Consistent. Inescapable. Perhaps, even more dangerous than distracted or mean motorists. It’s the heat. Gosh, is it hot. If only I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “Doctor M, you aren’t riding in this heat; are you?” Well…Other than the fortunate souls smart (or lucky) enough to live in cooler climates, most of us are facing an extreme wave of hotness. As a Kentuckian, I live in the epicenter of this summer’s cauldron. Louisville sits in a wind-protected valley alongside the heat sink that is the Ohio River. Think hot and steamy. The excessive heat smacked me hard last evening. Normally, my highly-veined skin and northern European h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103340 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:00:01 +0100 5103340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453956&cid=t_109161_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-9-2010%2F Happy Friday! Hope everyone has an exciting weekend planned, even if “exciting” means sleeping in and vegging out in front of the TV. I don’t know about you, but I love this early spring weather, when the sun’s out, large clunky sweaters get stored away and tank tops and flip flops finally show their face. However, for some the warm weather brings up other things like spring cleaning, getting organized, taxes (ack!), a reminder of what we haven’t accomplished from our 2009 New Year’s Resolution, or our body image issues. In regards to the latter, ever notice that the two most busiest times at the gym are after New Year’s and spring? What’s great is that I’m noticing a new trend, one that has to do with self-acceptance regardless of size... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453956 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:51:17 +0100 3453956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594485&cid=t_109161_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fmdb1YVbNgmM%2F I’ve heard of wellness in the workplace before, where employers encourage employees to get healthy. But I’ve never heard of an employer allowing one of their own to work out while doing work at the same time, but that’s just what’s happening with Independent Health. The company has implemented Walk Stations, where employees can still have access to the phones and computer while walking on the treadmill. Answer phones and burn calories? Apparently it works! I can’t imagine this. My first question was, don’t the employees get winded and tired? But I think even if employees do a mile here and there, it will greatly build up their resistance. What a great idea! I wonder if other companies will do the same? Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594485 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0100 2594485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441817&cid=t_109161_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FgLud9rKlDCg%2F We all know what to do in order to be healthy. Eat right. Exercise. Reduce stress. But a new report confirms that the majority of Americans are doing just the opposite. They say “exercise rates have dropped, fruit and vegetable intake has also fallen” over the last two decades, while more and more Americans have become obese. In fact, if experts had to give Americans a “grade” of sorts, it would be about a C minus. However, not to be completely down-in-the-mouth about things, the report also stresses that it’s never too late to change. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Americans Score Lower on Health Report Card (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441817 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:06:58 +0100 2441817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306909&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fblogging-fit%2F I admit it. I spend way too much time on the computer. If I’m not blogging about health issues here at Healthbolt, green issues at ecosalon, travel at Perceptive Travel, or travel writing at Write to Travel, I’m checking my emails, twitter and  RSS feeds. So I find articles like ‘10 Ways to get Fit WHILE Blogging’ a real help. It not only reminds me that I need to exercise but also provides interesting, unique, and fun ways to do so while chained to the computer. But knowing that I’m probably not the only one out there often chained to the computer, I thought I’d share their list of exercises with you… 1. Cyber Squats 2. RSS Raises 3. Move it! Break #1 4. Twitter Tummy Tone 5. Social Squeezes 6. 10 Minute Move it! Break #2 7. Inbox Incline 8. 10... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306909 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:11:32 +0100 2306909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1999265&cid=t_109161_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FoV5n1MXvCzA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,626,302964,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() There’s a really nice article over at Diabetes Health that talks about exercise in general. It lists some common misconceptions and I think it’s important to recognize these. The way we understand the body has changed so much over the last several years, and that includes exercise. My husband and I laugh about the “carb loading” days of old, where you ate tons of pasta and then abused your body some more by running your fool head off! Just think about our bodies having to digest tons of carbs and then exercise heavily to put more pressure on it. And that was just a few years ago! Today, we have learned that being healthy mea... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1999265 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:26:46 +0100 1999265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945415&cid=t_109161_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fd7R_Qr01HeA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,278,246396,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Have you even done water aerobics? I used to do it and really liked it. Any type of water exercise is a great way for diabetics to get into shape, especially if they are overweight or have joint problems. According to Diabetes Health Magazine, “Because the buoyancy of water mitigates the force of gravity, water exercise lowers the stress on joints, bones, and muscles. This is important for those who are experiencing weight gain or foot pain due to diabetes.” Water aerobics classes are available all over these days. Check your local YMCA, fitness center, or park and rec department. Tags: cardio, Diabetes, diabetics, exercise, exercising ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945415 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:42:34 +0100 1945415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704684&cid=t_109161_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2F14%2Fthe-growing-phenomenon-of-pregorexia%2F The majority of us are well aware of the pressure to be perfectly slim and sculpted. Now the stress of looking svelte has reached pregnant women, some of whom have begun dieting and exercising excessively to be thin. To describe this latest phenomenon, the press has chosen “pregorexia,” — following in the footsteps of other trendy terms like drunkorexia and orthorexia — and the media and blogosphere have been abuzz about it all week. New Zealand and England in particular have seen an increase in expectant moms restricting their eating and upping their workouts to try to stay trim. Not surprisingly, like the pressure for the perfect six-pack and toned thighs, the pressure to be a fit, trendy mom trickles down from the media and Hollywood. It’s tough not to pay attention to the i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704684 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:50:47 +0100 1704684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593794&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F07%2Fstay-grounded-while-exercising-with-grounded-fitness%2F Here’s a heads-up for Healthbolt readers. There’s a brand new blog here at b5Media that looks like it will be worth visiting daily. Called Grounded Fitness, it’s focus will be on ‘fitness, yoga, pilates and health related items’. Kelly Turner, a personal trainer who blogs about fitness at Every Gym’s Nightmare, and Susan Watiker will be providing daily posts showing us how to exercise for fitness and fun. Check out Kelly’s introductory post and subscribe to Grounded Fitness’s RSS feed to keep up-to-date with what’s new in the world of fitness. Tags: b5Media, exercising, Fitness, grounded fitness, Health, kelly turner, pilates, susan watiker, yogaShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593794 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:05:59 +0100 1593794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1379386&cid=t_109161_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F17%2Fexercise-helps-keep-you-mentally-healthy%2F How long does it take to achieve measurable mental health benefits with exercise? Believe it or not, a mere 20 minutes per week will do the trick. Researchers writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reached that conclusion after studying responses from 20,000 men and women in a study that examined the connection between physical activity and their state of mind. Any type of activity helps — going for a walk or run, doing aerobics or a regular exercise routine, gardening, or even simple housework! Those who conducted such regular activities on a weekly basis had reduced levels of mental health distress, such as anxiety or stress. The results also suggested a data trend, so that the more activity one engages in (without taking it to an extreme, of course), the lower yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1379386 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:32:51 +0100 1379386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1165497&cid=t_109161_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F220164457%2F Fyi, I will be teaching this workshop soon, as part of our collaboration with several Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes:    San José State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (website) presents Title: Brain Fitness: The Science and Practice. When: Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:30-3:30 What: Neuroscientists have shown how the human brain retains neuroplasticity (the ability to rewire itself) and neurogenesis (creation of new neurons) during its full lifetime, leading to a new understanding of what aging means. In this class, we will review the science behind some of the key concepts in this field and explore their implications on our lifestyles in a fun and engaging way. We have all heard "Use it or lose it.” Latest research suggests, "Use it and improve it!”... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1165497 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:32:04 +0100 1165497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806576&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F18%2Fworthy-wisdom-what-i-learned-at-canyon-ranch%2F Filed under: Worthy Wisdom"What one thing did you learn at Canyon Ranch?" my dad asked me the other day. We hadn't yet fully discussed my April trip to this Arizona health and healing destination and so he wanted to know what I had absorbed during my four days in the desert. I couldn't possibly name just one lesson I'd learned. But I could sum up all of my lessons in one broad category. This is what I told him: I learned how to change my lifestyle.I learned how to change the way I live while at Canyon Ranch. I've since come to realize this is what most of us need to do to rid ourselves of our bad habits, our unhealthy ruts. There's nothing temporary about getting healthy. It's takes a lifetime commitment. I lacked commitment before Canyon Ranch. I have commitment now.I'm committed to eatin... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806576 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 806576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682807&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fget-the-most-from-your-workout-with-the-heart-monitor-ring%2F Filed under: Exercise, ProductsI may love fitness, but for some reason I have real issues getting all decked out in various bits of gear before I head out -- it was a big adjustment just to start using an iPod, even though I wanted to. So when it comes to handy health gadgets this Heart Monitor Ring is more up my alley and something I might actually use than the bulky arm bands I'm used to seeing. Keeping track of how hard your heart is working is a good idea for everybody, but especially for those who have heart disease or other cardiovascular issues to keep an eye on. This little device is FDA approved and features a stopwatch, continuous heart rate display, a max/min heart rate target zone, and ten hour count up timer. Heck, they'll even throw in a free battery. $39.98Read | P... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682807 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=516395&cid=t_109161_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F02%2Fapril-is-cancer-control-month-says-president-bush%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Politics, Daily newsPresident Bush, in a recent press release, declared April Cancer Control Month. It's a month for educating Americans about cancer, for raising awareness about treatments, for renewing the commitment to fighting this deadly disease.Bush makes no mention in his release of the millions he just cut from the National Cancer Institute budget and how this might hinder this month's initiative, but he does offer a few relatively inexpensive ideas for individuals who wish to minimize their risk of developing the disease that remains the country's second leading cause of death."Individuals can reduce their risk of developing cancer by practicing healthy eating habits, exercising, limiting sun exposure, avoiding tobacco, knowing their family hi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=516395 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 516395