Is it normal to be physically active?

Originally posted on Register of Exercise Professionals UK:
Report issued by gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/start-active-stay-active-a-report-on-physical-activity-from-the-four-home-countries-chief-medical-officers) In 2011, the four Chief Medical Officers (CMO) of the UK jointly issued recommendations for the levels of physical activity of our population. They stated that: Children of pre-school age (under 5 years old), who are capable of walking unaided, should be…

Fooducate (Food + Educate)

Originally posted on Table For Two UMBC (TFT-UMBC)<-Serch this!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LFsC_4xFU8A 50 seconds you-tube clip. Worth checking this out !  (Go to Website) Kids will definitely enjoy using this app, will enjoy taking a picture or scan, and simultaneously be educated. *for iPhone and Android users *According to their website, you can submit products…

Research: Effect of Exercises on Strength & Stability

Research Paper Title The Effect of Core and Lower Limb Exercises on Trunk Strength and Lower Limb Stability on Australian Soldiers. Study Design A before and after design in the collection of data and using analyses of variance to examine the changes in each test score. Objectives The objectives and hypotheses of this study were:… Read More

Research: Kids and Metabolic Syndrome

Research Paper Title Adiponectin in Eutrophic and Obese Children as a Biomarker to Predict Metabolic Syndrome and Each of Its Components. Background Obesity is associated with the rise of non-communicable diseases worldwide. The pathophysiology behind this disease involves the increase of adipose tissue (i.e. fat), being inversely related to adiponectin, but directly related to insulin… Read More

Research: To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Research Paper Title Association between Perceived Insufficient Sleep, Frequent Mental Distress, Obesity and Chronic Dieases Amnog US Adults, 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Background Although evidence suggests that poor sleep is associated with chronic disease, little research has been conducted to assess the relationships between insufficient sleep, frequent mental distress (FMD ≥14 days during… Read More

Military Training: Instruction & Quality

“Many complain that the Marines they are getting out of entry-level training lack physical fitness, have poor discipline, and are prone to personal issues. Besides the basic leadership issues presented here, I would present that the reason there is such a large disparity in the Marines coming from the schoolhouse is directly related to the… Read More