Another study came out regarding the treadmill desk. This one tested the effects of walking on work efficiency. Both manual (typing) and cognitive (memory and concentration) tests were performed. The results: walking diminishes both abilities, especially the manual task. I like this study because it touches on something worth contemplating
I’ve noticed in my immediate fitness environment that there has been a pretty big drive towards more depth in the squat. Everyone, even the casual gym-goer seems to be working at breaking parallel, which I personally think is a good goal, because good movement is key. However, most people I
I was recently having a discussion in which the treadmill desk came up. A recent study called into question the benefits of these desks, but I think the markers we continually look at need revision.
Falls and fall prevention have been in the news lately and for good reason. Baby-boomers are hitting retirement in droves and falls are still a major cause of hospitilization and death in the 65+ population. A recent New York Times article caught my attention becaues it touched on a subject
Something I have been meaning to write about is the lack of details provided with the exercise advice that can be found in widely distributed channels. A quick search on the internet will turn up thousands of articles with tips for exercise topics like injury prevention, rehabilitation, postural restoration, back
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