Ryan Cross, B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Registered Physiotherapist in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Physical changes happen to us as we age; it is a fact of life. For example, most people will develop wrinkles or grey hair. Similarly, degenerative changes or arthritis will also likely develop. These physical changes affect some people worse than others.
Catherine O’Brien A runner’s high is a state or feeling that is reached after a long bout of aerobic exercise. This state is often described as containing three distinct qualities: Euphoria Reduced anxiety Decreased sensitivity to pain While this euphoric state is often equated with running, other types of aerobic exercise may produce these same
Masters swimming twins, Mary and Sara Holman, 31, show one of their favorite swim workouts, the “Melvin.” These Forever Fit Science twins were 2nd and 3rd in the 800m freestyle 3000m open swim at the 2015 FINA World Masters Championships. Watch this video to learn more about their workout. The “Melvin” – 500m swim workout
Moji Kaviani, Ph.D., CEP Non-celiac Athletes Approximately 70% of endurance athletes experience gastrointestinal distress during their event and it is estimated that a gluten-free diet may reduce these negative symptoms (Lis et al., 2015). Lis, Stellingwerf, Shing, Ahuja, & Fell (2015) examined the beliefs, experiences and popularity of a gluten-free diet in 910 athletes that ranged
Evan Stevens Forever Fit Science emphasizes the importance of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) incorporated into workouts. In this ebook, Evan Stevens, an accomplished sprinter covers many topics related to HIIT training. The first article explains the importance of resistance training in aging adults to increase bone density as well as muscle strength while decreasing fat deposition.
Alyssa Bialowas There now is widespread acceptance that disability is a social construct with roots in societal attitudes. Individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities often face discrimination in many societal institutions, such as access to education, and participation in the labor force. Sport and physical activity provide a context for the physically and intellectually disabled
Hadley Seward – certified sleep consultant and certified health coach Getting enough sleep should be a priority for everyone–for physically active people, it’s especially important. Lack of sleep can slow reaction time and make you less alert–but does it also mean you’re more prone to injury? There have been several studies examining the link between
Forever Fit Science physical therapist, Ryan Cross, demonstrates a simple rotator cuff exercise. By performing this exercise you can prevent shoulder pain or a rotator cuff tear from happening. You Might Like:
Meet 41 year old Antwon Dussett, Masters sprinter, from Peoria, Illinois. Dussett who is a Gulf War veteran started sprinting in 1994. He is a 400m 2000 Olympic trials qualifier, 400m 2017 World Indoors Masters Champion and a US record holder (ages 35-39) in the 200m. Dussett says the masters running community along with the
Julia Basso Affiliation: New York University, Center for Neural Science As a neuroscientist who studies the effects of exercise on brain functioning, I am ultimately interested in the connection between the body and brain. At a recent scientific conference on learning and memory, Dr. Monika Fleshner of the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University
The Rocky Mountain State Senior Games in Colorado Springs, CO hosted the olympic weightlifting competition. Forever Fit Science was there reporting on our brand ambassador, Kathy Dahlman. Watch this inspiring video of Kathy competing alongside 2016 Rio Olympian Jenny Arthur. You Might Like:
Catherine O’Brien Forever Fit Science’s “Kids Need To Move TO Improve – Ebook” is written by contributor, Catherine O’Brien, who focuses on the effects of physical exercise on academic performance in school age children. Research has demonstrated that levels of fitness are positively correlated with academic performance and research done by Fedewa et al. showed the positive
