The Rubadeau and Trenary family prove that age is not a factor when it comes to staying active. From their 73 year old Great Grandpa Bob Trenary to 4 year old Summer Skye, they are always moving in the mountains. Takeaway: Make it FUN and ADVENTUROUS! Always be having a good time and exercise will
Evan Stevens This session had several talks that just went over things we’ve already heard at the conference thus far; there were only two that had some novel information and are presented here. The first talk in the session was about how power training in ‘ultra-marathon’ runners significantly improved measures of performance. In this study,
Gillian White BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate University of Toronto Exercise Sciences Why society is telling you that you’re too old to run – and why society is dead wrong. Most health publications, including this blog, place the majority of the focus of health articles on the physical sciences: how to lose weight, how to increase
Gillian White BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto How Sweat Helps You Keep Your Cool As summer winds down and we are faced with the grim reality of fall, stress levels can increase as we settle back into the grind. While everyone has an individual motivation for why they
USA Masters Track & Field champion Tracey Battle, 50 years old, shares her ab routine she tries to perform every night. Having a strong core helps her in the long jump and triple jump. At Forever Fit Science we challenge you to get an ab routine and try to perform it most days. You Might
Catherine O’Brien Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is typically diagnosed in toddlers. As discussed in my earlier article about ASD, the disorder is characterized by various behaviors that impair communication and social interactions. These stereotyped or self-stimulating (SSB) behaviors refer to repetitive and / or restrictive patterns and may include repetitive speech or repetitive motor movements
Sara Thompson – M.Sc. in Exercise Science High-speed resistance training (HSRT) is a relatively new approach to combat ailments associated with aging such as decreased muscle strength, decreased functional performance, and decreased quality of life. HSRT, which consists of fast, explosive movements, might be more effective than the more conventional low-speed resistance training in improving
Julia Basso – PhD I am intrigued by the body-brain connection. As a result, I am constantly thinking about how all of the physiological things that happen in our body — from exercise like fat-burning and muscle building, to exercise-induced improvements in cognitive functioning. Growth Factors Previously, one piece of the puzzle I wrote about
Gordon Santee, 70, from Redondo Beach, California is an Olympic powerlifter and referee. Along with being a AAU Powerlifting Hall of Famer, Santee’s personal best is 302.5 KG total in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. He also holds a world record of a 141 KG deadlift in April 2017. Watch this profile video and
The Rocky Mountain Senior Games are held in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. Forever Fit Science marketing team attended the events and met some incredible Masters athletes. This video is a highlight of their stories, tips, and races. Please enjoy and get ready to be inspired. For more tips and motivation visit our website fasttwitchgrandma.com. You Might
M. Kaviani Obesity is a leading global health problem and is associated with multiple chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and certain types of cancer (Miyazaki et al, 2002, Ross et al, 2002). There is a significant correlation between obesity and plasma triglycerides, with heavier individuals having higher triglyceride levels.
Evan Stevens This session really just was in addition to all of the information we’ve already seen at the conference so far. Interval training is very important to health and can increase the palatability of exercise. The first study conducted a perceived exertion and ranked enjoyment test on continuous versus interval exercise when matched for
