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Study Shows Self-Control Comes in Limited DosesMonday, September 28, 2009You want to exercise. You know you should be exercising more. But even though you up wake every morning committed to hitting the gym or taking a long walk after work, your resolve is gone by the end of a long day. Sound familiar? Read More Sports ConditioningMonday, September 21, 2009With only 19 days until the start of the World Masters Games in Sydney, we called on our friends at the AIS to provide some advice for all budding masters athletes. The keys for achieving results at any age and any level of competition remain constant! Read More Tips To Help Create The Exercise HabitMonday, September 14, 2009We all know the benefits of exercise but starting and keeping the exercise habit is sometimes hard. Read More Why Do The Japanese Live So Long?Monday, August 31, 2009The remarkable longevity of Japanese citizens derives from a culture of temperance and reserve, eating habits that emphasize small portions of low-fat, high-protein foods, and a love of nature and the outdoors. A Shingon Buddhist practitioner meditates under waterfalls.A typical meal in Japan is about half the size of an average Western meal and usually features fish, soy, vegetables, and tea, all linked to good health and long life. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. And a regional proverb counsels: "Eat like a crane," a bird whose pointed beak forces it to pick delicately at its food. There are practical aspects to Japanese longevity as well. In most areas, parking a car is difficult and expensive, so a trip to the store is more likely to take place on a bike or on foot. And Japan's generally small homes mean people go out more for recreation and entertainment. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. These and other common healthy habits, like tai chi, reiki, and yoga, give the Japanese one of the highest life expectancies in the world. A Japanese man can expect to live to age 78 and a woman to nearly 85. The average lifespan is 81.25 years, 16 years longer than the world average, and some 25,000 Japanese citizens are more than 100 years old. Do you eat until you are 80 percent full or until you can't eat anymore? Portion control is a key component in losing weight, so take a leaf out of the Japanese longevity book and Hara hachi bunme. Read More 40 Plus Queanbeyan Community Health Challenge PartyThursday, August 06, 2009The inaugural 40 Plus Queanbeyan Community Health Challenge culminated last weekend with the participation party. Read More The Depression and Exercise LinkMonday, August 03, 2009Regular exercise can be an effective way to treat some forms of depression. Physical activity alters brain chemistry and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be an effective treatment for anxiety. Some research studies indicate that regular exercise may be as effective as other treatments like medication to relieve mild to moderate depression. Generally, exercise has a place in treatment as part of a comprehensive approach to the illness. Read More 10 Ways To Age SuccessfullySunday, July 05, 20091. Use it or lose it. As with any skill or capability we have learned, our physical, mental and social abilities will deteriorate if not challenged. This is intuitive, yet somehow as we age we attribute lost ability to getting old, rather than being out of shape or out of practice. Read More Strength Training is crucial for the 40 Plus population.Monday, June 01, 2009There was a time not so long ago when the general population questioned the use of strength training principles for those 40 plus. Thankfully though, that time has passed and 40 plusers are becoming fitter and stronger than ever before. A change in equipment design, more targeted research and specialised facilities like ours have helped fuel that achievement. Read More 1 |
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