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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 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 All You Need To Know About MuscleMonday, August 17, 2009Have you ever noticed people who seem to train just as hard as you, or maybe even less, but have more speed, better endurance or build leaner muscles more quickly? Why is that? 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 4 Tips To Lose WeightMonday, July 20, 2009Tip 1 - Achievable exercise Eating Away From HomeMonday, July 13, 2009The reality of our busy lives these days is that at some point in time, you will be eating out. This may be due to work requirements, special events or simply picking up some take away on the way home to avoid cooking. Eating out can test your resolve as far as healthy eating goes. 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 Step By Step Guide To Increasing Muscle MassMonday, June 29, 2009Some people are interested in increasing muscle mass to enhance their look, strength and power. The Australian Institute of Sport helps grow our countries best muscles and here, they help the rest of us. There is a lot of confusion as to how to go about increasing muscle size and function but here is a step by step guide to 'grow your own'. 10 Tips For Weight LossMonday, June 22, 2009To be realistic about losing weight, you must understand that without exercise, you have very little chance of permanently changing your body shape (for the better). Read More 1 |
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