Fitness and "fatness" both matter to the heart

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests. U.S. researchers found that of more than 3,100 healthy adults they followed, those who improved -- or simply maintained -- their fitness levels were less likely to develop high blood pressure, high ...

Fitness testing assesses body composition, physical activity

The Exercise Physiology Laboratory is now offering health, fitness and metabolic assessments to help participants manage health and weight, as well as increase athletic performance.

York U students bring the health benefits of dance to seniors

The Department of Dance in York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts is spearheading an innovative health initiative that sends students into the community to lead weekly dance activity classes for older adults at partner institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. The program, supported by the Government of Ontario’s Healthy Communities Fund, focuses on the positive

The dos and don'ts of stretching

Preparing correctly for an exercise session is as vital to your fitness training as the exercise itself. Stretching correctly will complement your training efforts and improve your body's posture and suppleness. Here's the realbuzz.com guide on how to stretch more effectively.

Integrity Health releases new EZ Coach Fitness System

New fitness training system allows health club member's to "Get Their Fit Together"!Manchester, NH (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Integrity Health Franchises of New Hampshire announces the release of their EZ Coach systematized approach to health and fitness. Integrity Health Coaching for Women franchisor and exercise physiologist Rocco Boulay and Michael West of West Sound & Video Productions ...