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 ...

Resistance Band Training Expert Dave Schmitz Makes List of 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness

Resistance Band Training Expert Dave Schmitz Makes List of 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness Health and wellness website Greatist.com has named resistance band training expert Dave Schmitz to its list of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness Dave Schmitz is a noted expert in the field of resistance band training. Since starting as a physical therapist, Schmitz has ...

New health trend: Dog fitness centers

Increasingly, dog owners understand that their pets need regular exercise and preventative efforts to maintain good health. They're finding that the sorts of therapies we humans enjoy, such as aromatherapy and massage, also serve their dogs well.

First study to examine how changes in fitness and fatness affect heart health

Good news for active adults fighting the battle of the bulge. Exercising and getting fit may protect your heart, even if you have a few extra pounds, according to a study published in the Feb. 14 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

Improve Fitness, Prevent Fat Gain to Protect Heart

A study led by a Universiyt of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health researcher shows that exercising and getting fit may protect your heart, even if you have a few extra pounds. Articles appears in the Feb. 14 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).