Sports Medicine Archives - Page 28 of 35

Assessing Central Obesity: Waist Circumference

Waist circumference: Measuring waist circumference (WC) is the simplest way to assess central obesity. Central obesity is an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, particularly due to excess visceral fat.

Stress Management

Stress is an issue of the late Twentieth Century. Historically, stress has been physical, resulting in a ‘fight or flight’ […]

Exercise: Cardio Training

Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football […]

Exercise: Resistance Training

Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups […]

elderly couple exercising in park, ageing

Exercise: Stretching and Recovery

Stretching is important to do before and after exercise, but is often neglected. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits […]

Pregnancy and Exercise

For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and […]

Heart transplant recipients can improve fitness and perform high intensity work…

Heart transplant recipients’ cardio-respiratory fitness is around 30 to 50 percent lower than age-matched healthy sedentary individuals. As a result, […]

Fitness and Exercise

Exercising helps keep the body fit and prevent conditions like obesity and diabetes. It is also important for keeping the brain and eyes healthy. It’s sometimes difficult to stick to an exercise routine, particularly at times when routines are changing like during pregnancy or...