Commentary on Doping in Sports
By Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM, FACP, FCP, FACPM, chairs ACSM’s Communications and Public Information Committee. He is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and […]
Do We Need to Supplement Dietary Protein?
Resistance Training in Healthy Older Adults — Do We Need to Supplement Dietary Protein? By Lex B. Verdijk, Ph.D. and Luc J.C. van Loon, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Dr. Verdijk is a researcher and Assistant Professor at the Department of […]
Barefoot Running?
An Active Voice Sports Medicine Bulletin By Janet S. Dufek, Ph.D., FACSM and Traci L. Delgado, SPT American College of Sports Medicine. Injury prevention in the running community is paramount for sports medicine practitioners. As running fads populate, it is important to understand underlying biomechanical processes in order to provide appropriate intervention and rehabilitation […]
ACSM Fitness Resolution: Every Body Walk!
Given that physical activity has been shown to help prevent and treat more than 40 chronic diseases, let’s resolve to help everyone get a healthy dose: Everybody Walk Everyday!
Walking As A Way of Life
The New wonder drug: Walking! Recommended dosage is 30 minutes a day, five days a week, but children should double that to 60 minutes a day, seven days a week
The Power of a Daily Bout of Exercise
Repost of Article by Gretchen Reynolds (NYT) showing the benefit of daily exercise makes a difference even during the holiday season of over-indulgence.
Walking – It’s Easy
A survey presented at the 2013 Walking Summit in Washington, D.C. stated that 94 percent of those polled acknowledged that walking is good for their health and 79 percent admitted they should walk more, yet one third don’t walk for 10 minutes at a time over the course of a week.
Commuting’s Hidden Cost
“In places where people walk more, obesity rates are much lower,” she noted. “New Yorkers, perhaps the ultimate walkers, weigh six or seven pounds less on average than suburban Americans.” an article by By Jane E. Brody (NYT)
Improving sleep
Can’t fall asleep? Trouble staying asleep? Discover the steps and strategies you can take now to regain the joy and benefits of a good night’s rest! Inside the Improving Sleep you’ll discover: How sleep loss harms your health Why a drink before bed is not a good idea Medications that may affect your sleep Ways to cure […]
