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Archives for December 2015

Designing a Resistance Training Program After a Cardiac Event

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By Jon Stavres MS, ACSM-EP-C Understanding exercise limitations allow you to design your strength training program safely. This does not mean that you can’t exercise, even in the case of limited blood oxygen supply. Instead, these are things that need to be worked around.

Cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease; Exercise may improve symptoms

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By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C If cognitive dysfunction in PD is caused by orthostatic hypotension or reduced cerebral blood flow, this would emphasize the need for PD individuals to perform regular physical activity.

Six Tips to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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By Gabe Sanders PhD, NCSA, CSCS The good news is that a group of researchers have developed some simple and manageable guidelines to help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Fast Food makes your heart work harder especially for Type II diabetics!

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By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study found that Type II diabetics experienced an increase in their cardiac workload after consuming fast food when they were compared to an aged-matched control group

Stand Up! Are there gender differences in orthostatic hypotension (‘head rush’)?

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By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C Many individuals describe experiencing orthostatic hypotension as a ‘head rush’, and symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and in some cases even fainting.