Get ready for the baby boomers
With their varied life experiences, values, and expectations, baby boomers are predicted to redefine the meaning of recreation and leisure programming for mature adults.
Month: July 2009
European Inclusive Physical Education Training Conference
The conference represents the conclusion of a 2-year project aimed at refining a model, module and resource pack for the delivery of Inclusive Physical Education in Teacher Training and In-service education.
Promoting physical exercise in adults
Encouraging the use of pedometers and promoting physical activity through mass media campaigns are the most cost-effective in terms of the money spent for the health benefits they result in.
Quercetin increases endurance
The powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory compound found in fruits and vegetables significantly boosts endurance capacity and maximal oxygen capacity (VO2max) in healthy, active but untrained men and women.
Nutrition for optimal performance
This text supplies coaches, personal trainers and fitness specialists with a wide range of information, including balancing nutrients, monitoring supplement use and dealing with disordered eating.
Strength training and aerobic exercise lower cardiovascular risks and reduce pain
Different types of work site exercise programmes have multiple benefits, including reduced neck and shoulder pain for employees who do all-around exercise and lowered heart disease and stroke risk factors for those who do strength training
Remarkable anatomical animation at your fingertips!
This series of anatomical and clinical pathology software features computer graphic models of human anatomy derived from MRI scan data.
Polish Conference on ageing and physical activity
The Conference will provide the latest scientific knowledge and offers discussion and the exchange of both ideas and experience in the controversial issues of physical activity, ageing, physical education, fitness and sport.