American Fitness back issues from September 2003:
Good words about life-long passions.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2003; ... September always feels like the time to hit the books, get back to school and learn new things--just too many years of going to school or shipping kids in that direction, I guess. So when it came time to curl up with some good books this fall, I was delighted to find three familiar fitness ...
Terrific transformation.(Step Up)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2003; ... I've been working in telecommunications for the past 27 years. Due to downsizing, I chose AFAA to help me re-invent ...
Staying on your toes.(Step Up)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2003; ... "Steppin' to the Beat of Safety" in the July/August 2003 issue did a good job of reiterating AFAA's step guidelines. ...
Yoga with a flow.(Fitness & Exercise)(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Two new yoga video series offer powerful Vinyasa flows that can lighten your load, while enlightening your mind. In her four-volume Sacred Yoga Practice (Natural Journeys), Rainbeau Mars sets a steady pace throughout a non-stop series of movements she describes as meditation in ...
What's my motivation?(Fitness & Exercise)(GetCyced[R] )
Sep 01, 2003 ... If you only work with a client once a week or month, your protege is alone a lot. What do you do if he or she has a hard time getting to the gym when you're not around? You might want to direct him or her to Bruce Carter and his GetCyced[R] program. Carter has the answers for ...
Fly away.(Fitness & Exercise)(Windjector)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Tessema Dosho Shifferaw, the creative power behind Bowflex[R], is flexing his muscles once again with a newly released product, the Windjector--two oversized arm attachments that resemble a pair of colorful butterfly wings. Used in WindCore Aerobics classes, the wings offer a new fitness ...
Incline bench.(Fitness & Exercise)(Danskin Fitness )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The makers of Danskin Fitness Equipment for Women have released a new incline bench. "We've spent more than four years designing the Incline Bench Toning Set to meet the needs of today's women," explains Donna Savage, president of Fitness EM. Accommodating the general body size and ...
Treadmill makeover.(Fitness & Exercise)(97Ti, 95Ti and 93T)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... At last May's Club Industry East convention, Life Fitness unveiled three new commercial treadmills--the 97Ti, 95Ti and 93T. The three units sport a contemporary industrial look that combines metallic silver and gray tones with rounded uprights, handrails and frame edges as well as a lower ...
Changing for the better.(Wellness & Lifestyle)(Book Review)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Two motivational books released this year offer self-improvement advice. In Loving: Tapping Your Spiritual Source (Infinite Horizons Press; $22.95), Catherine Corona relates how while recovering from brain damage, herniated disks, a stubborn wrist bone that wouldn't heal, a malignant ...
Paws to remember.(Wellness & Lifestyle)(Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... When Penny, a mixed-breed dog, trots into the room of the Memory Lane Club, Joe Keegan's stiff body becomes animated as he stands to give her beef jerky treats and his blank stare gives way to a smile. Penny's therapeutic benefits on Alzheimer's patients like Keegan include helping members ...
Invite new friends to dinner.(Wellness & Lifestyle)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Are rice and wheat flours in baked goods and pasta the only grains that find their way to your dinner table? If you're like most Americans, the answer is probably yes. Maybe it's time to make friends with a few new grains. Bulgur: This is the grain most often used in tabbouleh ...
There's a terrorist under my bed.(Wellness & Lifestyle)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Elizabeth Fellows still has vivid and disturbing memories from graphic Vietnam War television coverage. "The evening news showed the attacks, the killings; the war [was] taking place in front of me," says the mother of four. "I don't want my children exposed to that type of violence day in ...
All-American Adventures.(Wellness & Lifestyle)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... If you've crossed bicycling through the vineyards of France and hiking through Chinas Guangdong province off this year's vacation list, you might want replace them with the All-American Adventures by Backroads. Backroads offers biking, walking and multi-sport vacations in the ...
Radiating health.(Health & Medicine)(Post-mastectomy radiation therapy)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can reduce breast cancer recurrence rates, reports a study presented last October at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The study compared 469 patients who had undergone chemotherapy and ...
Tossing and turning.(Health & Medicine)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... All across America, middle-aged women are blaming menopausal changes for their sleepless nights. However, according to new research, this transition in a woman's life may not be the culprit. To date, no evidence proves a connection between the two. Research supported ...
The eyes have it.(Health & Medicine)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Superior hand-eye coordination is the mark of a great athlete. "It's one of those genetic things that gives you an advantage over everyone else," explains Jim Brown, executive editor of the Georgia Tech Sports Medicine & Performance Newsletter and author of Sports Talent: How to Identify ...
Fat attack.(Caution: high in fat)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... The more overweight a person is, the greater his or her risk of heart failure, reports the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Framingham Heart Study. In the study, heart failure risk increased by 5 percent in men and 7 percent in women for each increment of one a participant's ...
Ski mogul: Olympic silver medalist Shannon Bahrke's zeal for her sport has propelled her into skiing's elite.(Cover Story)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Eager to follow a fast-paced exercise routine to prepare for ski moguls, Olympic ski champion Shannon Bahrke mountain bikes, hikes, water skis and takes to the links six times a week. "I love being outdoors, experiencing the mountains and fresh air, so my exercise routine is pretty much ...
Fast fraud? Avoid major pitfalls in the new salad craze.
Sep 01, 2003; ... We all know why fast food is a hit. It's quick and inexpensive--a tempting combination for busy folks. As of late, many fast-food and quick-serve restaurants have introduced an array of entree-sized salads, some featuring exotic greens, oranges, walnuts, cilantro and zingy new dressings ....
Enter the dojo: discover the physical and mental benefits of martial arts training.
Sep 01, 2003; ... A few years ago, Debz Buller was mugged in her quiet, small-town neighborhood on the way home from Christmas Eve church services. Deciding it was time to take action, she signed up for a self-defense class at a local martial arts school. By doing so, she joined notables such as Jon Miller, ...
Tune in boo! Use music to improve health and performance.
Sep 01, 2003; ... Did I scare you? Unless you have a fear of capital letters or exclamation points, probably not. Now, if I had come behind you while you were quietly reading and unexpectedly rousted you with a hearty "Hello!," perhaps I would have frightened you and the resulting rush of hormones would set ...
Ask AFAA: not so hip.(Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Question: As part of my resistance training workout, I work my inner and outer thigh muscles. My gym has a cable machine with a fleece-lined leather strap that fits around the ankle in order to perform the outward and inward "side kick" movement. Since I have seen this done for ...
New frontiers in breast cancer detection: utilizing some of the latest diagnostic tools may increase breast cancer detection, patient comfort and safety.(Special Report)
Sep 01, 2003 ... The quest to improve breast cancer detection technology and offer patient friendly alternatives to standard mammograms has inspired a great amount of research. Thermography, the Aurora Breast MRI Scanner and the General Electric Senographe[R] 2000D Full Field Digital mammography system ...
Lunge for strong legs.(Workouts)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Although the lunge is a terrific training exercise for the entire leg region, it is often overlooked when crafting the typical leg training routine. Most people focus on squats, leg curls, leg press and leg extensions but fail to incorporate one of the top ways to strengthen legs--the ...
Expand your Web site.(Marketing)(Muze Store-Plus)
Sep 01, 2003 ... If your clients are concerned about their health and well-being, chances are they like to be informed about the latest fitness news and trends. Offering books, music, videos and DVDs about fitness, nutrition and other health-related issues on your Web site is one way to share your ...
Learning from experience.(Forum)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Everything I need to know I learned from teaching group exercise classes. As a group exercise instructor, I've acquired skills, besides physical ones, that put me up there with Superwoman. As a timid beginner in college, I never realized I'd develop into a multi-skilled instructor filled ...
Helping women look great.(Publications)(Book Review)
Sep 01, 2003 ... In the latest addition to his Look Great series, author, trainer and fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld shows women over age 35 how to stay fit. Look Great at Any Age: Defy Aging, Slim Down, and Optimize Health in Just 60 Minutes a Week (Prentice Hall Press; $19.95) is the fitness manual for ...
Power breakfast: a morning meal not only curbs hunger, but also provides premium fuel for your body.(Nutrition)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Unfortunately, many active people follow a lifestyle that eliminates breakfast or includes foods that are far from champion builders. I commonly counsel athletes who skip breakfast, grab a light lunch, train on fumes, gorge at dinner and snack on ...
AFAA teams up with the United States Air Force.(Worldwide)(Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
Sep 01, 2003 ... AFAA recently conducted three Pacific Air Force (PACAF) fitness tours. The first took place at United States Air Force Bases in Okinawa, Misawa, and Yokota, Japan, as well as Osan, Korea. The second included Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, and Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Recently, AFAA ...
Aging gracefully: fitness program for seniors is both life enhancing and extending.(Club Scene)(Cooper Fitness Center )
Sep 01, 2003 ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate there will be 70 million seniors by the year 2030. Recognizing this trend, fitness centers are adding more programs for this population. Additionally, more older Americans are realizing the value of exercising (e.g., enhanced ...
Strength training guidelines for children.(CEU Corner)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommend strength training for children as young as six years old. In general, if a child is old enough to participate in organized sports, he or she is ready for a strength training program ....
Rejuvenating mists: unique, non-invasive skin care treatments turn back time and counteract environmental damage.(Alternative Paths)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Although most Americans think of electrolysis as hair removal, electrolysis has been utilized worldwide since the mid-1800s as an ion separation process that produces acidic (i.e., low pH) and alkaline (i.e., high pH) water. Japan, Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom have enjoyed the ...
LifeFest Maui.(Check It Out ... the Inside Story)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Hawaii's premier health and wellness event, LifeFest Maui, will debut at the Wailea Resort from September 12th to 14th. Geared to the general public, LifeFest Maui educates the mind, rejuvenates the spirit, encourages physical fitness and highlights indigenous cultural practices. The event ...
Yoga Expo.(Check It Out ... the Inside Story)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Ride the wellness wave to the Yoga Expo--the first annual celebration of yoga lifestyle, culture and heritage, taking place from September 25th to 28th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It will feature exhibits, seminars, workshops, yoga demonstrations, children's yoga, entertainment, ...
Targeting problem areas by encouraging health and fitness awareness, especially in the "fattest cities", Omron Healthcare, Inc., a manufacturer of healthcare products, is sponsoring the Fittest Cities Project[TM] with Men's Fitness magazine.(Check It Out ... the Inside Story)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Targeting problem areas by encouraging health and fitness awareness, especially in the "fattest cities," Omron Healthcare, Inc., a manufacturer of healthcare products, is sponsoring the Fittest Cities Project[TM] with Men's Fitness magazine. Five years ago, Men's Fitness began researching ...
To acknowledge higher learning institutions whose strength and conditioning educational programs meet minimal requirements, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has developed an Educational Recognition Program.(Check It Out ... the Inside Story)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... To acknowledge higher learning institutions whose strength and conditioning educational programs meet minimal requirements, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has developed an Educational Recognition Program. To qualify, the program must be part of a curriculum that ...
Strengthening teamwork among coworkers, BALANCE[R] Bar and Octagon have introduced the BALANCE Bar[R] Adventure Race Series Corporate Program.(Check It Out ... the Inside Story)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Strengthening teamwork among coworkers, BALANCE[R] Bar and Octagon have introduced the BALANCE BAR[R] Adventure Race Series Corporate Program. It encourages team-building, trust, compassion, communication and success. Two-and-a-half- to six-hour-long Adventure Sprint Races include running, ...