Exercise

The Degenerative Effects of Inactivity

June 16, 2011
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Cardiovascular changes including elevated heart rate, decreased cardiac output, orthostatic and autonomic dysfunction, venous stasis and thrombosis. Respiratory changes include reduced lung capacity. Musculoskeletal problems of reduced strength, endurance, lactose tolerance, risks of contractures and heterotrophic ossification of individuals with CNS or spinal damage. Metabolic risks including negative nitrogen or calcium imbalances, carbohydrate intolerance...

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EXERCISE HEALS

June 16, 2011
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Active exercise has become better understood over the past ten years as a valuable tool in soft tissue pain and injuries. Improved circulation of blood and other body fluids and controlled reactivation of the joints and muscles are achieved with exercise. Eccentric Exercise Widely publicized in the early and mid 1970′s for its value...

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Benefits of Resistance Training with Aging

December 31, 2010
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Many people think that the main goal of resistance training is to build muscle and therefore think that as you age there is a decreased need to perform resistance training.  The truth, however, is quite to the contrary.  Resistance training, whether through lifting weights, performing body weight exercises, or using resistance tubes or bands...

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