Archive for October, 2005

Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy. It’s Official.

Saturday, October 15, 2005 22:15 No Comments

From the New York Times Science section, Tuesday, October 11th:
Research Suggests Exercise May Keep Senility at Bay.
Of course, as is in most studies dealing with exercise, “exercise” here is defined as physical leisure activity, which could encompass anything from gardening to downhill mountain biking to sex. But more importantly, the study seems to suggest [...]

This was posted under category: Health and Wellness, Research (Studies, Reports, etc.)

Happy Birthday to the Doctor.

Friday, October 7, 2005 23:36 1 Comment

Above: Being as I’m in the shithouse already, posting this picture will seal my doom.
Wishing a very happy birthday to a great friend and a great trainer.
Enjoy it, Dr. Warden; we don’t get reminders of our fragile mortality very often, you know (annually, I believe).

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The Gym-Face Project. Continued.

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:04 No Comments

Thought I’d add another to the list of good Gym-Face I’ve collected over the years. This one comes courtesy of the famous James Richard Christie:
Above: Bowel movement or bench press, it’s all Val-Salva to me.
Thanks, James. Your support is most appreciated.

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Balance. Strength Not Included.

Sunday, October 2, 2005 23:19 No Comments

So latest in the batch of strange and unusual studies comes this one:
Developing good balance is critical element of healthy aging.
Seems like a fine, usuable bit of information, does it not? Let’s explore their claims a bit further, however.
1) [...]

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