by laura on January 8, 2010
A Manhattan gym has recently become the subject of a lawsuit by a client who claims to have injured herself during a pole dancing class. This exotic dancing exercise craze is currently all the rage in gyms both in the US and the UK, with many gyms offering pole dancing classes to members. At the [...]
by laura on January 5, 2010
According to a recent article from a Professor in Wisconsin USA, calorie counting devices may only be 75% correct in their totals. Much loved by dieters and gym goers (mostly female), these machines tell you how many calories you’re burning whether you’re on an exercise bike, taking a brisk walk or using a Nintendo Wii. [...]
by laura on December 18, 2009
An amazing new technology that has the potential to harness the power generated while people exercise and convert it into energy has recently been unveiled by a company in Connecticut. Their aim is to produce electricity in a green and sustainable manner with no byproducts such as carbon emissions, and they plan to use an [...]
by laura on December 12, 2009
New research results have finally proved that Regular Exercise can slow down the ageing process, and the reason for this can be found within the body’s white blood cells. We already know that exercising reduces the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and now scientists have discovered that athletes and regular exercisers have longer [...]
by laura on December 9, 2009
A recent study of just under 250 adults aged between 45 and 55 has discovered a link between high impact exercise and osteoarthritis. High impact exercise refers to activities such as running, walking long distances, hours of gardening and playing sports, all of which put a lot of strain on the knee joints. These joints [...]
by laura on December 2, 2009
Did you know that many people believe that they can compensate for drinking too much by exercising vigorously in the days afterwards? A new survey recently published shows that nearly a fifth of the people questioned believed that they could negate excessive alcohol consumption with exercise, either by using their own home fitness equipment or [...]