Sunday, July 29, 2012

Two-thirds of obese children facing heart disease risks


ALMOST two out of three severely obese children under the age of 12 have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure or high blood sugar, researchers have said.
Dutch researchers found that 62pc of very obese children aged 12 or younger have one or more of the risk factors.
The study, published online, examined 255 severely obese children aged between two and 18. Overall, 67pc of the children had at least one heart risk factor.
Almost one in five severely obese children had at least two risk factors. The most common risk factor was high blood pressure, which was present in 56pc of the children.
More than half had low levels of "good" cholesterol, while 14pc of the overweight children had high blood sugar. Just under 1pc already had type 2 diabetes.
The authors, from VU University Medical Centre in Amsterdam, found that younger boys were more often severely obese compared to older boys, while they found the reverse for girls.

BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE: 30th July - 4th August 2012


Mon 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)

Tues : 1830-1930hrs Youth Park

Wed 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)


Thurs 1830-1930hrs Botanical Gardens ( Meet at the main gate)


Saturday 0730 - 0830 hrs Botanical Gardens  (Running)


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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Study: Sports drinks can cancel the benefits of exercise


SPORTS drinks contain so many calories that they can cancel the good effects of exercise, according to a new study.
The study, carried out by researchers at Oxford and Harvard Universities, found that many energy drinks which are marketed towards gym goers are misleading.
Researchers explored hundreds of claims used in the marketing of sports drinks. For example, it found a 380ml bottle of Lucozade energy contains 266 calories, six more than a mars bar. This would take over half an hour of brisk jogging to burn off.
They also examined the claims of many energy drinks that they could increase endurance; however the researchers found this to be of limited relevance, owing to the fact most of the testing of energy drink companies is on elite athletes.
Dr Matthew Thompson, from the Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, told the Telegraph drinking such products: “could completely counteract exercising more, playing football more or going to the gym more”, in terms of weight loss.

BOOTCAMP PG SCHEDULE: 23rd - 29th July 2012


Mon 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)

Tues : 1830-1930hrs Youth Park

Wed 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)


Thurs 1830-1930hrs Botanical Gardens ( Meet at the main gate)


Saturday 0730 - 0830 hrs Botanical Gardens           (Running)


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TV habits 'can predict kids' waist size and fitness'


Children who increase the number of hours of weekly television they watch between the ages of two and four years old risk larger waistlines by age 10.
A Canadian study found that every extra weekly hour watched could add half a millimetre to their waist circumference and reduce muscle fitness.
The study, in a BioMed Central journal, tracked the TV habits of 1,314 children.
Experts say children should not watch more than two hours of TV a day.
Researchers found that the average amount of television watched by the children at the start of the study was 8.8 hours a week.
This increased on average by six hours over the next two years to reach 14.8 hours a week by the age of four-and-a-half.

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Watching more television displaces other forms of educational and active leisurely pursuits”
Dr Linda PaganiUniversity of Montreal
Fifteen per cent of the children in the study were watching more than 18 hours per week by that age, according to their parents.
The study said the effect of 18 hours of television at 4.5 years of age would by the age of 10 result in an extra 7.6mm of waist because of the child's TV habit.
'Bottom line'
As well as measuring waist circumference, the researchers also carried out a standing long jump test to measure each child's muscular fitness and athletic ability.
An extra weekly hour of TV can decrease the distance a child is able to jump from standing by 0.36cm, the study said.
The researchers said that further research was needed to work out whether television watching is directly responsible for the health issues they observed.
Dr Linda Pagani, study co-author from the University of Montreal, said it was a warning about the factors which could lead to childhood obesity.
"The bottom line is that watching too much television - beyond the recommended amounts - is not good," Dr Pagani said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children aged over two should not watch more than two hours of television per day.
Dr Pagani added: "Across the occidental world, there have been dramatic increases in unhealthy weight for both children and adults in recent decades.
"Our standard of living has also changed in favour of more easily prepared, calorie-dense foods and sedentary practices.
"Watching more television not only displaces other forms of educational and active leisurely pursuits but also places them at risk of learning inaccurate information about proper eating."
The study said that habits and behaviours became entrenched during childhood and these habits might affect attitudes to sporting activities in adulthood.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Maintain an Ideal Body Weight With Energy Balance


The war on obesity will not be won by reducing food intake alone, say researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In a new article [4], published in the journal Circulation, James O. Hill, Ph.D., and colleagues say that helping people maintain an ideal body weight involves shifting the message from “Eat Less, Move More" to “Move More, Eat Smarter.” This includes focusing on energy balance, which consists of three components—food intake, energy expenditure (physical activity and metabolism) and energy storage (as muscle or fat).

The basics of energy balance are common sense. If you eat more food than you burn off, you will gain weight—60 to 80 percent of which will be in the form of fat. The body is best at maintaining energy balance at high levels of physical activity. This is how our lives were before our current sedentary lifestyles—like sitting [5] at desks, in cars [6], and in front of televisions.
The easiest way to maintain an ideal body weight, then, is to increase your physical activity. This pushes your body into the most efficient zone for maintaining energy balance.

It’s not enough to work out more, though. You need to eat “smarter” to match your actual energy expenditure. This involves eating smaller portion sizes of food and reducing the energy density—think fruit and vegetables instead of jelly donuts.
The researchers also point out that the body is more resistant to weight loss, which means that preventing weight gain will be easier than shedding the pounds. This can easily be done with small changes in physical activity and food intake—such as walking 2,000 more steps a day and cutting out 100 calories a day (less than a can of soda).

Monday, July 16, 2012

Cutting up high-calorie foods into smaller pieces could promote healthy weight loss by helping you eat less.


The future of healthy weight loss could involve party platters filled with mini-sandwiches, because people tend to eat less when the food is broken into smaller pieces, according to a new study.
Even though it’s nearly impossible to guess the number of jellybeans in a jar, both people and animals use numbers to judge how much food is present.

In a study [4] presented at the meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, researchers tested this by training rats to associate two parts of a maze with either a large food pellet, or 30 smaller pellets. Both contained the same amount of calories, but the rats showed a preference for running to the area with the smaller pieces of food.

The researchers also looked at how people respond to portion sizes. They provided over 300 college students with either a whole bagel, or one cut into quarters—again, both the same total calories. Researchers then brought out a complimentary meal, and let the students choose how much to eat.
Students that were given the cut-up bagel ate less calories, both from the bagel and the following meal. This, suggests researchers, is because the greater number of small pieces are more satisfying and filling.
Other studies have shown that how we perceive food can affect how much we eat, and weight loss. One found that edible “stop signs [5]” inserted into snack food can prevent overeating. Others have shown that smell [6] is an important indicator of quantity of food eaten.

The Arizona State University study has not yet been published, so it’s still preliminary. In the meantime, you can test this out the next time you are having a party. See which of your friends eat more—those with the tiny sandwiches or the ones with the foot-long subs.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

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BOOTCAMP PG - Schedule 16 - 22 July 2012


Mon 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)

Tues : 1830-1930hrs Youth Park

Wed 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)


Thurs 1830-1930hrs Botanical Gardens ( Meet at the main gate)


Saturday 0730 - 0830 hrs Botanical Gardens ( Running)


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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

TEN REASON WHY YOU ARE NOT LOSING WEIGHT


You’ve been adhering to a strict healthy eating and fitness plan for a while but are failing to see the results, it may be time take a look at what is sabotaging your success. From dieting blunders to physical factors, check out the top 10 reasons why you’re not losing weight.

You overcompensate for exercise
Many of us are familiar with the temptation to reward our workouts with an edible treat (well, you’ve just burned off all those calories, right?), however, it may be that by increasing your calorie intake to fuel or reward your sessions you are actually undoing all the hard work of your workout. In fact, as we often overestimate the calories we burn through exercise, you may even be taking in more than you have actually worked off, leading to weight gain rather than loss.
You’re not getting enough sleep
You may think that cutting back on sleep to make time for a workout is great for your health and fitness, however not getting enough sleep could actually minimise the benefits of exercise and cause you to gain weight. Not only does sleep deprivation affect exercise performance and endurance, but it slows down your metabolism, increases appetite and makes you more likely to give in to your cravings. Furthermore, lack of sleep can increase stress levels, which can contribute to weight gain.
You’re drinking too many sugary drinks
You watch what you eat, cut back on fatty foods and don’t snack between meals, but have you considered the amount of calories you may be drinking every day? While we all know the main calorie culprit when it comes to our drinks is alcohol, you should also consider the calories in fruit juice, smoothies, soft drinks and many hot drinks. Every calorie counts towards your daily intake, so don’t forget about the liquid ones!
You’re eating large portions
If you’re eating low fat, healthy meals but are still not losing weight, it may be worth looking at your portion sizes. While you may think that you’re only eating three meals a day, with the increasing portion sizes many of us consume you could actually be eating the equivalent of 6 or more standard serving sizes each day. It is worth remembering that although the food you’re eating may be healthy, it should still be eaten in moderation, as eating too much of anything will cause you to gain weight.
You’re eating too little
While eating too much food can cause you to gain weight, eating too little can also make it surprisingly difficult to shed those pounds. Your body has a natural instinct to protect itself so when it is not given an adequate amount of food it will automatically go into starvation mode, causing the metabolism to slow down and the body to hoard fat and calories. As a result of this it will become much more difficult for you to lose weight.
You don’t vary your workouts
If you’ve fallen into a rut with your exercise routine, you may no longer be getting the most out of your workouts. Not only can doing the same exercise activities over and over cause boredom to set in – which will make you less motivated and more likely to skip your workout – but it will also diminish the intensity. It will become much more difficult for you to lose weight.
You’re not consistent
Perhaps even worse for your metabolism and waistline than eating too much or too little is flitting regularly between the two extremes. If you constantly take up and abandon fad diets or go through a process of starving yourself one minute and bingeing the next, you will play havoc with your metabolism and cause your body to store more fat. As eating too little causes the metabolism to slow down, following this period with a binge will cause your body to quickly pile on the pounds.
You don’t need to lose weight
With the growing obesity problem in many parts of the world, it seems as though everybody wants to lose weight. However, although it is a fact that many people do need to shed the pounds, you may not be one of them. Rather than striving for an unrealistic body shape (and remember the lighter you are, the more difficult it will be to shed those pounds), ask yourself – and your doctor –honestly if there are medical reasons you need to lose weight. If not, it may be time to ditch the diet and start giving your self-esteem a workout instead.
Your weight isn't a true reflection of body fat
Many people obsess over their weight as a way of measuring how much body fat they have lost or gained. However, while a set of scales will tell you your weight, it will not tell you how much of that is fat, muscle or water, and therefore is not an accurate representation of fat loss. For instance, gaining muscle through a new fitness routine can slow down weight loss, as can fluid retention. For a more accurate indication of your body fat levels, try tracking changes in your measurements and the fit of your clothes, or get your body fat measured.
You have a medical condition
Many medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances can cause you to gain weight and make it very difficult to lose excess pounds. Also, hidden food allergies or intolerances can make it difficult to lose weight. Furthermore, while your medical condition itself may not cause weight gain, the side effects of certain medications may pile on the pounds, so make sure to speak to your doctor about this if you are struggling to lose weight.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Gym exercise no good for your mood but the great outdoors works

REGULAR outdoor exercise could halve the risk of suffering from poor mental health, according to a new study.
Activities in natural environments such as parks and forests have a positive effect on stress, mood and fatigue, researchers at the University of Glasgow found.
The study showed that exercising in "non-natural environments" such as gyms does not protect against poor mental health.
Professor Richard Mitchell, of the Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health at the university, said: "I wasn't surprised by the findings that exercise in natural environments is good for your mental health, but I was surprised by just how much better it is for your mental health to exercise in a green place like a forest, than in other places like the gym.
"Exercise anywhere is a good thing but exercise in natural environments has a greater benefit for mental health.
"Woodlands and parks seemed to have the greatest effect, so the message to doctors, planners and policymakers is that these places need protecting and promoting.
"The results suggest that making the decision to exercise in a natural environment just once a week could be enough to gain a benefit. Any additional use may have a bigger effect."
Prof Mitchell said 8% of people who exercised regulary in green spaces were likely to suffer poor mental health while the number doubled to 16% for those who did not exercise regularly outdoors.
The research team studied the use of natural and non-natural environments for physical activity, such as walking, running and cycling.
Outdoor exercise had a positive effect on biomarkers, which indicate levels of stress and fatigue.
Studying 1,890 entries to the Scottish Government's general health questionnaire, they looked at the association between the use of each environment and the risk of poor mental health.
Prof Mitchell added: "The information in the health survey gave us great information on a large pool of people but we did not have access to the type, duration or intensity of exercise.
"It would be interesting if we could conduct further research and establish a direct comparison between a run in a park and a run on a treadmill, for example."
The research has been published in the Social Science And Medicine journal.


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BOOTCAMP PG SCHEDULE: 9th -15th July 2012


Mon 0830- 0930hrs Jalan Lembah Permai ,Tg Bungah

Mon 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)

Tues : 1830-1930hrs Youth Park

Wed 0830-0930hrs Jalan Lembah Permai ,Tg Bungah

Wed 1830-1930hrs Crystal Point ( Bukit Jambul)


Thurs 1830-1930hrs Botanical Gardens ( Meet at the main gate)


Saturday 0730 - 0830 hrs Botanical Gardens ( Running)


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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

What skills do Olympic athletes use to succeed & what can we learn from it


Unrelenting movement towards the goal: The sustained effort of these athletes is a perfect example of the concept of "massive action." They never lose sight of their goals and every moment of every day is focused in some small or large part toward action, which in turn allows them to achieve the goals. If you never looked at the clock or the calendar, how long would you work? If you were passionate about what you were doing or creating, my guess is that you would work harder and longer -- as Olympic athletes do.
Knowledge is only useful when incorporated with action: The amount of knowledge these athletes have is impressive. They have trained to become experts in nutrition, their physiology, psychology and the mechanics of their sport. These athletes are constantly learning and when they take this knowledge and apply it, they become stronger, faster and more prepared. Most of us know that knowledge needs to be followed by action, but we don't apply it. Our lives are going to stay the same if we are only reading or watching TV more. We can't turn our lives around until we decide to make use of our acquired knowledge and take action to make things happen.
Tap into the state of unlimited possibilities: For Olympic athletes, the impossible becomes possible. There is a Chinese proverb that states, "The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it." If we allow miracles to be available to us, there exist infinite possibilities every day. If you have limiting beliefs about what you can or cannot accomplish, work diligently to let those beliefs go.
Sacrifice: There are many things we enjoy that are sacrificed by these athletes in order to attain their goal. Their singular focus leads them to choose hard work and dedication above vacations, parties, hobbies and participating in other leisure sports. For us to succeed in our lives, we need to become comfortable with short-term sacrifice for us to enjoy long-term success. As many a coach has repeated, "keep your eye on the prize."
Can't go it alone: Athletes have an extensive support team that works with them, for them and because of them. Teamwork is essential in the success of every endeavor and whether you call it mentoring, parenting, teaching, investing, managing or coaching, it is the support that most success requires.
Nothing lasts forever: Olympic athletes' skill in planning, preparation and execution does not end once the Olympics are over. They continue to plan for what is next and switch their energies to the next challenge in their lives. Kerri Walsh, the Olympic gold medalist in volleyball, planned on having a family, and then took her children to her workouts as she trained for the 2012 Olympics. Peggy Fleming, the 1968 gold medalist in ice skating, uses her Olympic fame to support many non-profits and her community. I dated a three-time Olympic athlete, and once he stopped training, he used his drive and knowledge to help others in the fields of training, athletics and coaching. As parents, we experience 18 years of dedication to our children, and eventually we must prepare to move forward into another cycle of accomplishments. Change simply means something new: Start-ups eventually are sold, companies merge or close, we age, relationships begin and end. Accepting the changes and the subsequent new opportunities is essential for continuing the success in our lives.
Everyone has a genius: We may not all choose to be an Olympic athlete, a Steve Jobs of high tech, or a world leader, but we all have a spark that can be nurtured, supported and worked on until we create our gold medal in life -- it is just waiting to unfold and be recognized.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Chronic pain is determined by emotions, scientists believe


EMOTIONS may determine why some people are more likely to suffer chronic pain than others, a study has found.
The emotional state of the brain can explain why different individuals do not respond the same way to similar injuries, say scientists.
Some recover fully while others remain in constant pain.
Brain scan studies showed for the first time how chronic pain emerges as a result of an emotional response to an injury.
The process involves interaction between two brain regions, the frontal cortex and nucleus accumbens.
Lead scientist Professor Vania Apakarian, from Northwestern University in Chicago, US, said: ''The injury itself is not enough to explain the ongoing pain. It has to do with the injury combined with the state of the brain.''
The more emotionally the brain reacted to the initial injury, the more likely it was that pain will persist after the injury has healed, he said.
Prof Apakarian added: ''It may be that these sections of the brain are more excited to begin with in certain individuals, or there may be genetic and environmental influences that predispose these brain regions to interact at an excitable level.''
The research involved 40 volunteers who had all suffered an episode of back pain lasting one to four months.
Four brain scans were carried out on each participant over the course of one year.
The results, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, made it possible to predict with 85% accuracy which individuals would go on to develop chronic pain.
The nucleus accumbens teaches the rest of the brain how to evaluate and react to the outside world.
Prof Apakarian said it may use the initial pain signal to teach other parts of the brain to develop chronic pain.
''Now we hope to develop new therapies for treatment based on this finding,'' he added.