Jillita Horton

Is intense aerobic exercise needed for dementia prevention?

We know that aerobic exercise helps prevent dementia, but how intense must it be, and does intensity make a difference?A study examined over 1,200 people who never had a stroke. A small lesion in the brain is a...

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink for runners?

For post-cardio workout nutrition, the word is out that chocolate milk may be a good recovery drink. A study looked at the effect of chocolate milk after running; the drink supported protein synthesis in skeletal muscle.The running consisted...

Can aortic aneurysm risk be lowered with cardio exercise?

If you’re worried about developing an aortic aneurysm (AA), it’s fair to wonder if cardio exercise can lower this risk. For this article I consulted with Dr. Moji Gashti, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of...

Cardio exercise for Parkinson’s: low vs. high Intensity

Will those with Parkinson’s disease benefit more from low intensity cardio exercise or higher? Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center wanted to find out.Subjects with Parkinson’s...

Cardio workout for migraine headache sufferers

Here is a cardio workout that will benefit people with migraine headaches. This is based on a study that showed that those with migraine headaches can, indeed, tolerate certain types of physical activity fairly well.The study results included that...

HIIT before or after cardio kickboxing?

This article addresses that tough question of whether HIIT should come before or after cardio kickboxing or a similar routine.I’m a personal trainer who’s been doing HIIT for years, and who’s also taken...

Link between walking and owning a Dog, Exercise

People who walk dogs are more active beyond just the dog walking part of their lives, than are people who have dogs but don’t walk them, says a study from Michigan State University. Maybe owning—and walking...

Is pedaling backwards on Elliptical bad for Knees?

You’re mistaken if you believe backwards pedaling on the elliptical is bad for your knees, because research shows it’s actually helpful.The research was presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 58th Annual...

Cardiovascular Fitness linked to sharp mental Function

Maybe you’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise or aerobic activity helps prevent mental decline as we grow older.Some researchers wanted to know if aerobic fitness in and of itself, rather than the behavior of engaging in cardio exercise...

Can high protein Diet help endurance Athletes?

What about a high protein diet for endurance athletes? Classically, endurance athletes have gravitated towards a high carbohydrate diet, since carbs provide energy, and the goal of the endurance athlete is longevity of performance, rather than putting on muscle size...

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