Sat, 28 July 2007 Osteoarthritis of the Knee This week on Fitness Rocks we talk about lifestyle and osteoarthritis and we have an interview with Dr. Paul Dimond, an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in total joint replacement as well as less invasive treatments for osteoarthritis of the knees. Please Vote for Fitness Rocks at the Podcast Awards Website References: Consumer Labs Information on Glucosamine and Chondroitin Consumer Labs Audio Discussion of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Article in NEJM About Glucosamine and Chondroitin Diet, Nutrition and Osteoarthritis Physical Activity and Osteoarthritis Lifestyle Medicine and Osteoarthritis Music: Jon Schmidt - All of Me |
Sat, 21 July 2007 It's Never Too Late This week I review an article that discusses the potential benefits of adopting healthier lifestyle habits later in life - can you still get healthy even after years of neglecting yourself? Find out what the experts say in this episode of Fitness Rocks. |
Sat, 14 July 2007 Food and Pain Management Can the food choices you make reduce the risk of developing a chronic pain syndrome? Check out podcast 054 to learn how food may help in the fight against pain. |
Sat, 7 July 2007 Weight Lifting and Your Genes In Fitness Rocks Podcast 053 we will review two articles on the health benefits of strength training. One of the articles talks about how you can begin practicing genetic medicine all by yourself - I think you'll find this to be some very empowering information. The third annual podcast awards are coming very soon, please consider nominating Fitness Rocks in the Health and Fitness Category. You can click on the Podcast Awards button at the bottom of the Fitness Rocks homepage to nominate Fitness Rocks - or the podcast of your choice. |
Sat, 30 June 2007 How Intensity Affects Exercise Benefits In this weeks show I review an article from the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings that looked at the effects of different exercise intensities with regards to lowering blood pressure, increasing strength, and improving measured aerobic fitness. The results will make a difference to you as you plan your fitness program. The article I used is not yet posted online, so I cannot link to it yet. |
