Archive for November, 2010

Cardio with weights?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

A study at the University of Wisconsin proved that kettle bell snatches can burn 20 calories a minute as compared to 14 during spinning and 19 when running.

At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty finds it crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest research so that his patients can experience the latest and greatest healthcare advice and treatments.

Good Fitness Food

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Hard workouts in the gym can make you more susceptible to illness due to the extra stress you are placing on your body. But a new Japanese study found that consuming a combination of two amino acids could counteract this side effect. The compounds are cystine and theanine and they can be found in eggs and green tea.

At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty finds it crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest research so that his patients can experience the latest and greatest healthcare advice and treatments.

If I have to take a break from working out will I lose strength?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

No. In a study from Japan, researchers followed a group of people who performed an exercise program for 3 months and then took a 3 month break. The research showed that at the end of the break the patients were strong as they had been before their time off.

At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty finds it crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest research so that his patients can experience the latest and greatest healthcare advice and treatments.