Short Bursts of Physical Activity May Reduce Fibromyalgia Symptoms

“Short bursts of physical activity in a lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention may reduce fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms and improve physical function, according to the results of a randomized trial reported online in the March 29 issue of Arthritis Research & Therapy. ‘Fibromyalgia is estimated to occur in 2% of the U.S. general population, affecting about eight times more women than men,’ said lead author Kevin R. Fontaine, PhD, from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland, in a news release. ‘Although exercise has been shown to be benef...

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/719540

Attitude Toward Everyday Activity Important For Healthy Lifestyle

“Efforts to increase physical activity are at the forefront of public health research because the benefits of a healthy lifestyle go far beyond physical and mental well-being. However, the majority of these efforts focus on explicit motivation -- external factors that lead to a change in behavior. Explicit motivation can include following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation for 150 minutes of aerobic activity throughout the week, or making plans with a friend...

http://live.psu.edu/story/45685

Fitness Startup Owner Among Top Achievers

"A young man who put all his sweat into opening up a fitness and rehab centre has been named the 2009 Young Entrepreneur by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Tim Battaglia, 33, said he felt ‘fantastic’ after his name was announced at last night's Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. The graduate of kinesiology from Brock University (2003) opened Activ8 and Wellness Studio on Amanda Street. He was one of five businesses honoured by the chamber for their work in the community...


http://www.thespec.com/News/Business/article/746130

Overweight Babies May Have Delayed Motor Skills

“Pudgy babies may be adorable, but being overweight may delay a baby's ability to roll over, crawl, or conquer other important physical skills, researchers report. Meghan Slining, a doctoral student in nutrition epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and colleagues evaluated 215 infants at various times up to 18 months. Of the 152 infants found to be overweight during any of these evaluations, 20 percent - 31 infants -- had delayed motor skills...

http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2010/03/31/eline/links/20100331elin001.html

Big Help Award to First Lady Michelle Obama at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards

“The first ever Big Help award was awarded to First Lady Michelle Obama at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards. In a special honor, The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama accepted the first-ever Nickelodeon Big Help Award for inspiring families to be healthy and active through her recently launched Let's Move! initiative. The award recognizes those who seek to better the world, and whose significant impact on their community...

http://www.examiner.com/x-19673-Michelle-Obama-Examiner~y2010m3d30-Big-Help-award-to-First-Lady-Michelle-Obama-at-Nickelodeons-23rd-annual-kids-choice-awards

Health Club Raising Money For Seacoast Teen's Greatest Wish

“Local health club Fitness Revolution is doing a fundraiser to help a Seacoast teen, age 17, who has a life-threatening illness, to get his greatest wish fulfilled — a professional golf simulator. This would be granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. Fundraising toward this wish is being done by members of the fitness club. A free 'Spring for a Wish' event...

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100331/GJCOMMUNITY_01/100339942

Brooklyn Fitness Boot Camp Fights Recession, Improves Lives and Supports Community with "Service First: Fitness at Any Price" Business Model

“Brooklyn fitness expert Jon Quinn is introducing a new ‘choose your own price’ membership program for his Brooklyn-based fitness boot camp; believing that hard economic times shouldn’t prevent anyone from reaping the benefits of personal fitness training. Additionally, captain Quinn will match 20% of all commitments above a monthly target amount with a donation to a health or wellness-focused ‘Charity of the Month.’”

http://www.prweb.com/releases/fitness/bootcamp/prweb3803074.htm