After seeing the preview for the upcoming movie District 13: Ultimatum, I couldn’t help but think about how amazing the stunts looked and found myself wondering what the training would be like. The “stunts” are from a discipline called parkour, in which a person goes from one point to another in the most efficient way possible, all the while adapting to the environment. That could mean anything from running, jumping, crawling, vaulting, climbing, etc. You’ve seen feats such as this in other … [Read more...]
Fitness with Román González: Austin Adventure Boot Camp
I have decided to tell you about some of the great exercise classes and groups in and around Austin that you can take part in. For my column in this series, I chose to do something that really pushes you, a boot camp. Drawn in by the name and the free first class, I decided to try out was the Austin Adventure Boot Camp (AABC). AABC was founded in 2005 by Stephanie McDonald. AABC started out as a women-only boot camp but, as a result of its popularity and the women wanting to share their … [Read more...]
Experts: Sitting too much could be deadly
Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientist are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place — at the office, at school, in the car or before a computer or TV — just the overall number of hours it occurs. Research is preliminary, but several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a … [Read more...]
Hot careers in health care
“Transferable skills” is a favorite phrase of career counselors. In a nutshell, it means that your education, work, and life experiences have value, and you can apply that value to your next job. For those ready for a change, what industry has the most opportunities for talented people with transferable skills? 1. Dental Assistants. Think dental assistants just lay out the tools your dentist uses during your regular dental check-up? That’s so 20th Century! In addition to patient care … [Read more...]
Junk in the trunk may be healthier, study says
Having junk in your trunk is healthier than a spare tire around the gut, new research suggests. The extra padding on the backside and thighs could even help to protect against disease. The results come from a review that summarizes various studies on the health effects of different fat stores in the body, particularly around the hips and thighs. “The fact that body fat’s distribution is quite important for your health has been known for some time now,” said lead researcher Konstantinos … [Read more...]
Push ups 101
By Roman Gonzalez Here we are at the beginning of the new year and ready to start with our new year’s resolutions. A lot of us want to be healthier, whether that be through healthier eating habits, regular exercise, or perhaps both. What better way to start then by learning how to do the proper push up? Learning proper form for the push up or any exercise is key to anyexercise program. It aides in the prevention of injuries and helps build strength faster and more efficiently. Please consult … [Read more...]
Pregnancy spacing matters: Family planning
If that little bundle of joy has had such a profound impact on your life that you just can’t wait to have another, take a breath. A new study suggests that you might want to wait at least six months before getting pregnant again, and that more than 11 months could be even better. The study found that when the interval between pregnancies was less than six months, the chances of the baby dying, being born prematurely, having birth defects or having a low birth weight were … [Read more...]
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