Health News
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
Have you ever looked in the mirror, and wished you were slimmer, taller, more muscular, or more petite? If so, you?re not alone. Nearly two-thirds of American adults are dissatisfied with their bodies.
New evidence indicates that there?s a simple solution to at least feeling more positive about your present body, even if you can?t change the shape. The solution? Increasing physical activity! An important observation here: whether the physical health benefits of exercise were measurable or not, people felt better about their bodies, just by moving more! Neither duration nor intensity of exercise appeared to matter. Just taking a walk, and moving more in their day-to-day lives, was just what a lot of people needed to help support a better self-image.
A modest effort for a significant positive health outcome ? a better self-image helps sustain focus and interest in a healthy lifestyle. That?s what I call a real win-win!
Have you felt this ?value-added? of being more active? Please share your thoughts!
- Walking 101
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom College credit for walking? That?s what the University of Georgia offers as one of its fitness classes for students. Whether this is a good sign or bad sign for our nation?s fitness is debatable. Most of us are very familiar...
- Today Is National Run At Work Day!
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromAre you one of those people who never can find the time to exercise? Are you so busy with your daily activities that a regular run or walk isn?t even on your radar? If so, the national campaign called Run At Work Day might interest...
- Body Image And Weight Loss
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I can?t think of one person I know ? man or woman ? who is not critical in some way of their own body. The concept of a positive body image is foreign to many people ? especially those trying to lose weight. An interesting study...
- Are You Exercising Enough?
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom When it comes to physical activity, there?s a lot of confusion about what the ?right? amount is to support good health. It?s time to set the record straight! Guidelines for daily physical activity are translated from scientific...
- Fueling Your Workout
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?m often asked what?s the best way to keep your body fueled during exercise. The answer depends on both the intensity of your exercise as well as the duration of the activity. While many of us feel like professional athletes...
Health News
Boost Your Body Image With Exercise
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
New evidence indicates that there?s a simple solution to at least feeling more positive about your present body, even if you can?t change the shape. The solution? Increasing physical activity! An important observation here: whether the physical health benefits of exercise were measurable or not, people felt better about their bodies, just by moving more! Neither duration nor intensity of exercise appeared to matter. Just taking a walk, and moving more in their day-to-day lives, was just what a lot of people needed to help support a better self-image.
A modest effort for a significant positive health outcome ? a better self-image helps sustain focus and interest in a healthy lifestyle. That?s what I call a real win-win!
Have you felt this ?value-added? of being more active? Please share your thoughts!
- Walking 101
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom College credit for walking? That?s what the University of Georgia offers as one of its fitness classes for students. Whether this is a good sign or bad sign for our nation?s fitness is debatable. Most of us are very familiar...
- Today Is National Run At Work Day!
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromAre you one of those people who never can find the time to exercise? Are you so busy with your daily activities that a regular run or walk isn?t even on your radar? If so, the national campaign called Run At Work Day might interest...
- Body Image And Weight Loss
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I can?t think of one person I know ? man or woman ? who is not critical in some way of their own body. The concept of a positive body image is foreign to many people ? especially those trying to lose weight. An interesting study...
- Are You Exercising Enough?
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom When it comes to physical activity, there?s a lot of confusion about what the ?right? amount is to support good health. It?s time to set the record straight! Guidelines for daily physical activity are translated from scientific...
- Fueling Your Workout
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?m often asked what?s the best way to keep your body fueled during exercise. The answer depends on both the intensity of your exercise as well as the duration of the activity. While many of us feel like professional athletes...