http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/exergames.php Exercise Information Exergames may provide cognitive benefit for older adults - New findings reported in American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:59:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/exergames.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/active.php Exercise Information Obesity an Important Issue For Children with Disabilities - Childhood obesity is a growing problem. That’s why it’s so important for children to get proper exercise and make time to play, especially special needs children. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:43:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/active.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/wheelchair-calories.php Exercise Information A University of Tennessee Study Looks at Manual Wheelchair Use, Exercise, and Calorie Burning - The US Department of Health and Human Sciences recommends that adults with disabilities should get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or seventy-five minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:18:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/wheelchair-calories.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/symptom-specific.php Exercise Information Researchers Enlist Symptom-Specific Exercise in Battle Against Parkinson's Disease. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:57:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/symptom-specific.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/aerobics/belly-exercises.php Aerobics Exercises Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:39:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/aerobics/belly-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/strength.php Bodybuilding Weight Training People lose 30% of their muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70 years. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:47:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/strength.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/yoga/balance-endurance.php Yoga Benefits & Exercises A study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced exciting results. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:11:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/yoga/balance-endurance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/yoga/ra-fibromyalgia.php Yoga Benefits & Exercises Studies show siginificant benefits of yoga in 2 conditions... Thu, 26 May 2011 13:17:05 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/yoga/ra-fibromyalgia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/allternative-gym.php Exercise Information AllTernative Gym is transforming lives with its state-of-the-art fitness and therapy programs developed specifically for those with special needs such as cerebral palsy, autism and other neurological disorders. Thu, 05 May 2011 11:05:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/allternative-gym.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/progressive-training.php Bodybuilding Weight Training Older and Stronger: Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle, Increase Strength as we Age - Researchers at the University of Michigan say older adults don't have to accept strength muscle loss as they age. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:46:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/progressive-training.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/tai-chi-elderly.php Exercise Information Tai chi beats back depression in the elderly, study shows - The numbers are, well, depressing: More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including 50 percent of those living in nursing homes. The suicide rate among white men over 85 is the highest in the country - six times the national rate. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:50:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/tai-chi-elderly.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/flo-fusion-fitness.php Exercise Information Three-Time Olympian Launches Flo Fusion Fitness System Combining Yoga, Pilates and Resistance Training - Dr. Flora Hyacinth Taps into Fitness Knowledge and Proven Training Methodologies to Help Individuals "Train Like an Olympian"; First Center to Open April 2011. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:12:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/flo-fusion-fitness.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/stretching.php Exercise Information Stretching before a run does not prevent injury... However, runners who typically stretch should continue, or risk injury. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:03:24 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/stretching.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/outdoor-exercise.php Exercise Information A systematic review carried out by a team at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry has analyzed existing studies and concluded that there are benefits to mental and physical well-being from taking exercise in the natural environment. Their findings are published in the leading research journal Environmental Science and Technology today, 4th February 2011. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:51:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/outdoor-exercise.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/weightloss/walking-essential.php Weight Loss Exercises Walking more and losing weight can improve mobility as much as 20 percent in older, obese adults with poor cardiovascular health, according to a new Wake Forest University study. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:55:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/weightloss/walking-essential.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/scapular-exercises.php Bodybuilding Weight Training The scapular region is extremely important for athletes across a variety of sports and disciplines, but nowhere is it more important than it is for baseball pitchers. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:51:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/scapular-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/weightloss/middle-age-weight-gain.php Weight Loss Exercises Maintaining high physical activity level for many years lessens weight gain going into middle age. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:17:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/weightloss/middle-age-weight-gain.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/hard-candy-madonna.php Exercise Information Madonna, in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, Chairman of New Evolution Ventures (NeV), announced the opening of the second Hard Candy Fitness Center in Moscow which is projected to open in mid-March 2011. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:51:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/hard-candy-madonna.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/rhabdomyolysis.php Exercise Information Be Careful When Exercising Strenuously: The Condition of Rhabdomyolysis - Pushing beyond your physical limits: Learn about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:19:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/rhabdomyolysis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/hard-candy-fitness.php Exercise Information Madonna to Open Hard Candy Fitness Centers Around the World Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:22:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/hard-candy-fitness.php