Health & Fitness Tips – July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010 by Dr Pete
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I hope these tips help you to enhance your health and fitness!
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Is there arsenic in your protein powder?
Myoplex and Muscle Milk found to be the worst.
 Consumer Reports Magazine conducted an investigation “including tests at an outside laboratory of 15 protein drinks, a review of government documents, and
interviews with health and fitness experts and consumers. They found most people already get enough protein, and there are far better and cheaper ways to add more if it’s needed. Some protein drinks can even pose health risks, including exposure to potentially harmful heavy metals, if consumed frequently” “All drinks in the tests had at least one sample containing one or more of the following contaminants: arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Those metals can have toxic effects on several organs in the body.”
For more details and for a list of the worst offending brands click this link
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Ever hear of barefoot running?
If you like to run, you need to read this book!
I just completed the book “Born to Run – a Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen” by Christopher McDougall and it reads like an exciting novel. It’s the story of the author’s quest to discover why he was getting multiple running injuries no matter how careful he was, while tribal people can run for very long distances injury free wearing sandals or barefoot.
His quest brings him to the Copper Canyons of Mexico where he meets an extraordinary group of people who run 100 mile races in sandals. Along the way, he discovers the scientific evidence from researchers, elite track coaches and indigenous peoples that we were born to run long distances. But due to the rise of the sneaker industry and all their supposed high tech footwear, we are changing our running technique for the worst, causing more comfort in the foot with extreme padding but more injury to the ankle, knee, hip and low back.
Did you know one study shows a direct relationship between cost of a running shoe and injury rate. The more expensive the shoe, the higher rate of injury!
The idea is not to run barefoot, but to change our technique to land on the ball of the foot, not the heel. Take shorter strides, lean a little more forward and engage the calves when pushing off the ground. Many track teams will train once or twice a week barefoot on grass because running barefoot forces you to adopt the correct technique.
For more on “Born to Run” go to this link. click he
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How strong is your core? Take the test!
It’s also the best core exercise!
Here’s the link for the Core Strength and Stability Test and Exercise Video. If you’ve never taken this test, or haven’t attempted it in awhile, give it a try. The procedure is to initially perform the test and record your score (score 1 point for each of the 8 positions completed). Then include the same sequence in your daily core exercise workout. Since the test is identical to the daily exercise, you’ll witness your progress daily. You’ll see fabulous results in about two weeks.
Use the video below to guide you but if you need additional help, contact me and we’ll have you do it for me in the office and I’ll make the necessary corrections and modifications for you. Click here to see the Core Strength and Stability Test video
I hope you enjoyed this weeks tips and stay healthy!
Dr. Pete Gratale |
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