Weighty matters

The latest position stand from the American College of Sports Medicine ( ACSM ) on weight loss and the prevention of weight regain highlights the continuing battle with obesity and overweight in the North American population. According to the statement “overweight and obesity affects more than 66% of the adult population and is associated with a variety of chronic diseases”. The Canadian Academy...Read more

Are Wii active?

A lot of us have taken advantage of the revolution in gaming technology and gotten hooked in to the latest interactive video games . These game consoles are a hit with young and old alike, with everything from tennis to dancing, we can all find an interactive sport application to enjoy. Did you know: A study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting 2009 showed that...Read more