I’m supposed to be studying, but…

I was browsing the web and have found some interesting websites via other people’s blogs and Google.

In a perfect world, this is the kind of gym I would love to own or train at. There’s a gym similar to that in DC, Balance Gym. The owner of Monkey Bar Gym has a great philosophy and outlook on fitness.

If you need help remembering the importance of patience when working towards your goals (as I did this past week, but that’s for another post), then read this one on Ross Enamait’s website.

For sports training, check out Dr. Yessis’ blog, where he covers so many aspects of sports training; this is an invaluable resource for those seeking performance improvements.

This blog focusing on healthy high achieving fits right into my philosophy on what’s important in life: achieving your goals in business and life without sacrificing your health. That, to me, is the key to happiness. Read this post to get an idea of what a healthy high achiever is.

Ok, I’m studying now, I really am!

Obesity Threatens a Generation

Young boys and girls in elementary school should not be suffering from ailments common to adults who don’t eat well or who put on a significant amount of weight later in life. However, we are seeing children with high blood pressure, higher incidences of type 2 diabetes. In the past 25 years, even though the US as awhole has gotten heavier, the rate of obesity among those aged 6 to 19 has more than tripled! This has led not only to the previously mentioned diseases, but to higher rates of premature deaths.

A Washington Post article tackles this issue, describing the problem and its effects, focusing on the death of an obese 31 year-old woman. Check it out here. There’s also several interactive features, such as a nutrition quiz and a segment about how to choose healthy foods. Read the article, it’s 2 pages, and let’s have a discussion. Despite efforts by nonprofits, the government, and even some businesses to increase the rate of physical activities among Americans and the messages that people must adopt healthy habits, the problem is getting worse. What can we do, from both a policy and a community-oriented grassroots perspective (healthcare providers, personal trainers, health educators, etc.) do to get people to drop the deadly habits?

Researchers Link Chemicals to Obesity in Adulthood

I read an article this morning about common chemicals that are consumed during pregnancy leading to obesity as an adult. One of the chemicals has been found in common plastic water bottles; a movement has recently begun to move people away from plastic water bottles to steel bottles due to Bisphenol A.

I just thought this was an interesting article and I’m still thinking about what it means. Obviously, to me, it means that obesity is not only genetic and that there are environmental factors that trigger the propensity to hold on to weight.

In other news, I got cleared to bike again (no running yet)! I rode my bike around campus yesterday and powered my way up a pretty steep hill, but was busted by the time I got to the top. I have a month’s worth of training to catch up on

Check out my article

Check out my article and other fitness and health posts featured in this week’s Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival!

More articles to come later on this week after I finish exams, speeches, papers, and so on… Leave comments and let me know if you have any questions!