Posts Tagged ‘ exercise ’

Playing their little hearts out

May 25, 2010
By Dr. Victor Chan
Playing their little hearts out

If you’re like me, the term “exergaming” sounds very weird.  Well, Nintendo is marketing the idea that video games can be good exercise and the Nintendo Wii gaming system now has the American Heart Association’s Healthy Check logo to prove it. Yep, this sounds VERY, VERY, WEIRD!!! I’ve already ranted about the ridiculous nature of the...
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Create a stretching exercise program for health and injury prevention

May 15, 2010
By Dr. Victor Chan
Create a stretching exercise program for health and injury prevention

Not everyone’s idea of an exercise program will involve running 5km or lifting weights for 1 hour every day.  Everybody’s different.   For example, many of my patients have injured joints or have limited mobility due to pain.  Well, even though these things may restrict physical activity, stretching is a form of exercise that can...
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Dehydration makes you weak

January 18, 2010
By Dr. Victor Chan

Water is the most important thing to put into your body and your muscles. Even the slightest amount of dehydration can decrease a persons strength up to 15%. Remember that the next time you are feeling weak during your gym workout or just dragging your butt around throughout the day.
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