Tag: Exercise: Misc.
Nordic Walking Ups Functional Capacity in CHD Patients
Increase in functional capacity greater with Nordic walking compared to other forms of cardiac rehab exercise
20 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Daily Advised for Teens
Increasing amounts of vigorous physical activity up to 20 minutes/day associated with better cardiorespiratory fitness in 13-, 14-year-olds
More Physical Activity, Less Sitting May Lower Risk for Stroke
Sedentary time, longer bouts in particular, may increase risk for stroke
Supervised Exercise Program Beneficial for Seniors With Hip Fracture
Greater improvement on Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Short Physical Performance Battery reported with home exercise program
Room for Improving Physical Activity Reported in Early Child Care
Only half of the programs for children aged 1 to 5 years meet the guidance of at least 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity per day
Review: Power Training, Strength Training Compared for Older Adults
Modest improvement in physical function with power training versus traditional strength training
An Hour Less of Sitting Daily Improves Cardiometabolic Measures
Findings for modest increases in light-intensity and moderate-to-vigorous activity among adults with metabolic syndrome
Modified Cardiac Rehab May Cut Mortality Risk for Stroke Survivors
As part of stroke recovery program, modified cardiac rehab may lower all-cause one-year mortality, improve overall and cardiovascular function
Videogaming Rehabilitation Studied in Stroke Patients
Use of self-managed, at-home video game rehabilitation compared to other methods for upper-extremity therapy
Exercise May Cut Worry of Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
Supervised high-intensity interval training program tied to reductions in anxiety, fear of progression, hormonal symptoms, stress, fatigue
