Wayne L. Westcott PhDSince the early days of the fitness movement, YMCA's health clubs and exercise centers have attempted to attract overweight women into their weight loss programs. Unfortunately, the exercise approach to reducing body weight has been largely...
During the past several years, considerable attention has been given to the so-called fat burning zone of endurance exercise training. Because weight loss is a high-order objective for most exercisers, most people would prefer to train in a manner...
Although one of every two American adults is presently following a restricted calorie diet, almost 75 percent of us are overweight and the obesity epidemic continues to expand. Certainly, overeating and underexercising are part of the problem, but...
If you enjoy rowing, canoeing, or kayaking, then the information in this section should be most helpful for improving your rowing/paddling performance and reducing your risk of muscle overuse/imbalance injuries. The first objective is to strengthen...
Softball is an interesting team sport that involves throwing, catching, batting and sprinting. Successful players must have excellent eye-hand coordination and high levels of performance power. Although softball does not require cardiovascular...
Top triathletes typically have a linear physique - relatively low on fat and muscle. In "Strength Training For Triathletes" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. presents a case that they can become leaner and stronger through a sensible program of strength...
Rock climbing offers a unique fitness opportunity. In "Conditioning for Rock Climbing and Hiking" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. cautions that due to the intense nature of this muscle-challenging activity, prior physical conditioning is highly recommended...
Research has shown that strength training is the best means for improving body composition in young people, as it addresses two major problems in many preadolescents, namely, too little muscle and two much fat. In "Youth Strength Training: Why and...
Although skill is essential for top-level tennis, technique development is easier if you are fit — which is also the critical factor for staying power during the second and third sets. In "Strength Training For Tennis" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. offers...
Downhill skiing is a very physically demanding activity. The body positions that provide the best combination of balance, stability, control and speed are those that require relatively high levels of muscle strength. In "Strength Training for...
