Wayne L. Westcott PhDLifting weights is no longer limited to young athletes who want greater performance power. Strength training is for every person who needs more muscle and functional ability, and no one fits that description better than our senior population. In...
Due largely to lifestyle factors that favor fast foods and sedentary pursuits, rather than nutritious meals and physical activity, many young people are overfat and underfit. Worse yet, they typically do not know how to change their situation in a...
Competitive distance runners and triathletes achieve excellent results from relatively brief strength training sessions, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. Dr. Westcott outlines a comprehensive 5 point strength-training program for distance runners...
Although it is possible to run and walk all year long, most people find it both difficult and dangerous to cycle during cold weather and on snowy/icy surfaces. On the other hand summer is the perfect time to enjoy the benefits of cycling, according...
Today’s column is for those people who have been walking for fitness on a regular basis, and would like to upgrade their exercise program to include a reasonable running routine. Running is one of the best aerobic activities for cardiovascular...
Winter is a time when most adults experience increasing bodyweight and decreasing fitness. Fitness expert, Dr. Wayne Westcott tells how sensible exercise can slow down the aging process and reverse many degenerative conditions, reduce injury...
We live in an underfit and overfat generation according to fitness expert, Dr. Wayne Westcott. In spite of our national emphasis on fitness and sports, studies reveal that 90 percent of Americans do too little exercise to receive any measurable...
Many warm-weather exercisers discontinue their training programs when the temperature drops below 40¡ F. This is unfortunate, because heat-producing physical activity is well-suited for cooler weather conditions. When approached appropriately, most...
Before we became such a highly industrialized, automated, and sedentary society, most Americans spent most of their day doing some form of physical activity. Today, with the exception of those who exercise regularly, few adults do much in the way of...
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the aging process is the undesirable change in body composition and physical appearance. Fitness expert, Dr. Wayne Westcott, explains that strength exercise is key in reversing these problems because of its...
