Wayne L. Westcott PhDYears ago, when we were a less modernized society, most Americans performed some type of physical labor on a regular basis. Today, with most of us not doing much physical activity, observing Labor Day as a rest day is not an appropriate change of...
It is reported that the average American experiences a 7-pound weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, then spends the next several weeks trying to lose as much of the excess as possible. Unfortunately, many people are unsuccessful in...
Every year well-intentioned people commit themselves to sprucing up the yard and preparing the garden. But every spring you seem to experience physical pain or injury that thwarts your progress. This year get in shape for gardening with Dr. Wayne...
You are well aware that professional football, basketball, baseball and hockey players spend a significant amount of time doing physical conditioning to enhance their sports performance. In fact, all professional athletic teams employ strength and...
Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., is fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA. He is strength training consultant for numerous national organizations, such as the American Council on Exercise, the American Senior Fitness Association...
Did you know there is essentially no difference between men and women with respect to exercise technique, training procedures or strength development? Basically, what is good for the goose is equally good for the gander. In the column "Keeping Fit:...
During the past few years more and more studies have shown that sensible strength training produces many health and fitness benefits. National fitness expert, Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. discusses the twelve most important reasons why every adult should...
Recent studies have highlighted the health value of strength training for aging adults that includes improving glucose metabolism, increasing bone mineral density, speeding up gastrointestinal transit, and reducing arthritic pain, according to...
Because winter weather makes it more difficult to exercise outside, many people consider purchasing indoor exercise equipment to maintain their fitness program. Unfortunately, not all of the exercise products available for home use are particularly...
