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A member wrote:
<Dr Siff, the information on the kettlebell training was informative. Many of
the studies and techniques can be found in Pavel Tsatsouline’s ‘The Russian
Kettlebell Challenge.’ I purchased a solid kettlebell (KB) from
www.dragondoor.com after previously purchasing kettlebell handles from
www.ironmind.com . The benefit of the handles is that weight can be added to
any amount versus the fixed weight of the solid KBs (16 kg, 24 kg, and 32 kg).
The disadvantage, for myself, of the handles is that for cleans, presses,
jerks, etc (overhead movements) the plates slide around and are not too
stable. The handles are great for pulls, swings, extended pulls from blocks
while the solid kbs are more stable for overhead movements.
Dr Mel Siff: Are there actual studies or references to Russian scientific journals in
Pavel’s book? If so, please cite some of them here for our interest.
A Member wrote:
<As one gentleman stated in a past post, it is easy to overtrain with the kbs
as the tonnage mounts very rapidly especially in high rep swings, cleans, Read more…
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<I have recently had a number of clients who have been visiting a clinic in
Switzerland to drink ‘Oxygenated Water’. One client has even installed a
special ‘tank’ which provides them with a constant supply. As far as I am
aware, there has not been any conclusive evidence for this form of
treatment, but perhaps someone on the list has had some firsthand experience
of it. I would greatly appreciate any references, reading or literature in
this regard, in particular the rationale behind why one would use it.>
*** Dr Yessis wrote about “oxygenated” water on our list several months ago,
but I cannot recall having seen any peer-reviewed papers on its use.
<I am especially concerned, as the claims made (useful in Cancer treatment,
Heart Disease?) are fairly ambitious. Read more…
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Here are some extracts from an article aimed at teaching people about the
management and prevention of heart disease. As usual, any comments are
welcome.
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<http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm?article_id=5592>
February is American Heart Month and the prevalence of heart disease in our
society is, at best, heartbreaking.
Heart disease is not just another “disease of the month” — it’s the number
one killer of Americans. The
American Heart Association estimates 60 million Americans suffer heart
disease. That’s 1 in 5! More Americans die of heart disease than of all
types of cancer combined…….
Are You At Risk?
There are two types of risk factors associated with heart disease: those you
can control and those you cannot. The good news: the list of those factors
you can control is much larger!
You cannot control your genetics. If you have a family history of heart
disease you’re at greater risk. Read more…
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The following resources were cited on the Biomechanics list as useful ones
for supplying useful information on soccer biomechanics, in particular the
action of kicking. Would anyone care to add other references on this topic?
Anderson DI & Sidaway B. (1994) Coordination changes associated with practice
of a soccer kick. Res Q Exerc Sport, 65, (2): 93-9
Barfield WR. (1998) The biomechanics of kicking in soccer. Clin Sports Med,
17 (4):711-28
Davids K, Lees A, Burwitz L. (2000) Understanding and measuring coordination Read more…
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Here are some extracts from a highly informative article on leptin, a hormone
secreted by fat cells that influences energy expenditure and food intake in
mammals. At one stage it was popular to administer leptin to obese people in
attempts to make them eat less and stimulate weight loss, but its lack of
success in these applications led to it falling into disfavour. This article
discusses ongoing research into leptin.
<http://134.174.17.116/publications/Focus/2002/Feb8_2002/endocrinology.html>
Hormone Leptin Tied to Fat Breakdown in Muscle
Findings Connect Diabetes and Obesity, Suggest New Look at Obesity Treatment
Metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity are entangled in a complex
relationship whose ins and outs are often murky. Both stem from malfunctions Read more…