China Science » ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal http://www.chinascience.org New Science in China, and science articles. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:39:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Continuing Education Self-Tests http://www.chinascience.org/57.html http://www.chinascience.org/57.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:52:10 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/57.html Abstract Print and broadcast journalists follow a general set of guidelines in deciding what to report. This article shows how you can increase your chances of drawing media attention simply by understanding and using the system. A fictional certifid personal trainer with a new business called Train with Wayne manages to catch the eye of the media.
The Ways of Print and Broadcast Media： Your Guide to Good Publicity.

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 7-11

Street, Robin; Kravitz, Len

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/57.html/feed 0 A Nutritionist’s View http://www.chinascience.org/55.html http://www.chinascience.org/55.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:49:55 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/55.html Abstract Many athletes do not know the importance of hearty eating to achieve their maximum performance. Add to this gastrointestinal problems that many experience, and the outcome is likely to be a diet with not enough of the right foods at the right time

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 34-35
Manore, Melinda M.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/55.html/feed 0 The Business Side http://www.chinascience.org/53.html http://www.chinascience.org/53.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:48:22 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/53.html Abstract The health and fitness industry is a service industry. As such, our goal is to meet, and even exceed, our members’ service expectations.

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 33-33
Patton, Robert W.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/53.html/feed 0 The Legal Aspects http://www.chinascience.org/51.html http://www.chinascience.org/51.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:46:59 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/51.html Abstract Estate planning is important to the business owner. Failure to plan the estate properly threatens the very viability of the business and the livelihood of its employees

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 31-32
Upright, Kirby G.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/51.html/feed 0 Eye on the Future. http://www.chinascience.org/49.html http://www.chinascience.org/49.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:45:09 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/49.html Abstract Airlines are merging customer experience with available technology. Their challenge is to deliver a positive and safe experience to each customer while managing countless details. Like a typical day at the club? If not now, it may soon be.

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 29-30
Lynch, Daniel J.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/49.html/feed 0 Exercise Soothes Arthritis:Joint Effects http://www.chinascience.org/47.html http://www.chinascience.org/47.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:43:13 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/47.html Abstract Disability from arthritis can be related to a lack of fitness. In this article questions about exercise posed by persons with arthritis are explored, including: “What kind of exercise program is best suited to my condition?” and “Does athletic activity promote arthritis?”

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 20-28
Nieman, David C.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/47.html/feed 0 T’ai Chi (Part 2):Effects on Health http://www.chinascience.org/44.html http://www.chinascience.org/44.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:38:58 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/44.html Abstract This second article in our two-part series on T’ai Chi describes recent research on its health effects. Recent well-designed studies indicate that T’ai Chi practice can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system and on balance and emotional health. Preliminary research even indicates that T’ai Chi may have a positive impact on the immune system.

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 17-19
Chewning, Betty; Yu, Tricia; Johnson, Jill

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/44.html/feed 0 Pinch an Inch:A Comparison of Several High-Quality and Plastic Skinfold Calipers http://www.chinascience.org/42.html http://www.chinascience.org/42.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:37:19 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/42.html Abstract Research studies have judged the accuracy of plastic calipers and high-quality calipers by comparing SKF thickness measurements from both. In this article, the authors look at research comparing the accuracy and characteristics of several makes of caliper.

Pinch an Inch： A Comparison of Several High-Quality and Plastic Skinfold Calipers
ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 12-16
Cataldo, Donna; Heyward, Vivian H.

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/42.html/feed 0 Rethinking Sports Nutrition Advice for Women http://www.chinascience.org/40.html http://www.chinascience.org/40.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:34:17 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/40.html Abstract The increased participation of females in sports brings attention to the nutritional needs of female athletes, which are different from those of males. In this article, the authors describe the differences between the nutritional needs of t

ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 8-13

Dolins, Karen Reznik

]]> http://www.chinascience.org/40.html/feed 0 You Asked for It:Question Authority http://www.chinascience.org/38.html http://www.chinascience.org/38.html#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:32:29 +0000 admin http://www.chinascience.org/38.html Abstract What’s the best way to estimate caloric expenditure during exercise? Use a graded exercise test on a treadmill or ergometer. How does this test provide the measurements needed?
ACSM s health & fitness journal
1091-5397, Volume 4, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 7-7
Howley, Edward T.

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