Standing has become so important nowadays, that maybe all you have to do is stand, right? As long as you reduce sitting, could your new desk be the replacement for your gym? Probably not, according to a new study. Researchers in the Netherlands found 61 men and women, all of[…]
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We know intuitively that our mental state can impact our physical performance including sports and fitness. We found a recent study that aims to show how key mental state is to our exercise experience. Researchers decided to test how expectations and confidence affect a person’s workout, so they recruited 78[…]
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There are oodles of articles that list out the benefits of high intensity exercise from various studies. We are going to give a quick summary. Imagine the infomercial we will run. The announcer will list: Burns calories efficiently. Short bursts of exercise raise the heart rate quickly, so an intense[…]
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Everybody assumes we feel great after exercise because of our endorphins, the naturally occurring opiates in the body. But it turns out we feel good due to our endocannabinoids (our body’s own naturally occurring marijuana) which kick in after we ramp up the heart rate. Gretchen Reynolds of the NYT[…]
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While many of us try to get through the day without feeling too unhealthy, there are others who want to build stronger muscles and more tone. There is no age that is too old to want to get stronger. So if you’re looking to pull that off then a new[…]
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Why did we pick the gear we use at Cardio High? Dr S states: Because “Unicorns are not for page 27. They are for eternity.” -Jasper Fforde In other words, movement and exercise isn’t a phase, ideally it’s a lifelong endeavor. Cardio High works to embody that belief in many[…]
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Image by Blue Specs Studio What if you think your fitness goal is lame? Like so lame you would not even tell a friend about it? If you sometimes play host to the voice of negativity and it’s whispering that your accomplishment is no big deal, it’s no marathon or[…]
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How do I get off the couch just to do it? To just move, even if it’s not vigorous? I am asked that multiple times each week by people looking to manage their health or mood with exercise. Here goes: Choose an activity you are reasonably sure you’ll like: walking[…]
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At Cardio High we are amused by studies to find the absolute smallest amount someone can exercise and find benefit. The New York Times made the 7-minute workout a popular routine a few years ago, with claims that 7 minutes of exercise a few times each week would make an[…]
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Dr. S begins to answer the questions about motivation and changing behavior. Dr. S: Behavior change can be thought of in two phases: making the initial change and maintaining the change once established. I’ll talk now about making the initial change. People tend to believe that making a change in behavior, such[…]
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