Mr. Trainer Newsletter (Week of May 14, 2001)
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Greetings Fellow Exerciser!
This week's newsletter is filled with the
latest news and updates that matter to you.
Please let us know if you have questions or comments.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Weight Training Technique
Exercise-induced Asthma
Did You Know?
About
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The number of individuals who are weight training has greatly increased over the past 20 years. And with this increase, the number of injuries to weight trainers from poor technique has increased. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most injuries take place in the home, to the hands and feet. The reason for this type of injury is the lack of correct weight training technique and proper safety precautions, as very few people have in-home personal trainers.
When starting a weight-training program, it is extremely important to learn the correct lifting technique for each exercise. Start with light weights that will allow you to work on proper technique. You should be able to perform easily and correctly one set of 12-15 repetitions. You can gradually add weight during the first few weeks and lower the number of repetitions. The training objective of the beginning weight lifter is to perfect form and to learn to concentrate on feeling the muscle being exercised.
Before you begin your home weight-training program, it may be beneficial to schedule several sessions with a personal trainer. Of course, the MrTrainer videos would be ideal as there are no appointments to make, no worrying about finding a qualified trainer, and no on-going costs!
Exercise-induced asthma is a variant of typical asthma.
Asthma refers to the condition in which the small
airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) constrict,
causing shortness of breath and wheezing.
Interestingly, the bronchoconstriction causes difficulty
with exhaling air, not inhaling. Nonetheless, the end
results is still shortness of breath and an audible
wheezing sound. Severe asthmatic attacks are life-
threatening.
In exercise-induced asthma, the symptoms primarily occur
during physical exertion. Although any athletic
activity can produce the symptoms, aerobic activities
such as running or cycling tend to cause more severe
symptoms. Needless to say, the bronchoconstriction is
not only uncomfortable, but can severely reduce
performance.
Treatment involves the use of inhaled bronchodilators,
which relax the constriction, and improve airflow. They
are especially effective when used 30 minutes prior to
the activity. Sometimes a combination of inhaled and
oral medications are used to control the symptoms, and
the modern athlete can expect to achieve good control of
his or her asthma.
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Below are the 11 leading causes of death, and how they compare between men and women:
(1.) Heart disease- three times more men, under the age of 65, die from heart attacks.
(2.) Cancer- one and one-half times more men die from cancer.
(3.) Accidents- men are two and one-half times more likely to die from accidents.
(4.) Stroke- stroke kills 1.2 times more men.
(5.) Obstructive lung disease- two times more men die from this disease.
(6.) Pneumonia- one and one-half more men die from pneumonia and the flu.
(7.) HIV infection- males account for nine out of ten deaths due to HIV infection.
(8.) Suicide- four and one-half times more men commit suicide.
(9.) Diabetes- kills more men than women.
(10.) Homicide- four out of every five victims of homicide are men.
(11.) Cirrhosis- chronic liver disease kills two and one-half times more men.
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MrTrainer newsletter is a weekly publication and is dedicated to the memory of Max Beeners.
"Trainers Tip" is written by Matthew Beeners, ACE certified personal trainer.
"Doc Talk" is written by William L. Harrison, M.D.
THIS COLUMN IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY—IT IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE ADVICE OF YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN.
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