Welcome to the July issue of FitNews.
Nourishment comes in all shapes and sizes; here at Humankinetics we bring you the freshest food for thought. Our specialities this month include trans fats and the latest ‘superfood’ poised to sweep the nation. Plus why ‘five-a-day’ is off the menu. Enjoy.
In FitNews this month…
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Help children bounce their way to fun and fitness
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The benefits of using stability balls are well documented. They are particularly useful for exercising the core abdominal and back muscles and for helping balance. Stability balls have been widely used in physical therapy and adult fitness, but few realise that they are also a great resource for those who work with children.In Having a Ball: Stability Ball Games author John Byl explains how to get kids bouncing, laughing, moving and having great fun – all as they improve their fitness skills. Having a Ball features:
The book incorporates several different games into its seven chapters. There are games for partners, individuals or groups, including chase games, games for larger groups and activities that pit two teams against each other. Whether you’re using these games in a fitness centre, youth club or school, you can be sure everyone involved will be having a ball! PRICE: £11.00 (14.85 Euros) |
| Paddle your way through the great outdoors |
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 It is not hard to see why canoeing is one of the fastest- growing outdoor activities. The popular recreational sport leads you on water trails to explore new places and experience exciting adventures, allowing you to socialise with friends and family, whilst enjoying numerous fitness benefits and relaxing in the great outdoors. Learning to canoe could not be easier with Canoeing, the special book and DVD package part of the Outdoor Adventures series. Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails but also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity. Canoeing is written in association with the American Canoe Association (ACA), and expert instructors provide you with:
The additional Quickstart Your Canoe DVD guides you through an introduction to paddle sports and basic safety and paddling techniques, so you can enjoy a safe boating experience. Use Canoeing to get all the insider tips you will need to enjoy canoeing and have a successful adventure, while developing your skills to challenge yourself for more exciting adventures in the future. PRICE: £13.00 (20.99 Euros)
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| Human Kinetics 2008 Fitness catalogue |
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 New and available direct to you, this year’s Human Kinetics fitness catalogue has all the most up- to-date information about all our products. Easily downloadable in PDF format and absoluteely free, it’s your essential guide to a world of fitness.
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| Governor urged to terminate ‘dangerous’ fatty food |
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 First cigarettes, now flaky pastry: Arnold Schwarzenegger is being asked to train his sights on another health hazard by outlawing the use of trans fats from all restaurants in California. There is rising concern that trans fats – a key ingredient in food such as margarine, biscuits, crisps and other snacks – poses a public health crisis on the scale of smoking. Although there is a general scientific consensus that trans fats clogs arteries, other less conclusive studies have claimed links between the ingredient and cancer, diabetes, obesity, liver dysfunction and infertility. If the California Governor signs off a law to ban trans fats, it could result in the ingredient disappearing from all American food… The Times, July 16th 2008 Arnold Schwazenegger provides the foreward for ACSM Fitness Book-3rd Edition, our bestselling comprehensive plan for developing a personal fitness program and sticking with it. Find out more here
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| Fruit with six times the vitamin C of an orange heading for UK supermarkets |
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The fruit, which from the outside looks like a coconut, contains six times more vitamin C than oranges and twice as much calcium as milk. In its native Africa, it has provided health benefits for generations. The pulp, which is white, powdery and has a cheese- like texture, is extremely nutritious and high in anti- oxidants, iron and potassium. The baobab (or upside-down tree, as it is also known) is cherished by locals who believe that its spirit protects villages. Only specially trained climbers are allowed to scale the branches to retrieve the fruit. Once the hard outer shell has been broken the flesh can be eaten straight away, although it has a slightly sour flavour… Daily Mail, July 15th 2008
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| 5-A-Day fruit bid falls flat |
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 Just one in eight people is eating the recommended five portions of fruit and veg each day. Despite growing awareness of the Government’s recommendations for a healthy diet, the message is still not getting across. A report, from a study commissioned by the Fresh Produce Consortium in 2006, said most people eat just half the amount of fruit and vegetables they should. Only 12 per cent eat five-a-day. Although this is a slight increase on the previous year’s 11.3 percent, most people eat just 2.5 portions on average. In 2005, most people were eating just 2.4 portions. The consortium warns that at this rate it could take another 25 years before everybody reaches the five-a- day target… Daily Express, July 14th 2008
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| How to think yourself better |
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 Positive thinking can help ease pain, improve fitness and prevent illness. Anastasia Stephens explains how to harness the power of your mind ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE What to do: Visualise your forthcoming race or match. See yourself win with ease, confidence and coordination, in as much detail as possible. Feel the appropriate emotions as you play and win, and get a sense that you really “know” you can do it… The Independent, July 8th 2008 Human Kinetics has a wide range of titles on the fascinating subject of sports psychology. One of our most most popular titles can be found
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