Marathoners Run in Support of Access Living
Since 1977, thousands of runners from around the world line up once every fall for the annual Chicago Marathon, a premiere sporting event featuring some of the world's premiere athletes. On October 11, 12 runners will line up for the competition as part of the Access Living Marathon Team. Marathon Teams are a great way for non-profits to raise awareness and support for their organizations. This year is the first time Access Living has put together a team. The Access Living competitors (some first-time Marathoners, some veteran Marathoners, some with disabilities, some without disabilities) will be running in support of Access Living Programs and Services. Each Access Living Team Member has pledged to raise at least $500 for the organization. To learn about and sponsor any one of Access Living's 12 runners, visit the Access Living website at www.accessliving.org, or call (312) 640-2124.
ACSM Members Receive National Attention for Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Study, August 18, 2009
A study led by ACSM Fellow Kathryn Schmitz, Ph.D., made national headlines recently, reporting that weightlifting is highly beneficial for breast cancer survivors. Study subjects experienced incidence of exacerbations of lymphedema, reduced symptoms, and increased strength as a result of slow, progressive weightlifting.
The study's findings were featured on MSNBC and can be watched online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#32394512.
Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk to Americans, American Psychological Association (APA), Newswise, July 30, 2009
While speaking at the APA's 117th Annual Convention, Steven Blair, a leading expert in exercise science, called Americans' physical inactivity "the biggest public health problem of the century," stating that as many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death.
This issue that encompasses all Americans, both with and without disabilities, was addressed in the following excerpt:
"The message should be simple, he said: Doing something is better than doing nothing, and doing more is better than doing less, at least up to a point. "We need numerous changes to promote more physical activity for all, including public policies, changes in the health care system, promoting activity in educational settings and worksites, and social and physical environmental changes. We need more communities where people feel comfortable walking. I believe psychologists can help develop better lifestyle change interventions to help people be more active via the Internet and other technological methods."
To access this news story, go to http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/554796/.