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- Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: Testing
- Topic: DEXA Body Scan Test
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17266
DEXA Body Scan Test
I had a DEXA Body Scan (Hologic) performed, but am puzzled about interpreting the numerous results. The facility where I had this performed (Washington Institute of Sports Medicine http://www.washington-institute.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) provided some basic information an...
- Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Dumbbell Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4088
A Dumbbell Question
Are the weights prescribed for dumbbell exercises refering to the TOTAL weight of both dumbbells or of EACH dumbbell? For example, I'm doing a Romanian deadlift with dumbbells, which indicates 15 reps at 50 lbs. I understand that exercises done with one arm only, the weight refers to the weight of o...
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:59 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: HDL and Strength Training
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7280
Re: HDL and Strength Training
Stu,
Thanks for your reply and anecdotal evidence supporting strength training and an increase in HDL.
Thanks for your reply and anecdotal evidence supporting strength training and an increase in HDL.
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: HDL and Strength Training
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7280
Re: HDL and Strength Training
Kenny, Thanks for your reply with comprehensive information about HDL and strength training. Here is my current lipid profile and blood glucose (all results are in a fasting state): Total Cholesterol = 148 Total HDL = 30 HDL 2 = 2 HDL 3 = 28 LDL = 105 Triglyceride = 67 Cholesterol/HDL ratio = 4.9 Gl...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:51 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: HDL and Strength Training
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7280
HDL and Strength Training
According to scientific journal articles I've read, the only ways to raise HDL cholesterol, aside from drugs, are losing weight and regular aerobic exercise at about 75% of maximum heart rate. Other that the aerobic exercise component of strength training, has anyone run across any scientific studie...
- Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Strength Training Post Surgery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5252
Re: Strength Training Post Surgery
Thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought of doing one arm strength training, but that sounds like a good idea.
Tim
Tim
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Strength Training Post Surgery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5252
Strength Training Post Surgery
I broke the scaphoid bone (sclerotic nonunion waist fracture) in my hand six months ago, and will be having surgery to repair it with a bone graft and a screw to join the two bone sections together. A cast is needed for 6 to 12 weeks. Anyone have any idea when I can resume strength training using my...
- Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:19 pm
- Forum: ExRx lounge
- Topic: music you like!
- Replies: 126
- Views: 130701
Re: music you like!
Johnny Cash, Diana Krall, Dick Wellstood
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:36 pm
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Re: Fat Oxidation
I appreciate your expert opinions and the additional helpful comments, information and studies. I understand, too, the body composition measurements are not exact. Maybe they'll perfect DEXA scans (used for bone density) in a way that provides more accurate body composition. (The price is prohibitiv...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:02 pm
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Re: Fat Oxidation
Stuward, Wow, there is a lot to digest in the article you linked to. Thanks for providing a summary. I have never heard of high HDL caused by toxins or infections. Well, there's plenty to consider in the author's point of view, which seems to be somewhat unorthodox. Recent studies have shown that mo...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:10 pm
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Re: Fat Oxidation
J L Moss-- My goal is general fitness, so I do cardio workouts, lift weights three times a week (free weights), along with flexibility and core exercises. I am also trying to raise my HDL level, which is low. I'm 63 and in good health. What I've read from reliable resources, including ACSM literatur...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:46 am
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Re: Fat Oxidation
Robert--My weight is normal
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:47 am
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Re: Fat Oxidation
Jungledoc-- The test was an aerobic capacity direct V02/Gas Exchange on a bike ergometer. There was also a test of Resting Metabolic Rate using a mask to measure gas exchange. I'm not sure how those results were used calculate the fat oxidation during different aerobic exercise zones. The cost was $...
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:35 pm
- Forum: Exercise Science
- Topic: Fat Oxidation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20434
Fat Oxidation
I recently completed a 3-hour Fitness Assessment that included Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Endurance, Aerobic Capacity (VO2) with ECG, and Flexibility testing. The testing was done at a facility that uses state-of-the-art testing equipment, so I am confident that the results are meaningf...
- Mon May 21, 2012 5:20 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: TimD
- Replies: 27
- Views: 53794
Re: TimD
I'm sorry to read about TimD's death. He had some kind words for me when I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer six years ago. He and I were the same age. I read way more than I post at this forum because my level of knowledge about fitness is far below that of the vast majority of posters ...