Weekly “Biggest Loser: Body Composition Competition” Wellness Tip:

Enjoy your weekly “Biggest Loser: Body Composition Competition” Wellness Tip:

Here’s a good study that explains the link between exercise and mortality rates. Just a little exercise may increase longevity. Going from sedentary to low activity reduces mortality rates dramatically.


http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band50/b50-2.html



Here’s another study about mortality rates among bus driver and ticket collectors. The bus drivers are sedentary and have a higher rate of mortality compared to ticket collectors who move around all day. The article is another example of how just a little exercise can make a significant difference in mortality rates and hypokinetic (low movement) disease.


http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/content/17/2/255.abstract


Wes Adams Ph. D.

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

210.486.5306

wadams14@alamo. edu