Around The Web With Amby

Great stuff to ponder on your next run. A wrap up of this week’s articles on exercise science as tweeted by Amby Burfoot, Editor at Large of Runner’s World Magazine.
You can follow Amby’s tweets at http://twitter.com/exerscience and his Runner’s World blogs at http://peakperformance.runnersworld.com and http://footloose.runnersworld.com.

Obesity paradox keeps coming back. For Americans over 55, exercise extends life, but so does overweight & even obesity. http://bit.ly/9raYsS

Triathletes: Don’t try to switch from one activity to another when injured. It’s a bad strategy. http://bit.ly/cKSKkY

Nice factoids on walking and bicycling, down 67% from 1960 to 2000, increases in obesity, lack of federal support. http://bit.ly/bmxuLE

Modest exercise helps elders avoid weight loss that can lead to frailty. http://bit.ly/cgxEru

Chair exercise for low back compression. http://bit.ly/9Z9cwz. I’ve been doing it. Feels good. Illustration here. http://bit.ly/9y6pAl

Ouch! International rowers have high injury rates, especially of lumbar spine. http://bit.ly/doxriM

Two more “Yes” votes for coffee as a health-enhancing drink. http://bit.ly/cxHqKB

Eat fruit, drink water, but don’t drink fruit juice if you want to avoid diabetes, says Nutrition Data blog. http://bit.ly/agHNNB

Spain may have few top sprinters because only 2% of pop. has right speed-power gene profile. http://bit.ly/aMyjN7

Greek study says veteran marathoners face higher blood pressure. American cardiologist Paul Thompson calls for context. http://bit.ly/9f0x9P

Risk of high blood pressure reduced 47% by 5 “lifestyle factors” including BMI, smoking, alcohol intake, and fitness. http://bit.ly/aduYAA

Aerobic exercise associated with “modest improvements” in cognitive function, says meta analysis. http://bit.ly/d7KQqr

Who does best job at marathon pacing? The experienced, the fast, and females. Stay away from young guys! http://bit.ly/dwyjmS