tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287996432012-02-16T21:51:51.989-05:00Summaries, reviews and articles on recent and important issues affecting health, sport, exercise and nutrition.Matteo Tino, B.Kin, CSCS, PTShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145828037888947114noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28799643.post-60084121755878943382007-04-03T17:41:00.000-04:002007-04-03T17:58:30.548-04:00

What People Have to Say About Matteo"Since I had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years earlier I was very concerned with being able to continue regular excercise to keep my blood glucose levels in the safe territory. In the beginning Matteo had obviously done his research on training clients with diagnosed illnesses ... the training I received from Matteo has helped my confidence in

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What causes chronic lower back pain?Chronic lower back pain can occur for many different reasons. In some cases more than one factor contributes to the pain. The most common causes are likely tight muscles in and around the hips and abdomen (or core). People with tight hamstrings, gluteals/piriformis and hip flexors are especially at risk for back pain. Weakness in these muscles or an imbalance

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FACT #1 … there is a decline in athletic performance and strength after the age of 30FACT #2… changes in body composition with age can result in physical function impairments and injuryFACT #3… individuals over the age of 60, especially women, are at the greatest risk of losing bone density (osteopenia) and muscle tissue (sarcopenia)FACT #4… the loss of bone and muscle tissue can make activities

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More then two million Canadians currently have diabetes and the number is expected to rise to three million by 2010. The world Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2025 over 300 million people globally will suffer from diabetes. Diabetes leads to many complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and erectile dysfunction; as well, it is the leading cause of amputations and

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Matteo Tino, B. Kin, PTS, CSCSVitamin D is prevalent in a limited number of foods such as fatty fish (i.e. Salmon), egg yolks and milk. It is important in the regulation of phosphorus and calcium in the blood. (DeLuca, 1993) Vitamin D is also produced in the skin by UVB radiation (sunlight). However, most milk is not fortified with enough Vitamin D to act as an appropriate supplement, and most

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By: Matteo Tino, B. Kin, PTS, CSCS“What is fiber?”Essentially, fiber (or dietary fiber) refers to plant materials which cannot be digested by the stomach and small intestines of humans. Fiber is typically divided into two groups based on physical characteristics: Soluble (dissolve in water or absorb water) and Insoluble (do not dissolve in water); however, in the near future, insoluble and

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Breast Cancer Survivors and Exercise: A Research SummaryMatteo Tino, B. Kin, PTS, CSCSProlonged inactivity during and post breast cancer treatment may have many negative consequences, including “reduced ability to tolerate active daily living and recreational pursuits, as well as impaired psychological well being (Cheema & Gaul, 2006).” In addition, weight gain experienced during treatment has

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