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This page contains interesting stories about physical fitness, new research about physical activity, and posts about upcoming fitness events in and around the Ames area. Click the button below to receive updates on new posts and subscribe to our Newsletter.

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First 2017 ExerCYse Time a Success!

1/24/2017

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On Friday, January 20, the ExerCYse is Medicine Club hosted the first ExerCYse Time event of 2017. Not only was this the first ExerCYse Time event of the year; it was also the first ExerCYse Time event hosted at an Ames Community School District building. 

During past semesters, exercise leaders from the ISU ExerCYse is Medicine Club have hosted ExerCYse Time on the Iowa State University campus in the Forker building (home of ISU's Kinesiology Department) on Friday evenings. The ExerCYse Time events in the Forker building hosted an average of 10-15 children each week.

This year, ExerCYse is Medicine has partnered up with the Ames Community School District to bring ExerCYse Time closer to the students in the Ames area. Additionally, ExerCYse is Medicine partnered with the Student-Athlete Affairs Coordinator in order to bring ISU student-athletes on as volunteers for ExerCYse Time. All children grades K-8 are welcome to attend each weekly ExerCYse Time session at whichever Ames elementary school gym it is being hosted at during any given week to enjoy an hour of fun and FREE exercise activities with ISU athletes and exercise volunteers. You can see the schedule of gym locations below. 
Our first ExerCYse Time session was held at the Edwards Elementary gym. One ExerCYse is Medicine team leader and I, along with a group of 9 ISU student-athlete volunteers, led just over 50 children in an hour of ExerCYse Time. The ExerCYse is Medicine Club and our volunteers are so excited for this great turnout! We hope to continue to have such positive participation throughout the rest of the semester!

I managed to snap a couple pictures on my smart phone while I was watching the children play a few rounds of "Sharks and Minnows." See images below.
Parents: you are welcome to stay and watch your children participate, but if you need an empty house for one hour in order to catch up on laundry or your favorite Netflix show, you are welcome to leave your child in our care and return when ExerCYse Time is over. All of our volunteers have been given a background check by Iowa State University's Risk Management Office and have been trained to plan activities for children.

If you are interested in seeing what ExerCYse Time is like in action, you can follow this link to view a story Cyclones TV created on our first ExerCYse Time session.

You can also visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter ​for updates on the ExerCYse is Medicine activities!



Kiersten McGuire
ExerCYse Time/VERB Summer Scorecard Intern
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Older Minds Need Physical And Mental Activity, Study Finds

2/2/2015

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Everyday we see new, groundbreaking press releases by pharmaceutical companies claiming to have developed a drug that prevents, slows, or fixes the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. However, the research has shown time and time again that leading a physically active lifestyle is the only way to prevent the disease, improve cognitive function, and make your memory last. The article we are highlighting in this blog post comes from the Huffington Post via Reuters. A new study examining the effects of physical activity combined with computerized brain training again found that physical activity was the most useful aid to maintaining memory and cognitive function as people age, however, the combination of physical and mental training may offer even more benefits. 


"What's good for the muscular-skeletal system is good for the cardiovascular system, and it's also good for the brain," said Merrill, who is a geriatric psychiatrist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

"Physical exercise sets the stage for the brain to be responsive to new information," said Merrill, who was not involved with the new study. "You're all ready to build new synapses, new connections."



The CDC currently recommends that older adults get 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise a week and perform strength training exercises at least twice a week. This translates to going for a brisk walk, swimming/water aerobics, Tai Chi, or Yoga for a short period nearly everyday. It goes without saying but you should always consult your family doctor before beginning a workout routine. Your doctor will likely be thrilled you want to begin exercising! Click the button below to read the full article and come back here to let us know your thoughts on the mental benefits of exercise. 

Older Minds Need Physical and Mental Activity
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How to get a Complete workout with nothing but your body

2/2/2015

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Welcome to the all new ExerCYse Blog. Here you will find interesting articles about physical activity along with some helpful tips to help you lead a healthy, happy life! To get started I'm posting a link to one of my favorite articles of all time. This was originally published on another blogging website, Lifehacker, but still includes many relevant factoids and helpful information. This year the American College of Sports Medicine published a study about the top fitness trends for 2015. They found that push-ups, planks, squats, and other body weight exercises will be the most popular type of workout this upcoming year. Body weight exercises can be done by people of all fitness levels and don't require a gym membership or expensive equipment. They also work! Seriously, we can't make this any easier for you. Click the button below to find some very helpful tips for working out using nothing but your body and come back here to let us know your thoughts on the topic.
How to Get a Complete Body Workout
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