A student recently brought the following article her attention and she wanted to hear what tipsters would have to say about this. Although she teaches biopsych searching some of the "facts" in this article appears to be impossible for her.
This is from msn.com: http://health.msn.com/fitness/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100234891&imageindex=2 or http://tinyurl.com/cm7sqn According to psychologists, red can increase blood circulation and body temperature, which can boost workout efficiency. Light waves enter the eye and are converted to electrical impulses in the brain, explains environmental psychologist David Alan Kopec, Ph.D., an associate professor at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design in San Diego. "Red is a long light wave that affects the hypothalamus, which regulates body temperature, appetite, and energy levels." He adds that reds and oranges increase body temperature, which pumps you up for exercise and keeps you energized for a longer workout. OK: red light waves affect the hypothalamus when it's on our own bodies and we don't really see it THAT much from tight work out clothes????? And what about the increase in temperature? Any one know of ANY evidence for this???????? That's only tip #1 the subsequent ones have even more interesting "facts" about metabolism, etc. #2 advocates drinking pickle and pineapple juice: "The salt and vinegar in pickle juice can help muscles recover from sodium loss and decrease cramping. "If you're training on a hot day or doing intense activities, drink four to eight ounces of pickle juice 45 minutes and eight to 10 ounces of water 30 minutes before your session," says certified nutritionist and fitness trainer Majid Ali of the Healing Center in Culver City, Calif. "If your stomach can handle it, drink four to six ounces after or during your session to speed recovery." Pineapple juice can also reduce post-workout inflammation. "The bromelain [an enzyme] in pineapple juice removes lactic acid buildup in the muscles, which causes inflammation," he says. Ali recommends drinking six to 10 ounces, 30 minutes after training." Anyway, you all get the point. HELP with the biopsych underlying these! Annette Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4006 tay...@sandiego.edu --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
