Should We Model Physical Fitness?

How should we define 'fitness' for general ecological scenarios?

Beginners in life history theory or evolutionary ecology seemingly face a variety of almost unrelated approaches. Yet the biomathematical literature of the last 10-20 years reflects the implicit acceptance of a common evolutionary framework, the core idea being that there exists a unique general fitness measure that concisely summarizes the overall time course of potential invasions by initiall...

Should we stay or should we go?

With the potential benefit of positive movement in the housing market and now having two properties this may place you in a good position to increase your retirement nest egg if you choose to sell your family home when you downsize. Depending on your situation you may even be able to keep the family home as an investment. One of the biggest decisions for many retirees is whether to stay in the ...

What model of English should we use?

The model to be used depends on what our students want to use and what we are able to provide as teachers. Most AMEP clients are aiming to settle in Australia, and many AMEP teachers speak some variety of Australian English, and so this is a reasonable model for the AMEP. But familiarity with other accents – so-called native (eg New Zealand, British) and non-native (eg Chinese, German) – is als...

The relationship between perceived physical fitness and actual physical fitness in military personnel

Background and Aim: Studies in sport, exercise and physical activity have shown that self-perceived physical fitness is an important predictor of behavior and plays an important role in continuing or stopping physical activity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived and actual physical fitness in military personnel.        Methods: A total of 77 military...

How should we manage adults with persistent unexplained physical symptoms?