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Weight-Lifting and the Cardiovascular System
Weight-lifting builds strong bones and muscles, but isn't so good for the CV system. Cholesterol isn't lowered, and, after many years, the arterial wall stiffens (decreased compliance). Weight-lifters should incorporate some type of aerobic exercise into their routine.












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Mobile App

Our innovative and award-winning app "Exercise Calorie Converter" converts the calories in restaurant foods and beverages into minutes of exercise.

Version 3.0 -- released in Spring 2017 -- offers more restaurants, over 6000 foods and beverages, a Quick-Check tool for foods not in the database, and some cool sharing functions. (NOTE: Version 3.3 was released February 2018.)

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Today's Featured Topics



Exercise For Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is approaching epidemic proportions. Ninety percent of cases of diabetes mellitus are type 2; this is the type that is precipitated by obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. So, if more people would exercise regularly and lose that weight, would the incidence of diabetes go down? Yes! Read more about it in: "Exercise For Diabetes Mellitus"

Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?
Some may not equate balance with fitness, however balance is an important goal of an exercise plan, especially for older clients. Falls are the #1 cause of hip fracture in the elderly; balance training can help to prevent falls. Read more about it in: "Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?"

Interval Training
Interval training is how serious athletes improve their aerobic conditioning. But, new research is showing how short bursts of higher-intensity aerobic exercise can be an effective strategy for improving your fitness without logging hours and hours of training. It also minimizes wear and tear on your body. Read more about it in: "Interval Training"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Slow Fat Triathlete"
AUTHOR:  Williams J
LENGTH:  180 pages
LIST PRICE:  $15.95

At the very least, the author of this book came up with a catchy title! "Slow Fat Triathlete" is a training book for the common man....er, woman. This is a great book for those who are contemplating their first triathlon....written by a woman who wasn't athletic or competitive before she got motivated. Read more...





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