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Exercise for Coronary Artery Disease
Heart disease (all types) is the #1 cause of death in adults in the US. One type -- coronary artery disease -- is highly preventable by adopting a good diet and performing aerobic exercise regularly. Even brisk walking works!












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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.)

MAKE SMARTER CHOICES WHEN YOU DINE OUT!





Today's Featured Topics



Obesity: The "Big" Picture
Everyone now agrees that obesity is pervasive in our society. Surveys by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight and one-third are obese. If that's not bad enough, overweight and obesity are increasingly being seen in children and adolescents. What's causing all this? Read more about it in: "Obesity: The Big Picture"

Motivating Kids to Exercise with Technology
Sadly, many health problems seen in adults as a result of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are now beginning to appear in children and adolescents. Many blame the TV and video games. But, is it possible to get kids moving by using video games? The answer appears to be "yes"! Read about it in this fascinating review: "Motivating Kids to Exercise: Is Technology the Answer?"

Blisters!
Blisters can bring your activity to a complete halt. Worse, it may be days before your foot, hand, etc. can tolerate performing the same activity again. The key is prevention: properly-fitted shoes or boots; good, thick socks; use of Body-Glide, etc. Read our review and recommendations at: "Blisters: Prevention and Treatment"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Everyone's Guide To Distance Running"
AUTHOR:  Williamson N
LENGTH:  436 pages
LIST PRICE:  $16.95

Calling "Everyone's Guide To Distance Running" a "book" doesn't seem fair...."encyclopedia" might be a better description. It's over 400 pages long and is crammed with everything you want to know about distance running. Author Norrie Williamson is a former Scottish rugby player who has competed in more 100 ultra endurance events, including the 56-mile Comrades Marathon in South Africa. He once set a record for the most miles run on a treadmill in 24 hours.
Read our review...





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