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Fats for Energy
A 200-lb man with 15% body fat, has enough fat stored as energy to run from Washington DC to Miami! (source: Ivy, Portman. "Nutrient Timing" 2004)












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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



Measuring Fitness: Body Composition
Many people are concerned about their weight. However, measuring your body fat and BMI provide a lot more useful information than simple body weight. Learn more about this topic in: "Measuring Fitness: Body Composition"

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"

Do You Drink Enough Fluids Each Day?
Most people -- adults and children alike -- don't drink enough fluids. Everyone has heard of the "8 glasses of water a day" rule, but, surprisingly, that guideline was never based on scientific evidence. In February 2004, the Institute of Medicine published guidelines on this important topic. The recommendations will surprise you. Read about it in: "Nutrition Basics: Fluid Requirements for Healthy Adults"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, 2nd ed."
AUTHOR:  Bushman B, et al.
LENGTH:  436 pages
LIST PRICE:  $24.95

This is the 2nd edition of ACSM's comprehensive resource on the health benefits of exercise. It is a multi-authored book written by 23 sports medicine experts. It's loaded with tables and color photos of people demonstrating specific exercises. Read our review...





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