Strength training: Get stronger, leaner and healthier
Strength training can help you look good - and feel even better. You know exercise is good for you. You look for ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, and you set aside time for longer workouts at least a few times a ... [... more]
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The Exercise Habit -- familydoctor.org
Information about exercise from the American Academy of Family Physicians. How much exercise do I need? How do I stick with it? How can I prevent injuries? What is a target heart rate? What is aerobic exercise? What is weight-bearing ... [... more]
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Weight-Training and Weight-Lifting Safety
Information about weight-training safety from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Lifting weights, whether you do it for fun, to train for sports or for competition, can cause serious injury or even death. Follow these basic guidelines to ... [... more]
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The Exercise Habit
Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 4 to 6 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Remember, though, that exercise has so many health benefits that any amount ... [... more]
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Activity key to breast cancer patients' survival
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who stay active after being diagnosed with breast cancer -- and even those who take up exercise for the first time after diagnosis -- have a better chance of surviving the disease, a new study shows. Dozens of ... [... more]
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This map displays the prevalence of people in each state meeting physical activity recommendations1. To view state summary data select a year and state, or Search State Summary Data to compare states or look at nationwide prevalence. U.S. ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
My Fitness Plan: Getting Started
Exercise is good for you in many different ways. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, and boost your overall energy level. Also, if you're stressed or anxious, regular exercise can help improve your mood. Making exercise fun is the key to ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Print Only Brochures
The American College of Sports Medicine works to spread the benefits of physical activity. ACSM offers a variety of health and fitness brochures for anyone with an interest in sports medicine and exercise science. Single copies of brochures are ... [... more]
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Start your day with breakfast.
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, [... more]
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