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Exercise Goes High-Tech on Minn. Campus [November 21, 2005]
With the click of a mouse, Cassie Pap flips through cable TV channels, her legs pumping away on a recumbent exercise cycle.
Source: WTOP Radio - Health News
Study: Exercise Can Add 3 Years to Life [November 15, 2005]
People who exercise can add three years to their life, and their hearts reap benefits from something as simple as brisk walking a half-hour a day, two studies suggest.
Source: WTOP Radio - Health News
Health Tip: Protecting Kids Who Lift Weights (HealthDay) [October 19, 2005]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Your preteen has told you he wants to start pumping iron, but you think he's too young and could hurt himself.
Source: Yahoo! News - Health
Adults Finding Odd Ways to Stay Active [September 12, 2005]
Some came to mountain bike in their underwear and others were motivated by the promise of free beer. But it was the prospect of getting really dirty that brought Chris Phillips to town for an offbeat, obstacle-filled running and biking race.
Source: WTOP Radio - Health News
Running on Sand a Challenge and Reward [September 7, 2005]
For nearly 40 years, Ron Lawrence ran on sandy beaches as part of his marathon training. He loved inhaling the salty air and listening to the sounds of crashing waves as he got in shape.
Source: WTOP Radio - Health News
Oregon's anti-obesity recipe: Bikes and veggies [August 28, 2005]
Suntimes.com - Thu Aug 25, 02:03 pm GMT
Source: Headlines on Obesity - News4Sites.com
Project Aims to Tackle Obesity through Activity [July 25, 2005]
Kdka.com - Mon Jul 25, 04:57 am GMT
Source: Headlines on Obesity - News4Sites.com
Slow walking may be prescription for obese [July 25, 2005]
Fit-pro.com - Mon Jul 25, 04:59 am GMT
Source: Headlines on Obesity - News4Sites.com
Study: Exercise Can't Halt Aging Effects (AP) [July 25, 2005]
AP - Exercise can't hold off the effects of aging, but it can improve an elderly person's chances of hanging onto an independent lifestyle, researchers said, citing a new study that brought both good and bad news.
Source: Yahoo! News - Health
Sitting at Work Linked to Male Obesity [July 25, 2005]
Ivanhoe.com - Mon Jul 25, 04:28 am GMT
Source: Headlines on Obesity - News4Sites.com
Slow walking may be best for obese [July 25, 2005]
Nwcn.com - Mon Jul 25, 04:22 am GMT
Source: Headlines on Obesity - News4Sites.com
Intense Interval Training Deemed Effective [June 29, 2005]
A new study suggests that doing intense interval training for 20 minutes three times a week is just as effective at boosting strength and endurance as five to six hours of jogging or moderate cycling.
Source: WTOP Radio - Health News
Slow Walks Burn More Calories [June 20, 2005]
Title: Slow Walks Burn More Calories Category: Health News Created: 6/20/2005 Last Editorial Review: 6/20/2005
Source: Medicinet DailyHealth
Low zinc intake may sap exercisers' energy [June 3, 2005]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Active people who get too little zinc in their diets may run out of juice sooner than they should, new research suggests.
Source: Reuters: Health
Exercise helps you lose fat, not bone [June 1, 2005]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People over 55 who start an exercise program can expect to lose a significant amount of fat in six months, but not bone mass, according to new study findings.
Source: Reuters: Health
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