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Number of Footstrikes During a Marathon
43,200: That's the number of footstrikes during a 4-hr marathon. (source: Runner's World magazine, Sept. 2005)












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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



Tai Chi
Following the rise of yoga, tai chi is rapidly becoming a mainstream exercise in the US. And research shows that tai chi provides health benefits. It's an excellent form of exercise for older adults! Read our review...

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 For Older Adults
There's no reason you should stop exercising just because you're getting older. In fact, exercise is probably even more important for older adults because they are more susceptible to health problems and daily routines don't require as much activity. This review will give you the basics so you can put together a well-rounded - and safe! - exercise routine.
"Exercise For Older Adults"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "The Ergogenics Edge"
AUTHOR:  Williams M
LENGTH:  317 pages
LIST PRICE:  $17.95

Although this is an older book, we have kept it in our listings because is a solid resource. The author, Melvin Williams, PhD, is an academic professor, has published numerous sports medicine texts, and is an accomplished marathon runner. In "The Ergogenics Edge", Williams reviews dozens of sports and nutritional supplements. Each one is reviewed thoroughly, but succinctly, and, most importantly, supported with scientific evidence.
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