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Weight-Lifting and the Cardiovascular System
Weight-lifting builds strong bones and muscles, but isn't so good for the CV system. Cholesterol isn't lowered, and, after many years, the arterial wall stiffens (decreased compliance). Weight-lifters should incorporate some type of aerobic exercise into their routine.












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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.)

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Today's Featured Topics



Dietary Protein and Exercise
The appropriate amount of dietary protein is confusing even for healthcare professionals. This article summarizes the latest protein intake recommendations to optimize health and athletic performance. Read more at: "Protein and Exercise"

Find an Exercise Partner
One of the best ways to ensure you exercise regularly is to find an exercise partner. Running, weight-training, cycling are all more enjoyable if you do it with someone else. Get more ideas in: "Find An Exercise Partner"

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"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Exercise Prescription"
AUTHOR:  Swain D, Leutholtz B
LENGTH:  189 pages
LIST PRICE:  $25.00

Have you heard?: Exercise is more effective than drug therapy for many lifestyle conditions. (If this is news to you, you need to spend more time on AthleteInMe.com!!) "Exercise Prescription" is a superb reference. It outlines how to design exercise regimens for specific health conditions. However, it is written for students of exercise science and health care professionals. If you are a primary care physician, you need to read this book!! Read our review...





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