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Fitness Tip of the Day!
Fat vs. Fit?
The Cooper Institute published a study in 2004 showing that the health risks associated with an elevated BMI are reduced in diabetics if their fitness level is high (Diabetes Care, 2004). So, get out there and walk, run, bike, swim, play tennis or do anything that gets your heart rate up!












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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



How To Choose A Gym
You've decided to get back in shape. Congratulations. Now what? Most likely, you will consider joining a gym. But, what should you look for? Some clubs have dress codes and specific hours for special populations. Rates, membership plans, and competency of the staff vary widely. Learn more in our review: "How To Choose A Gym"

Is That Really True?
If you don't know the answer to a question, how can you be certain that the information you're getting is correct? This is very important when it comes to fitness advice, as there are a lot of misconceptions out there. To learn more, read our review: "How Do I Know That's The Right Answer?"

Yoga
Recently, yoga has grown in popularity. It has been embraced as a useful training modality by a variety of athletes. It is also beneficial for relieving stress. There are several different styles of yoga. Read more about them in our review: "Yoga"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Marathoning For Mortals"
AUTHOR:  Bingham J, Hadfield J
LENGTH:  262 pages
LIST PRICE:  $14.95

For those who don't know, John Bingham is "The Penguin". After he saw his reflection in a window, he vowed to get in shape. But, his running style resembled, well, a penguin. (He coined this term himself.) But, don't underestimate this book: Bingham and co-author Jenny Hadfield are both accomplished marathoners. Recommended reading for beginning and intermediate distance runners.
Read our review...





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