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Walking and Diabetes
Plain old walking, if done regularly, can reduce the risk of death in diabetics. A study published in 2003 showed that diabetics who walked at least 2 hours/week had a 39% lower mortality rate (Arch Intern Med, 2003).












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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



Expressing Calories as Exercise Equivalents
Several research studies have now validated that, when the calorie value of foods and beverages is expressed as "exercise equivalents," consumers do make lower-calorie choices. Knowing this information prior to ordering at restaurants could be a critical detail in maintaining a healthy weight! Read more...

Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?
Some may not equate balance with fitness, however balance is an important goal of an exercise plan, especially for older clients. Falls are the #1 cause of hip fracture in the elderly; balance training can help to prevent falls. Read more about it in: "Balance: An Overlooked Element of Fitness?"

Not Enough Exercise vs. Too Much Sitting
It turns out that there is a difference between too much sitting and too little exercise. Even if you get your 30-minute walk in, if you sit for the rest of the day, those health benefits will be lost. Sitting all day is the new smoking: don't do it! Read more...


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Tai Chi Illustrated"
AUTHOR:  Qiu P, Zhu W
LENGTH:  231 pages
LIST PRICE:  $19.95

Research shows that Tai Chi can provide health benefits. As a result, more and more people are incorporating it into their lives. Tai Chi Illustrated is an excellent "how to do it" book for people who have never tried this ancient martial art. Read our review...





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