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Running vs. Walking
If you run a mile, you burn up about 40% more calories than if you walk a mile. This holds true both on the road and on a treadmill.












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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



Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the medical term for a severe muscle injury resulting from an exercise session that is too intense. It doesn't matter if you are sedentary, a weekend warrior, or an elite athlete. It can strike anyone who works a muscle group too hard. Learn more about this serious condition in: "Exertional Rhabdomyolysis"

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"

Walking for Exercise
When older individuals exercise for health reasons, walking is often what they choose. Walking is great exercise for reducing the risk of events like heart attack and stroke, and, it's also helpful for weight loss. But, it's not very good for building bone density. Learn more about the health benefits of walking at: "Walking"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Bigger Faster Stronger"
AUTHOR:  Shepard G
LENGTH:  209 pages
LIST PRICE:  $21.95

This book is mainly intended for serious athletes. According to the Intro, more than 9000 high schools have implemented the Bigger Faster Stronger (BFS) Program. And more than 300 of those high schools have won state championships in football after participating in BFS clinics. This book is easy to read and contains a ton of black-and-white photos of athletes (of various ages) demonstrating specific technics.
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