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Track Body Fat - Not Body WeightMost people will monitor their body weight when trying to lose weight - makes sense right? Well, not always. When you undertake a nutrition and exercise program to get in shape, what most people are really attempting to do is to "re-shape" their body. This often times is accompanied by an actual loss of body weight, but not always.
more ...Athletic Shoes: A Buyer's GuideIdeally, shoes should be tailored toward a specific activity. Cross trainers can usually do the job if you perform a wide variety of activities, but if you perform a specific activity 2 or 3 three times a week, then you should buy a sports-specific shoe. Each sport-specific shoe will have properties that are advantageous to that sport
more ...Exercise Stress TestAn exercise stress test measures cardiovascular fitness. It can be performed on individuals with a wide range of fitness levels and is considered to be a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying coronary heart disease and certain lung diseases.
more ...Aerobic vs. Anaerobic: What is The Difference?Strictly speaking, the terms "aerobic" and "anaerobic" refer to the presence and absence of oxygen, respectively. Most of our cells prefer to get their energy by using oxygen to fuel metabolism.
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