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Monthly Archive for: December 2017Show All Posts »

Walking: The Perfect Exercise

Posted on December 13, 2017
Walking is a great way to get exercise. Walking is easy, convenient, and inexpensive--all you need is a good pair of shoes. Nearly anybody can do it at any skill level. You can do it almost anywhere, anytime. Plus, it has the lowest dropout rate and injury rate of all exercise programs. Continue Reading →

Lifelong Benefits of Exercise

Posted on December 13, 2017
We all would be better off if we stopped procrastinating and started exercising. The benefits of physical fitness are too great to ignore. Continue Reading →

Physical Activity: How Much Do Adults Need?

Posted on December 13, 2017
Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, you need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve your health – aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Scroll down to see examples of the various activities Continue Reading →

Nutrition and Exercise

Posted on December 13, 2017
You already know healthy eating is important. But did you know proper nutrition is actually the most important aspect of body composition, with fitness training a distant second? Continue Reading →

What is A Bariatric Physician?

Posted on December 13, 2017
Bariatricians, or obesity medicine specialists, are physicians trained to treat the disease of obesity and its related conditions. Weight loss doctors dedicate their practice to helping people lose weight, keep weight off and recover from obesity-related illnesses like diabetes. Every medical obesity specialist must first be educated in another medical field. These physicians have backgrounds in obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, internal medicine and other specialties. Continue Reading →

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