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Heart Attack: Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
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By: Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
URL: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/recovery/002.html
Heart Attack: Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack How soon can I return to my regular activities? The amount of activity you can do after a heart attack will be based on the condition of your heart. Your …(continue reading)…Statement on Exercise: Benefits and Recommendations for Physical Activity Programs for All Americans
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By: Gerald F. Fletcher, MD, Chair; Gary Balady, MD; Steven N. Blair, PED; James Blumenthal, PhD
URL: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/94/4/857
Introduction Physical inactivity is recognized as a risk factor for coronary artery disease. Regular aerobic physical activity increases exercise capacity and plays a role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.1 2 3 4 5 The known benefits of …(continue reading)…How to Evaluate Your Trainer
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By: Charles DeFrancesco
URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com
When seeking a personal trainer, it is necessary for the public to educate themselves on how to interview the right person for the job. While there are many certified personal trainers out there, only a select few of them are truly …(continue reading)…Exercise Basics: What You Should Know
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By: Charles DeFrancesco
URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com
Recent evidence has demonstrated that when performed properly, exercise has many benefits. Examples of these benefits include lower blood pressure1, maintenance of blood sugar levels2, reduction of stress2, decreases body fat2 and reduction of chronic disease3. Other benefits of exercise include …(continue reading)…Training too hard? Use this checklist
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By: Charles DeFrancesco
URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com
If you experience any of these symptoms, you may be over-training: Totally run down after a workout Experience chronic joint stiffness Perform too many sets per body part Not resting long enough between heavy workouts Not eating enough food Training beyond …(continue reading)…