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Fitness

Fitness for Couch Potatoes

cartoon man exercisingIf TV is a must-see for you, it's easy to let it cut into your workout time. But fitness doesn't have to mean foregoing your favorite shows. How about working in a workout in front of the tube? Even fitness experts find TV-watching workouts helpful -- and sometimes, a necessity.

Aerobic Exercise: What 30 min. a Day Can Do For Your Body
jump ropeIs 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise the magic bullet you've been looking for? With benefits ranging from heart disease prevention to stress reduction, it's one of the best things you can do for your health.

A Balanced Fitness Program
Is exercise and physical activity new for you, or are you ready to change a current fitness routine? No matter what your current
fitness level, you may be interested in including all elements, as it
can be easy to skip one or more. Find out what elements create a
balanced fitness program in this article.

calculatorCalculate Your Target Heart Rate
Your target heart rate falls in a zone that is 60 – 85% of your maximum heart rate (the amount of times your heart beats in one minute). Exercising in this zone is optimal for burning fat as fuel.

man on crutches Athletic Injuries
If you are already physically active on a regular basis, you may
want to know more about how to prevent, evaluate and treat injuries that happen as a result of your activity. There is nothing worse than getting into a groove and becoming injured. From
back pain to swimmer’s ear, this site has it all.