April 2, 2013
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Improves heart health – cycling 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 50%. Improves coordination – cycling is a whole body workout. Moving both your feet in circles whilst simultaneously steering with both hands, … Continue reading
March 27, 2013
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(1) Sedentary lifestyle is responsible for an estimated $24 billion in direct medical spending. (2) It is estimated that physical inactivity is responsible for almost 200,000 or 1 in 10 deaths each year. (3) Walking 10,000 steps a day causes … Continue reading
March 26, 2013
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This year the American Heart Association has set aside April 3rd, 2013 as National Walking Day. The goal is to encourage everyone to briskly walk for a minimum of 30 minutes. The driving force behind the day is the current … Continue reading
February 28, 2013
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A high sugar diet has a number of adverse health effects. Sugar isn’t just white, refined table sugar; sugar comes in many forms such as glucose, fructose, lactose and sucrose. Fruit, milk, honey, jam and maple syrup are all some of the … Continue reading