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Tracking Daily Step Counts Can Be a Useful Tool for Weight Management — An Exercise Scientist Parses The Science
By Bob Buresh Fitness News & Advice

Tracking Daily Step Counts Can Be a Useful Tool for Weight Management — An Exercise Scientist Parses The Science

Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the most meaningful, tracking method for daily physical activity is step counting. Counting steps is far more than a fad: The U.S. Department of […]

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Exercise May or May Not Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off — Here’s the Evidence for Both Sides of The Debate
By Donald M. Lamkin Fitness News & Advice

Exercise May or May Not Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off — Here’s the Evidence for Both Sides of The Debate

The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to exercise? Better cardiovascular health, lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, stronger immune system – the list goes on. One of the biggest reasons many people choose to exercise is to lose […]

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Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Blood Clots
By Katherine George Fitness News & Advice

Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Blood Clots

Blood clots typically form during long periods of inactivity like sitting at a desk, during travel, or recovery from a surgery. Movement is the best way to combat clots and keep blood circulation in motion. Here are 12 easy exercises that promote good blood flow and can reduce the risk of blood clots.

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