Exercise and Fitness:

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• Shape Up America:
  This Web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness.
• The Activity Calculator:
  The following web site allows you to see how many calories you burn when you exercise. This type of information may prove valuable in regulating exercise type and duration for the purpose of becoming more fit or losing weight. As seen on CBS News Saturday Morning's Summer Shape Up Series! Calculate the number of calories you burn for 158 activities. Fill in your weight and the average amount of time you spend working out. We'll do the math and return an activities page personalized just for you. Print the activities page using the print function on your web browser and keep it with your exercise log or tape it on the refrigerator for reference. It's a great reminder of all the various activities you can participate in and use for cross-training to stay active and healthy!
  
• Starting an Exercise Program:
  If you're considering putting an exercise program together it's perfectly normal to have a lot of questions swimming around in your head. What's the best activity to participate in? How do I get the most out of exercising? How long should I exercise? Often, the hardest part of getting into shape is taking the first step. Here are some simple steps to help you begin your journey.
• Target Heart Rate Calculator:
  Ever wonder what your target heart rate should be when you're skiing, hiking, rowing, snowboarding, making love, or just plain old exercising? Wonder no more.
• Tips to Avoid a Sedentary Lifestyle:
  Making the most of your downtime can mean the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy heart. The American Heart Association offers a list of exercise tips to perform at home.

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