General Information

Graphic source: https://twitter.com/bmj_latest/status/1175469901319999495

Graphic source: https://health.gov/moveyourway/

Graphic source: https://twitter.com/WebMD/status/1040918079985930240

Graphic source: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45408017#

Graphic source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/burn-off-calories-boost-heart-health-infographic/

Graphic source: Baset Maroofi Exercise and Cardiovascular Health

Graphic source: http://www.livescience.com/55702-olympic-athletes-body-types.html

Graphic source: http://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-016-2694-9

• Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age WHO.int
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd edition 2018
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd edition - Executive Summary 2018
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• Active People, Healthy Nation CDC.gov
• Even light physical activity like housework might keep the brain young 4/2019
• Exercise and Physical Fitness
• EXERCISE CALORIE CALCULATOR
• Rio 2016 visualized: The Olympics in charts and graphics 8/2016
• Benefits of Exercise
• Definitions of Health Terms: Fitness NIH.gov
• Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk, WHO says BBC
• Physical Activity
• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Health.gov
• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans At-a-Glance Health.gov
• Additional Considerations for Some Adults
• 100 Best Fitness Tips Menshealth.com
• Active Adults Health.gov
• A Daily Workout Could Add 4 Years to Life, Study Says 2005
• Air Quality and Physical Activity
• Are You Too Busy to Exercise? WebMD 2:16
• Associations of mutually exclusive categories of physical activity and sedentary time with markers of cardiometabolic health in English adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the Health Survey for England 7/2016
• Benefits of Physical Activity. Why should I be physically active? NIH.gov
• Exercise: The miracle cure and the role of the doctor in promoting it 2/2015
• For Your Brain's Sake, Keep Moving 10/2017
• How Fast Do You Lose Fitness When You Don't Exercise About.com
• 5 Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight WebMD
• 7 Most Effective Exercises Slideshow WebMD
• 9 Least Effective Exercises WebMD
• 10 Reasons to Get Moving Today!
• Top 10 Reasons to Exercise Regularly (Besides Losing Weight)
• Be Active Your Way A Guide for Adults Health.gov
• Benefits of Exercise
• Body Mass Index CDC.gov
• How Many Calories You Burn Playing 14 Different Sports Thrillist.com
• How much physical activity do adults need? CDC.gov
• Physical Activity Builds a Healthy and Strong America
• The Benefits of Physical Activity CDC.gov
• Can I lose weight if my only exercise is walking? Mayo Clinic
• Can I Reverse Years of Neglecting My Health WebMD 2:07
• Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise
• Diet and Lifestyle Changes NIH.gov
• Diet, Physical Activity and Health World Health Organization
• Does Exercise Really Fight Depression? 10/2014
• Do You Hate Working Out? WebMD 2:32
• Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity CDC
• Exercise Cleveland Clinic
• Exercise Penn State Hershey Medical Center
• Exercise and Physical Fitness MedlinePlus
• Exercise does help prevent depression, research shows 1/2019
• Exercise Lowers Risk for These 13 Cancer Types 5/2016
• Exercise, Not Diet, Has Most Impact On Weight As We Age Huffingtonpost.com 4/2015
• Extra Pounds Can Sneak Up on You WebMD 2:06
• Feel Down? Get Up Emotional Benefits of Exercise
• Fitness Resources for College Students
• Fitness Videos CDC.gov

• VO2 Max Calculator
• 15 Things That Slow Your Metabolism
• 15 Ways Exercise Makes You Look and Feel Younger
• Get Active - Quick Guide to Healthy Living Healthfinder.gov
• Get Fit: Diet vs. Exercise Womenshealthmag.com
• Getting Fit for Life WebMD
• Getting Started with Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight CDC.gov
• Glossary of Terms CDC
• Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle Also called: Sedentary Lifestyle, Sitting Disease MedlinePlus.gov
• How Many Calories Do You Really Need? WebMD
• How much physical activity do adults need? CDC.gov
• How much physical activity do you need? CDC.gov
• How Much Sweating Is Too Much? WebMD
• How to Start Running WebMD
• Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains 12/2018
• Light physical activity linked to lower risk of heart disease in older women 3/2019
• Light Physical Activity Tied to Brain Volume. Potential benefits on brain aging may accrue at lower activity levels 4/2019
• Mall Walking this Winter CDC.gov
• Mall Walking A PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE CDC.gov
• Olympic Form: How Sports Influence Body Shape 8/2016
• Physical Activity
• Physical Activity and Your Heart
• Regular physical activity is 'magic bullet' for pandemics of obesity, cardiovascular disease 5/2016
• Regular Exercise Seems to Boost Mental Health 8/2018
• Step it Up! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities
• Stress ruins memory, but you can outrun this effect 2/2018
• The Most Popular Exercise Fad the Year You Were Born
• The Secret Benefit of Exercise That Almost No One Talks About
• This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Exercising 10/2016
• What is Incidental Activity? Queensland Government
• Minimum amount of physical activity for reduced mortality and extended life expectancy: a prospective cohort study Lancet.com 2011
• More People Walk to Better Health CDC.gov
• National Physical Activity Plan
• 8 Ways to Burn Calories and Fight Fat WebMD
• National Physical Activity Plan
• Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals 10/2018
• Physical Activity CDC
• Physical Activity WHO
• Physical Activity and Public Health: Updated Recommendation for Adults From the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association Circulation 2007
• Physical Activity and Public Health in Older Adults Recommendation From the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association Circulation 2007
• Physical activity associated with lower risk of many cancers NIH.gov 5/2016
• Physical Activity Facts CDC.gov
• Physical Activity for Everyone: Trails for Health - Physical Activity: A Key Element of Good Health CDC
• Physical Activity Videos CDC.gov
• Physical Activity Weakens Dangers of Prolonged Sitting Confirmation for the risks associated with sedentary lifestyle, and the benefits of exercise 7/2016
• Physical exercise is more important for health than weight, study reports 2/2018
• President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Fitness.gov
• Quick Facts About Cankles WebMD
• Scientists discovered the easiest way to boost your mood
• Sports Fitness MedlinePlus
• The National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to increase physical activity in America.
• The New Science of Exercise 9/2016
• The Truth About Heart Rate and Exercise WebMD
• Too Many Responsibilities to Work Out? WebMD 2:07
• Want to Live Longer? Optimal Amount of Exercise Revealed Livescience.com 4/2015
• What's The Correct 'Dose' Of Exercise? As Much As You Can Do Forbes.com 6/2015
• Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad for Your Health
• Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies 1/2019
• Yoga for Health: An Introduction NCCAM/NIH

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Assessments

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• 10 Standards to Assess Your Fitness Level Menshealth.com
• Are you getting too much exercise? MedlinePlus
• Exercise Standards for Testing and Training: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association 8/14/2013
• Fitness Testing
• Get Moving Calculator -- Check Calories Burned Caloriescount.com
• How Fit Are You, Really? Take this quiz and find out
• Measuring Physical Activity Intensity CDC
• Promoting Physical Activity Communityguide.org
• Target Heart Rate Calculator WebMD
• To Exercise Or Rest When Sick? This Infographic Will Tell You Lifehack.org
• What happens to your body when you skip the gym Think twice before you hit pause on your workouts. 12/2017

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METs (Metabolic Equivalent Task)

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• Calories Burned, BMI, BMR & RMR Calculator
• MET Calculator
• Metabolism Calculator WebMD

• General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity CDC.gov
• Metabolic Equivalent

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Fitness and Youth

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Graphic source: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/01/how-much-activity-do-you-need

• Information sheet: global recommendations on physical activity for health 5 - 17 years old WHO.int
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
• Youth Physical Activity Recommendations Health.gov
• http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html CDC.gov
• Exercise for Children MedlinePlus
• Heads Up
• Healthy Youth! Physical Activity
• Let's Move! Letsmove.gov
• Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity; School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity CDC.gov
• Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) CDC.gov
• Physical Activity and the Health of Young People CDC.gov
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Children and Adolescents CDC.gov
• The association between school based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance. CDC.gov
• Youth Physical Activity Guidelines Toolkit CDC.gov

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Health Issues

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• 5 Ways to Recover From Overtraining Cheatsheet.com 4/2015
• 6 Ways to Avoid Workout Injuries WebMD
• 8 Bizarre Side Effects That Happen to Your Body during Exercise Menshealth.com
• 10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Exercising 7/2017
• Back Pain Myths WebMD Slideshow
• Brisk Walking May Equal Running for Heart Health WebMD
• Cholesterol and Exercise WebMD 1:55
• Disability and Physical Activity United States, 2009-2012 MMWR 5/2014
• Effects of Physical Activity on Life Expectancy With Cardiovascular Disease JAMA 2005
• Study: Exercise Lowers Risk of Some Cancers by 20 Percent or More Physical activity can have a significant impact on disease 5/2016
• Exercise May Reduce the Risk of These 13 Cancers 5/2016
• Exercise May Ward Off Anger WebMD.com
• Exercise Releases Brain-Healthy Protein NIH.gov
• Exercising When You Have Health Problems WebMD 1:31
• Heat Illness MedlinePlus
• How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining 3/2018
• How Exercise Re-Programs Your Body's Chemistry Menshealth.com
• How to Stop Runners' Cramps WebMD
• Increased physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 types of cancer NIH.gov 5/2016
• Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines WebMD slideshow
• Lowering Blood Pressure Slideshow: Exercise Tips for Getting Started WebMD
• More Evidence of Exercise for Cancer Prevention
• Muscle Spasms, Cramps, and Charley Horse WebMD
• Obesity Resources on the Internet
• Panel Finds Exercise May Lower Cancer Risk, Improve Outcomes 10/2019
• Physical Activity and Health - The Benefits of Physical Activity CDC.gov
• Physical activity and telomere length in U.S. men and women: An NHANES investigation 7/2017
• Physical Activity by Women at High Risk of Diabetes CDC
• Pictures of Blisters: Causes and Treatments WebMD
• Questions and Answers: Physical Activity and Cancer Cancer.Gov
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Exercises Slideshow: Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines WebMD
• Sports Injuries MedlinePlus
• Handout on Health: Sports Injuries NIH.gov
• Physical Activity and Health CDC.gov
• Sports Safety MedlinePlus
• Sprains and strains Mayo Clinic
• Stress Fractures WebMD
• Study: Lack of cardio fitness can increase risk of death by more than a third
• Taking 10,000 Steps a Day May Lower Diabetes Risk WebMD
• Want your skin to look 20 to 30 years younger? Try this 4/2014
• Weight Management Links
• Why Being Active Matters for Cancer Prevention (and no, it's not about weight loss) AICR.org

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Nutrition

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Physical Activity Guidelines (2018)

Graphic source: https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/39/2/79/4922247

Graphic source: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45408017#

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd Edition 11/2018
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd Edition - Executive Summary 11/2018
• 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report
• Physical Activity Basics How much physical activity do you need?
• GLOBAL ACTION PLAN ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2018-2030
• More active people for a healthier world - The global action plan on physical activity 2018 - 2030 WHO.int
• Updated Physical Activity Resource Guide from California Department of Public Health 9/2018

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Resources

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• Assessment of Bidirectional Relationships Between Physical Activity and Depression Among Adults JAMA 1/23/2019
• Global recommendations on physical activity for health WHO.int
• Information sheet: global recommendations on physical activity for health 18 - 64 years old WHO.int
• Information sheet: global recommendations on physical activity for health 65 years and above WHO.int
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• 100 Best Fitness Tips Menshealth.com
• Active Living By Design
• A Framework for Physical Activity as a Complex and Multidimensional Behavior NCCOR.org
• All The Exercise GIFs You'll Ever Need
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Council on Fitness
• At-Home Workouts: 5 Essential Items for a Home Gym WebMD
• Community Guide - Physical Activity
• Exercise for Stress and Anxiety
• Exercise Information Exrx.net
• Finding the Right Gym for You Webmd
• Food and Fitness Planner WebMD.com
• Getting on Track:Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Men NIH.gov
• Gmaps Pedometer Measure the distance you walk online
• Heart Information
• High-Intensity Workouts to Burn Calories WebMD
LI>Move for Health WHO
• President's Challenge.Org
• Senior Citizen issues
• Take Action for My Workplace CDC.gov
• The Complete Guide� Nutrition and Physical Activity American Cancer Society
• The Exercise and Fitness Page Georgia State University

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Techniques

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I posted this on Twitter on 2/14/2019 after reading that standing all day at work would burn a whopping 54 extra calories for the day!

Graphic source: https://twitter.com/HHS_HealthReg2/status/1134141470842261504

Graphic source: https://twitter.com/WebMD/status/1087333998848811008

Graphic source: https://healthyforgood.heart.org/move-more/infographics/is-your-workout-working-infographic

Graphic source: https://healthyforgood.heart.org/Move-more

Graphic source: http://www.livescience.com/59288-best-outdoor-activities-exercise.html

Graphic source: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/exercise-at-work

• Sample Workouts: Getting Fit for Life
• Adding Physical Activity to Your Life
• How to Build Your Own Workout Routines; Advice from a Two-time Olympian
• Do you burn more calories exercising in the cold? Here's what the science says. 12/2017
• Office Olympics - Workday Workouts
• 4 Types of Exercise NIH.gov
• 5-minute Exercises at your Desk WebMD video
• 6 Exercises for Better Posture WebMD
• 6 ways to sit less every day Cbsnews.com Slide show
• Slideshow: The 7-Minute Workou WebMD
• 7 Most Effective Exercises WebMD
• 8 Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Your Energy Levels Cheatsheet.com 4/2015
• 9 Least Effective Exercises WebMD
• Nine Tips for Flat Abs WebMD
• 10 Easy Ways to Make Exercise a Habit Webmd
• 10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism WebMD slideshow
• 10 ways to get moving and shed pounds! WebMD
• 10 Workout Secrets: Expert Exercise Tips WebMD
• 15 minutes of exercise a day can extend life by three years Reuters.com
• 15 Pilates Moves That Get Results WebMD
• How to avoid exercise injuries
• Move More
• Outdoor fitness routine
• The 30-Minute Workout Routine WebMD Slideshow
• Aim for a Healthy Weight MHLBI
• Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common problems Mayo Clinic
• Best Workouts to Relieve Stress Menshealth.com
• Burn More Fat on the Treadmill Menshealth.com
• Common Problems and Solutions for Being Physically Active Heart.org
• Contribution of Occupational Physical Activity Toward Meeting Recommended Physical Activity Guidelines --- United States, 2007 MMWR 5/2011
• Dancing as a Workout WebMD
• Diabetes and exercise: When to monitor your blood sugar Mayo Clinic
• Exercise and Weight Loss: The Science of Preserving Muscle Mass 8/2016
• Exercise contagion in a global social network 4/2017
• Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress Mayo Clinic
• Extreme Fitness: Calorie-Torching Workouts WebMD
• Flat Abs Pictures Slideshow: 9 Tips for Flat Abs WebMD
• How to Look Thinner Instantly WebMD
• Least Effective Exercises SS WebMD
• Lose Weight With Morning Exercise WebMD
• Make Your Walk a Workout WebMD
• MapMyRide.com
• Metabolism Hacks: Tap into Your Calorie-Burning Power Mayo Clinic
• Most Effective Exercises - Picture Slideshow: Squats, Lunges, and More WebMD SS
• Music and Your Workout WebMD
• No-Gym Workout WebMD slideshow
• Physical Activity and Your Heart
• Physical Activity Log Apollolipds.org
• Replacing sitting time with physical activity associated with lower risk of death 3/2019
• Rise and Shine Exercises to get you out of bed WebMD
• Staying Active at Any Size NIH.gov
• Take the plunge with aquatic exercise Mayo Clinic
• The 30-minute Exercise Blitz WebMD
• These Are the Best Exercises for Anxiety and Depression
• Tips for Getting Your Steps In CDC.gov
• USATF.Org Map your running/walking route, with distance!
• Using pedometers in a short term walking program boosts long term activity 3/2018
• Walking Calories Calculator
• Walking for health benefits just got easier to track. UMass Amherst researchers create simple guidelines to measure walking intensity 2/2019
• Walking for health benefits just got easier to track. UMass Amherst researchers create simple guidelines to measure walking intensity UMass Press Release 2/2019
• Walking for Wellness WebMD
• Walking for your health NIH.gov
• Want to keep your exercise resolutions? New research offers pointers Illinois.edu
• Want to optimize those 10,000 (or fewer) steps? Walk faster, sit less 10/2016
• Ways to Be Active Fitness.gov
• Ways to burn more calories every day
• We Are Nowhere Close to the Limits of Athletic Performance 8/2016
• What Works for Weight Loss WebMd 3:05
• Workout Picture Slideshow: The 30-Minute Workout Routine WebMD SS

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COMPONENTS OF FITNESS

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Aerobic Fitness

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Graphic source: https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html

Graphic source: https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html

Graphic source: https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html

Graphic source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/head-toe-benefits-cardio-workout-infographic/

Graphic source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3197470/

Graphic source: https://visual.ly/community/infographic/health/health-benefits-walking

Graphic source: https://www.pocampo.com/blogs/all/114971460-3-health-benefits-that-prove-that-walking-is-awesome#

Graphic source: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/benefits-of-walking/

• VO2 Max
• VO2 Max Calculator
• VO2max Trainability and High Intensity Interval Training in Humans: A Meta-Analysis 9/2013
• Follow Surgeon General's advice on benefits of walking to boost your fitness
• 10 ways a daily walk can change your mind and body
• 100 Reasons to Walk
• 10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost Longevity 5/2019
• Adults Eligible for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Counseling and Participation in Aerobic Physical Activity United States, 2013 MMWR 9/2015
• Aerobic Fitness WebMD
• Aquatic exercise how to's Slideshow Mayoclinic.com
• Aristocracy of Cardio Menshealth.com
• Daily Step Counts for Measuring Physical Activity Exposure and Its Relation to Health 2019
• Gait Speed and Survival in Older Adults JAMA 2011
• Higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with better word production skills in healthy older adults 4/2018
• How Many Steps/day are Enough? For Adults 2011
• How many steps/day are enough? for adults
• How many steps/day are enough? For older adults and special populations NIH.gov 2011
• How walking benefits the brain Researchers show that foot's impact helps control, increase the amount of blood sent to the brain
• Mall Walking - A Program Resource Guide
• Should you walk or run for exercise? Here's what the science says. Vox.com
• Promoting Airport Walking - A Guide
• Study shows a walk in the park fixes a fuzzy brain
• This Is How Many Calories You Burn From Walking 5/2019
• Tips for Power Walking WebMD
• Turn Your Walk Into a Workout WebMD
• Walking: A Step in the Right Direction
• What Does Your Walk Say About You?

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Core Stability

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• Cardio vs. Weights: Which Workout Works for You? WebMD 1:33
• Core exercises with a fitness ball Mayo Clinic

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Muscular Fitness

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• 9 Secrets for Bigger, Stronger Muscles Menshealth.com
• 15-Minute Workout: 3 Moves, 300 Muscles Menshealth.com
• 15-Minute Workout: V-Shape Shortcut Menshealth.com
• 18 Exercise Upgrades for More Muscle Menshealth.com
• Gain a Pound of Muscle Every Week Menshealth.com
• How to Start Strength Training
• Knee Exercises WebMD slide show
• Men's Health and Exercise Videos WebMD
• Small Changes that Lead to Bigger Muscles Menshealth.com
• The 300 Workout: Can You Handle It? WebMD
• Upper Body Progression
• Upper Body - Strength and Endurance Challenge
• Ways to Get Strong Without Lifting Weights Huffingtonpost.com
• Which Is Best: Machines, Free Weights, or Body Weight?

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Stretching

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• Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program AAOS.org
• Hip Conditioning Program AAOS.org
• Knee Conditioning Program AAOS.org
• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program AAOS.org
• Stretching and Flexibility: 7 Tips WebMD

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Fitness Calculators

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Source:LiveScience

• Burning Calories Calculator
• Calories Burned Calculator Changingshape.com
• Calories Burned Estimator Healthstatus.com
• CaloriesPerHour
• Get Moving Exercise Calculator Caloriecontrol.org
• How many calories do I actually use during physical activities? Diet Profile 1 stone= 14 pounds or 6.35 kgs
• Target Heart Rate Calculator
• Target heart rate calculator Mayo Clinic
• Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
• Walking & Calories Calculator

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Visceral Fat

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Weight Loss

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PUBLISHED ON THE WEB: December 7, 2007
Updated: 10/16/2019 R1,121
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