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Never mind spending hours in the gym! According to a study in The American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal... 7 minutes of a particular high intensity workout is all it takes to transform
According to a study in The American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal, seven minutes of a particular high intensity workout is all it takes to transform your body.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
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Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
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Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.
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BEGINNING RUNNER'S 10-WEEK TRAINING PLAN
The following running schedule was created by Budd Coates, Health Promotions Manager at Rodale Press, who instructs a corporate beginning running program. Coates has taken non-runners and, in 10 weeks, helped them reach their goal of running the 3.5-mile Chemical Bank Corporate Challenge.
Before you start with this schedule, get your legs ready with eight days of walking; walk for 20 minutes a day for the first four days, then increase to 30 minutes a day for four more days. Now you're ready to begin with week 1.
Each week of the program, do your run/walk workouts on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and take Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday off.
Week 1
Run 2 minutes, walk 4 minutes. Repeat 5 times.
Week 6
Run 9 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat twice, then run 8 minutes.
Week 2
Run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes. Repeat 5 times.
Week 7
Run 9 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 3 times.
Week 3
Run 5 minutes; walk 2.5 minutes. Repeat 4 times.
Week 8
Run 13 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 2 times.
Week 4
Run 7 minutes, walk 3 minutes. Repeat 3 times.
Week 9
Run 14 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 2 times.
Week 5
Run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times.
Week 10
Run 30 minutes.
Note: After completing week 9, if you feel tired, repeat this week of training before moving on to week 10.
Source: Runner's World. March 2005
Courtesy: Laura Morningstar, Personal Trainer at Healthpoint FitnessLaura Morningstar, MSA, ATC, CES, coordinates integration services between rehabilitation and fitness including the FitCare and Wellness Connection programs at Healthpoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. She teaches group fitness classes, including BODYPUMP and BODYSTEP and offers personal training services.
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