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Greetings! 
Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better.
Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems. Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per week. Stretching and weight training will strengthen your body and improve your fitness level. The key is to find the right exercise for you and that is one of the ways we can help you achieve your fitness goals. Please feel free to ask for advice or guidance at anytime on how to use the equipment or for new exercise suggestions. |
| Top 10 Fitness Facts! |
Some things you should know about exercise. Being physically active offers benefits far beyond the obvious.
- Exercise Boosts Brainpower
- Movement Melts Away Stress
- Exercise Gives You Energy
- It's Not That Hard to Find Time for Fitness
- Fitness Can Help Build Relationships
- Exercise Helps Ward Off Disease
- Fitness Pumps Up Your Heart
- Exercise Lets You Eat More
- Exercise Boosts Performance
- Weight Loss Is Not the Most Important Goal
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| Five Healthiest Foods for Your Buck! |
Load these in your cart: They're nutritional heavyweights for less than $3.
- Frozen mixed vegetables
Add these low-calorie, fill-you-up, vitamin-rich gems to stews, soups, or pasta. Or serve them on the side, tossed with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Canned wild salmon
Scramble it with eggs, use in place of tuna for a healthy sandwich, or top a salad with a few forkfuls for added protein and a boost of omega-3s.
- Brown rice
Serve this filling, high-fiber grain as a side dish, add it to a salad, mix it with veggies, or even warm it up with a little cinnamon and milk for breakfast. Heads-up: It takes about 45 minutes to cook, so make a big batch.
- Frozen edamame
Boil it for snacking, toss some into a stir-fry, or mix it with rice for added nutritional punch. Edamame is high in protein, fiber, B vitamins, folate, and vitamin K.
- Sweet potatoes
Put them in casseroles, slice them for roasting, mash them, or use them in quick breads. These versatile veggies are loaded with fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin A. |
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The Benefits of Exercise! |
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People of all ages benefit from physical activity. It doesn't matter how out-of-shape you feel or how long you have been inactive.
Physical activity increases your chances of living longer. Exercise can help you control your blood pressure, blood sugar, and your weight. It can help raise your "good" cholesterol. It can also help prevent heart disease, colorectal cancer, and type 2 diabetes. And that's not all. Getting more active can:
- Be fun
Help you look your best
Improve your sleep
Make your bones, muscles, and joints stronger
Lower your chances of becoming depressed
Reduce falls and arthritis pain
Help you feel better about yourself
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Let us help you reach your Goals!
Phil & The Fitness Factory Staff |
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