Here are some ways to understand and measure the intensity of aerobic activity: relative intensity and absolute intensity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Exercise Equipment Information
Selecting and Effectively Using Medicine Balls
Selecting and Effectively using Rubber Band Resistance Exercise
Selecting and Effectively Using Stability Balls
Selecting and Effectively Using A Stationary Bicycle
Selecting and Effectively Using a Stair Stepper-Climber
Selecting and Effectively Using a Pedometer
Selecting and Effectively Using a Running Shoe
Physical Activity and Exercise Topics
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Cross Training for Fun and Fitness
More on Phsyical Activity and Exercise
Facts from the American College of Sports Medicine
Caffeine and exercise performance
Chronobiological effects on exercise
Endurance Exercise Following Stroke
Energy expenditure in different modes of exercise
Exercise and Age-related weight gain
Exercise for persons with Cardiovascular Disease
Exercise for persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lifestyle and pediatric metabolic syndrome
Overtraining with resistance exercise
Physical Training for improved occupational performance
Plyometric training for children
Resistance training and the Older Adult
Strength, power, and the baby boomer
Strength training for bone, muscle, and hormones
Vitamin and mineral supplements and exercise
When to See a Physician Before Exercising
Nutrition and Supplements
Inside the Food Pyramid from the USDA
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Alcohol Eats Away at Muscle Mass
Don\’t Skip Breakfast to Cut Calories
Eat Well to Stay Motivated and Energized
Injury, Illness, and Prevention
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Active Seniors Enjoy Life More
Beat the Heat before it beats you
Exercise for Individuals with Eye Impairments
Exercising with a Health Challenge
Managing Cholesterol with Exercise
Reduce Your Risk for Osteoporosis Now
Starting a Stroke-Recovery Fitness Program
Injury, Illness, and Prevention
Facts from the American College of Sports Medicine:
Health-related fitness for children with Cerebral Palsy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament injuries
Pre-Participation Physical exam