Fat-test roulette: sometimes getting proof of your good health is a numbers game
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A female athlete describes her experiences undergoing various tests to determine body fat. She was tested with a skin-fold gauge, bioelectrical impedance and underwater weighing. Her body-fat ratio varied from 23.1 to 26.5, but she learned to put less emphasis on numbers.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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Joint efforts: you don't have to be sidelined by osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the bones breaks down, causing painful rubbing. The condition usually afflicts those aged 40 or over, and athletes with previous injuries may be more at risk. Symptoms include swelling and pain in the joints.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
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Breathing easier: exercise-induced asthma is common - but controllable
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Close to 10 million Americans suffer from asthma and 80% of them find exercise can sometimes bring on symptoms. Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) usually occurs about 10 minutes into the workout. Tips on how mitigate or prevent EIA are included.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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