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Get fit in a flash

Article Abstract:

Many exercise experts are recommending bursts of intense exertion in order to maximize fitness training. This procedure can be more effective than attempting to work hard for long periods. A peculiarity of the human body is that it can sustain high intensity work for just 20 minutes at a time.

Author: Shute, Nancy
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1996
Methods, Planning, Physical fitness, Physical education and training, Physical education

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Pleasure on ice: the coolest places to skate

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An increasing number of people are discovering the enjoyment of ice skating. Ice skating provides a good aerobic, strength, and balancing exercise, and skating rink time and equipment rentals are normally $14 or less a session. Skating locations in several states are described.

Author: Shute, Nancy
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
Physiological aspects, Public opinion, Skating, Winter sports

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At ease on smooth waters: city canoeing

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Many urban areas have facilities for canoeing. For example, canoes can be rented at the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Other examples include San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Wilmington, DE; and Knoxville, TN.

Author: Shute, Nancy
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Recreation, Metropolitan areas, Canoes and canoeing, Canoeing, Canoes

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