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Tips for teens age 13-19!
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TeenExercise.Com is a cool place to visit for
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Jump Training
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week18.htm
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Speed! Vertical Leap! These are the areas today’s athletes say they would most like to improve. One way to improve both is by implementing “jump training” or plyometrics into a conditioning program.
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Summa Health System
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Healthy Eating Game Plan
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week16.htm
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Everyone needs a game plan when it comes to healthy eating. One of the most important parts of your game plan should be a shopping list. Your shopping list should include foods that are realistic for your lifestyle.
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Summa Health System
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Fiber 101
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week15.htm
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The recommended intake for fiber is 20 – 35 grams per day. To get yourself started, choose fruits and vegetables with the skins on; pick breads and cereals that you can see the grain; choose cereals that contain at least 4 grams of fiber per serving; and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat to at least 5 servings per day.
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Summa Health System
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Choosing the Right Shoe for Your Sport
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week14.htm
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The sport dictates what type of shoe should be purchased. Nilesh Shah, MD, Summa Sports Health Medical Director, suggests looking for some basic characteristics in your shoe, based on your sport, keeping in mind to choose the proper shoe for your foot type as well.
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Summa Health System
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Being Active with Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA)
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week13.htm
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Did you know that how a backpack is worn and the weight of it can lead to injuries? There are some basic things that students and hikers can do in order to lessen the stress on their bodies from the increased loads from their books they are required to carry.
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Summa Health System
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What You Should Know About Backpacks
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week17.htm
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Did you know that how a backpack is worn and the weight of it can lead to injuries? There are some basic things that students and hikers can do in order to lessen the stress on their bodies from the increased loads from their books they are required to carry.
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Summa Health System
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Forgotten Calories
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week11.htm
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The beverages we consume are sometimes forgotten calories. If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to assess the calories you are drinking as well as the ones you are eating.
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Summa Health System
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Portion Control
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week10.htm
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Portion Control is one of the keys to weight management. How much is too much? We tell people that you should have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but what is a serving? The American Diabetes Association is a good reference for these questions. Their guidelines are helpful for anyone struggling with weight loss, not just diabetics.
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It only takes a minute to reduce a chance of injury!
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week9.htm
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Are you looking for ways to stay more alert during the workday and reduce your chance of injury? One simple way is with an “ergo minute.” Once each work hour, stop and take one minute to do some exercises. Take a brisk one-minute walk, stretch, flex your muscles or march in place. Get your blood circulating and take some deep breaths. You will find yourself more mentally alert and less physically fatigued.
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Summa Health System
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Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink!
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/shs/week8.htm
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Thirst lags behind your body’s need for water. So when you are thirsty, you are already in deficit of needed fluid. Avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages high in caffeine content (coffee, tea, sodas) to quench your thirst. They can act as a diuretic and eliminate the body fluid you need.
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Summa Health System
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About Diabetes
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week12.htm
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Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into our bodies' cells. When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin, can't use its own insulin as well as it should, or both. This causes sugars to build up too high in your blood.
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American Heart Association
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High Blood Pressure
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week11.htm
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Get the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a heart-healthier life. Find out how you can reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring by a healthcare provider and simple lifestyle changes, even if you have high blood pressure.
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American Heart Association
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Heart Attack, Stroke & Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week10.htm
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The American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have launched a new "Act in Time" campaign to increase people's awareness of heart attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack symptoms.
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American Heart Association
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American Heart Association Advocacy
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week9.htm
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Be a part of the cure. Be an advocate
You don’t have to be a doctor to save lives. Just be willing to deliver a lifesaving message to public officials whenever you can.
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American Heart Association
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Water Safety Tips
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week8.htm
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With summer’s warm weather approaching, Americans are heading to the water. To prepare for the season, the American Heart Association encourages all people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so that they’re ready to act quickly to prevent drowning.
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American Heart Association
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Get Equipped for Summer Activities
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/agmc/week7.htm
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When you're outdoors having fun this summer, make sure you have on the right protective equipment, especially if you're doing something where there's risk for fall - such as biking, rock-climbing or rollerblading. That means wearing knee and elbow pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and a helmet, even on short outings. Studies show that a properly fitted bike helmet can reduce your risk of serious head and brain injury by 85-88%.
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Akron General Medical Center
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Stress Management
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/ppbh/week7.htm
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Stress is defined as the body’s reaction to an event that is seen as emotionally disturbing, disquieting, or threatening. Studies show that forty-three percent of all adults suffer health effects from stress, and as many as 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints or disorders. Stress is now being referred to as America’s number one health problem. In fact, stress has been linked to many leading causes of death, including heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis, and suicide. Learn the 4 types of stress and 10 proven stress reducers ...
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Portage Path Behavioral Health
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Get Fiber-Rich
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/agmc/week6.htm
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Current guidelines recommend that adults eat 20-35 grams of dietary fiber per day. Fiber is found in whole-wheat, bran and oatmeal breads and cereals, but that's not the only way to get it. Try your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Read our tips for getting five servings of veggies and fruits ...
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Akron General Medical Center
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All About Eating Disorders
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/ppbh/week4.htm
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Learn about the types of eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating (yes, binge eating is one!!). Also learn the symptoms, treatment goals, and how to help someone you suspect is struggling with this issue.
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Portage Path Behavioral Health
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Stay Sun-Safe When Outdoors
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/agmc/week4.htm
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Akron General's McDowell Cancer Center offers these skin-protecting tips when you head outdoors to get your workout in.
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Akron General Medical Center
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Creating A Healthier Generation
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week6.htm
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About the Alliance How are President Clinton and the American Heart Association working together to create a new generation of healthy Americans? We all want to ensure them the best opportunities for a bright future. But our children are at risk. Learn how the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation share common priorities and interests in reaching children and other stakeholders with important messages on preventing childhood obesity.
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American Heart Association
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Health Tools
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week4.htm
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Exercise Diary Keep track of your progress toward your fitness goals with this helpful tool. The diary is a part of our "Just Move" site. There, you can learn about physical activity and its importance to your health. more
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American Heart Association
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Diet & Nutrition
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week3.htm
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Delicious Decisions will show you just how much "delicious" and "nutritious" can have in common. Glance at our Contents or click on the chapter tabs to your right to enter a world of delicious eating and healthy living. Or, use our Recipe Quick Find to locate dozens of other heart-healthy recipes you can make today. more
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American Heart Association
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Exercise & Fitness
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/aha/week1.htm
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Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it's included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
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American Heart Association
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Questions Most Frequently Asked About Sports Nutrition
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http://www.fitness.gov/faq.htm
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What diet is best for athletes? Do athletes have special nutritional needs? These and other questions are answered.
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Project Connect
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Get Moving in Great Surroundings
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/agmc/week1.htm
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Healthy Steps is a walking program sponsored by Akron General Medical Center in partnership with the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition designed to help you step to better health. You'll tour featured trails of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and walk where it's convenient- at home, around your neighborhood, at your workplace and in your local parks.
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Akron General Medical Center
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Persistence is the key to long term weight loss
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/ahd/week7.htm
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Although some exercises burn more calories per minute (i.e., higher intensity) and some burn a higher percentage of calories from fat (i.e., lower intensity), the best exercise for weight control and overall health is exercise that is performed consistently. The same can be said about diet. You need to establish healthy habits that you can stick with for life.
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Akron Health Department
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Change the way you eat
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/arth/week10.htm
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You may have read about many "diets" or weight-loss programs that claim you can lose weight by cutting out one type of food or another from your diet.
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Arthritis Foundation
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Calorie balance and essential fatty acids
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http://www.getfitakron.com/pp/ahd/week5.htm
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Rapid weight loss of greater than 2 pounds a week (an amount often recommended by many diet programs) can have negative immune system effects. Consuming adequate calories is beneficial for recovery and energy levels. Diets too low in energy can result in inadequate intake of immune boosting vitamins and minerals. Poorly planned and low calorie diets can be low in protein, which also compromises your immune system.
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Akron Health Department
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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal
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Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals. 5/20/2005 5:29:30 PM
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Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adolescents and Young Adults
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http://www.fitness.gov/adoles.htm
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Explore the key facts, figures and benefits of physical fitness for adolescents and young adults. See how your community can encourage activity programs for this age group. 5/16/2005 11:02:53 AM
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Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls
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http://www.fitness.gov/girlssports.htm
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Explore the benefits and hazards of girls' participation in sports, including the physical, psychological, social and educational effects. 5/16/2005 11:00:00 AM
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Get Fit: A Handbook for Youth Ages 6-17
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http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.08.01.pdf
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Learn a fun way to get in shape for the President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards program. 5/16/2005 10:53:15 AM
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Catch the Ball (Girls and women's fitness tips)
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http://www.fitness.gov/catch.htm
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Get to know the benefits of girls' sports participation. 5/16/2005 10:42:27 AM
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Teen Exercise.com
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http://www.teenexercise.com/index.html
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A website dedicated to teens and healthy exercise. Topics include:
Self-defense
Drug Abuse
Sport Yoga / Pilates
Jump Exercise
Nutrition
Weight Training
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