Health Basics - Exercise
Exercise is a critical part of any low carb diet. You need to get your body´s metabolizing working at a healthy pace.
55% Americans Not Getting Sufficient Exercise 
According to recent studies, over half of all Americans are not even getting the bare minimum amount of exercise needed to stay healthy. Average Bone Density
Bone density is a measure of how solid your bones are. I'm sure we all know of elderly people who shattered a hip just by falling over. It's important to keep your bones strong! Average Muscle Mass Figures
Many modern scales tell you your daily muscle mass. This is a cool number to know, so that you watch as you convert your body's fat into muscle! What is the average muscle mass of an adult? Burn Calories while Watching TV
Pretty much all of us watch TV a few times a week, even if it's just to catch up on the local news and weather. Here are some ideas for burning calories while you do! Carb Loading Athletes and the Low Carb Diet
Many athletes think that loading up on carbohydrates is the way to gain the edge in a competition. What is carb loading all about, and does it work? Diet & Exercise - and Low Carb Diets
The Diet & Exercise Summer 2004 magazine claimed on its cover to talk about Low-Carb Diets that Peel Lbs. Inside, they actually claim low carb diets don´t work. Feeling Comfortable in Public
Many women who are heavy hide inside all day - and never get any exercise - because they feel ashamed to be out in public. Take control of your life! Take that first step today to become a happier, healthier, more active person. Loose Skin from Losing Weight
When you lose weight, your skin becomes loose and perhaps you get an 'apron' at your stomach where the bulge used to be. Is surgery the only option? Not at all! Come see a real before-and-after photo of skin shrinking in again. MyoTape Tape Measure
One challenge we have when we lose weight on low carb is that sometimes it might look like we've hit a plateau. Really, this usually means the body is slimming down but as we convert from fat to muscle we aren't "loosing weight" at the moment. A tape measure can help show this! Omron Digital Pedometer
A pedometer can be key in helping to ensure that you get enough general exercise into your daily life. I find the Omron is easy to use, inexpensive and great at helping you track your daily exercise. Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer
The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer keeps track of up to 42 days of activity - on an hour by hour basis! Connect it to your PC and get a great running total of your walking exercise. I love this thing! Sportline 360 Fitness Pedometer
The Sportline 360 Fitness Pedometer is an easy to use hip-clip pedometer with a flip-down interface. While it should be a great little unit, various flaws keep it from being useful. Low Carb Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Low Carb Site Map
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