You’re never too old to swing. Swinging on a swing is fun -- and it is good exercise. For every hour you swing, you burn 200 calories. Swinging is different than most workout programs, as it can make you feel like a kid again. You can get fit and spend time outdoors.
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You would think eating less would result in less stomach fat. Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily so. Eating less food than your body needs results in malnutrition. This can be in the form of vitamin deficiencies, protein deficiency and/or carbohydrate deficiency. Ultimately, this leads to starvation of the body.
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The vertical jump is an important athletic skill for basketball players. It's essential not only for dunking the ball, but to become a better rebounder, shot blocker and shooter. Being able to jump higher and faster can give you an edge over your opponents.
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A nutritionist helps people with special dietary needs, such as food allergies, or who want to decrease their weight. Nutritionists can be trained, have a degree, and in some states, be licensed. In other states, anyone can use the title “nutritionist” and not be trained or licensed.
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Healthy foods often mean fresh fruits and vegetables. However, fresh foods do not have the nutritional value that they did one or two generations ago. Fresh foods on average are shipped 1,700 miles from field to supermarket. While they are being shipped, they are losing nutrients.
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