Welcome [LOGIN] Resources to Help GET FiT Calorie Trackers Chick-fil-A Meal Calculator Free Online Diet and Exercise Journal Resources Related to Exercise Definition of Exercise An exercise Program for the Mature Adult Guidelines for Beginning a Walking/Running Routine Lubbock Bicycle Route Map Walking Trails of Lubbock Resources Related to Diet Clearing Up Calorie Confusion How to use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight Portion Size Pitfalls Rethink Your Drink Whole Foods Weight Loss Eating Plan Resources Related to Fitness Barrier to Being Active Quiz Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity Selecting a Fitness Facility Resources Related to Health Tips for Making Permanent Changes Setting Goals for Weight Loss Smoking Cessation An exercise Program for the Mature Adult Study/research by Dr. Kenneth Cooper shows that as little as 15 minutes a day can have a significant impact on health and lessen the incidence/degree of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Other studies show that exercise can be a significant benefit in the battle against cancer. Exercise can help increase bone density, which is a critical issue regarding osteoporosis. more Top Barrier to Being Active - Quiz - BarriersQuiz.pdf Are there barriers keeping you from being active? Take this quiz to find out. more Top Clearing Up Calorie Confusion With so many different messages about how to lose weight, consumers are most interested in the most successful solutions. The key to any successful, healthy weight loss strategy comes down to managing calories — making sure you eat fewer and/or burn more. But, since calorie counting can be challenging for some of us, some simple tips can make it a bit easier. more Top Definition of Exercise Exercise is physical activity that stimulates, strengthens, and stretches the muscles therefore raising heart rate, improving muscular strength, and maintaining body composition over a continuous period of time. Exercise includes a planned activity that is repetitive and has a purpose of conditioning any part of the body. more Top Guidelines for Beginning a Walking/Running Routine The most essential component of an exercise schedule is to set aside a regular time – preferably at the same time each day. Creating a routine establishes this as part of your lifestyle. Finding one or more partners to join you is also an excellent motivational tool. more Top Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity Read about the health benefits of exercise and physical activity, understanding metabolism, ways to improve your metabolism, and explore other web sites for further information. more Top How to use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight There are many different ways to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Using more fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and lean meats, nuts, and beans is a safe and healthy one. Helping control your weight is not the only benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables. more Top Lubbock Bicycle Route Map Lubbock has a bicycle route system provided for the convenience of cyclist. These routes provide the most effcient and safest means of tranel for bicycle traffic. more Top Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity Given the health benefits of regular physical activity, we might have to ask why two out of three (60%) Americans are not active at recommended levels. There are barriers that keep Americans from being, or becoming, regularly physically active. Understanding common barriers to physical activity and creating strategies to overcome them may help you make physical activity part of your daily life. more Top Portion Size Pitfalls When eating at many restaurants, it's hard to miss that portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. The trend has also spilled over into the grocery store and vending machines, where a bagel has become a BAGEL and an "individual" bag of chips can easily feed more than one. Research shows that people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions. This can mean significant excess calorie intake, especially when eating high-calorie foods. more Top Rethink Your Drink There are low-carb diets, high-carb diets, low-fat diets, grapefruit diets, cabbage soup diets, and blood type diets, to name a few. But no matter what diet you may try, to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than your body uses. Most people try to reduce their calorie intake by focusing on food, but another way to cut calories may be to think about what you drink. more Top Selecting a Fitness Facility According to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), there are more than 17,000 health clubs in the United States with a membership representing more than 33 million individuals. These facilities can offer an attractive, safe, and effective venue for exercise and health promotion. The quality of the facilities, staffing, and programs vary greatly; therefore, you will want to evaluate the facility before making your decision. It is important to understand that you could actually be putting yourself at risk of harm if you select a facility that does not provide a safe environment, adequate screening, a properly trained staff, and safe programs. more Top Setting Goals for Weight Loss Successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations. If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping the weight off. In fact, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight is the kind of goal that can help improve your health. more Top Smoking Cessation According to the American Heart Association, about 48 million Americans smoke cigarettes, but most smokers are either actively trying to quit or want to quit. According to the 2000 Surgeon General's Report, tobacco smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. In the United States, an estimated 25.1 million men (23.4 percent) and 20.9 million women (18.5 percent) are smokers. Since 1965, more than 40 percent of all adults who have ever smoked have quit. more Top Tips for Making Permanent Changes Weight management and staying fit require a long-term commitment to eating healthy and exercising regularly. Learn how to make permanent changes. more Top Walking Trails of Lubbock Walking is one of the best ways for you to get regular exercise. It can be done nearly anywhere at nearly any time and doesn’t have to cost a penny. You can be young or old with nearly any type of body, and you can do it by yourself or with others. Living in Lubbock means that you have many places to choose from if you want to walk. more Top Whole Foods Weight Loss Eating Plan This diet controls the intake of refined sugars or flour a person may eat and encourages increased food choices using whole, unprocessed food. It contains moderate amounts of starch, protein and fat. The Whole Foods Diet allows nutritional needs to be supplied naturally. more Top Chick-fil-A Meal Calculator To assist in your dietary choices, Chick-fil-A has included extensive nutritional information on their web site. Use this meal calculator to discover the nutritional value of your meal. more Top Free Online Diet and Exercise Journal Track your calories, carbs and other nutrients and find the calories you burn during exercise. more Top