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HEALTH AND Wednenby A balanced fitness program helps fight disease A balanced fitness program that includes strength training may be vital In helping to control or prevent osteoporosis ac cording to The National Exercise For life Institute Osteoporosis a disease that results from loss of bone affects one in three women over the age of After the age of 35 bone mass is lost at a rate of per cent per decade ac cording to Diane DeMarco ex ecutive director of the Institute Women and elderly people have the highest risk of developing porous bones which means bones become less dense and are more likely to fracture Three major factors are responsible for a higher in cidence of osteoporosis in post menopausal women according to Chiropractic Sports Medicine Vol No 2 1967 reduced estrogen production lower peak bone mass compared with men of similar age and calcium intakes too low to support positive calcium balance Other factors that have been recently identified include a reduced vitamin pro duction in elderly people and an inactive lifestyle According to Exercise Fitness and Health mechanical force through gravity and pull of muscles Is the only factor known to increase bone mass and strength Exercise may be the most effective way to prevent agerelated osteoporosis said People tend to become less and less active as they age and that may be the cause or at least a major contributing factor in the development of osteoporosis said Jeff M S exercise physiologist for The National Exercise For Life Institute Physical fitness activities that include strength training can be vital in preserving bone strength said Zwiefel Strength I Hypertension a killer Hypertension is a raised blood pressure It is one of the most com mon causes of hospital admission in this country and is a major factor in both coronary heart disease strokes and other cerebrovascular Blood pressure is normally expressed as two figures 1 Systolic blood pressure is the higher value and represents the maximum pressure in the arterial system when the heart contracts Diastolic blood pressure is the lower value and represents the minimum pressure in the arteries It indicates the general condition and resistance of the arterial system Blood pressure must depend on first the force of contraction on the heart secondly the resistance of the blood vessels and thirdly the volume of blood within the system The capacity of the heart stays fairly constant as does the blood volume of the blood It is the resistance of the blood vessels which is the most important factor in influencing the level of blood pressure By having routine medical checks an early diagnosis will be of most benefit to an individual with hypertension Healthy Living Swepstakes 45 OFF 95 9 EST MCI OFF Q99 mm til 9 March OFF Ml EST MCL 9 March GREAT BUYS at TIMED RELEASE Hi potency fatigue and stress fighter Provides a continuous supply of B vitamins over an 8 hour period to help get you through a stressful day This Hi potency vitamin formula provides energy by transforming carbohydrates into glucose which helps to promote calm nerves and greater stability UNBLEACHED LECITHIN mg 100 Capsules Helps emulsify cholesterol Is present in every cell and high in and the lipotropic factors choline and inositol Helps digestion and absorption of fats It is a component of the myelin sheath fatty protective covering around nerves which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and may help improve memory RASPBERRY ORANGE LEMON GRAPE JUICE CHEWABLE VITAMIN C mg CONTAINING REAL FRUIT JUICE Tablets Aids in the proper functioning of white blood cells which increases resistance to infectious diseases Works as an and helps minimize the effects of environmental pollution and builds strong gums teeth and bones MAIN ST GEORGETOWN training or resistance exercises increase the bone mass that structurally provides greater bone strength Resistance rarer cise increases muscle strength and postural stability and thus reduces the risks of bone and Joint injuries associated with muscle fatigue Women should begin a strength training program prior to menopause However they can benefit from strength training even after a complete hysterec tomy according to Hie Strength Connection How to Build Strength and Improve the Quality of Your Life a book by the In stitute for Aerobics Research in Dallas Texas Strength training has numerous benefits it improves muscle tone and balance thus in creasing mobility and it reduces pain and depression The results of various studies show that in creased forces on the bone may increase bone mass Even though people are aware that they need a balanced fitness program that includes strength training they may feel ill with traditional weight training systems such as free weights or large complex weight machines In addition finding the time to fit strength training into busy schedules may be a dilem ma New exercise devices such as NordicTracks attractive easy to use Nor- dicFltness Chair and Nor- dicPower are two solutions to those problems According to a study in Exer cise Fitness and Health subjects whose training regiment incorporated minutes of aerobic movement and 20 minutes of strength training per session had a significantly higher calcium content after 12 5 months than did 18 subjects who did little or no strength training With just six basic exercises on the NordicFitness Chair people can maintain and build muscle strength tone and flexibility The exercises take just 10 to 20 minutes and should be done three times per week The Nor- dicPower also used three times per week can be used to build a bigger stronger body or to tone firm and shape your muscles The National Exercise For Life Institute advises that you consult with proper medical profes sionals knowledgeable about your condition before starting any exercise program Your physician may also make some suggestions concerning calcium or other supplementation in your diet The purpose of The National Exercise for Life Institute is to collect and disseminate benefits of regular ex ercise in order to convince more Americans to start and maintain a personal exercise program For more Information on the benefits of regular exercise and strength training or information on ordering The Strength Connec tion How to Build Strength and Improve The Quality of Your Life or The New Fitness For mula of the call The Na tional Exercise For Life In stitute 6124483094 or write Box 2000 Eicelslor 55331