Back in shape
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Weight-bearing exercises combined with flexibility and strength training hold the key to the prevention and primary treatment of back pain, which is the major cause of disability among people under 45. Pain associated with disc and vertebrae failures can also be remedied through surgical operations.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1997
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Forever fit
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People at different ages have different physical needs and should therefore tailor their exercise regimen accordingly. The purpose of exercising for different age groups ranges from reducing stress to maintaining strength to stay physically active.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1998
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Clockwise exercise
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Athletes may be able to take advantage of the body's daily cycles, called circadian rhythms. The peak performance time for physical activities is in the early evening.
Publication Name: In Health
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1047-0549
Year: 1991
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