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Exercise for Health - A Summary
References
- MacAuley D, Jaques R. Exercise: the right prescription in practice. Br J Gen Pract. 2000;50:948-9
- Physical activity and the Heart: An update. British Heart Foundation Factfile 4/2001
- Short, sharp bouts of exercise good for the heart - news item in BMJ 2000;321:589.
- G David Batty and I-Min Lee Physical activity for preventing strokes BMJ 2002;325:350-351
- S Yu et al. What level of physical activity protects against premature cardiovascular death? The Caerphilly study. Heart 2003;89:502-506
- Fit For Life By Ranulph Fiennes. Illustrated extensively with photographs the book takes the reader through every recommended exercise, this book is all that is needed whether just a good general level of fitness and health is required, or to go on and become an outstanding endurance athlete.
Paperback - 219 pages (1999)
Little, Brown & Company; ISBN: 0316852635 - Fighting Fat Fighting Fit
This guide puts together a realistic and enjoyable plan to help even the most reluctant exerciser to improve their health.
Paperback - 192 pages (1999)
BBC Consumer Publishing (Books); ISBN: 0563384905
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