Confused about how much exercise you’re supposed to do? Thirty minutes a day? An hour? How much cardio and how much strength training? Worry no more. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidelines that explain things pretty well, offer more flexibility than the old guidelines, and offer advice for special populations.

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Children and adolescents should get at least one hour of exercise every day, and adults should get at least two and one-half hours of physical activity per week, according to new federal guidelines. The guidelines urge Americans to become physically active to reduce weight, stave off chronic diseases, and live longer. But unlike previous efforts, the recommendations de-emphasize gym exercise in favor of activities people are more likely to enjoy.

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Obese women might be suffering from a phobia of exercise, driven by the feeling of self-consciousness that prevents them from being physically active, say researchers. Scientists from the Centre for Obesity Research and Education and the department of kinesiology at Temple University have found that obese women face a significant number of barriers when it comes to exercise including self-consciousness, fear of injury, having minor aches or pains.

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Regular exercise may relieve constipation in people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common disorder affecting up to 30 percent of the population by some estimates. Symptoms may include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.

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Military troops from Australia and Singapore will be involved in exercises at Central Queensland's Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area. The Australian Defence Force is holding a two-week program starting this Wednesday related to a security incident. And in another part of the training ground, thousands of Singaporean troops will hold their annual military exercise at Shoalwater Bay.

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In people with type 2 diabetes, regular aerobic exercise and weightlifting may reduce levels of fat in the liver by as much as 40 percent, according to Johns Hopkins researchers. High liver fat levels are common in type 2 diabetes patients and contribute to heart disease risk.
The study included 77 diabetic women and men who were divided into two groups.

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Yoga? A good calorie burner? Yoga is well-known for the many health benefits it provides, the strength and flexibility it develops, and the mind/body balance it creates, but it's not usually touted for calorie burning. Fitness Magazine shares a 60-minute yoga routine that can burn 500 or more calories (depending on your weight). The routine revolves around the sun salutation -- each circuit begins and ends with that series.

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CaymanMama.com, San Francisco, California — It seems all too simple, doesn’t it? Eat a healthy diet and exercise for a longer life. Although it may seem like textbook advice, a new report by the San Francisco Chronicle tells of an entirely new level to that form of thinking.
In the report, a pioneer study of 30 prostate cancer patients conducted by scientists and doctors at UCSF.

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The cold winter months are over, so now there is no excuse not to exercise, but for those that still need a little motivation the Cowra Community Health program is on at the PCYC. Each Tuesday and Thursday (from 10 until 11am) people are welcome at the PCYC, as part of the Cowra Community Health program, to exercise in a controlled environment.

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I once exercised only to make up for the extra calories I ate. I didn't love working out. I just did it. I considered it a requirement, a rule I sometimes broke -- for months at a time even. Then something clicked. I got it. And now, exercise is no longer my obligation. It's my choice. A personal responsibility. I like exercise. No, I love it. This is why I do it.

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The Olympics are over but in their wake they left a legion of people who were inspired to get moving. After all, there's nothing like the world's fitness elite to make even the most dedicated gym-goers feel lazy! But while there's nothing like a little inspiration, it's important to make sure you have enough motivation to last you until the next Olympics in 2010.

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Bones become brittle with age, but a calcium rich diet combined with some exercise can go a long way to strengthen them, even after 70 years. "Older people in particular are often not getting enough calcium," according to Peter Sawicki, director of the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care.
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Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine recently weighed in on matters of obesity, genetics, and exercise. In an article published in the September 8th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine the researchers, led by Dr. Soren Snitker, showed that while heredity certainly plays a role in obesity, physical activity can drastically reduce genetic predispositions to portliness.

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Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of obesity in people who have a genetic predisposition to being overweight, according to a study in Monday`s issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Though genetics do play a role in obesity, a new study shows regular physical activity can blunt the impact of a genetic predisposition to being overweight. Variations of a particular gene, known as the fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene, are widely acknowledged to be linked with a high body mass index, according to background material in the study, which is published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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