Fast food companies make higher profits on soft drinks than on their food products.

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If you are looking for a more regimented program of exercise or you enjoy working out at the local gym, check out the links below for tips on aerobic exercise and using gym equipment.

• FitFacts - Cross-Training For Fun and Fitness
  Tired of the same old workout? Looking for a level of fitness that your current exercise routine can’t offer? Are you experiencing nagging injuries that just don’t seem to heal? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a likely candidate for cross-training.
• FitFacts - Before You Start An Exercise Program
  Before you start an exercise program, there are a few questions to ask yourself to determine whether you should see your doctor first.
• FitFacts - How Women Build Muscle
  There are more myths and misconceptions about strength training than any other area of fitness. While research continues to uncover more and more reasons why working out with weights is good for you, many women continue to avoid resistance training for fear of developing muscles of Herculean proportions.
• FitFacts - Calore Burners: Activities That Turn Up The Heat
  When it comes to burning calories, most people want to get as much mileage out of their exercise as possible. For many, the more calories they burn, the better they feel about their workouts. While energy expenditure should not be the only measure of a good workout (remember, it’s good for you and makes you feel pretty good, too), it is helpful to know what a given activity might be costing you in terms of calories.
• FitFacts - Jumping Rope: Not Just For Kids Anymore
  While hopscotch and swinging from the jungle gym may no longer be a part of your leisure time, jumping rope could be. Not only is it a great cardiovascular alternative to your usual aerobic workout, jumping rope can increase body awareness and develop better hand and foot coordination.

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