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Skipping Your Way To Being Fit May Be Safer Than Running

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Skipping isn’t just for kids, running may help you stay in shape but it is linked to damage to the bones and joints, researchers suggest this fun activity is good for adults who wish to exercise and lessen knee pain that is caused by running.  East Carolina University and Appalachian State University researchers observed 30 …

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The Case For Low Impact Exercise

Understanding how exercise affects the body

Article courtesy of Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, Vice President of the A4M, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, best selling author, keynote speaker, and one of our medical editors who is dedicated to keeping you healthy in body, mind and spirit. Just because an exercise is low impact does not necessarily mean it is low intensity, …

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