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Why pushing yourself really is worth it
A regular fast walk or run could cut the risk of heart disease by as much as 50%, whereas an hour's plod makes little difference, Danish scientists report. Results of a study of more than 10,000 adults indicated it's the intensity, rather than the duration, of the exercise that counts in combating risk factors including midriff bulge, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, higher than normal levels of blood glucose and abnormal blood fat levels.
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Men's Running: www.mensrunninguk.co.uk
Women's Running: www.womensrunninguk.co.uk
Women's Walking: www.womenswalking.co.uk
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