Get Fit Formula taps training zone
Nutrition expert Nancy Cole explains how to set a cardio training zone using the Karvonen method and target intensities. The piece also outlines calculating resting metabolic rate from weight and activity level to estimate daily calorie needs and a 500 calorie daily deficit for gradual weight loss.
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Lightweight hiking boots gain ground for day hikes
Lightweight footwear reshapes the trail, with midweight and lightweights offering comfort and speed. Experts urge proper fit through FitSystem testing, focusing on midsole rigidity, toe and heel alignment, and sock choices to prevent slippage and blisters.
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Julie Sheer
Los Angeles Times
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Community Calendar Highlights Cedar Rapids Iowa City Events
Local readers are invited to submit items to The Gazette. Highlights include Bijou in Beems at Cedar Rapids Public Library, a Johnson County AARP forum on the power issue, Clothesline Project art installation at the University of Iowa, and A Day to End Sexual Violence candlelight vigil. Also listed: Xavier Night at Xavier High School and a Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club seminar at St. Luke's Hospital Auditorium with speaker Mike Martin.
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Linn County Supervisors and Linn-Mar Board Schedules
At 8 30 a m the Linn County Board of Supervisors meets informally in the large conference room of the Administrative Office Building. At 5 p m the Linn-Mar Community School Board holds a work session followed by a regular meeting at 7 p m in the Upper Commons at Linn-Mar High School.
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Single vs multiple sets in strength training debated
Researchers find one set decreases strength for long term trainers, while multiple sets increase gains. The study with 71 postmenopausal women shows eight months of training with multiple sets builds strength, while single sets do not. Perspectives remain that sedentary individuals may start with single sets, but progress favors multiple sets for growth.
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Lisa Liddane
Orange County Register
Journal of Strength
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Private School Students Defy Manners Teach Respect
A Sacramento reader asks how to curb rude behavior in a private religious elementary school. Teachers urge parental support, while the columnist advises framing manners as self interest and suggests simple, respectful reminders.
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Abby
Pelvic exercises treat urine leakage urges and stress incontinence
Dr Donohue explains stress incontinence and urge incontinence remedies. Treatments include uro logic procedures, collagen injections, pelvic floor Kegel exercises with specific reps, bladder retraining, and medicines like Detrol Ditropan Sanctura and oxybutynin patches.
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Mythic views on daylight saving time sparks reader quiz
Hints from Heloise explain why daylight saving time was created and whether it saves energy, reduces crime, or benefits farmers. The piece notes the Uniform Time Act of 1966 and lists regions not observing DST, including Arizona Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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